Red Rock Music Festival brings classical music back to Sedona
The Red Rock Music Festival has three concerts scheduled in Sedona in September. The 21st season of the Red Rocks Music Festival kicks off September 3 at 7 p.m. at the Sedona Creative Life Center. Violinist David Ehrlich, Fine Arts Outreach Fellow, Virginia Tech and former first violinist of the Audubon String Quartet, violinist Yibin […]
Indychitlan showcases black and Latino rock bands
INDIANAPOLIS — A one-day music festival featuring black and Latino rock bands returns to 10 East Arts Hub on Saturday, September 10, following a successful inaugural event in 2021. The “Indychitlan Fest: Latin Music Festival” features black and brown punk, metal, rock and ska bands from Indianapolis and Chicago. Angel Ochoa and Eduardo Luna, the […]
The local confectionery celebrates its first anniversary | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
The Kilwins team in front of the store FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A year ago, Kilwins owners Paul and Renee Marinko took the plunge and opened the chain’s first store in Indiana, offering old-fashioned confections such as candy, ice cream and fudge in Fort Wayne. To celebrate, Marinko, who is a client of the […]
Bring Me The Horizon: the modern rock headliner Reading Festival has been waiting for
Reading Festival has long been shamed for moving away from intense rock headliners, but that couldn’t be more wrong after Bring Me The Horizon took the stage at 8.20pm on Saturday 27th August. It was a place that was long overdue for rockers from Sheffield, who have had to fight constantly to prove their place […]
Film composer John P Varkey, the man who brought rock bands to Kerala, dies at 52
By Express press service THRISSUR: Music composer John P Varkey collapsed and died at his residence in Mullakkara on Monday. His funeral will be held at the Church of the Infant Jesus in Mullakkara, Thrissur, on Wednesday at 11.30am. Varkey, who completed his guitar training at Trinity College of Music in London, was 52. Over […]
Format matters: classic rock and classic hits are where the action is. | Story
Among the top 10 station formats listed in Indoor RadioAccording to the Format Counts monthly analysis of US stations, only four show growth based on the addition of outlets from a year ago and since January: Classic Rock, Classic Hits, Contemporary Christian and Spanish. Classic Rock, ranked eighth based on total stations, added 39 a […]
The 1975 proves that rock is not dead
Then, at the other end of the field, the Arctic Monkeys unceremoniously strolled around, sang the slinky riff from 2013 single Do I Wanna Know, and the crowd went wild. Girls were climbing on boys’ shoulders, phones were bobbing in the air, everyone was singing. The Monkeys are a band that just have that indefinable […]
Local rock bands raise $870 for abortion resources
Music swept down College Avenue as people descended the stairs to The Orbit Room where rock bands The Croakes, SYZYGY and The Matriarch took the stage. In partnership with IU for Choice, the groups donated all proceeds to Planned Parenthood and Elevated Access. Members of the public threw money in a bucket or donated using […]
10 Greatest Drum Performances In Rock Music History
When it comes to traditional rock band lineups, the drummer always seems to have the upper hand. Since everyone wants to focus on the guitarist or the leader, it’s hard to really draw attention to yourself when you’re stuck behind the drums. However, the foundation of any great rock song is rhythm, and these drummers […]
The link between rock music and online casinos
Rock music as inspiration for online casino players Jackpots, high stakes, focus and tension are the words that describe the game. These days, placing your bets from the comfort of your own home through online casinos brings another dimension to gambling. Since the competition in the online gaming world is constantly increasing, platforms need to […]
Songs of the week: jaw-dropping proof that rock music is in bad shape
Here at Classic Rock Towers, we think we need bands like The Struts. And so do you, apparently, judging by last week’s Tracks Of The Week contest. The Derbyshire dandies have won a well-deserved first prize for their new single fall with me, and it’s really great to have them back. Following closely in the […]
Rock music magazine Creem plans September comeback after more than 30 years in mothballs
NEW YORK (AP) — Creem, which billed itself as “America’s only rock ‘n’ roll magazine” in its decades-long existence that ended in 1989, is relaunching next month. The Comeback is a remarkable story of perseverance by JJ Kramer, who bequeathed the magazine at the age of 4 upon the death of his father, founder Barry […]
Five SFF Books That Celebrate Classic Rock
If there’s one thing history teaches us, it’s that art forms that appeal to one generation will surely appeal to subsequent generations. I shouldn’t need to explain to my younger colleagues who Copperpenny, Helix and Major Hoople’s pension were. No doubt they are all as well known today as they were fifty years ago. (Although […]
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 […]
Australian rock music royalty, Rebecca Barnard comes to Kew Court House – Event Information
