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Live: Lollapalooza 2025 - Day One Report
Day one of 2025 proved that the biggest surprises are often the smallest names on the festival while the headliners stood on top of the mountain showing everyone why they are significant.

Video Premiere: Dustin Spears' 'Margarita Down'
We are excited to premiere the brand new music video from rising country music star and Tennessee-born singer/songwriter Dustin Spears for his new single 'Margarita Down'.

Live: Beach Boys Icon Al Jardine Rocks Phoenix
Jardine was a co-founder of the Beach Boys way back in 1961 and he brought a stellar group of musicians with him, including his son Matt Jardine, to help him out

Live: L.A. Guns And The Rockett Mafia Rock Chicago
The historic Arcada Theatre was packed with generations of eager music lovers for The Rockett Mafia and LA Guns show.

Live: Candlelight Concerts: 90s Unplugged
It was an evening to remember as the Sweetwater String Quartet, a four woman group performing with cello and three violins played an hour long set of pop songs that were hits in the 1990s. And there was more to it than just nostalgia!

Montana Silversmiths Has Cool Jewelry for National Day of the Cowboy
There's never a bad time to cowboy or cowgirl up but a particularly good time for dudes and dudettes to get in a Western mood is on or around the National Day of the Cowboy

Rock Reads: Pink Floyd: Behind the Music By Mike Evans
"Pink Floyd: Behind the Music" will thrill music-loving visitors when left out on the coffee table and be a cherished piece for any Floyd completist.

Nice Jazz Fest Set to Rock the French Riviera
What's better than cool jazz music during a warm summer? When the jazz plays on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in the charming city of Nice on the French Riviera!

Dave Koz & Friends at Sea Cruise, Part 4: The Cruise Wraps Up In Reykjavik
We had an absolute blast on the Dave Koz & Friends at Sea cruise and we've had additional fun as we've recounted our experience with you with our series of articles

Dave Koz & Friends at Sea Cruise, Part 3: All Ashore! The Cruise Reaches Norway and Iceland
One of the reasons that people like to take cruises is because the ships often call at exotic ports.

Caught In The Act: Cheap Trick Rocks Chicagoland On July 4th
Rob Grabowski caught Cheap Trick In The Act during show in Elk Grove Village, Ill on July 4, 2025. Check out Rob's great photos!

Dave Koz & Friends at Sea Cruise, Part 2: Dave, Dave, Dave!
After spending a week aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship "Rotterdam" on the Dave Koz & Friends at Sea Cruise we have discovered something about Koz that maybe many folks don't know

Sites and Sounds: Montana Folk Festival Coming to Butte (And It's Free!)
The Montana Folk Festival returns to the scenic city of Butte, Montana for three days of music and fun with an eclectic lineup that features numerous acts from overseas, nationally-known acts and Montana-based artists

Dave Koz & Friends at Sea Cruise, Part 1: Sax Man and Pals Set Sail in Europe
If you've ever been to one of Dave Koz's Dave Koz & Friends shows, like maybe one of his annual holiday shows, you know that the concerts are full of consummate musical performance, mirth and surprises from stellar guest players

5 Star: Styx - Circling from Above
Our highest review rating of five stars goes to the new release from classic rockers Styx.

RockPile: Willie Nile And More
We listen to new releases from Willie Nile, Neverland Ranch Davidians, Secret Monkey Weekend and Hughes Taylor.

Top Live Reviews
Live: Pearl Jam Rock Nashville
Pearl Jam made their return to Nashville, Tennessee's Bridgestone Arena on May 6th with a slew of deep cuts and classic hit sing-a-longs

Live from Celebrity Theatre: Graham Nash
With a vast repertoire of songs from his solo career, time with the Hollies and collaborations with David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Neil Young, Graham Nash has been charming rock fans for more than 50-years

Live: Michael Monroe and Donnie Vie Rock Chicago
Rob Grabowski and Tom Wojcik caught Michael Monroe with special guest Donnie Vie In The Act during show at Arcada Theater in St. Charles, IL on April 6th. Check out Tom's review and Rob's photos!

Live: Iron Maiden Rocks Chicago On The Future Past World Tour
Iron Maiden performed on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2024, at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill and Tom Wojcik and Rob Grabowski tell and show us about the legendary band's return to Chicagoland!

Caught In The Act: Metallica, Pantera, Mammoth WVH Rock Chicago
Rob Grabowski and Tom Antonson caught Metallica, Pantera and Mammoth WVH In The Act during the Chicago stop of the M72 Tour at Soldiers Field on August 9th. Check out Rob's photos and Tom's review!

Caught In The Act: Sammy Hagar's Best Of All Worlds Tour Hits Chicago
When Sammy took the stage the entire amphitheater erupted and the crowd went wild! This tour is called the "The Best of All Worlds" and it definitely lived up to its name.

Caught In The Act: Def Leppard, Journey, Steve Miller Rock Wrigley Field
Rob Grabowski, Tom Antonson and Roman Sobus caught Def Leppard, Journey and Steve Miller In The Act during show at the Wrigley Field stop of The Stadium Tour on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Chicago

Caught In The Act: Pearl Jam Rock Wrigley Field
On August 29th, Pearl Jam's Dark Matter Tour took home field advantage for the first of two nights at Chicago's Wrigley Field.

Caught In The Act: KISS Farewell at the Allstate Arena
The iconic rock band KISS brought their "End of the Road" tour to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, on November 27, 2023

Caught In The Act: Lynch Mob Live 2025
Rob Grabowski caught Lynch Mob and Paralandra In The Act during show at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, IL on February 8th. Check out Rob's great photos!

Live: Myles Kennedy's Art of Letting Go U.S. Tour Launches In Joliet
On Friday night (January 17), The Forge in Joliet played host to an unforgettable evening as Myles Kennedy kicked off the US leg of his Art of Letting Go tour and he delivered a powerhouse performance


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