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Root 66: Silver Bullet Bluegrass- 3 Pairs of Boots- more
We listen to new roots music from 3 Pairs of Boots, Teni Rane, Mystic Twangers and an awesome various artists tribute to Bob Seger, "Silver Bullet Bluegrass."

On The Record: The Darts, Mike Watt, Papa M, On Being An Angel
Kevin Wierzbicki gives vinyl releases from The Darts, Mike Watt, Papa M, and On Being An Angel a spin

RockPile: Spotlight on Cleopatra Records
We've sung the praises of Cleopatra Records and their spinoff label Purple Pyramid in this column a couple of times before and they just keep on releasing some of the tastiest music that comes across our desk

Live: Riot Fest 2024
To quote Riot Fest, "Don't cry because it's over, cry because it happened. See you next year!"

Hippies & Cowboys - Fork in the Road
Hippies & Cowboys is a Nashville-based five piece that has a soul-infused Southern rock sound and they've really been ripping it up and building a fan base regionally with their live shows and occasional release of singles

Live: Something Corporate Rock Chicago For Riot Fest
Something Corporate played to a sold out crowd at the Concord Music Hall in Chicago on September 21st. The show was part of the Riot Fest after shows

Cruise News: Joe Bonamassa Heads for Alaska
For the first time ever one of Joe Bonamassa's Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea cruises is headed to Alaska.

The Hollywood Stars - Starstruck
If you're a fan of The Hollywood Stars from back in the day you probably thought at this point that you'd never again see a new release from the guys, after all it's been 47 years since they put out an album featuring new material

Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Dirt on My Diamonds Vol. 2
Like his first Dirt on My Diamonds release, this second collection in the series was written in the longtime music hotbed of Muscle Shoals, Alabama and recorded in that city's legendary FAME Studios

Caught In The Act: Weezer's Voyage To The Blue Planet Tour
Rob Grabowski and Tom Antonson caught Weezer, The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. In The Act during the Rosemont, Il stop of the Voyage To The Blue Planet Tour on September 6th . Check out Rob's photos and Tom's review!

Live: Midge Ure Rocks Phoenix
Former frontman for the beloved synth pop band Ultravox, Midge Ure could not have chosen a more dramatic way to begin his concert in the music theater at the Music Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix.

Robert Jon & The Wreck - Red Moon Rising
These SoCal rockers have been consistently building a fervent fan base and a listen to their strong new album Red Moon Rising demonstrates exactly why Robert Jon & The Wreck are becoming a household name

Micki Free - Dreamcatcher
Besides his stellar guitar work Free has a velvety smooth voice and those who don't yet know his work will be absolutely thrilled when introduced to Dreamcatcher.

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: 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

What's Doing with System of a Down Bassist Shavo Odadjian? A Lot!
Shavo Odadjian currently has some time away from his regular job of laying down monster bass riffs for the multi-platinum selling rock band System of a Down

On The Record: Styx and Foreigner- Michael Hutchence- The Dalai Lama- More
We spin some very collectible new releases including a split from Styx and Foreigner, a picture disc from Michael Hutchence, the soundtrack to the film "Black Girl" and an album from none other than The Dalai Lama!

The Avett Brothers: A Family Affair
Watching the Avett Brothers in concert is a liberating voyage of the soul. Some moments are tender, others winking and at times it often feels like a Sunday morning revival.

Caught In The Act: Creed, Three Doors Down and Finger 11 Rock Chicagoland
Tom Antonson and Roman Sobus caught Creed, Three Doors Down and Finger 11 In The Act during show at Credit Union 1 in Tinley Park, Il. on August 16, 2024. Check out Roman's photos and Tom's review!

Caught In The Act: Marilyn Manson Live In Chicago
Morgan Clifton and Roman Sobus caught Marilyn Manson In The Act during show at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on August 17th. Check out Roman's photos and Morgan's review!

Travel News, Trips and Tips: Fall Travel Essentials
Check out these items that we recommend as take-alongs for all of your autumn travel adventures. And yes, you'll love them at home too!

Quick Flicks: U.K. Subs - The Last Will and Testament of U.K. Subs (DVD + CD)
The sense of celebration is palpable throughout and if this indeed does turn out to be the end of the band, what an end it is.

Sites and Sounds: Let the Dance Begin! Eswatini's Umhlanga Reed Dance Ceremony
One of the most significant cultural events in all of Africa is about to take place in the Kingdom of Eswatini, the southern African nation formerly known as Swaziland.

Lollapalooza 2024 - Day Four Report
On day four of Lollapalooza, the hottest of its four days, fans sought refuge in the shadier stages of the festival waiting for the night's headliners of Melanie Martinez and Blink-182

Lollapalooza 2024 - Day Three Report
While the latter part of the day featured some heavy hitters who were worthy of their headliner status, the heart and soul of Lollapalooza on day three was on the smaller stages

Black Country Communion - V
It's been seven years since Black Country Communion put out a record and this, their fifth release, is so good that it'll not only thrill those who've been waiting but also easily tide them over for another seven years if it has to.

Caught In The Act: Judas Priest Rocks Chicagoland
Heavy Metal Parking Lot it was not, but the lot at the Rosemont Theatre Wednesday night was full of Judas Priest's Chicago faithful.

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