Rebecca Barnard returns to his jazz roots for two performances at Kew Court House, Friday 9 and Saturday September 10. Alongside her is the exceptional Rebecca Barnard Quartet, made up of Barnard’s son, Harry O’Mara on drums, Paul Williamson on saxophone and the extraordinarily talented Monique Dimattina on piano. These captivating performances will feature original […]
Award-winning council rock band trumpet in a new school year
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The sights and sounds of a new school year rippled through Walt Snyder Stadium on Wednesday night as the award-winning Council Rock North and Council Rock South marching bands took to the field. Preview Night has become a tradition at Council Rock and takes place at the end of band camp […]
Be smarter with these back-to-campus essentials
President Biden writing off a bunch of student loan debt might grab headlines, but for millions of current students, it’s the time of year to head back to campus and rack up future balances. And whether you’re looking to find out where the classes are, thinking about that third stats elective next, or wondering where […]
Shemekia Copeland makes classic rock and blues relevant
Classic rock was born out of the blues, and it’s mainly to the blues that it has returned. Most pop music these days is computer and synth-based, post-disco, post-hip-hop, and largely devoid of guitar. It’s up to the blues artists to channel the solos and sweat that seeped from FM radio onto the licks of […]
The 10 classic rock concerts we can’t wait to see in 2022 and 2023
Rock and roll will never die. Legendary stars and bands who have been playing together since the ’60s are still touring and strutting in 2022. We’re talking huge names like Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, Elton John and many more. Although it wasn’t easy, we went ahead and narrowed down our initial list to the 10 […]
Classic rock lyrics no one can explain
Dio’s epic 1983 song “Holy Diver” certainly tells a story; the only problem is that you never know exactly what is going on. First, you have the titular Holy Diver, who has been “too long in the Midnight Sea” (per Genius). Then you ride the tiger and “you can see his stripes, but you know […]
40 artists who defined rock music in 1982
Steve Perry was still with Journey in 1982, Metallica had just made their debut and the Doobie Brothers were off on a farewell tour that wouldn’t be their last. Popular songs were soon to be dripping with synthesizers and reverb, and some of them had already started to seep through. Overall, however, rock artists continued […]
Ohio launches new aircraft tracking system | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – As the number of drones grows, concerns about how to maintain airspace security for manned and unmanned aircraft are also growing. Ohio is pioneering technology to do just that. At low altitude, the detection of manned air traffic with traditional radar is much more difficult due to the presence of obstacles […]
Marcus King whips up the big classic ’70s rock sound on a polished “Young Blood” (ALBUM REVIEW)
Modern music fans looking for that great classic 70s rock sound need look no further than Marcus King’s new blood on Rick Rubin’s American Records for their solution. The eleven retro rocking tracks here tap into all the legends of the past while allowing the young artist to put their own spin on the formula. […]
Classic rock band Kansas to perform at Enid in October | New
Official video of “Carry On Wayward Son” by Kansas Listen to Kansas: https://Kansas.lnk.to/listenYD Watch more videos from Kansas: https://Kansas.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube Subscribe to the official Kansas YouTube channel: https://Kansas.lnk.to/subscribeYD Follow Kansas: Facebook: https://Kansas.lnk.to/followYD/facebook Instagram: https://Kansas.lnk.to/followYD/instagram Twitter: https://Kansas.lnk.to/followYD/twitter Website: https://Kansas.lnk.to/followYD/websitegeneral Spotify: https://Kansas.lnk.to/followYD/spotify Chorus: Carry on, my capricious son There will be peace when you’re done Lay your weary […]
10 rock bands that got better with age
The greatest enemy of almost every rock and roll star has to be the passage of time. No one can pretend to be 21 forever, and there comes a time when you’re going to have to mix things up to keep up. It’s usually a pretty big moment for groups, but each of those groups […]
Panic! at the Disco returns with an ode to classic rock in ‘Viva Las Vengeance’ – Manila Bulletin
Brendan Urie Brendan Urie returns with the first Panic! At The Disco from 2018’s “Pray For The Wicked” album. For all intents and purposes, the band we knew and listened to in the mid-2000s is no more. Panic! has been a solo vehicle for vocalist Brenan Urie since 2015. Which says a lot that he’s […]
Rock bands cut from the blues: Gov’t Mule joins ZZ Top at the Pinewood Bowl on Sunday | Music
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 […]
6 Classic Rock Songs You Need to Hear in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music
