The Tom Mac Group (TMG) will be performing on Saturday September 10, 2022 at Concerts on the Creek from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Mac, the Stateline’s exquisite singer and arranger, brings his unique talent to the Concerts on the Creek series. His…

By Jim Salter Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Rolling Stones are touring again, this time without their heartbeat, or at least their backbeat. The legendary rockers launched their pandemic-delayed "No Filter" tour Sunday at the…

LONDON (AP) — Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock's greatest rhythm sections and used his "day job" to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his…

From Matt Taylor He manages one of the fastest growing ukulele channels on YouTube. He has over 36 million videos views and more than 430,000 subscribers, that it’s no wonder that he’s been recognized by his followers on the streets.…

By Kristin M. Hall AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Little Richard, the self-proclaimed "architect of rock 'n' roll" whose piercing wail, pounding piano and towering pompadour irrevocably altered popular music while…

Staff Report NEW YORK  — Singer-songwriter John Prine died Tuesday at Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center after a battle with COVID-19. He was 73. A message posted on Prine's Twitter page Sunday said the "Angel from…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - As our region continues to stay home and safe, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is increasing its interactive online program options with the announcement of Stay Home Songs, a free community…

Staff Report NASHVILLE - Country singer Joe Diffie, who topped the charts in the '90s with a string of No. 1 hits, has died from complications related to COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus. The death was…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Area Music Outreach Organization and 100FM invite the public to the "Roaring into the 20's," the 22nd annual RAMI Spring Benefit March 21 at Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Road. The night will…

Staff Report SANTA MONICA - Calif. - Neil Peart, drummer of Canadian band Rush, has died. Also the primary lyricist of the band, Peart died Tuesday, Jan. 7, in Santa Monica, California. He had been diagnosed with brain cancer, according…

Staff Report Ginger Baker, who became one of rock 'n' roll's most influential drummers as a member of Cream, died Sunday at his home in England. He was 80. According to Baker's Facebook page,  he "passed away peacefully." He had been…

Staff Report NEW YORK - Ric Ocasek, frontman and rhythm guitarist of The Cars, has died, NYPD spokesmen reported Sunday night. According to reports, Ocasek was found earlier today in his bed by his estranged wife, Paulina Porizkova. While…

By Kristin M. Hall Associated Press A publicist for Eddie Money said the rock star has died after he recently announced he had stage 4 esophageal cancer. He was 70. Cindy Ronzoni provided a statement from the family and said Money…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - It will be an evening of unique Irish music Tuesday, Sept. 17, as One for the Foxes takes the stage at the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 406 N. Main St, Rockford. The show is sponsored by…

Staff Report ROCKFORD -- This 21st Annual Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) Spring Benefit will be Saturday, March 23, at Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dancing starts at 7 p.m. Live music will be…