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These Are All The Amazing Shows Coming To Pine Knob In 2024

Big Joe Pesh — Thu, 02 May 2024 22:06:50 GMT

The weather is getting warmer and the excitement is building around all the amazing shows coming to Pine Knob Music Theater this year. Continue reading…

Eminem Fans Are Gonna Love This, Dr. Dre Says New Music Is On The Way

Big Joe Pesh — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:32:34 GMT

Eminem hasn't released a new studio album since 2020's Music to be murdered by. But according to Dr. Dre new music is coming soon. Continue reading…

These 3 Songs Should Be On Everyone’s Detroit Lions Playlist

Big Joe Pesh — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:52:41 GMT

As you get ready for the Lions vs 49ers NFC Division Championship game on Sunday you're gonna wanna make sure these songs are on your playlist. Continue reading…

Michigan's Biggest Music Festival Extends Permit Through 2035

Lauren Gordon — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:01:00 GMT

Michigan's most notable electronic music festival, Electric Forest, has renewed its contract with the village of Rothbury, MI through 2035. Continue reading…

Free Music and Arts Festival Returns to Grand Rapids Later This Month

Janna — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:23:48 GMT

A fun, free event to celebrate Grand Rapids' riverfront is returning in just a few weeks! Continue reading…

Don’t Freak Out But You Have A Chance To See Keanu Reeves In Michigan

Big Joe Pesh — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 12:08:52 GMT

Michiganders will have a chance to see Keanu Reeves in person but it had nothing to do with acting. Continue reading…

Music Experts Say This Is The Best Song Ever About Michigan

Big Joe Pesh — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:14:28 GMT

There are a lot of great songs about Michigan but which one is the best? Continue reading…

Grand Rapids Amphitheater One Step Closer To A Reality

Big Joe Pesh — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:07:08 GMT

Plans for the Grand Rapids Amphitheater passed a big step thanks to the Grand Rapids Planning Commission. Continue reading…

R&B's The Spinners Donate Outfits To Detroit's Motown Museum

Da'Jzon Hughes — Tue, 23 May 2023 13:51:03 GMT

A list of songs and accomplishments, including their first Motown hit, "It's a Shame" which peaked at 14 on the billboards, will be shown in the exhibit alongside 375 worn performance outfits and over 200 pairs of shoes from the group. Continue reading…

Relive The 90s At Kalamazoo Ribfest

Da'Jzon Hughes — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:43:34 GMT

The show on Friday will remind so many of you of the house parties, random BBQs, kickbacks, spin-the-bottle games, and more that you all were consumed with back then. As we will be throwing it back to the last decade of the 20th Century for a 90s Dance Party. Continue reading…

From Viral Fame to Now: Michigan’s Own I Prevail Makes Music to Empower

Maitlynn Mossolle — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:53:21 GMT

Starting in Michigan, I Prevail found viral fame covering Taylor Swift and now has become an inspiration for fans everywhere...including Carrie Underwood. Continue reading…

Did You Know These Famous Musicians Are From Michigan?

Laura Hardy — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:12:50 GMT

The Michigan Senate named March 10-17th as Greta Van Fleet week, but did you know a lot of iconic musicans once called Michigan their home? Check out this list of artists who are proud to call the mitten home. Continue reading…

Crazy Michigan Laws That Still Exist And Their Corresponding Soundtrack

Casey Daniels — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:49:50 GMT

Whether you've lived in the mitten state for your whole life, or you're new to the area, it's a good idea to become familiar with local laws. There are some wacky ones that are still on the books in Michigan. If you decide to partake in nefarious activity, here's a corresponding song for your crime. Continue reading…

70 Concert Tours And Festivals Slated In Michigan For 2021!

Casey Daniels — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:16:51 GMT

It's time for live music again! Just about every major concert or tour that has been scheduled for 2021 has plans to pass through Michigan. All concerts should have no attendance restrictions. Here is the complete list based on region! Continue reading…

East Grand Rapids Hosting Summer Concerts & Movies in the Park

Christine — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 01:15:48 GMT

Concerts and movies are family-friendly and for all ages. Continue reading…

A Musician On Twitch Raised $85,000!

