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Sites and Sounds: Spring Festivals Roundup
Spring is just around the corner and exciting music festivals are popping up everywhere! And there's a fest for fans of all types of music. Here are our picks for four of the best that are taking place in early spring.

Bren Holmes - A Rush to the Start Line
Irish musician Holmes was a founding member of the celebrated group The Young Dubliners and A Rush to the Start Line is the second album of his solo career

Travel News, Trips and Tips: YO BK's Wellness Retreat in Ireland
At this time of year when all the excitement over St. Patrick's Day fun is in the air many people think about taking a trip to Ireland

Hot In The City: Concerts and Events Coming to Arizona In March And Beyond
Our focus on the Arizona entertainment scene looks at exciting concerts and events coming in March 2026 and beyond, including shows from Jeff Tweedy, LANY and bluesman Jimmy Carpenter.

Quick Flicks: The Band of Heathens - Live at Rockpalast
Filmed at the Crossroads Festival in Bonn, Germany in November 2009, the show offers a good representation of the group's output to that point.

Cruise News: Shinyribs Set to Sparkle at Sea on the Outlaw Country Cruise
Shinyribs is one of the most highly-anticipated bands appearing on Outlaw Country Cruise this time out. Kevin Russell was kind enough to answer a few questions for us

Road Trip: First Trip to Africa? Make it Kenya! (Part 1)
For many a visit to Africa is a "bucket list" item, something that will happen only once.

U2 - Days of Ash
U2 has made a lot of politically-charged music over the decades and this new EP, released without any advance notice

RockPile: Ultravox, Atomik Train, Soen and Mercyland
We spin recent releases from Ultravox, Atomik Train, Soen and Mercyland.

Cruise News: Nocona is Ready to Rock the Outlaw Country Cruise
It's just about time for this year's sailing of Sixthman's beloved Outlaw Country Cruise. Kevin catches up with alt-country/Americana rebels Nocona ahead of the cruise to see what fans can expect!

On The Record: Reissues Edition Volume 1 - Elton John, The Black Crowes and More
Labels continue to scour their vaults for great titles to reissue on vinyl or release on vinyl for the first time ever. We spin some of this wax from Elton John, Sonny Rollins, Carl Perkins and The Black Crowes.

Reggae Party: Festival News Edition
Here's great news for reggae fans; reggae festivals are coming to Florida, Arizona, Oregon, the U.K. and the best place ever to see a reggae show, Jamaica! Here's what you can start looking forward to.

Live: Theresa Caputo In Arizona
Theresa Caputo, the beloved medium known for her television programs "Long Island Medium" and "Raising Spirits" came to Arizona and demonstrated her talents before a packed house at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Resort

Megadeth Final Studio Album
Megadeth has given and given and given and if Mustaine sticks to his guns, fans shouldn't be too distraught- rather they should celebrate what Mustaine and company have left for them

On The Record: Audiophile Edition - Van Halen, Emerson, Lake & Palmer and More
Our spotlight on vinyl this time out spins audiophile quality pressings from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab and titles in Verve/UMe's Acoustic Sounds Series.

Rock Reads - 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

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