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Josh Homme’s Emergency Surgery Forces QOTSA to Cancel Tour
Queens of the Stone Age have announced that they are canceling the remainder of their July tour dates. A post on the band's social media accounts states that frontman Josh Homme "must return to the United States immediately for emergency surgery." The nature of his injury or ailment is not specified, with the band noting "every effort was made to push through and play for you, but it is no longer an option to continue."
World’s First Bachelor’s Degree in ‘Rock History’ Was Awarded in Indiana
It's not uncommon anymore for Universities to offer odd courses with strange titles. It's really not that strange, either, for students to turn those strange courses into an area of expertise for their careers. But rarely can one-off courses be turned into an actual bachelor's degree. I say "rarely," because...
An Indiana Dairy Farm, Known for Its Crazy Flavors, is Bringing Back the Milkman
Ultimately, when people think back to the "good ole days" of the United States of America, ultimately they think of that post-WWII imagery. The man who has a 9-5 job with a nuclear family, a stay-at-home wife, and maybe the most iconic person who ISN'T part of the family... the milkman.
Don’t Call Yourself A True Trekkie Until You’ve Visited The Cpt. Janeway Statue In Indiana
As someone who is JUST getting into Star Trek, I can vouch and say Voyager is a super fun series and may end up being one of my favorites. One of the strongest characters in the show is a woman who won't be born until more than 300 years from now.
Here’s How To Book Hawk Tuah Girl For Your Event In Ohio
One of the most talked about and viral videos of the decade so far has easily been the Hawk Tuah Gyrl, Hailey Welch. The Internet sensation has been blowing up and has been memed and turned into so many spin-offs inspired by the original video that the young woman has become an Internet sensation and is now making a bunch of money off of it.
Southwest Michigan Locals Are Eager For A Whole Foods, How Likely Is It?
Word on the street is a now-closed health food store near Kalamazoo, Michigan could soon see new life as a Whole Foods grocery store, but what are the odds?. Don't get me wrong, I'm an Aldi gal at heart but I must admit the thought of having our own Whole Foods store here in the greater Kalamazoo area doesn't not sound appealing. I'd definitely pop in there from time to time to shop, wouldn't you?
Michigan Town Considers Raising Downtown Parking Fees
The Downtown of any city or town is one of the most desired areas as that is the center of the town and where a lot of the identity is found. This is often where you can find a lot of that town's history, art, music, food, and more as downtown is often the most exciting part of the city filled with the city's best offerings. Every city or town offers a different kind of downtown experience and each presents its own vibe.
Every Artist to Ever Headline a Ford Field Concert
Ford Field opened in 2022 and has since served as the home of the Detroit Lions. It's hosted a Super Bowl, WrestleMania, the MAC football championship, the MHSAA football and wrestling state championships, the Quick Lane Bowl college football game and many other sporting events. But the venue isn't just...
How Studio Executives ‘Destroyed’ the Blues Brothers Sequel
Making a sequel to the beloved 1980 movie The Blues Brothers after costar John Belushi's death was already going to be a difficult challenge. Director John Landis says movie executives made it impossible by interfering with the script for 1998's Blues Brothers 2000. "I was very pissed off by what...
Duran Duran Announces Fall Tour Dates
Duran Duran has announced tour dates for the fall. The concerts are built around the group's annual Halloween show at New York's Madison Square Garden. The Danse Macabre show will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31. Duran Duran will also play concerts on the East Coast before and after that date.
The Danger Behind REO Speedwagon’s ‘Ridin’ the Storm Out’
REO Speedwagon's "Ridin' the Storm Out" is a song that's been a warhorse staple of the Midwest band's set list for decades. Classic rock fans often key in on the introduction, which sounds like an air raid siren. It's something which REO's Kevin Cronin says accurately reflects the dangerous moment...
USPS Initiates Mailing Service Changes, MI Residents Affected
Many Michigan residents heavily rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) for various reasons, from sending letters and packages to receiving mail such as bills and other important documents. However, USPS has announced changes to the organization that will soon affect Michigan residents and their mailing services. USPS Initiates...
Target Making Yet Another Huge Change to Checkout Lanes
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you're headed to Target in the coming days. It's been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more...
Beatles ‘Love’ Says Goodbye: Show’s History by the Numbers
After 18 years on the Las Vegas strip, the Beatles’ Love Cirque du Soleil show gave its final performance on July 7. “Some people may feel this is a bittersweet moment tonight,” Stephane Lefebvre, Cirque’s CEO, said prior to the final show, “but those who work on creating this masterpiece are celebrating peace, joy, happiness and love.”
This Michigan City Named One Of America’s Worst For College Grads
Graduating college is one of the greatest achievements for some people in their lives as they can now celebrate that milestone and start their true adult life. As they prepare to leave behind the world they once knew and begin a new journey that brings on new opportunities and many responsibilities, there are many things to keep in mind. Where you choose to start this next portion of your life is one of the biggest decisions.
Rick Wakeman Adds More Dates to Final One-Man U.S. Tour
Rick Wakeman is extending his final one-man U.S. tour, with shows now set for October and November. The first leg was back in March. A complete list of new dates and venues can be found below. "The plan is not to perform at the same venue twice throughout this period,"...
How Beatlemania Conquered the World in 1964
If there was one particular year in which the Beatles' global impact could no longer be denied, it may have been 1964. It was during this year that the Fab Four accomplished a plethora of feats that took them from darlings of Liverpool to international superstars. In February, they made their first pilgrimage to America, where they were greeted by hoards of adoring fans. With their appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, the deal was sealed — the world was positively obsessed with the band and Beatlemania entered full swing.
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Slash Covers Hendrix and Dylan at Tour Launch: Set List and Video
Slash kicked off his inaugural S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival over the weekend with back-to-back shows that consisted almost exclusively of blues and rock staples. The trek launched on Friday at Bonner, Montana's KettleHouse Amphitheater and continued on Saturday at the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights, Washington. (Slash also made a third stop at Seattle's Easy Street Records on Sunday for a shorter in-store performance.)
ALERT: Hurricane Beryl’s Wrath Now Turns To Michigan And Ohio
Michigan and Ohio are fortunate to be far away from Hurricane Beryl which made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Texas bringing extreme rainfall, flooding, and 80 mph winds. While Michigan and Ohio dodged the brunt of the cyclone, the hurricane's wrath is now heading toward the Midwest. Hurricane...
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