The HOGPOD Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast is back with another killer episode featuring Rumor Hazit! 🚀 Pete Jansons, Mike Orfanos, and Chris Rhodes dive deep with the band about their journey, upcoming gigs, and how they’ve built a name in the local music scene. Beth Miller also pops in to celebrate her birthday—let’s wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎂✅ Guests & Hosts:🎤 Rumor Hazit:🎶 Devona "Devo" Dawson (Vocals)🎸 Dave Eakins (Guitar/Vocals)🎹 Keith Colgrove (Keys/Vocals)🥁 Dan Dillon (Drums/Vocals)🎸 Joe Buchberger (Bass/Vocals)🎙️ Hosts: Pete Jansons, Mike Orfanos, Chris Rhodes🎉 Special Guest: Beth Miller (Birthday Celebration!)✅ Topics Discussed:🎤 The origins and evolution of Rumor Hazit🎶 Cover band vs. tribute band—what’s the difference?📅 Strategies for booking gigs & building venue relationships📲 The importance of promo videos and social media marketing🎸 What makes a great live performance?☘️ Shamrockers Ball & upcoming shows🏆 Why merch is such a hassle & the genius of Koozies!🎉 Beth Miller’s epic birthday party at Broken Oar✅ Upcoming Shows:🎶 March 9: Rumor Hazit at Broken Oar w/ Beyond the Blonde & Hairbanger’s Ball!🎶 March 10: Mosquitos at Toadstool Pub—first gig with their new keyboard player!Key Moments:0:001:51 Shamrock Ball https://www.shamrockersball.com/2:09 Stevie McVie Band   / steviemcvieband  2:20 Petty Union https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...3:36 Mosquitos Toadstool Pub March 9, 2 PM   / 9257376874328156  5:05 Don't eat cabbage pre-show6:08 Beth Miller quick pop-in – Happy Birthday!7:07 Pino Farina Band Clip9:17 Rumor Hazit Band Introduction14:25 Rumor Hazit at Shamrockers Ball at Broken Oar   / 4021595174783648   Sat, March 8, 4 PM17:31 Video sizzle reel – any advice or thoughts on how to do it?20:18 Facebook is the main marketing platform   / rumorhazitband  20:22 Instagram   / rumorhazitband   TikTok   / rumorhazitband  23:42 What's the cold call process to book the band?25:58 Joey DeMarco shoutout27:11 Double D Booking shoutout28:16 Tips for setting up a band rehearsal space29:23 How do they pick the songs with Devo singing?38:20 Help a drummer load and unload46:25 Drummers share equipment for a fast turnaround48:40 Thoughts on merch✅ Support Us:👉 Help keep the HOGPOD Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast going! Support us on Patreon:   / hogpodsupporters  📅 Join us LIVE every week for in-depth interviews with Chicago’s hottest bands! Subscribe & hit the 🔔 to stay updated!#RumorHazit #PeteJansons #MikeOrfanos #ChrisRhodes #BethMiller #DaveEakins #DevoDawson #KeithColgrove #DanDillon #BillAtella #ChicagoMusicScene #HOGPOD #LiveMusic #ShamrockersBall #LocalBands #RockMusic #CoverBands #GigLife #MusicMarketing #Chicagoland #SupportLocalMusic