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Roger Daltrey Won’t Rest Until Keith Moon Gets a Proper Biopic
The late Keith Moon has been at rest for 46 years now. But his Who mate Roger Daltrey won't rest until he's made the biopic about the charismatic drummer that he's been working on for years. In fact, as Daltrey - who's in the midst of a solo tour of...
The #1 Lake For Boating In Massachusetts
Water sports fans are loving this heat lately. The summer's first heat wave just rolled through Massachusetts with temperatures boasting 95 degrees or hotter in some parts. The best plan to escape the heat? The water, baby!. Speed boats, pontoon boats, tubing, jet skiing, water skiing, kayaking, sailing, no matter...
Hugely Popular Retail Giant Closing More Stores–Any In Massachusetts?
The worst thing in the world for us consumers is when a favorite restaurant or retail store that we've had a long history with suddenly closes down. Some of us (myself included) are still dealing with the loss of Papa Ginos on Merrill Road in Pittsfield which closed down a few years back.
Watch Roger Waters Play Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ at Palestine Benefit
Roger Waters offered a touching rendition of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" at a benefit concert in London. Listen to his appearance at the Stand Up For Palestine concert below, beginning at the 1:43 mark. "People sometimes think 'Wish You Were Here' is a lament for a dead childhood...
Yelp Named The Top 5 Best Restaurants For Prime Rib In Massachusetts
If anyone asks me, what's my favorite food of all time? I always answer with steak. Especially when it comes to Prime Rib. By the way, when is the Berkshires going to see its for Texas Roadhouse? Only time will tell I suppose. We may not have a Texas Roadhouse...
Serious Danger Of Exploding Spaghetti Sauce Jars In Massachusetts
A friendly word of warning to my fellow Massachusetts residents. Make sure you check your cupboards or pantry for jars of tomato sauce that could potentially explode and send you on a trip to the emergency room!. I know, I know, it almost sounds like a made-up news story, but...
Why This Once-Thriving Wing Chain Just Shuttered Several Locations
Some cities suddenly found themselves with one less place to get chicken wings over the weekend. Multiple Hooters locations have been closed across the U.S. Customers at several Hooters locations found their local restaurant closed down over the weekend. The company has not revealed an entire list of locations that were part of the most recent closings.
Here’s What’s So Different About Bob Dylan’s Outlaw Tour Sets
Bob Dylan is at it again, surprising (and sometimes confusing) audiences with his set lists. On Friday he performed at the first show of Willie Nelson's 2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour, a trek that runs until September and also includes Robert Plant, Alison Krauss and various other artists. For the...
Frozen Dessert on Recall in 8 States Including Massachusetts
With the hot weather here many folks are making it a point to enjoy ice cream. My family and I like to try out different ice cream shops in the area...an ice cream tour if you will. It's always a joy to discover new and interesting flavors. In addition to...
How Twitter AI Misunderstood Dave Grohl’s Taylor Swift Comment
Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok took a throwaway comment by Dave Grohl and nearly turned it into a cancel culture moment. The Foo Fighters leader joked about not wanting to fall foul of Taylor Swift during a show in London on Saturday (June 22). Grok – a new feature on X which attempts to generate commentary by analyzing posts on the platform – reported the light-hearted comment as a serious issue.
The Doobie Brothers Launch 2024 Summer Tour: Set List and Video
The Doobie Brothers began their summer tour on Sunday evening in Los Angeles. Though they've been off the road in the United States since late January, the Doobie Brothers were well-primed for this current trek after a series of shows played overseas this month opening for Eagles. Their 19-song set,...
Market 32 Millionaire: Berkshire County Lottery Player Wins Nearly $5M
Image walking in to your local Price Chopper/Market 32 to grocery shop, decide to buy a lottery ticket, and walk out with nearly five million dollars. Western Massachusetts has one lucky winner as that is exactly what happened. While the winnings only top off at $3,250,000 after taxes, that's still...
If Your House In Massachusetts Smells Like Cucumbers, RUN!
Gardens and wildlife are a good a combination as the weather gets hotter here in the Baystate. Of course we can't forget the unofficial start of Summer like getting the grill cleaned up and grass mowed for the upcoming picnic. However, there is a certain unwelcomed species that is reportingly...
Here’s The #1 Most Affordable City to Rent in Massachusetts
Many people are looking for affordable rent in Massachusetts. It's becoming something that is more difficult to come by these days. I remember when I moved out of my mother's house in 2006, I was able to scoop up an apartment for under $700 per month with everything included with the exception of cable and internet. Those days are gone in Massachusetts.
Unnamed Female Celebrity Being Looked At In Death Of Massachusetts Actor
This is a sad fact, Massachusetts friends and neighbors. The only thing worse than finding out one of your favorite local celebrities has passed away is finding out months afterward (after you've accepted and come to terms with it) that it happened under mysterious circumstances. As many of you already...
Daryl Hall Says Rift With John Oates ‘Frees Me’
Daryl Hall is not losing sleep over his public rift with longtime partner John Oates, instead taking the opportunity to relish in his new professional freedom. "John and I did not have a creative relationship for decades; the last song I wrote with John was in 2000 and that was with somebody else," Hall told Billboard. "We toured and we toured and we toured, and it was very restrictive to me, and to John. The real truth of it all is John just said one day he didn't want to do it anymore. I said 'OK,' but the problem is [Oates] didn't make the parting and breakup easy, and that's where the difficulties lay and still lay, and that's all it is."
Watch Wolfgang Van Halen and Mr. Bungle Cover VH’s ‘Loss of Control’
Wolfgang Van Halen dove back into his father’s catalog on Saturday, teaming up with Mr. Bungle at Graspop Metal Meeting to rip through Van Halen’s “Loss of Control.”. The Mammoth WVH bandleader handled lead guitar duties on the Women and Children First thrasher, as Mike Patton yelped and barked in the spirit of David Lee Roth. You can watch the performance below.
Are Ozzy Osbourne’s Rock Hall Hopes Causing TV Show Holdup?
The reality TV show following Ozzy Osbourne’s return to live in England has suffered a delay because he refuses to actually make the move, U.K. press reports said. The Osbournes: Home to Roost was announced by the BBC in 2022 after Ozzy and wife Sharon revealed plans to abandon their permanent resident status in L.A. and instead live in a customized mansion in Buckinghamshire. Filming began on the 10-part series last year.
This Massachusetts Eatery is Known For Having the Best Breakfast Sandwich in MA
One of the most underrated things in Massachusetts and throughout the food world is breakfast food. It's the food that starts off our entire day. Before we delve into the whole ideology of how 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day', let's acknowledge one great option that can be a part of that meal, which is the breakfast sandwich. It could be the absolute best thing you'll have all day! And now we know exactly where you can find the best breakfast sandwich in all of Massachusetts.
40 Years Ago: Aerosmith Launches Back in the Saddle Tour
When Aerosmith launched their Back in the Saddle Tour on June 22, 1984, they had to prove a lot of things to a lot of people. They needed to show fans and critics that after five years apart, their classic lineup — Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer — could still rock with the same dominating fury of their heyday as a new crop of bands vied for their crown. They also had to prove to the industry bigwigs who determined their future that they were a worthwhile investment capable of turning their career around, and not just a washed-up liability.
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