Jason Narducy has carved out quite a career for himself in music. His first band, Verboten (which he began as a pre-teen), was influential in getting Dave Grohl in started music. Subsequently he formed the acoustic duo Jason & Alison, Verbow, Rockets Over Sweden and his current project, Split Single. He's also played with or toured with the likes of Bob Mould, Superchunk, Sunny Day Real Estate, Robert Pollard, Eddie Vedder, Liz Phair, The Pretenders and more. He's got some big 2024 plans, including a tour booked with Michael Shannon where they perform R.E.M.'s Murmur album.

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2: We are here with Chicago music lifer Jason Narducy

3:30: How did you like growing up in Evanston?

4:32: What are some of your earliest Chicago music memories?

6:15: When did you decide you wanted to learn music?

8: How old were you when you formed your first band?

11: Are you surprised you are still talking about Verboten?

15:30: Were you aware of how unique the music scene was in Chicago in the 90s?

17:22: How did you happen in to what you are doing?

23: May I ask you for a top Bob Pollard story?

30:50: How do you decide your next project?

33:45: What musician has been the most influential for you?

37: Are you constantly evolving with what you are doing with Split Single?

40:40: Have you been surprised by the response to your Michael Shannon Murmur collaboration?

47:44: How did you end up getting into the Sunny Day Real Estate orbit?

53:30: Deep dish or thin crust pizza fan?

54:45: Favorite venue to see a show at, and favorite venue to play?

60:50: What is your go to cheap drink?

61:45: Are you a Chicago lifer?