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Review: "War & Peace" From Former Dokken Member

Doug Groff — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:00:15 +0000

War & Peace is the “project” put together by former Dokken bassist Jeff Pilson. He’s currently playing bass for Foreigner too so he’s got some great connections in the music world. He’s recruited former Dio Drummer Vinny Appice and producer Neil Kernon for the release as well. If you’ve never heard Pilson sing you [...]

Was 'Fleetwood Mac' Magical Last Night at Xcel? Depends Which Critic You Read [PHOTOS]

Jenna — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:40:32 +0000

Fleetwood Mac rocked-out the X in St. Paul, and according to our listeners, the show rocked. See what the critics thought and see photos from the show.

Review of Jimi Hendrix 'People, Hell And Angels'

Doug Groff — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:53:27 +0000

Jimi Hendrix has been gone over 40 years now, he only lived to be 27, but he managed to influenced just about anyone who has picked up a guitar since. ’People, Hell and Angels’ is a collection of unreleased material from 1968 to 1970 that shows why he has to be the greatest guitarist of [...]

Stevie Nicks + Sound City Players, 'You Can't Fix This' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:35:46 +0000

Stevie Nicks leads Dave Grohl and the Sound City Players on 'You Can't Fix This,' a song inspired by the death of the Fleetwood Mac singer's godson. The group recently performed a slower, bluesier version of the track from the 'Sound City' soundtrack on 'The Late Show with David Letterman.' It's best experienced live.

John Fogerty, Rick Springfield + Stevie Nicks Rock NYC With Dave Grohl and the 'Sound City' Players

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:10:20 +0000

Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Nirvana fame assembled an all-star cast of musicians for his new documentary 'Sound City,' and for the lucky fans in select cities, he has been taking the show on the road with him.

Rock Legends Unite for 12 12 12 Concert [VIDEO]

Jenna — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:47:34 +0000

The 12 12 12 Concert for Sandy Relief was a who’s who of rock and roll. Check out some of the highlights. Last night’s 12 12 12 Concert for Sandy Relief at New York’s Madison Square Garden was a show for the ages, and according to estimates, viewed by two billion people across the globe, [...]

The Who Reign O'er Brooklyn With 'Quadrophenia' Show – Concert Review

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:30:04 +0000

The Who made their way into New York’s famed borough of Brooklyn last night (Nov. 14) to perform their classic album ‘Quadrophenia’ at the brand-new Barclays Center arena. Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend, the Who’s surviving original members, were in top form throughout the night. Daltrey, who has battled vocal issues in recent [...]

Kiss, 'Monster' – Album Review

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:18:09 +0000

For one glorious sixty-second span near the end of their new album ‘Monster,’ Kiss once again (and finally) earn the title of “the hottest band in the land.” But what about the other 42 minutes? The magic moment happens during the album’s penultimate track, ‘Take Me Down Below,’ which features a primal, rhythmic riff that [...]

Led Zeppelin, 'Celebration Day' – Film Review

Mark Bowman — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:51 +0000

New York City played host to the surviving members of Led Zeppelin (Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones) today, Oct. 9. The group was joined by drummer Jason Bonham at the New York Museum of Modern Art for a press conference and screening of their new film 'Celebration Day.'

Rush At Target Center Concert Review "Clockwork Angels Tour" [VIDEO/PHOTOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:09:21 +0000

As always Rush has never been a disappointment in concert, they hire the best sound crew, the best lighting crew and the list goes on into putting on a great show and this time it’s the,”Clockwork Angels Tour“. The concert took place September 24th at The Target Center and they played 30 songs that lasted [...]

Heart, 'Fanatic' — Album Review

Annie Zaleski — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 23:47:34 +0000

In a recent interview about Heart’s new album, ‘Fanatic,’ Ann Wilson said, “You know, the harder that we can make this stuff rock and then inject emotion, the better I like it.” That brief quote summarizes what first distinguished the band from their ’70s peers — and also what’s helped them remain an enduring, creatively [...]

New Bob Dylan Album Due Today

Jenna — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:24 +0000

Bob Dylan’s new album comes out today and it has a 14 minute song 0n it commemorating an international tragedy. Could it be his last? Bob Dylan’s new album Tempest is out today and it’s the 35th studio album of his career and this year he is also marking 50 years as a recording artist. [...]

KISS at The Minnesota State Fair [PHOTOS] [REVIEW]

103.7 The Loon — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:49:44 +0000

KISS blew the roof off the MN State Fair Wednesday night (8/29/12). We hope the Fair had fire insurance! Superfan Pamela Muldoon and Photographer Joe Bielawa captured the spectacle for us!

Motley Crue at The Minnesota State Fair [PHOTOS] [REVIEW]

103.7 The Loon — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:44:59 +0000

There were Girls, Girls, Girls in the crowd, Dr. Feelgood was prepped for triage backstage and If Looks Could Kill, Motley Crue would've been booked for multiple homicides last night as they crushed it at the MN State State Fair. Superfan Pamela Muldoon and Photographer Joe Bielawa captured the spectacle for us!

The Bourne Legacy Appropriately Titled [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:10:59 +0000

The Bourne Legacy

Is The Movie "The Watch" Even Watchable? [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:10:30 +0000

Another comedy that’s at best mediocre, “The Watch” starring Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade. A film about neighborhood dads who form a club to get out of their day to day family routines and their mission is to save the earth from an alien invasion. A movie that failed to reach [...]

Is Spider-Man Really Amazing In The New Adventure? [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:05:36 +0000

Spider-Man, Spider-Man doing all that a Spider can.

New DVD From Robert Plant Due on Tuesday [VIDEO]

Jenna — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:10:01 +0000

Robert Plant and Band of Joy has a new concert DVD coming out on Tuesday. So, will it be worth the money? The DVD will be called Robert Plant & The Band of Joy: Live from the Artists Den. The show was taped in Nashville in January of 2011 at the War Memorial Auditorium. The [...]

Ted-Movie Review

Mark Alan — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:00:24 +0000

The movie Ted is funny and has character (no pun intended). You will enjoy the show

'Lollipop Chainsaw' Review

Alex Riviello — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:31:04 +0000

Proving that high school cheerleaders can kill zombies better than anyone, Lollipop Chainsaw is a real treat. When famed game developer Suda51 (No More Heroes, Killer 7, Shadows of the Damned) decided that his next game would be one that smashes up a cutesy Japanese visual style with hardcore zombie violence and good ol’ American [...]