05/16/2014 When Wayne Static called in to my show this afternoon, I asked him about the song he recorded with Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels. He's a huge fan of how "Noise Revolution" turned out, and you can download the song on iTunes now.
05/16/2014 Happy Concert Day to you! Wayne Static brings the Civil Unrest tour to Missoula tonight, and he was kind enough to call me on his way to town.
05/15/2014 Last night, Closing Chapter let me get a good look at the Civil Unrest tour in Butte and all I can say is be prepared Missoula. Even though I will be seeing the same bands Friday night, I cannot wait!
05/14/2014
On Monday night (May 12), metal fans and philanthropists alike packed Los Angeles' Club Nokia for the 10th annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert. Proceeds from the event went toward MusiCares’ programs aimed at helping musicians struggling with addiction, and the entire night was filled with success stories from musicians who have overcome their struggles through the work of such programs.
The Pretty Reckless have been riding high with their chart-topping single 'Heaven Knows,' and they'll continue their momentum with a headlining North American tour in the fall. Led by singer Taylor Momsen, the group will embark on the 'Going to Hell' 2014 trek in September with support from Adelitas Way on select dates.
Last night (May 12), the 10th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert was held at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne and Village Studios owner / CEO Jeff Greenberg were the night's honorees, but Metallica were also an important part of the show, performing a four-song set of classic covers.
05/12/2014 Looks like I am going to have some serious road trip plans this summer, as three of my all time favorite bands are teaming up for a summer tour. Bad Religion, Pennywise and The Offspring have announced the kick off to a tour titled the Summer Nationals. The clincher is that The Offspring plan to perform their album "Smash" in it's entirety. It just doesn't get much better than that.
05/12/2014 Saving Abel returns to Missoula on Thursday, July 10th at The Palace.
How would you like to win a trip to see the Lollapalooza 2014 festival in Chicago? Well, Qdoba Mexican Grill wants you and a guest to do just that!
Tool / A Perfect Circle / Puscifer frontman Maynard James Keenan's birthday was back in April, but the prolific musician celebrated his 50th in grand fashion on May 10 and May 11. Maynard's 'Cinquanta' event was held at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and the guest of honor performed with both A Perfect Circle and Puscifer during the occasion.
Comedian, actor and radio and TV personality Dennis Miller visited with "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show" this morning.
Dennis was a great guest. He talked to us about a bunch of topics, including hanging out with Bill O'Reilly, how his whole "Monday Night Football" gig came about and his thoughts on unionizing college football.