Gov’t Mule joins ZZ Top at Pinewood Bowl on Sunday
Putting Gov’t Mule on the same bill with ZZ Top makes perfect sense for Warren Hayes. “We’ve done quite a few shows with them in the past,” the Gov’t Mule frontman said. “We are old friends. It’s kind of a great musical evening. I think both bands are an extension of the blues. We are […]
This McInturff sounds like a Telecaster from your favorite classic rock album
Considering he’s been working with guitars since 1978, it’s no surprise that Terry C. McInturff knows how to build a good one. However, most newcomers to his work are surprised by the quality of his creations and the fact that this eminently skilled luthier is not a household name. McInturff’s Spellcaster incorporates the manufacturer’s extensive […]
A new disc golf course is heading to Northside | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, Northside Neighborhood Association and Heartland Church of Fort Wayne will host a grand opening for the brand new public disc golf course at Bob Arnold Northside Park, (East State Blvd. and Parnell Avenue) on Sunday, 28 August 2022 from noon to 3:00 p.m. The celebration […]
Free concert series featuring classic rock, R&B and country music is coming to Somerset County
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Somerset County’s annual 2022 Free Summer Concert Series, featuring classic rock, country, R&B, Motown and pop, returns to Duke Island Park on Sundays from of July 17. The Somerset County Park Commission will host the concert series on Sundays from July 17 to August 14, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at […]
7 Best Rock Music References In Family Guy
As good news for TV geeks, family guy was renewed by Fox for another season and is still a great source of comedy after nearly 25 years. Meanwhile, the iconic show has successfully embraced numerous musical references and cameos across a wide range of genres, from popular songs to darling indie artists. Of course, iconic […]
The family persists through COVID with tortas and rock music
The following article was originally written in November 2021, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first thing customers hear when they enter Alexander’s: World Famous Tortas is the tinkling of the old-fashioned shopkeeper’s bell. The second is the music. Alexander’s, located at 937 East Rosecrans Ave in the city of Compton, is a […]
Downtown Live! returns with a series of free concerts | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A series of live music events has returned to downtown Fort Wayne. The Downtown Improvement District has announced that every weekend from June through August there will be live performances on The Landing. DID published the following: Enjoy live music from talented local musicians […]
Allen County rebranding | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – On Monday, Allen County unveiled an all-new identity – which includes a new county logo, county seal and identity system for other departments and elected offices. “These new designs help to further align the values of all of our county residents with the symbols and branding we use,” the Allen […]
Record Store Day turns 15 this weekend
Record Store Day has become nothing short of a global institution in the 15 years since its inception. Shortly after its launch, organizers of the music lover’s party proudly claimed that they had generated more traffic to independent record stores than Christmas. Not only has that boast come true for the event, regularly landing on […]
Styx, Elton, the Who, Little Feat this weekend
For fans of Jacksonville-area classic rock, it’s hard to beat the four bands backing up this weekend. If they want, they could see Styx on Friday, Elton John on Saturday, The Who on Sunday and Little Feat on Monday. Check out the shows: So long:Goodbye? Jacksonville’s concert calendar is filled with “retired” bands like The […]
Vundabar’s Brandon Hagen on the plastic reality of making indie rock music in the TikTok era
Brandon Hagen, vocalist/guitarist for Boston-based alternative rock band Vundabar, has spent the last ten years taking ambiguous existential crises and distilling them into song lyrics. Even so, there are still things in life that are just too hard to describe. “I’ll just show you,” he said Billboard of North Hampton, Massachusetts on a Zoom call, […]
Rush’s ‘Moving Pictures’ Gets The 40th Anniversary Edition Treatment
Rush’s extensive series of 40th anniversary albums continues with an expanded edition of the progressive rock band’s breakthrough 1981 release, “Moving Pictures”, cementing its status as a well-deserved classic album. The album released on April 15 is available to fans in a few separate configurations, including the Super Deluxe Edition, 5LP Deluxe Edition, and Single […]
Niagara Falls loses a legend of the local rock scene
By Don Redmond Published on April 13, 2022 at 10:44 am Niagara Falls lost a local music legend on Monday when Paul Wheeler succumbed to pancreatic cancer. (Photo by Lorne Tontegode) Niagara Falls lost prominence on the local music scene on April 11 when Paul Wheeler succumbed to stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The disease quickly […]
Homesafe Closes The Curtains For Its 19th Annual Classic Rock & Roll Party – Boca Raton’s Most Trusted Source
Guests on the dance floor Hundreds of guests enjoyed classic rock renditions and ’80s entertainment to support South Florida’s most vulnerable residents Boca Raton, Florida – Guests are calling for an encore after HomeSafe’s 19th Classic Rock & Roll Party on Saturday, March 26. The party brought together more than 300 HomeSafe supporters at the […]
The Go-Go’s Beauty and the Beat changed rock music forever
During the induction of the Go-Go’s at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on October 30, 2021, actress Drew Barrymore spilled a secret: the new wave band’s 1981 album, The beauty and the Beastchanged her life when she heard it at the age of 6. She told the crowd that she “spent hours watching […]
Why rock music is so popular with slot machines
