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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.

Quick Flicks: Re-Animator 40th Anniversary
Originally released in 1985, here Brian Yuzna's film adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's classic horror short story "Herbert West - Reanimator" gets a long awaited restoration in connection with its 40th anniversary

Clarksville, TN Attraction Historic Collinsville Set for Civil War Days Reenactments
One of the most interesting attractions in the Clarksville, Tennessee area is the Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement, located about 20-minutes outside of Clarksville

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

'Meat' Me at Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi
Kenya is one of the most popular destinations in Africa for travelers, especially for those who want to go on safari in search of Africa's famed "Big 5" game animals: Elephant, lion, rhino, Cape buffalo and leopard

Al Jardine - Islands in the Sun
The music of the Beach Boys has long been the soundtrack of summer and now there are some new tunes for the sunny season thanks to this four song EP from Beach Boys singer, guitarist and founding member Al Jardine

On The Record: Miles Davis - Bitches Brew
We spin a reissue of the Miles Davis classic Bitches Brew from the audiophile specialists at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab.

Firefall - Friends & Family 2
The Friends & Family release issued in 2023 by beloved mellow rockers Firefall was such a hit with fans that the group is back here with a dozen additional covers

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

Billy Idol - Dream Into It
Idol has put out a couple of EPs in recent years but this is his first full-length album of new music in more than a decade and fans will likely welcome it warmly.

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

Live: Burton Cummings
One of the great voices of rock 'n' roll, Burton Cummings, began his US tour January 11, 2025 with a sold out concert in the showroom of Wild Horse Pass Casino in Chandler, Arizona