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The Blues: Corky Siegel - Symphonic Blues No. 6
Siegel has been a mainstay on the blues scene for many decades and, as the co-founder of the Siegel-Schwall Band, played a big part in popularizing the vibrant Chicago blues sound beyond the confines of the Windy City

L.A. Guns - Leopard Skin
Fans will find Leopard Skin far more than just satisfying and many will consider it a throwback to the band's heyday.

Quick Flicks: The Million Eyes of Sumuru
Originally released in 1967, "The Million Eyes of Sumuru" is a spoof of spy movies of the era, kind of like a goofy James Bond movie without the gadgetry and with two male leads in the "good guys" roles

Bob James & Dave Koz - Just Us
As the title of this album indicates all the music here comes from just James and Koz working in a duo format, performing on their respective instruments of acoustic piano and saxophone

Lordi - Limited Deadition
Limited Deadition is good rocking fun all the way through- you might even say it is a monster.

Travel News, Trips and Tips: Spring In To Travel With These Items
Whether you're a student heading out on spring break or a seasoned traveler who's been all over the world, the items we recommend here can make your adventures more enjoyable

Dr. John - Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya: Singles 1968-1974
A true treasure for Dr. John fans, this compilation can be thought of as a "best of" album and it is a real hoot built for repeated listening.

Jethro Tull - Curious Ruminant
Curious Ruminant will bring elation to Jethro Tull fans as it overflows with all the instantly-recognizable hallmarks that the band has long been known for.

Root 66: Chris Berardo, Slaw, Wonderly and More
A whole bunch of great roots music albums have come in recently and we want to make sure and tell you about them- here we present capsule reviews of some of our favorites.

Road Trip: A Music Fan's Guide to Clarksville, Tennessee
We'll delve into some of the things that music fans may want to experience while in Clarksville, beginning with that oh-so-famous hit song by the Monkees.

Harakiri for the Sky - Scorched Earth
Harakiri for the Sky is generally thought of as a post black metal band but there is more to them than that

On The Record: Exclusive Record Store Day Vinyl From Queen, John Lennon, U2 and Many Others
That happiest of holidays for fans of vinyl is rapidly approaching! Record Store Day 2025, the day when select brick & mortar record stores offer hundreds of exclusive releases on vinyl

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

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!

Live: Riot Fest 2024
To quote Riot Fest, "Don't cry because it's over, cry because it happened. See you next year!"

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