Online slot machines are one of the most popular casino games, they are fun, quick to play and require little skill. There is a wide range of Slot machines on the internet, each with different themes to meet a wide audience with different internets. One type of slot that is becoming increasingly popular with players […]
How about some good news? | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
The news for the past week – in fact, year(s), maybe – has been very heavy. But it’s important so that sometimes the good news gets a little buried in our feeds. So here’s some other good news doing the rounds. . . 1. A radio host in England was in the middle of a […]
Jujubee loves his hard rock music
Jujubee’s Kentucky Futurity victory celebration (photo by Amanada Stephens) Hightstown, New Jersey— It’s not uncommon for music to be part of an athlete’s daily training routine. Even when the athlete is a horse. In this case, the trotter of the year 2021, Jujubee. “He likes hard rock,” Jujubee keeper Mike Tabasco said. “We play (Ted) […]
City’s latest update on waste issues | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Tuesday, the City of Fort Wayne provided an update on solid waste management services. City officials say Fort Wayne is stepping up its own resources to help with missed Red River Waste Solutions pickups. A statement from the mayor’s office says the company is unable to complete all pickups […]
Rock’s Greatest Cover Versions: Only in the new issue of Classic Rock magazine
In this month’s glossy edition of classic rock magazine, we look at the cover version art, talking to the bands and artists who have been covered and those who have been on the cover. We also dug deep into some cover versions that have become true rock classics. That’s not all, however. We also said […]
Joey B. Goode and Money Mac Rock Music City to put Bengals in AFC title game
Bengal rookie Evan McPherson (Bengal file photo) through Geoff Hobson as reported by bengals.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Bengals enter next Sunday’s AFC title game on rookie Evan McPherson’s 52-yard field goal that downed the Titans, 19-16 After stuffing fourth-and-first Derrick Henry, Bengals center linebacker Logan Wilson caught cornerback Eli Apple’s deflected pass with 20 […]
Cobra Kai’s 10 Best Classic Rock Songs
Nostalgia is a big part of what makes Cobra Kai such a success, and the screenwriters know very well when to take advantage of it to pull on the sensitive cord, or to make fun of it for a little good-natured humor. Of course, that meant injecting the series with plenty of classic 1980s hard […]
Tribute band Arch Allies shy away from classic rock – InForum
FARGO — Steve Reckinger had been singing in rock bands for about 25 years, but in 2010 things changed. “That’s where I got my first wig,” he says. The singer had just formed his Journey tribute band, Recapture, and while he had the voice to sing the part of Steve Perry, he didn’t have the […]
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Sir Ian Taylor: High Tech Rock Bands and Breweries
In the small village of Raupunga in Hawke’s Bay, entrepreneur Sir Ian Taylor grew up in a state house with little material wealth, no electricity and no car. But there was always food on the table, helped by the occasional bucket of surplus crayfish left by the front door, and nothing was missing. “I think […]
Why you should give your dog walker and babysitter some extra holiday tip this year
IIt’s December, and that means it’s time to work on your holiday gift list. Along with gifts for family and friends, it’s time to show your appreciation to everyone who has helped you through the year. We’re talking about holiday tips and gifts for babysitters, dog walkers, home caregivers, housekeepers, and maybe even your hairstylist […]
Cinderella guitarist Jeff LaBar of Upper Darby dies
It’s a sad week for the regional music scene with the passing of Upper Darby’s Jeff LaBar, best known as the guitarist of Cinderella, one of the most influential artists of the Philly rock and roll scene of the mid-1980s. He was 58 years old. The band, which also included vocalist / guitarist Tom Keifer, […]
10 Most Underrated Albums By Legendary Hard Rock Bands
Most veterans of the heavy rock genre tend to have a halo around their set of classic material. Since they’ve been able to stand the test of time, it’s safe to say that most of their records are close to excellent at worst, right? Well yes, but that doesn’t mean everyone feels the same. In […]
Top 100 Classic Rock Artists
What’s the recipe for becoming one of the top 100 classic rock artists? It takes considerable influence, longevity, groundbreaking importance and a certain indelible quality. But being very present does not necessarily mean that all these qualities must be present at the same time. For some of those listed below, the fame was fleeting – […]
10 Korean rock bands you should know
While Korean rock music has been largely eclipsed in recent years by the vibrant world of K-pop idols and the burgeoning Korean hip-hop scene, that’s not to say the genre has little to offer in comparison. In fact, there are many hidden (as well as not so hidden) gems in the Korean rock kingdom, some […]
Modern ’80s rock band The Dream Syndicate continues with “These Times”
SEATTLE, WA – AUG 31: Jason Victor, Steve Wynn and Mark Walton of The Dream Syndicate … [+] performs at the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival on August 31, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Suzi Pratt / FilmMagic) MovieMagic The Dream Syndicate, the alternative rock band associated with Los Angeles’ Paisley Underground scene from […]
BRING ME THE HORIZON Band frontman says modern rock music is sweet, miserable, and boring
Bring me the horizon has evolved quite a bit from their deathcore debut in the mid-2000s to a sound much more suited to arena rock which has done the band quite well. In an interview with The Pulse Of Radio, frontman Oli Sykes said it was important that the band moved from their roots to […]