For some listeners, music mixed in Spatial Audio (aka, Dolby Atmos) is a solution in search of a problem – they are fine with the stereo music recordings that have been the norm for decades, and have no no need to hear a “spatial” version of the same tunes with instruments and vocals wrapped around […]
Franz Ferdinand is classic rock now, and that’s okay
Their Hits to the Head tour marks a major shift in the role they – and their generation – have in the music world. Photo: Stephen McGill Posted on August 18, 2022 At some point in the life of any rock fan, you must ask yourself a terrifying question: “What’s the music from my childhood […]
Howard Stern on the three greatest rock bands of all time
howard stern is a man who isn’t afraid to speak his mind, and he’ll probably throw a bevy of swear words while he’s at it. Throughout the career of the shock athlete, he stirred the radio pot like a nuclear-powered whip. However, it is important to note that when it comes to musical conversation, he […]
Alliance Health Centers Adds OB-GYN Care | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Starting August 30, Alliance Health Centers is adding OB-GYN services, including prenatal and postpartum care for pregnancy, as well as general gynecological care and screenings. Representatives say the additional services will improve access to OB-GYN care in southeast Fort Wayne, with the goal of improving the community’s overall maternal and […]
10 Rock Bands Who Made Metal Songs
One of the biggest calling cards that accompanies rock and roll music is its bad attitude. For all the great party songs that pepper the mix, you have to remember that this was music designed to piss off your parents, and that rebellious spirit still rings true today. Sometimes a bad attitude isn’t enough, and […]
Annual Beatles nights added to our classic rock concert calendar
Maine’s legendary Beatles Night returns to the State Theatre! Let’s add these three shows to what is already a full calendar of classic rock concerts! Spencer and the Walrus presentthe 20th annual Beatles partyNovember 25-26-27 at State Theater, Portland, Maine•Day 1: Rock and Roll MixtapeDay 2: Abbey RoadDay 3: Family morning Tickets on sale Friday, […]
Bandang X Brings Classic Pinoy Rock Bands From The 1990s To Life
The Youth perform at a recent Bandang X concert. Rick Olivares They say that when public fascination with 1980s culture and music wanes, attention will turn to the 1990s. And you know what that means. This is the time when alternative music became popular with grunge, punk, trip hop, nu metal and alternative rock. However, […]
Classic Rock Landmarks: Free Bird
Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1973 “What song do you want to hear? vocalist Ronnie Van Zant asks the crowd before Lynyrd Skynyrd kicks off 14 minutes of “Free Bird” on their 1976 live album, One more from the road. He spoke rhetorically. By then the whole world knew what song everyone wanted to hear at a […]
Classic rock band The Eagles extend their tour to include a visit to St. Louis, Missouri
Dominique Genetti, Digital journalist August 11, 2022 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 27: (L-R) Vince Gill, Timothy B. Schmit, Don Henley, Scott F. Crago, Deacon Frey and Joe Walsh of the Eagles perform at MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada . (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Ethan Miller/Getty Images […]
Zoomers Seek To ‘Cancel’ Metallica After ‘Stranger Things’ Clash
Two things happen when an artist has been around long enough. First, they begin to transcend generations, like when Led Zeppelin t-shirts appear year after year in high school hallways as students continue to discover them. Then there’s the backlash of sustained popularity. At this critical moment, that means being “canceled,” and this week it’s […]
Number of Formats: Classic Hits, Classic Rock Win Most Stations So Far in 2022 | Story
Once again, the classic rock format added the most stations from July 2021 to July 2022, as 35 stations entered the format over the past 12 months, an increase of 6%. Additionally, the classic rock format has picked up 10 new stations since the start of 2022, surpassing only Classic Hits (+16) as the format […]
Band Brings Classic Rock and Roll to Southern Minnesota Stages | New
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Special election to replace MP Walorski | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
Congressman Jackie Walorski (R) IN District 2Photo: Walorski.House.gov UPDATE (August 10, 2022): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – Voters will decide on a new congressman for northern Indiana in November. Governor Holcomb called a special election to replace Congresswoman Jackie Walorski in November. It will be election day. The special election will decide who will complete the […]
10 Classic Rock Songs You Didn’t Realize Were Incredibly Dark
Some of the best rock and roll songs ever made don’t normally have much to say except have a good time. From Johnny B Goode to My Generation, it was the kind of rebellious attitude that went nowhere outside of just having a good time on the weekends away from your parents. Rock and roll […]
Run for Cover will perform at over 21 classic rock concerts at the Coleman Amphitheater
