Welcome to Quick Hits, the periodic time of the month where I go through my Google Reader, and share with you all of the cool news that’s been rocking my world. According to a quick search, it’s allegedly been two months since we’ve done this. I’m pretty sure that I did one in October, but […]
Category: Reunions
I got a peaceful easy feeling…
And I found out a long time ago What a woman can do to your soul Ah, but she can’t take you any way You don’t already know how to go Eagles – “Peaceful Easy Feeling” Last week, I mentioned the Warren Zevon tribute album, and today my ears were back in tribute album territory […]
Guest Blog: New Kids on the Block at Quicken Loans Arena 10-3-08
Today’s guest blog comes courtesy of my rock and roll bro Corey at Rabble Rousin’ Since ’77. Last Thursday night, I had a vision and realized that I needed to get in touch with Corey to have him blog his experiences as a lifelong New Kids on the Block fan in attendance for the NKOTB […]
If you’re afraid they might discover your redneck past…
When one of your favorite bands gets back together for one show, to run through a great album from the first track to the last track, that’s pretty sweet. Burgo and I were Twittering back and forth last night about the news. Color me stoked! Here’s the official press release: LOS ANGELES- September 3, 2008- […]
Setlist: Extreme @ House of Blues 8-6-08
The new Extreme album Saudades de Rock officially hit the streets this past Tuesday. (purchase) Listen to the full album via AOL right here. Prior to the album’s official release, I had the opportunity to see the Cleveland date of the current reunion tour at House of Blues, which found the band anchoring a musician’s […]
Virgin Festival: Iggy and the Stooges, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
This one might have been a tough call for some: The Black Keys and Iggy and The Stooges were playing at the same time at Virgin Festival on Sunday. I opted to catch the entire Iggy set. It’s Iggy Pop, people! Black Rebel Motorcycle Club were a great opening band to start off the second […]
Virgin Festival: Stone Temple Pilots
Here are some great photos of the Stone Temple Pilots set from day two of Virgin Mobile Festival 2008 last night. Photos by dtraleigh1792, JCardinal18, Napalm Filled Tires, and aerdman8
Tour News: Cheech & Chong Reunite and Announce Tour Dates
Last year’s reunion that I never thought I would see was The Police (and yeah, Van Halen too!) This year’s reunion shocker brings us Cheech & Chong reunited and together again, at last! Although I’ve usually got my finger somewhat on the pulse of the reunion tracker, this one caught me completely off-guard….and I’m thrilled […]
Good Listening: The Jayhawks 4/29/95 – Slim’s – San Francisco
Maria McKee and The Jayhawks – Precious Time I had a different Gary Louris-related post in waiting, but it isn’t every day that Louris announces a reunion show with the 94/95 era lineup of The Jayhawks, so let’s focus on that for a second, shall we? Louris shared the following intoxicating information in a recent […]
Taking the current temperature of the Stone Temple Pilots tour
Scott Weiland on stage at Rock on the Range 2008 Photo by Chris A. I’ve been reading the past week or two about some moments on the Stone Temple Pilots tour that have been ummm, interesting? The shows have been either REALLY great like the show that I saw at Rock on the Range (and […]