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America to Release Live LP Featuring George Martin as Conductor
America will release a new live album, America – Live From the Hollywood Bowl 1975, on Sept. 6, featuring conducting by George Martin. Recorded on Aug. 3, 1975, at the famous Los Angeles venue, the concert saw Martin directing a symphony orchestra behind the band. The never-before-heard tapes were recently restored and remastered for the upcoming release, which includes all 20 songs that were performed that evening.
Dennis DeYoung Has an Update for Styx Fans on His Touring Plans
Dennis DeYoung had big touring plans for 2020. But the former Styx vocalist, like his peers, had to cancel all his road work in early March that year due to the pandemic. As time passed, it felt like an unexpected milestone had been added to his timeline and he doesn't like it.
Massachusetts City Named One of the Most Rat Infested Cities in America
Massachusetts is a great place to live. From sandy, sprawling Cape Cod beaches, to the stunning Boston city skyline, all the way to the beautiful, lush mountains of the Berkshires, Massachusetts really has it all. Massachusetts also has a great overall quality of life. It consistently finds itself featured on...
Massachusetts Restaurant Named ‘Best Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives’ in U.S.
With so many options nowadays it can be difficult to decide where to eat particularly if you are on vacation or new to an area. Thanks to Guy Fiere of the Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives it can be a little easier to narrow down all of those options.
Preview Auction Items Right Now
Summer is here and your opportunity for savings is just days away. That's right! Berkshire County's Great Radio Online Auction is coming. The online auction begins this Saturday, July 6 at 9 a.m. You can preview a list of auction items right here. Once again the auction is online for your convenience Just like last time, we have teamed up with our parent company’s auction site, called Seize the Deal.
These 10 Massachusetts Towns Sound Like Towns That Shouldn’t Exist in the Bay State
Massachusetts definitely has some of the most unique town names of any state. Some town names are so distinctively unique that plenty of residents don't know how to pronounce them. Many towns in the Bay State begin with the four directions: North, East, West, and South. There are even 19 towns throughout the Bay State that end in 'ham'. But throughout all the crazy, unique, eccentric, and bizarre town names in Massachusetts, there are even some that just don't sound like they are towns that should exist in the Bay State whatsoever!
Why Fewer People are Buying Grills to Barbecue at Home
Not as many people are interested in buying a grill for their home according to a new report on a recent decline in sales. But that doesn't mean there are fewer people cooking on their patio this summer. Barbecue Industry Trends. A recent article published by CNN looked at trends...
MA Residents: Will Gas Prices Lighten Your Wallet On The 4th Of July?
Bay State residents are getting ready to celebrate America's 248th birthday, guaranteed you will see a throng of people attending the city of Pittsfield's 4th of July parade. Make sure you wave when our station vehicles pass through. The weather will cooperate for those summer get-togethers on Thursday as well, but keep in mind Triple A predicts a plethora of drivers will travel over 50 miles form home base. Which leads me to this all-important question: Will gas prices break the bank or hopefully there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Massachusetts’ Must-Try Restaurant is One of the Oldest Restaurants in the State
Everyone in Massachusetts knows we have plenty of amazing restaurants and eateries throughout the state. Some are even the best in the entire New England region. But as there is in every state, there is always one that has achieved a certain iconic status. It's a restaurant that you absolutely cannot pass up the opportunity to dine at given the chance and it happens to be one of the oldest in the Bay State. And now it's being called the absolute one "must-try" spot in all of Massachusetts.
Watch Stevie Nicks’ Emotional Reaction During Taylor Swift Show
Taylor Swift dedicated the live debut of her new song “Clara Bow” to Stevie Nicks on Sunday during the third and final date of her Eras Tour at Dublin, Ireland’s Aviva Stadium. The contemplative track, which appears on Swift’s latest album The Tortured Poets Department, pays tribute...
Paul McCartney Extends World Tour Days After Turning 82
Age is just a number to Paul McCartney, who's continuing to build a new world tour after turning 82 in June. McCartney will now play stadium shows on Oct. 15 and 16 at Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo. He's also appearing at Estadio da Ressacada on Oct. 19 in Florianopolis, Brazil.
McDonald’s Says These Menu Items Are Going Away and Never Coming Back
We regret to inform you may never see some of your McDonald's favorites again. The fast food chain recently revealed it has no plans to bring back some of its previous menu items. Why McDonald's Is Dropping Menu Items?. McDonald's a fairly predictable menu no matter what location you stop...
This Animal Virus Is A Killer In Massachusetts
There was a huge benefit for the Berkshire Humane Society on Sunday where rabies vaccines came up in conversation. There was a raccoon on the loose a few months ago who attacked two different people in western Massachusetts who immediately needed multiple rabies shots. Rabies is often mentioned as the...
Massachusetts Grocery Stores Could Be Losing an Outdated Feature
Grocery shopping and going to the pharmacy can be daunting tasks for some. For others, it can be an adventure. Either way going grocery shopping and picking up medications is something that most people have to do regularly. One feature that both of these types of businesses offer as a...
Massachusetts Has Spoken And This Is Our Favorite Chicken Sandwich
Is there anybody else out there in Massachusetts who, like myself, LOVES a good chicken sandwich? C'mon. I know you're out there. My love for crispy chicken sandwiches continues to grow and evolve. It all started back when I was a kid. I was a fast-food cheeseburger lover, tried and...
In Massachusetts, It’s Illegal to Do This While Signing the National Anthem
If you're living in the great state of Massachusetts and you're feeling patriotic, you need to read this before you bust out your rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner. Massachusetts has no shortage of some antiquated and downright silly laws, but the regulations surrounding how you can or cannot sing the national anthem have got to top the list.
The Mass. Beach Has ‘The Worst Smell’
Growing up near the ocean was a treat I'd say. So many memories of packin' up the station wagon and heading to the beach with my family as a kid. The other thing I remember? The smell that often plagued our beloved public beach. Cities obviously cannot help where they...
Massachusetts is in for a Big Treat This Week
The 4th of July holiday is right around the corner and people all over Massachusetts will be celebrating. Some of the holiday traditions people will partake in include cookouts, going to the beach, hosting parties, attending parades, playing backyard games and more. One of the big traditions people love to...
Watch the Rolling Stones Debut a ‘Some Girls’ Classic in Chicago
The Rolling Stones proved they weren’t out of surprises yet as they delivered their second Hackney Diamonds tour show in Chicago Sunday night. Amid a 20-song set at the city’s Soldier Field stadium came another tour debut, “Before They Make Me Run” – from the 1978 album Some Girls – with Keith Richards performing lead vocals. It came just after “Tell Me Straight” and “Little T&A,” the two songs he’s been singing most nights.
Rush, Bon Jovi and Queensryche Producer Peter Collins Dead at 73
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush paid tribute to producer Peter Collins, who died at 73 after a career-spanning five decades. The British studio mastermind’s credits include Rush’s Power Windows, Bon Jovi’s These Days, Queensryche’s Operation: Mindcrime, Alice Cooper’s Hey Stoopid, Gary Moore’s After the War and more than 50 other records.
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