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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!

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.

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.

Seether "No Resolution" – Does It Rock Or Not?

JT — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:05:14 +0000

Here’s a new one from 2011 WGRD Wingstock artist Seether. This is the latest release from their album ‘Holding on to Strings Better Left to Fray”. Listen to it and by all means, don’t be afraid to be vocal about how you feel about it. Does it Rock Or Not? Let us know. Seether – [...]

JT Jams With Jackyl (VIDEO) NSFW

JT — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:17:27 +0000

I had one of those rare once-in-a-lifetime experiences last night joining Jackyl on stage for "She Loves My Cock" and "The Lumberjack". Now a Jackyl show is no ordinary concert experience as witnessed by hundreds last night at The Intersection and by thousands at Wingstock 2010. As many Jackyl regulars already know, things can get out of hand at any moment and well....they do.

Wingstock 2012…Who should play?

Ned — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:26:32 +0000

Wingstock 2011 kicked so much ass, like seriously it did. It kicked so much ass, we would love to do it again! If we were too, who would you want to play? Comment here with your suggestions! We want to know!

JT Talks Wingstock 2011 With WZZM "Take 5″ Tomorrow

JT — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:50:33 +0000

First, lets quell any rumors of my departure from radio to TV. Despite having been compared to gorgeous creatures like gargoyles and lawn gnomes I have no plans to embark on any sort of TV/Movie career anytime soon. You’ve seen a lot of me on TV but I’ve simply been making the rounds to talk [...]

Wingstock Artist Seether Explain Country Song [VIDEO]

gary.chenoweth — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:20:05 +0000

We are just two days away from Wingstock 2011. Seether, Hinder, Sick Puppies and Wayland are set to rock your ass off this Saturday at Fifth Third Ballpark starting at 5pm.

Win Wingstock 2011 Tickets!

JT — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:58:48 +0000

This weekend is a Wingstock “ticket winning” Weekend. Just be the first to call the station when you hear back-to-back songs from any artist on the Wingstock lineup! Wingstock 2011 is Saturday, June 11th @ 5-3rd Ballpark & features Seether, Hinder, Sick Puppies, and Wayland. Remember, hear two in a ro

Wingstock Artist Sick Puppies' Emma and Mark Discuss Mass Appeal

Dave Kim — Wed, 25 May 2011 03:53:51 +0000

Wingstock artist Sick Puppies rocked the main stage at Rock On The Range this past weekend, but bassist Emma Anzai and drummer Mark Goodwin had time to sit down for an interview with me before their set. The two talked about their latest album Tri-Polar, the one album that each of them needed to have in case the Rapture did occur and more.

Pop Evil Make Spin Magazines 10 Best Moments at Rock On The Range

JT — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:59:08 +0000

I posted a picture of Leigh and I on stage NOT at Rock On The Range but rather Wingstock 2010 when I got to grab my ax and sit in with them to do "Somebody Like You". Pop Evil is way to big now to have some (as Free Beer would say) "Ham & Egger" DJ play guitar with them at a major festival.

WZZM's Stephanie Webb Talks to JT About Wingstock

Dave Kim — Fri, 13 May 2011 21:14:57 +0000

WZZM host Stephanie Webb took the time to interview JT about Wingstock on the TV station's Take Five program. The two talked about the artists, including last year's Wingstock highlights, and announced a special giveaway exclusively for Take Five viewers. Watch the clip after the jump.

Mike Rodden from Hinder Talks With Jt About Bin Laden,Nickelback + More [AUDIO]

gary.chenoweth — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:47:07 +0000

JT had the opportunity to talk with Mike Rodden from Hinder. Find out where the band was at when Bin Laden was offed. How much gas it costs to fill up the tour bus. Why Nickelback is THE band to tour with and how the Hinder song “Lips of an Angel” can start fights. Hinder is set to rock Fifth Third [...]

GRD PRESENTS Wingstock 2011 with Seether, Sick Puppies, Hinder and More

Dave Kim — Mon, 02 May 2011 17:20:16 +0000

Grand Rapids’ Rock Alternative 97.9 GRD and the Free Beer & Hot Wings Show are proud to present Wingstock 2011, June 11 to Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park, MI. Headlining the event are post-grunge rockers Seether, with support from Hinder, Sick Puppies and hometown boys Wayland. “Wingstock 2011 is one of the first major [...]

Shim From Sick Puppies Talks To Jackie About Pranks, Shoes + More [AUDIO]

Jackie — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:57:26 +0000

I got the opportunity to talk with Shim from Sick Puppies today he told me all about a fan he had that did something a little… unusual, the weird ass prank another rock band played on them during a show, and lots more about their world crew, and shoe endorsement. Sick Puppies are set to [...]

Sick Puppies To Play WGRD "Wingstock 2011″ In Grand Rapids Michigan

JT — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:59:49 +0000

Sick Puppies are set to rock 5/3rd Ballpark on June 11th for the Free Beer and Hot Wings Show "Wingstock 2011" Seether, Hinder, and local rockers Wayland will also be taking the stage, giving G-Rap it's first BIG out

Seether Unveil Old West Video for "Country Song" [VIDEO]

Dave Kim — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:03:03 +0000

Wingstock 2011 headliner Seether have finally premiered the music video for their hit single “Country Song”. The theme of the clip matches the tone of the song, complete with a Wild West shootout. The story starts off with a young boy playing with his toys who happen to have a make-believe life of their own. [...]

Hinder to Perform at WGRD Wingstock @ Grand Rapids Michigan Fifth-Third Ballpark

JT — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:40:32 +0000

Tickets for "Wingstock 2011" featuring Seether, Hinder, Sick Puppies & local greats Wayland are an incredible $25 for GA seats and only $30 for GA field. Order yours HERE. Hinder does put on a great show. Read a revie

Fox 17′s Emily Richett Interviews JT About Wingstock

Dave Kim — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:10:12 +0000

The lovely Emily Richett from Fox 17 was kind enough to talk to JT about this year's Wingstock with Seether, Hinder, Sick Puppies and Wayland. The duo were out live at Fifth Third Ballpark. Check out the interview after the jump.

Rob Bliss Invades the Free Beer & Hot Wings Show

Dave Kim — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:56:51 +0000

Producer Joe has made a habit of spoiling Rob Bliss’ event announcements in the past year, but this morning Bliss was able to have his revenge. Right before the Free Beer & Hot Wings Show and JT were about to reveal the lineup for Wingstock 2011, Bliss decided to beat them to the punch. “Is [...]