The Chip Ratliff Show

Episode 16 - Chris Greene

The one and only "Emperor of Evanston" graces us with his presence...the one and only, saxophonist, Chris Greene.  Watch and listen as we discuss his new release, "Playspace 2: Play Harder", his upcoming album release show on Sunday, May 29th, at the Evanston Space, and his journey through music!  Great conversation and great music! 

Episode 15 - Marqueal Jordan

What can I say about this artist?  Saxophonist, vocalist, performer, all around awesome guy!  The one and only Marqueal Jordan!  Watch and/or listen while we delve into his past, and talk about his new release, "All We Have Are Moments"!  Great conversation.  Check it out!

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#practiceyourpurpose!

Episode 14 - Hayley Drinkall

Meet Hayley Drinkall...a great artist from the UK who just happens to have been a great friend to the late great Prince, and current friend and business manager of dancer extraordinaire from the Sign O' The Times film, and subsequent Prince tours, Cat Glover.  Hear her story of how she started in the arts, and her amazing recollection of how she met and befriended Prince, and Cat!  Great stuff!  Click, watch, and share!

Episode 13 - Fernando Jones

What can I say about this essential person to both my personal and professional life!  He is the Blues Renaissance Man (and my uncle), the one and only, Mr. Jones himself... Fernando Jones!  Take a listen and learn about how he got into music, and his originality!  Sit back and enjoy! 

Episode 12 - Bill Turck & Kerri Kendall

Allow me to introduce you to the two wonderful people who allowed me to have my own radio show segment on their radio show, The Playtime with Bill Turck & Kerri Kendall radio show, which is the only show fully dedicated to the arts in the world!  This in turn inspired me to start my own podcast!  One of them is a Playboy Playmate...the other one is a great guy!  ;-> ... Bill Turck & Kerri Kendall!  

Episode 11 - Robin Rue Simmons and Dino Robinson

In this episode, we talk the truth about the Evanston Reparations program, with the historian, and founder of Shorefront, Dino Robinson, and the person who started it all, the Founder and Executive Director of FirstRepair, a new not-for-profit organization that informs local reparations, nationally, Robin Rue Simmons.

 

Also, here are some links regarding the Town Hall happening on December 10th in Evanston, and more about the reparations program in Evanston, IL.

Town Hall link

https://reparationscomm.org/naarc-news/press-releases/national-commission-to-convene-symposium-on-municipal-reparations-in-evanston-illinois/

 

About Reparations

cityofevanston.org/reparations

 

https://www.cityofevanston.org/home/showpublisheddocument/67191/637715545144570000

Episode 10 - Marcia Howlett Interview

Marcia D. Howlett is a gem!  Intelligent and determined.  She has decided that it is her time to take that leap of faith and change the world!!!  Take a listen on how she plans on taking knowhow and determination to do just that!

Founder and Senior Executive Consultant of Howlett Consulting, is a former Operations and Customer Service professional who successfully worked with various fortune 500 companies, such as Kraft Foods, Inc., Walgreens/Boots Alliance and most recently, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, spanning a 13-year career.

With Howlett Consulting, Marcia, and associates, seeks to help organizations improve the customer service experience by providing training tailored to the specific needs of the organization and bridging connections and communications between customers and the customer service provider.

Their main goal is to develop the best customer service representatives across the globe by enhancing the customer service experience for all.

 

Episode 9 -Ced ”PastorFunkPleez” Tate

On this episode, I speak with Chicago Funk legend, Ced "PastorFunkPleez" Tate about his music career, how he overcame the odds, and the upcoming reunion of his band, Room 11, at the Cubby Bear in Chicago, on 11/11/21!

 

 

Episode 8 - Jasmine & Jordan Ratliff

We’re talking about their lives as young artists, and more! It’s a great time and conversation!

Episode 7 - Dino Robinson

Morris "Dino" Robinson, an Evanston Township High School (ETHS) grad who is a production manager at Northwestern University Press by day and a graphic designer by training. He founded the Black history organization, Shorefront,  in 1995, after he began researching the history of African Americans in Evanston and six other communities along the North Shore and found little, if any, documented information about their more than 150-year history here.

I am also proud to say that Dino is a dear friend of mine, that is inspiring, and has a lot to say!  Sit back, listen, and learn!