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Wingstock 2012 Photo Gallery

Erin Terbrack — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:08:12 +0000

Wingstock 2012 is over, but we won’t forget the great music we heard that night. The gates opened around 4p.m. at the Fifth Third Ballpark before the event was delayed due to a “little” rain storm. Eventually the performances were able to continue, and the audience experienced the Saturday night of their lives. Wingstock 2012 [...]

A Look Back at Wingstock 2012 [Video]

Andy Green — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:39:17 +0000

Well, Wingstock once again conquered Grand Rapids with mind-altering rock! We saw incredible rock and incredible weather. We all survived it's clutch and live to preach the rock once more next year... WINGSTOCK 2013 BE NIGH! Check out all the highlights from Wingstock 2012 HERE!

Wingstock 2013–Who Should Perform?

Ned — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:28:32 +0000

Wingstock 2012 was quite the massacre of awesomeness….we even survived a brief severe thunderstorm! I call it….THUNDERSTOCK 2012! So on that note…who should play next year? WE WANT TO KNOW! Comment below your choices for WINGSTOCK 2013!

Wingstock Rocks On After Being Delayed By 60 MPH Winds [VIDEO]

Andy Green — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 22:44:21 +0000

Fans were told to evacuate the field when 60MPH storms rolled through the Fifth Third ballpark on Saturday. Winds tore up the field and fans were forced to wait the storm out.

The storm chilled out, though, and the show went on. Check out complete coverage HERE!

JT and Dave Kim Interview Foxy Shazam at Wingstock 2012 [VIDEO]

Andy Green — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 21:26:00 +0000

With Wingstock 2012 going down on Saturday, WGRD had the opportunity to sit down with a bunch of bands. JT and Dave Kim chatted with Foxy Shazam. Check out the video for the full interview.

Jackie and JT Talk Wingstock With Wayland [Video]

Andy Green — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 19:48:59 +0000

WGRD has once again called down the mighty thunder of Wayland to rock the Wingstock stage. Come on down to Fifth Third Ballpark today and get your tickets to see Wayland along with the rest of the lineup. Jackie and JT got a chance to catch up with Wayland... here are the fruits of their convo!

Jackie and JT Catches Up With Our Lady Peace [Video]

Andy Green — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:41:16 +0000

Wingstock is upon us and WGRD has sent the mighty onslaught down to Fifth Third Ball Park. Jackie got a chance to talk with this year's headliner--Our Lady Peace. Tickets are still available so if you're looking for something to do for your saturday... come on down, get your tickets and rock out with GRD's Wingstock!

Everything You Need To Know About Attending Wingstock 2012 Today

JT — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12:15:35 +0000

Wingstock 2012 gets underway today and in order to keep good times maximized and arrests minimized, we've produced the following list of information.

Gates open at 4pm. But if you're sneaking i

Which Wingstock Band Member Will Be The Most Drunk At The GRD After-Party [Poll]

JT — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:02:32 +0000

We're having our first GRD "after party" after Wingstock 2012 this year. It'll be held in the Pepsi Club immediately following the concert at 5/3rd Ballpark. Free Beer & Hot Wings will host and if you plan on attending you'll get t

Wayland, Gunnar & Pop Evil To Sit In With Free Beer & Hot Wings

JT — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:27:09 +0000

It's a week of Wingstock 2012 artist on the Free Beer & Hot Wings Show. This morning Wayland was in to catch up with the guys before they head off to Indianna to do a couple of shows before Wingstock on Saturday. Tomorrow Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys will step into the studio with the guys. We will end the week with Pop Evil on Friday after their WZZM 13 visit.

Rocktagon: Cavo VS Pop Evil

Jackie — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:39:34 +0000

Over the weekend you guys had the chance to vote between rockers Cavo and 3 Pill Morning! 3 Pill Morning had a valiant effort I must say but Cavo pulled out the win with 64% of the votes. Tonight Cavo will be taking on one of Wingstock 2012 bands, Pop Evil! I am pretty pumped with Wingstock being right around the corner (This coming Saturday July16!) We have had Pop Evil at past Wingstock's and they never cease to impress.

Pop Evil "Purple" – Does It Rock Or Not

JT — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:04:41 +0000

A week away from their performance at Wingstock 2012 on June 16th @ 5/3rd Ballpark Pop Evil release a new single from the War Of Angels compilation. The song is titled "Purple" and deals with all the "what ifs" and regrets for pas

Wingstock Artist Our Lady Peace's Raine Maida Reflects on 20 Years of OLP, New Album, 'Gravity' + More

Dave Kim — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:15:55 +0000

We are less than two weeks away from Wingstock 2012, June 16 at Fifth Third Ballpark. Our Lady Peace, Pop Evil, Dokken, Wayland, Foxy Shazam and Gunnar & the Grizzly Boys are set to make this one night to remember. Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida shared his thoughts on the band's new album, Curve, two decades of OLP, his passion for mixed martial arts and more.

Brand New Pop Evil Music Video- Bosses Daughter

Jackie — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:17:52 +0000

Gearing up for Wingstock 2012 one of our favorite bands will be hitting the stage, Pop Evil! We love those guys around here and let me tell you it's always a party when they are involved. I got to hang out with them this past spring when they were the "guest dj" for a day here at grd, and we had way too much fun.

Wingstock "After Party" tickets on sale now!

JT — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:34:53 +0000

Only 150 tickets will sold to our exclusive GRD Wingstock “After party” at the Pepsi Club inside 5/3rd Ballpark. Join us after Wingstock 2012 to hang with band members & members of the Free Beer & Hot Wings Show plus~win some door prizes and we’ll have a full bar available. Tickets are very limited so get em quickly HERE.

Vote Now On Extra Events We Should Host At Wingstock 2012

JT — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:46 +0000

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! In addition to all the great bands performing – What would you like to see at Wingstock [...]

Wingstock Artist Foxy Shazam Talk Overdue Success, Sexy Dutch Accents + More

Dave Kim — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:19:20 +0000

Wingstock artist Foxy Shazam were in town for a GRD show a couple of weeks ago at The Intersection in downtown Grand Rapids. Frontman Eric Sean Nally and trumpeter Alex Nauth joined us for a conversation about their new album, The Church of Rock and Roll, how the band was able to stand out, sexy Dutch girls and more.

Wingstock 2012 Artist Spotlight – Wayland [VIDEO]

JT — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:00:03 +0000

Once a week we're gonna take a moment & spotlight one of our Wingstock 2012 artist. First up is our very own Wayland. Wayland has been busy shooting videos and gigging around the entire US.

Wingstock Draws NIGH!

Andy Green — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:28:07 +0000

97.9 GRD presents Wingstock 2012, featuring Our Lady Peace, Pop Evil, Dokken, Wayland, Foxy Shazam and Gunnar and the Grizzly Boys! It all goes down Saturday, June 16, at Fifth Third Ballpark. Tickets are $25 for stadium seats and $30

Foxy Shazam Added to Wingstock 2012 Lineup

Dave Kim — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:29:41 +0000

After killing it at The Intersection in downtown Grand Rapids last night, GRD is proud to announce Foxy Shazam as the latest band to play at Wingstock 2012! The Cincinnati, OH rockers will share the stage with Wingstock headliner Our Lady Peace, Pop Evil, Dokken, Wayland and Gunnar & the Grizzly Boys, June 16 at [...]