Episode
The Dollar Bin: Joe Shanahan, Chicago music scene pioneer
- Podcast
- Goldmine
- Published
- Feb 26, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3172
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Summary
Joe Shanahan has been an important Chicago nightlife influencer since the beginning of the 1980s and founded the music clubs Metro and Smart Bar. He comes on the podcast to talk about his firsthand experiences with music history and a lifetime of record collecting and music memorabilia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices