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Popular Texas Steakhouse Now Has Zero Locations Left In Texas
Imagine being a popular nationwide steakhouse that is headquartered right here in the beef state of Texas, and yet your empire does not include a single one of your own restaurant chains anywhere within the massively wide borders of our quarter of a million square miles of Lone Star State. On paper the equation of a steak focused restaurant with their home office in the Dallas and Fort Worth metro should have new walls going up more frequently than you find a Starbucks in the state of Washington.
Quinn Alexander’s Fun New Book: From Texas Radio to Writing
Quinn Alexander, a former Director of Content and beloved on-air radio personality at Townsquare Media in San Angelo has embarked on an exciting new journey. Known for his dynamic presence on the airwaves, Quinn has now turned his talents to the literary world with his newly released children's book, "Franky Teaches the Alphabet."
5 Fascinating “Secret” Facts About Texas You May Not Know
When you think of Texas, you may picture great food, stellar sunsets, or the Alamo. However, truth be told, the Lone Star State is full of lesser-known facts that remain generally unknown by the greater public. I was checking out Only In Your State and came across some crazy quirky...
The Black Crowes Announce New Tour Dates
The Black Crowes have announced more tour dates for their Happiness Bastards Tour. The new shows - titled Happiness Bastards Tour (The Reprise) - follow a run of dates that concluded last month after starting in April, a month after the release of their latest album, Happiness Bastards. The upcoming...
Are Lie Detector Tests Legal in the Lone Star State?
If you've ever wondered whether or not lie detectors are legal in Texas, you're not alone. It's a topic that pops up in discussions about job applications, legal proceedings, or even TV shows. According to an article from MC Criminal Law, I learned quickly that these tests are generally not...
Eagles Add Four More Shows to Las Vegas Sphere Residency
Due to overwhelming demand, Eagles have added four more dates to their upcoming residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The new dates are scheduled for Jan. 17, 18, 24 and 25 of 2025. Presales will begin July 23, followed by regular sales on July 26. Tickets will start at $175 and will reflect all-in pricing.
When Van Halen Opening Act Saw Eddie Assault Sammy Hagar Onstage
Shinedown drummer Barry Kerch, whose band opened for Van Halen during their bad-tempered reunion tour with Sammy Hagar in 2004, recalled how the dream-come-true experience also had a downside. While Kerch said he had a great time with Hagar, Eddie Van Halen and Michael Anthony, plus Wolfgang Van Halen and...
Bob Dylan Reveals European and UK Tour Dates
Bob Dylan has revealed tour dates in Europe and the U.K. for the fall of 2024. The first scheduled show will take place Oct. 4 in Prague, Czech Republic. From there, he'll make stops in cities like Berlin, Paris, Edinburgh and more. The tour will conclude with three concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Beatles Live Albums Ranked
Beatles live albums didn't really used to be a thing. They came off the road in August 1966 and the group's first official concert recording, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, wasn't released until 11 years later. Three Beatles had issued live LPs in the meantime: John Lennon with 1969's...
Rock Stars React to Donald Trump Assassination Attempt
Rock stars have reacted to last night's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump with a mixture of shock, sadness and anger. Trump was shot in the ear while delivering a speech at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old kitchen worker from nearby Bethel Park, is alleged to have opened fire on the former President from a nearby roof. Crooks killed one other person and wounded two others before Secret Service agents returned fire and killed him.
That Time Bono and the Edge Co-wrote a Euro Championship Song
In 1960, the very first UEFA European Football Championship was held. It's taken place every four years since then and is, at the time of this writing, the second-most watched football tournament in the world after the FIFA World Cup. (That's European football, by the way, referred to as soccer by American audiences.)
Watch Iron Maiden Singers Bruce Dickinson And Paul Di’Anno Meet For First Time
A coincidence of scheduling allowed Iron Maiden singers Bruce Dickinson and Paul Di’Anno to meet for the first time ever last night (July 13). The moment took place in Zagreb, Croatia, where the current frontman was playing a show in support of solo album The Mandrake Project. Di’Anno was in the same place to promote his upcoming debut album with his new band Warhorse.
Watch the Rolling Stones Debut a ‘Black and Blue’ Rarity in L.A.
The Rolling Stones dug out another rarity for their second of two shows in Inglewood, CA, last night (July 13). Mick Jagger and company delivered “Fool to Cry” from 1976 album Black and Blue for the third-from-final show of their Hackney Diamonds tour. The ballad, recorded soon after Mick Taylor had quit the band, reached No. 10 when released as the album’s lead single, and featured session guitarist Wayne Perkins.
Sammy Hagar Launches Van Halen-Focused 2024 Tour: Video, Set List
Sammy Hagar kicked off the Best of All Worlds tour last night in West Palm Beach with a 21-song set packed with Van Halen classics. Hagar was accompanied by longtime musical partners Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham, plus multi-instrumentalist Rai Thistlethwayte. After an introductory video full of musical, backstage and award show moments from Hagar's career played on the massive screen behind the stage, the band launched into "Good Enough," the opening track from 5150, Hagar's first album with Van Halen.
Everything We Know About Donald Trump Rally Shooting Victims
Two people are reportedly dead and another person critically injured after the apparent shooting at the Donald Trump campaign rally. The horrific shooting took place at 6:13 PM on Saturday (July 13) while Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to new reports, the alleged shooter was killed in addition to at least one attendee in the crowd.
Donald Trump Bloodied During Rally Shooting: REPORT
Former President Donald Trump was left bloodied during a campaign rally during an apparent shooting. On Saturday (July 13) at 6:13 PM, at least seven popping noises reverberated at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents were seen tackling and covering Trump who was at his podium speaking when the popping noises took place and he immediately grabbed his ear almost instantaneously after the popping sounds were made. Trump was photographed bloodied on his ear, cheek and teeth.
See Inside Jimmy Buffett’s $7.25 Million Palm Beach Home
Another of Jimmy Buffett's sunshine-filled homes located in Palm Beach is up for sale, this time for $7.25 million. The three-bedroom residence, which dates back to 1925, is located just a short walk from the beach. Though the house itself is not enormous, the compact space offers privacy with tall hedges and a white picket gate. Buffett purchased the home back in 2002 for $802,000.
Watch Stevie Nicks and Harry Styles Perform Together in London
Stevie Nicks brought out a special guest at her concert on Friday night at Hyde Park in London: Harry Styles. When Nicks appeared for her encore, she performed "Rhiannon" and then introduced Styles who joined her for "Landslide." It was dedicated to Nicks' late Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie, who would have been celebrating her 81st birthday.
20 of the Most-Attended Rock Tours Ever
Bigger doesn't always mean better, but it sure can be impressive when it comes to tour attendance. For those with enough star power and popularity, performing live becomes something borderline uncontrollable, with tens of thousands of people showing up for each show. "Our concerts do have a lot in common...
LA’s Record Plant Studio to Close After 55 Years
The revered Record Plant studio in Los Angeles is set to close after 55 years, reports stated. The groundbreaking facility – one of the first to feature a "living room" environment for artists instead of lab-like conditions – has been a key part of rock history since in opened in 1969. But commentators suggested it had become a victim of technological changes in the music industry.
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