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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

Hot In The City: Candlelight Concerts Set to Light Up Phoenix
Candlelight Concerts are coming to Phoenix! The unique shows that take place in a romantic setting where the performance area is illuminated only by candlelight will play out now through September

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

Sites and Sounds: Dates Announced for Phish: Riviera Maya 2026 in Cancun, Mexico
Rock band Phish, beloved as one of the world's favorite jam bands, has announced the dates for the ninth iteration of their highly anticipated annual party in Mexico

RockPile: The Yagas, Peter Holsapple and More
We listen to new releases from the Yagas, Peter Holsapple, Iain Matthews and The Tasty Kings with Blondie Chaplin

Travel News, Trips and Tips: Hit the Beach in Sierra Leone!
The West African nation of Sierra Leone has a lengthy coastline on the Atlantic Ocean that's studded with beautiful beaches and luxurious resorts

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

On The Record: Steely Dan- Stevie Wonder- Smokey Robinson
We take a listen to recent vinyl releases from Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson.

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

Live: Dave Koz & Friends
This year marks the 27th anniversary of the Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour and Dave has certainly learned over the decades just exactly how to present a holiday concert that'll elate his fans