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Holiday Gift Guide: Rock Reads Edition - Ozzy Osbourne, 90s Alt Rock and More
Here are some gift suggestions for the book-loving music fan on your list, including one from the iconic rock star Ozzy Osbourne. All titles are widely available including from Amazon

Holiday Gift Guide: Health and Wellbeing Edition
Everybody wants to stay healthy, especially during the holidays and into the new year. So here we offer some gift ideas for the health conscious folks on your list.

RockPile: Spotlight on Better Noise Music - Sabaton, Finger Eleven, The Rasmus And more
This time out the Rock Pile resounds with half a dozen great new releases from our friends at Better Noise Music.

Holiday Gift Guide: I Want One Too!
Among our holiday gift suggestions here you're going to find something that really wows you and makes you say "I want one too!" So we won't keep you waiting; we'll get the ball rolling with that one.

Travel News, Trips and Tips: Vilnius is Ready for Christmas!
If you're headed to Europe for the holidays this year you should be sure to include Vilnius, Lithuania on your itinerary.

RockPile: Spotlight on Omnivore Recordings
The folks at Omnivore Recordings are experts at finding recordings that are rare or never before released and they have just issued three such titles on CD in conjunction with this year's Record Store Day Black Friday event

Sites and Sounds: Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion is celebrating a 25th anniversary in 2026 and naturally their initial lineup announcement includes 25 artists.

On The Record: Tiny Vinyl
There's a very cool new way to own music on vinyl and it'll fit in your pocket! The new format is called Tiny Vinyl and the discs, which hold one song per side, are packaged like a full LP would be

RockPile: Dave Edmunds, Tav Falco, Marina Rocks and Jackdawg
We spin new releases from Dave Edmunds, Tav Falco, Marina Rocks and Jackdawg.

Rock Reads: Kristofferson: 67 Astounding Songs
Here's a great book for fans of the late Kris Kristofferson who appreciate his art beyond his voice and the hooks found within his music

Travel News, Trips and Tips: Stories of Wanderlust And More
This time out our travel-centric column explores a fun travel memoir, news from a thermal spa in Costa Rica, a handy device for traveling with naloxone and of course a tasty snack!

Live: John 5 & Richie Kotzen Rock Illinois
The Arcada Theatre hosted an unforgettable night of pure musicianship and high-energy performance as Band Inc, John 5, and Richie Kotzen took the stage for a show that stretched late into the night

The Live Loud Fest Cruises to a Finale With a Raucous Show From Bombargo
The cruise was a big success, and why not? With stellar acts like 311, Bombargo, Soja, Liz Vice, Ripe, Hirie, the Ries Brothers, Kristy Lee, Niko Moon, the Wheeland Brothers and many others

Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising Exhibit Opens at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Muscle Shoals, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee are about a two hour drive apart but the two music powerhouses share a kinship that makes them much closer than that

The Fun Moves Ashore as the Live Loud Fest Makes Port in the Dominican Republic
When the Norwegian Cruise Line ship Jewel brought Sixthman's Live Loud Fest to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, the music-loving cruisers aboard were anxious to explore the popular Caribbean destination

Tom Morello Caught In The Act In Chicago
Roman Sobus caught Tom Morello In The Act during show at The Vic Theatre in Chicago On November 13th. Check out Roman's great photos!

On The Record: Audiophile Releases from A Perfect Circle, Dr. Dre and More
With the huge resurgence in the popularity of listening to music on vinyl many vinyl fans are seeking out audiophile copies of their favorite releases so that they can experience their most-beloved tunes in the highest quality sound available.

Interview: Eagles Cofounder Bernie Leadon
Eagles cofounder Bernie Leadon releasing first new solo album in more than 20 years and Zane Ewton catches up with the legendary musician to discuss the record.

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.

Caught In The Act: Michael Schenker's My Years With UFO Tour Rocks Illinois
The past met the present on Thursday, September 25th, when Michael Schenker made a stop at the Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines, Ill. to celebrate 50 years of rock. The "My Years With UFO" tour

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!

Live: The Pixies Rock Raleigh
I hope we never take The Pixies for granted. Nearly 40 years since forming in Boston, Mass., the band remains a potent power of the best in weird and snarling yet melodic and smart rock and roll.

Caught In The Act: The Who And Joe Bonamassa Rock Chicago
Roman Sobus caught The Who And Joe Bonamassa In The Act during the Chicago stop of The Who's The Song is Over North American Farewell Tour at the United Center on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Check out Roman's great photos!

Caught In The Act: Oasis and Cage the Elephant Rock Soldier Field
Rob Grabowski caught Oasis and Cage the Elephant In The Act during show at Soldier Field in Chicago on August 28th, 2025. Check out Rob's great photos!

Caught In The Act: David Lee Roth Live 2025
Rob Grabowski caught legendary Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth In The Act during show at Hard Rock Live in Gary, Indiana on Tuesday, August 19th