Playboy has been an institution in American culture since its inception in 1953. With a loyal legion of fans, the company followed up in 1960 with its next venture, the Playboy Club. This week (September 19), NBC is taking viewers back to the time of the satin bodices, fluffy tails and satin head... [Read More]

It's been a hell of a year for Scott Ian. Not that the previous years have been uneventful - by far. But 2011 has given birth to two new 'babies' for Ian. The first being his actual first born with singer Pearl Aday; a son - the second is, of course, Worship Music, Anthrax's long-awai... [Read More]

Way back in 1973 the legendary rock band Journey took form. When their mega-hits and monumental rock ballads started rolling out during the late '70s and into the 80's, their popularity soared. Today's stats show that their worldwide sales have reached nearly 80 million albums sold. That bein... [Read More]

The house is packed. The stage is set. Pink Floyd is warming the crowd up. The lights drop and the cheers begin. Thunderous bass riff rolls in commanding the audience response to "Whores". It's a cold damp late Sunday night in September 2011 and Jane's Addiction is about to take this second n... [Read More]

The thrill may be gone at times, but the King keeps going. B.B. King played the Chicago House of Blues, this past Thursday and Friday, to sold out crowds of adoring fans. While he did play an hour and a half set, he didn't seem to be on his top game.

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Music's next generation of R&B was in the building March 10th as Chrisette Michele brought her Epiphany tour to Chicago's House of Blues. Supporting Michele on the tour is opening act Laura Izibor who began her set with "What Would You Do."

Gracious and energetic, the singer ... [Read More]

A life well lived is contained within these tracks on Martina McBride's new CD titled "Eleven". She is strong, sassy, and bold with her pitch perfect voice that carries you though a myriad of experience. Martina sets the tone for the CD with the track, "One Night." This is going to be her big op... [Read More]

As a Rush fan I was boggled by the announcement of this live recording. Since 2003 the band recorded a show on every tour they embarked upon for release and alongside released "Replay X3" containing classic performances from the past. All of this topped off by the impeccable "Beyond the Lighte... [Read More]

For several years music is crossing borders widening horizons in as many genres thinkable. Classical musicians spread their wings in order to revive the interest in their instruments and playing, judging the many collaboration over the years. Fine example is the Vitamin Records label with num... [Read More]

In a traditional Ozzfest-like stage setup, the Rockstar Mayhem Festival visited Chicago and brought all the ear-popping thunder that Ozzfest has been missing over the past few years. With only one show in Texas this summer, Ozzy & Co. gave Chicago (and the rest of the country) the middle finger. ... [Read More][View Gallery]

Ted Nugent a.k.a. Uncle Ted is one of the most controversial figures in and rock and roll for his political and personal beliefs. People either love him or hate him. One thing is absolutely for sure; he has his views and will not apologize for making them known - Nor should he.

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Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman of Track 29) of the Sex Pistols (as if you didn’t know) falls for groupie Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb of The Belly of an Architect) to the pretest of his friends and bandmates. She introduces him to the joys of heroin, he introduces her to the joys of kind of being in a band. Their love affair eventually breaks up the band and end in the death of Nancy. But you knew that already I’m sure as this is based on a true story....[Read More]

Liam Neeson (Taken) comes out the gate in 2012 in director Joe Carnahan’s new survival drama, “The Grey.” Liam Neeson stars as John, a brawny member of anAlaskaoil drilling team, who is so plagued by his wife’s death he’s near suicide. But John and his crew soon meet immeasurable disaster when their plane crashes in the arctic...[Read More]

Ok, so this review is a little late. Halloween is long over. Christmas has just finished. Why did it take me so long to review this holiday classic? I just couldn’t find anyone with a 3-D TV to review the film. Disney’s new blu ray of Nightmare has imported all of the great special features from their last disc and now added an extra bonus: you can watch The Nightmare Before Christmas in 3-D....[Read More]