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Rise Against to Bring Their Fall Tour to the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids

It's been a busy year for Chicago punk rockers Rise Against. They have been touring almost non-stop with A Day to Remember throughout the world, and will make a few appearances at the Vans Warped Tour during the summer. The band apparently hates resting because they have announced a string of fall dates in continued support of their sixth studio album, Endgame, and Grand Rapids is one of them.

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Boobie Bouts – Four Boobs vs Flannel Boobs

Welcome to the midst of an epic battle between mammaries known as Boobie Bouts! TWO challengers (Well, FOUR technically) battle it out in a jiggly sea of destruction.
You choose the victor between these two TIT-ans

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Daniela Ruah — Crush of the Day

It’s hard not to envy LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell (Just hear us out, OK?). Not only do they reap ungodly amounts of cash and fame playing cops & robbers on CBS (Which I know is a network, because Nana Moody says it is), they also get to hang out with Portugese-American goddess Daniela Ruah every day.

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[Photos] Slash Brings Hall of Fame Sound to the Orbit Room in Grand Rapids

Slash has been on quite the roll recently. The guitarist was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month with his old Guns N' Roses bandmates (minus Axl Rose). His new album, Apocalyptic Love, drops in stores next Tuesday (May 22) and is currently touring with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators to promote the record. Check out our photo gallery from their show at the Orbit Room last night (May 17).

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Danielle Hunt — Babe of the Day

Danielle’s a 21-year-old model, bartender, and certified Nursing Assistant from Greenfield, Indiana who now lives in Indianapolis.

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Vote Now On Extra Events We Should Host At Wingstock 2012

Wingstock 2012 is right around the corner and we need your help with booking some side acts and extra events.  After the break, take the survey and tell us exactly what you want to see at Wingstock 2012!

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Meet the West Michigan Whitecaps’ Latest Bobblehead

Last month we announced that 97.9 GRD and the West Michigan Whitecaps were teaming up to turn one of the members of the Free Beer & Hot Wings Show into a bobblehead. Since we couldn't decide ourselves who to pick, we turned to you via online voting.

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Producer Steve’s Favorite Hater Comments From Our Newest Station’s Facebook Page

Believe it or not, not everyone that hears the show loves it immediately!  Shocking, right?  Hell, we have people that listen on a daily basis and still hate us!  Each time we add a new station, though, there’s a whole new legion of people that hate the show that come forward

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Late Beastie Boys Member Adam Yauch to Be Honored With ‘MCA Day’ in New York

The death of Beastie Boys emcee Adam Yauch hit a lot of people hard, but there were some fans who immediately rallied to make sure that the man also known as MCA would get his day in his hometown of New York.

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Black Sabbath React to Bill Ward’s ‘Statement’

Black Sabbath are taking the high road after Bill Ward‘s recent lengthy statement about his non-participation in their reunion.

Boobie Bouts – Classic Boobs vs Flannel Boobs

Welcome to the midst of an epic battle between mammaries known as Boobie Bouts! TWO challengers (Well, FOUR technically) battle it out in a jiggly sea of destruction.
You choose the victor between these two TIT-ans

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Van Halen Postpone Grand Rapids Show at Van Andel Arena

Following the news last week of several new shows added, things seem to have gone south for Van Halen since then. Without much explanation, the legendary rock band just announced that they’ll be postponing all remaining tour dates after their June 26 show in New Orleans, La. With over 30 dates being postponed, the dates impacted start on July 7 in Uncasville, Conn. and span through a Sept. 25 gig in Milwaukee. This obviously means that the July 26 Van Andel Arena show is also canned for now.

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