Kelly Cheese — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:46:46 GMT

He's gone from a random dude on twitch to a viral sensation after raising $85,000 in donations. Continue reading…

This Metal Band Is Made Up Of Cats & They Just Dropped Their First Single For Charity

Kelly Cheese — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:45:12 GMT

The band is called 'Cattera' and is fronted by Roope-Shakir Continue reading…

Take A Listen To This 80s Pop-Rock Remix Of A Smashing Pumpkins Song

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:49:51 GMT

Someone took Smashing Pumpkins' "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" and turned it into an '80s soft rock pop song. Continue reading…

Elton John Was Challenged To Make A Song Out Of An Oven Manual & Of Course He Killed It

Kelly Cheese — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:35:30 GMT

Back during 1997's "An Audience with Elton John", a man challenged Elton John to make a song using his oven manual Continue reading…

Massive Tree Branch Falls On Top Of Band During Their Performance

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:09:52 GMT

A terrifying moment was caught on video Continue reading…

Chris Stapleton Accidentally Offended Katy Perry Once

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:07:24 GMT

They were both paying tribute to Dolly Parton at the Grammys, and had a chance encounter that didn't end too well. Source: YouTube Continue reading…

This Guy Hacked His Toaster To Play ‘The Imperial March’ From Star Wars

Kelly Cheese — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:35:00 GMT

He also uses a typewriter and two electric toothbrushes, all complete with their own googly eyes. Source: YouTube Continue reading…

This Song Doesn’t Have Any Actual Lyrics, But It Still Totally Slaps

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:24:23 GMT

In the 70's, Italian singer Adriano Celentano wrote a song with nonsense lyrics that were supposed to sound like American English - and it's still really catchy. Source: Upworthy Continue reading…

More Proof That Dave Grohl Is The Best Human On The Planet

Kelly Cheese — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:21:27 GMT

10-year-old Nandi Bushell challenged Foo Fighters' drummer Dave Grohl to a drum-off, so he decided to write her a theme song for round two. Every superhero does need a theme song, and this one by Grohl (featuring the Grohlettes) is perfect for Nandi... Continue reading…

Here’s The Bluegrass Cover Of ‘Bad’ That You Never Asked For

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:02:32 GMT

It's the worst and best thing that you'll hear all day. Source: YouTube Continue reading…

Bono & Edge Cover ‘Stairway To Heaven’ Because The U2 Crew Would Rather Work For Led Zeppelin

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 10:42:27 GMT

U2 is known mostly for giving everyone their album Songs of Innocence for free, but this cover is actually pretty good. Source: YouTube Continue reading…

A Led Zeppelin Cover Band Hosted A Protest-Concert

Kelly Cheese — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 10:15:56 GMT

Dale Curtsinger organized the protest, saying there isn't any rule "where it says you cannot sing and dance." People who attended the concert held up signs that said 'Music Matters'. Source: NBC San Diego Continue reading…

This Man Drove 1,400 Miles To Play Music For His Brother

Kelly Cheese — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:02:41 GMT

Robert Graham decided to take a road trip to visit his brother Bill, who’s recovering from COVID-19 at the Gallatin County Rest Home. “I’m just here to be here for him. And I think he realized that I drove all this way for him because I love him, and all you can do is show up,” he said... Continue reading…

If You’re A Fan Of The Rolling Stones You’ve Got To Hear Their Song Featuring Jimmy Page

Kelly Cheese — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:14:16 GMT

Keith Richard admits that the song happened out of chance, since they were booked in a recording studio directly after Led Zeppelin. Source: Billboard Continue reading…

We Should All Be Hyping Our Friends Up Like This Guy

Producer Steve — Wed, 27 May 2020 10:58:42 GMT

The sun, a grill, and a couple of friends. What else could you need? Source: Barstool Sports Continue reading…

A Massive Crowd Gathered As Someone Threw Cash From Their Sunroof

Producer Steve — Tue, 26 May 2020 10:44:50 GMT

A huge crowd gathered at Daytona Beach when someone started throwing money out of their sunroof, police say that there were also gunshots and that some were hit by shrapnel. Source: FOX 29 Continue reading…

One Of The World’s Nicest People Sued Ice Cube

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Thu, 21 May 2020 11:39:13 GMT

On an Instagram Live feed Ice Cube talked about how he was sued by Mister Rogers for using a sample of his in one of his songs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elliott Wilson (@elliottwilson) on May 18, 2020 at 10:07am PDT Source: Billboard Continue reading…

Traveling Trumpeter Plays ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ For High School Graduates

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Tue, 19 May 2020 12:07:18 GMT

A man in Sacramento, CA has been driving around visiting high school graduates so he can play them the classic graduation song "Pomp and Circumstance". View this post on Instagram (Orangevale, California): A complete stranger surprised 2020 grads by playing the graduation song “Pomp and Circumstance” on his trumpet at their front door. He playe... Read More ... Continue reading…

This Parody Of The Infamous ‘Imagine’ Video Is Just What We Need

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Fri, 15 May 2020 11:23:01 GMT

The 'Mr. Show' team sang a Weird Al classic in response to Gal Gadot's 'Imagine' video that was posted a couple months ago. Source: UPROXX Continue reading…

Watch These Incredibly Talented Seals Cover A Seal Song

Free Beer and Hot Wings — Tue, 12 May 2020 12:38:43 GMT

They sound pretty good, to be honest. Source: YouTube Continue reading…