Local band Run for Cover will perform Saturday, August 13 at a fundraising concert at the Coleman Memorial Park Amphitheater. Read more: Coleman Memorial Park, from the air and from the ground Although they have played throughout Lebanon County in the past, this will be the band’s first appearance on the Friends of Coleman Memorial […]
Olivia Newton-John’s 10 Best Classic Rock Covers
Olivia Newton-John may be remembered for her starring role in Fat or her chart-topping pop hits, but there was so much more for the singer and actress. Newton-John, who died on August 8 at the age of 73, began her music career as a teenager, appearing on local TV shows in Australia, where her family […]
Classic rock drama ‘Rolling Thunder Vietnam’ returns to Melbourne
A war drama with a classic rock soundtrack, “Rolling Thunder Vietnam” has announced dates for its comeback in 2023. The rock drama RRolling Thunder Vietnam returns to the stage in 2023 for its longest national tour to date. The show last toured in 2016 and will return in April, May and June 2023. The tour […]
VOPA Rocks: Classic Rock (Valley Opera & Performing Arts), featuring emerging artist George Sarah – NoHo Arts District
NoHo Summer Nights: 8/13 VOPA Rocks: Classic Rock (Valley Opera & Performing Arts), with emerging artist George Sarah. FREE Gigs! [NoHo Arts District, CA] – Board Member Paul Krekorian and the Valley Cultural Foundation (VCF) celebrate the return of NoHo Summer Nights, the free Saturday concerts at North Hollywood Park. “NoHo Summer Nights has been […]
Shows at Ocean, Harrah’s offers laughter, magic and a touch of classic rock; Tropicana launches Japanese restaurant Ossu
Summer is when Atlantic City casinos have traditionally scheduled entertainment offerings that go beyond the standard single-night headliner bookings. Among them are three attractions that together span a wide artistic (and demographic) spectrum. Individually, each has a lot to recommend it: Magical mysterious doors At Ocean, the musical revue every Sunday afternoon (until September 4) […]
DEF LEPPARD’s PHIL COLLEN Says New Rock Bands Lack “Star Power”
In a new interview with Then listen!, Phil Collen we asked which artist(s) DEF LEPPARD “will hand over to” once he and his comrades decide to retire. He replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I don’t know. I’m still waiting, actually. You hear a lot out there, but it’s rare. “There’s a problem, I think, and […]
The Classic Rock collection combines curves and real rock
ABC Stone entered the world of furniture, and chose interior designer Cara Woodhouse as their first collaborator in this new space. It’s the Classic Rock capsule collection, the first partnership for the two brands. You will find nine pieces in five marble colors – Grand Antique, Calacatta Viola, Arabescato Corchia, Pink Onyx and Silver Travertine. […]
Willow on her secret influences
The-Green-Room-Willow-Still – Credit: Ashley Battle/Rolling Stone Willow is known for her diverse musical tastes, from teen pop to R&B to punk and more. But one influence has become even more accentuated for her lately: the explosive and glam rock of the 1970s of Queen. “If you really think about it, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ was the craziest […]
On Friendship Day, play the classic “Rock Paper Scissor” game on Snapchat
Snapchat continues to be one of the most popular photo and video sharing platforms where users connect with family members and friends. This Friendship Day, users can give their Snaps a musical touch by creating a collage with their friend featuring the iconic Friendship Day song yaaron by KK – fondly remembered as India’s all-around […]
10 Rock Bands Who Made Songs Especially For Movies
When you sit down to write a song, you can never really predict where your inspiration will come from. Over the decades, artists have found some of the weirdest ways to create classic songs, either delving deep into their psyches to find something they’ve never seen, or simply creating songs about the world they see […]
Willow on her secret influences – Rolling Stone
Before his Lollapalooza set, the artist talks about his current inspirations – mainly “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen Willow is known for his varied musical tastes, from teen pop to R&B to punk and more. But one influence has become even more accentuated for her lately: the explosive and glam rock of the 1970s of Queen. […]
Stone Gossard Says Grunge Didn’t Kill ’80s Hard Rock Bands – But ‘Yes, Some Did’
Stone Gossard, one half of Pearl Jam’s dynamic guitar duo (completed by Mike McCready), has added his two cents on the grunge vs. hard rock debate, saying grunge isn’t responsible for the demise of its hard rock predecessors. . Talk to VWMusic (opens in a new tab)Instead, Gossard argues for transition as part of a […]
Indiana Distillery Presents Nostalgic Roasted Marshmallow Bourbon | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – An Indiana distillery with local ties has a playful new take on bourbon. Hotel Tango Distillery has just unveiled its latest offering – a nostalgic toasted marshmallow flavored bourbon. Hotel Tango Distillery, a veteran-owned brand that creates “premium and disciplined” spirits, has launched its “Shmallow Toasted Marshmallow Bourbon.” They invite you […]