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Live: Lollapalooza 2026 - Day Three Report
The third day of Lollapalooza was delayed by three hours but the festival soldiered on with many afternoon sets shortened. While initially a disappointment, this allowed acts to streamline their sets to ensure no filler, all killer.

Live: Lollapalooza 2026 - Day Two Report
From Slayyyter to Zara Larsson to Charli XCX, they brought more than mere entertainment, but a deep sense of substance to the festival.

On The Record: Gary Stewart - One Track Mind
We spin a "lost" record from Gary Stewart

Live: Lollapalooza 2026 - Day One Report
The first run of Lollapalooza from 1991-1997 was a mere seven years. The revamped festival, which has called Chicago home for twenty-one years, has now run three times as long as the original alternative traveling festival

Quick Flicks: Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer
This documentary film should be considered essential viewing for fans of Iron Maiden's early days as well as Maiden fans in general.

Live: Benson Boone's Wanted Man Tour
Benson Boone's Wanted Man Tour found it's way to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois on July 24, 2026

Cruise News: Monsters of Rock Cruise 2027
With 14 years of sailings in the books, the popular Monsters of Rock Cruise will return in 2027 with a lineup of more than 45 acts including Queensryche, L.A. Guns, Vixen and Tesla.

Caught In The Act: Lit and Sponge
Rob Grabowski caught Lit and Sponge In The Act during show at at the Hollywood Casino in Aurora, Ill on Friday, July 17, 2026. Check out Rob's great photos!

Live: Lou Gramm Rocks The Arcada Theatre
Lou Gramm made a stop at The Arcada Theatre in St Charles, IL on Friday, July 10th, one last time as he makes 2026 his final year of touring

5 Star: The Rolling Stones - Foreign Tongues
After their critically well-received 2023 release Hackney Diamonds it should come as no surprise that the just-released Rolling Stones album Foreign Tongues is equally as good. Perhaps better

Quick Flicks: Jefferson Starship - The Definitive Concert (Remastered)
Filmed in 1983 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, Canada, this concert film is presented here in 1080p HD for the first time ever so everything is very crisp

Yes - Aurora
What a great title for the latest album from these titans of prog rock! Aurora is full of dynamic music that comes alive in the ether with sounds as unpredictable as the magnificent cosmic phenomenon the album is named after.

Judy Whitmore - This is Home
With the six songs on This is Home where Whitmore celebrates the 250th anniversary of the U.S.A. with renderings of patriotic American favorites.

The Cranberries - Everybody Else is Doing It, So Why Can't We? (33rd Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Fans who have long been in love with this album will find that the 33rd anniversary package offers even more charm.

Paul McCartney - The Boys of Dungeon Lane
Maybe we're amazed that Paul McCartney is able not only to release an album of new material at his advanced age (turning 84 in June of 2026) but also that it is such a good record

Del Amitri Rock Chicago
Who can sell out The Vic Theatre in Chicago, on a Monday night? Scottish rock band Del Amitri, that's who!

Live: Lynch Mob and Enuff Z'nuff Rock Arcada Theatre
Lynch Mob blew the roof off the Arcada Theatre in St Charles, IL on June 5th, 2026. Supporting Lynch Mob on this stop was Illinois' own Enuff Z'Nuff.

Live: Triumph Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour
For the first time in nearly 30 years, Triumph returned to Chicago with their "Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded" tour, launching the U.S. leg of the band's long-awaited reunion run and 50th anniversary.

Live: Rise Against Rock Chicago
Rise Against played at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheater in Tinley Park on September 27th. The band came through as part of the Rise of the Roach tour making the stop in a place the band calls home.

Live: America Rocks Arizona
Classic rock band America brought their Encore Tour to metropolitan Phoenix for a show in the Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center and they played all their hits and favorites along with numerous deep cuts.

Live: Judas Priest and Alice Cooper Rock Charlotte
Judas Priest and Alice Cooper's coheadline tour hit the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, September 20th

Caught In The Act: Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band Rock Milwaukee
Rob Grabowski caught Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band In The Act during show at the Miller High Life Theatre in Milwaukee on September 12, 2025. Check out Rob's review and photos!