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Illness That Forced Pearl Jam Show Cancelations ‘Almost Felt Like a Near-Death Experience’
The "iilness" that forced Pearl Jam to cancel multiple overseas tour dates in late June and early July has been described by Eddie Vedder as something that "almost felt like a near-death experience." On Saturday (July 6), the band returned to the stage in Barcelona, Spain, touring in support of...
Don’t Miss This Fun Lubbock Dog Event This Weekend
This fun free to attend dog event is something you don't want to miss this weekend in Lubbock. Dock diving is the ultimate water sport for dogs and South Plains residents have the chance to see if their dogs can go the distance this weekend! The Heart of the Plains Kennel Club is partnering up with North American Dock Diving for their Second Annual Sniff and Splash Trial.
Seether + Skillet Announce 2024 U.S. Co-Headline Tour
Two of rock's top bands - andSkillet - will be hitting the road together for a fall U.S. co-headline tour. The trek gets underway Sept. 17 in Asheville, North Carolina, crossing through the Midwest and Southwest before circling back to an Oct. 20 finale in Minneapolis, Minnesota. All dates, cities and venues can be viewed below, while ticketing information can be viewed through the Seether and Skillet websites.
Alpine Firefighter Arrested for Arson
A volunteer firefighter in Alpine, TX was arrested recently on charges of arson that, surprisingly, have been happening for quite a few weeks. A recent wildfire that sparked concern was in late April when a fire was left to burn 33 acres along U.S. 90 before the fire department was able to contain it. This odd occurrence was deemed non-accidental, triggering an investigation into the event and those events to follow.
Ozzy Osbourne Names His Ultimate Dream Band
Who would Ozzy Osbourne choose to make up his ultimate dream band? This legendary vocalist had two iconic guitarists and a world-renowned bassist at the ready when answering the question and also offered up one player with whom he's previously shared concert stages on tour. Who Did Ozzy Osbourne Pick...
Join Us For the ‘Summer Splash’ at Buffalo Springs Lake!
Join us at Buffalo Springs Lake for NINE straight days of food, fun, refreshments, fishing and camping during the 'Summer Splash' July 11th through the 20th!. We've teamed up with Coors Light, Reed Beverage, Coca-Cola, South Plains Electric Co-Op, Pollard Ford and MANY more to bring you a fun event for the whole family!
Support Lubbock’s Most Talented Young Musicians At Free Concert
Lubbock's School of Rock is putting on a free performance with two other School of Rock programs, all the way from Minnesota, this Thursday night at Jake's Backroom. School of Rock is a worldwide organization with over 325 schools and 62,000 students. They provide music lessons and encourage students to achieve their dreams of becoming pros in the music world through live performance and a performance-based education system.
A Look Back at the Texas City Explosion that Killed Hundreds
April 16th of 1947 will forever live in infamy as the day the SS Grandcamp exploded: the deadliest of all industrial accidents in America, at the time. This ship was first commissioned in 1942 and served with the Pacific fleets during WWII. Before what would be her final stop at...
Ruidoso Is Back Open and Ready for Texans, And Other Travelers Too
A lot can change in a week. That's especially true when it comes to the weather and natural disasters. And in the course of a week, with one of the busiest vacation days in the middle of that week, a small town can get things back on track to welcome back visitors.
Midland Teens Flee The Scene After Driving into Duck Pond
Oops! A couple of teenagers in Midland, Texas drove a Lincoln MKZ sedan into the duck pond at Wadley Barron Park last Monday morning. They reportedly hopped the curb and ended up submerged in the water. According to CBS7, the driver, a 17-year-old girl tried to run away on foot...
Where Did Lubbock And Other Texas Cities Rank As The Best BBQ Spots In The U.S.?
People around these parts love barbeque, but how does it rate?. There are any number of great barbeque spots around the Hub City (and nearby). There are also any number of great locals who put some mouthwatering smoke up in the air every weekend. I believe we're mostly brisket people, though some ribs, sausage, chicken, and a few other items occasionally make their way to the plates. With all of these people professional and armature getting their reps in, it's no wonder we actually did well as one of the best barbeque spots in America.
‘We Outside’ Giant Adults Only Pool Party Will Be Held In Lubbock
You don't have to fly to Vegas for a 21-and-up mega pool party this summer. What happens in Lubbock... will probably be talked about forever, but if they are talking about you, that means you're famous. The adults-only "We Outside" pool party will be held at Texas Water Rampage (6602...
Seether Returns To The Hub City This October, Sign Up To Win Now!
Seether, who are about to drop a new single called "Judas Mind", have inked a Lubbock date coming up this October. We have been fans of this band forever and a day. Just think of the songs, "Fine Again", "Driven Under", "Gasoline", "Broken", "Remedy", "Truth", "The Gift", "Fake It", "Rise A Above This", "Country Song", "Tonight", "Words As Weapons", "Same Damn Life", "Let You Down", "Dangerous" and that's just SOME of the radio singles they've issued. The fact of the matter is, at some point you've had a favorite Seether song or two.
Cash Or Card: Major Retailer In Texas No Longer Accepting Personal Checks
If you live in Texas, there's a decent chance you live near and shop at Target. Texas has 168 locations of the retailer, second only to California in store locations. There are 1897 Targets nationwide. What's Changing With Target?. Beginning July 15, 2024, Target will no longer accept personal checks...
Don’t Miss Comedy Legend Jeff Dunham In Lubbock This Week
Comedy icon, Jeff Dunham is coming to Lubbock this Wednesday and Thursday!. You’d recognize him from his long-term group of hilarious puppets, Jeff Dunham is one of the top touring artists of the Pollstar Era. From global tours, broadcast specials, and a best-selling autobiography, he is now traveling across the United States on tour.
Texans are Done with Summer and Ready for Fall
The Texas summer always comes with a mixed bag of feelings. There is the plus side of enjoying delicious seasonal fruit, spending time in the water, and having a classic summer barbeque, but during all of that you have to deal with the brutal Texas heat and humidity. Why do...
Texas Buc-ee’s Employees Work in a Hurricane
As I'm sure you're aware, the Texas coast is dealing with Hurricane Beryl right now. It's already knocked out power all over the place and property is being damaged at an alarming rate. But, I guess the gas must flow... I saw this post on X (formerly Twitter) where user...
System of a Down Fans Name Worst Song to Introduce Someone to Band
System of a Down fans on Reddit are discussing the worst song to introduce someone new to the band. First impressions are hard to erase, right? The first time you heard System of a Down was likely an unforgettable one, as they're such a unique sounding group. But there are many people who've never heard them before, or maybe have and didn't realize it.
VOTE: Better ’90s Alt-Rock Hero – Beck vs. 311 – Chuck’s Fight Club
Who was the better '90s alt-rock hero - Beck or 311? That's the debate at the center of this week's Chuck's Fight Club on Loudwire Nights as we look at the careers of two consistently great and long-lasting acts from the alt-rock genre. Both acts found a way of working...
Report: Ex-Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins Stabbed Over Drug Debt, Pays for Protection
A fellow inmate has provided new details surrounding the brutal 2023 prison assault on former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins, claiming the musician was actually stabbed over a drug debt. Watkins was initially jailed on a 35-year sentence in 2013 over multiple child sex crimes and this is not the first...
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