Armistice Day can be found on Paul Simon’s eponymous release from 1972. It’s not his first solo album. The Paul Simon Songbook was released in London in August 1965, before fame. However, this was his first solo project after splitting with Art Garfunkel. It hit the streets in January 1972 nearly a year after all […]
Concert Review: Steve Hackett 2019 Tour at the Copernicus Center
Two shows, two nights, and they could have been more different. Three Dog Night at the Genesee Theatre was a memorable greatest hits show, while Steve Hackett and his 2019 Genesis Revisited tour was a journey into the wonderful depths of the prog rock stratosphere. You wouldn’t know most of the songs played unless you […]
Concert Review: Three Dog Night at the Genesee Theatre
“Lots of bands play deep album cuts on tour,” said Three Dog Night founding member Danny Hutton wryly. “We’re going to play deep album hits.” The seventeen-song, ninety minute set was well received by the sold out crowd of 2400 at the restored 1920’s era movie palace in Waukegan, Illinois. Our music guru Eric Berman […]
Today in Rock History – September 3
1966, Donovan went to number one on the US singles chart with “Sunshine Superman,” a number two hit in the UK. The track featured then Yardbird and future Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. 1967, During a 10-date tour of Sweden, The Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared at the Liseburg in Gothenburg, Sweden. 1968, After a two […]
A Sneak Peek at the Halas Hall Expansion
The Chicago Bears gave members of the media a sneak peek at their recently renovated training facility in Lake Forest, Illinois. This is is the second major expansion of Halas Hall since the team moved to it’s present location in 1997. This new complex is easily four times the size of the original building. This […]
Concert Review: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
There’s definitely something going on in Australia as evidenced by the recent surge in psychedelic rock bands coming from the land down under. Groups like Tame Impala, The Murlochs, Pond, and King Gizzard are the most recent exports from the country that brought us AC/DC, INXS, Little River Band, and yes, the Bee Gees. Melbourne’s […]
Today in Rock History – August 20
1965, The Rolling Stones’ manager Andrew Loog Oldham and his partner Tony Calder launched Immediate records. Their first release was The McCoy’s “Hang On Sloopy.” Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Nico all attended the launch party. The label became the home of The Small Faces, The Nice, Amen Corner and Chris Farlowe and a young […]
Reaction from 2019 Chicago Bears Preseason Opener
The two major takeaways from the Chicago Bears first preseason game of 2019 were the performances of David Montgomery and kicker Elliott Fry. Montgomery, the team’s third round draft pick from Iowa State had three runs, including a touchdown and three receptions. Just being able to be out there with the guys is the most […]
Home Improvement USA – August 2019
with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal On the August 2019 edition of the Home Improvement USA Radio Show, Dave and Steve discuss the many reasons why people move from their existing homes and neighborhoods. Ashton Ritchie also joins us to talk lawn and garden, and UL’s John Drengenberg covers safety and protecting yourself in the […]
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Dead Floyd – A Band Beyond Description
There are plenty of Grateful Dead cover bands. There’s no shortage of Pink Floyd tributes. Dead Floyd, however is no novelty act. The music never stopped from what began as a one-off show. Ten years later, the Fort Collins, Colorado-based quartet of Charlie Humphreys (guitar, vocals), Josh Miller (bass, vocals), Stu Crair (drums, vocals), and […]
