It's been a while and we're back. Maybe. This one is up late due to certain forces that were out of my control. Or maybe I was just down right lazy and I am now just getting to it.
09/28/2005 The 2005 Trail of Screams "Nightmares... Your Fears will be Unleashed"
A light mist covers the ground. The shadows dance in the dark as you walk through the trees. You know he's out there waiting; waiting for you. It gets suddenly quiet. A chill runs down your spine. A twig snaps. You turn in the direction of the noise. It's, it's - the last thing you will ever see. > More
09/09/2005 Robert Cray Expresses Himself to the On The Waterfront Crowd
If you had to sum up Robert Cray's performance at the 2005 On The Waterfront Festival it would be "expressive". Fortunately I have more than one word to do it in, though. Cray and his band brought their show to the Left Bank stage on Saturday September 3rd, and it was an awesome one. Seldom have I seen a band perform better than they did live.
09/09/2005 Steve Ditzell and The Blue Lightning Band Rocks The Waterfront
Looking at Steve Ditzell's musical credits over the years would lead one to expect a strong show from him and his band. Based on the show that I saw on Saturday September 3rd at the Left Bank stage of On The Waterfront, you would still not be fully prepared. Ditzell and his cohorts (Dave Kaye on bass and Marty Binder on drums) simply tore up the stage - and they did it all musically, as there was not a lot of stage presence on show.
09/08/2005 Take a Deep Breath... Before we can even walk or talk, we know how to breathe efficiently and effectively.The irony is that as we get older we lose this important skill, casting it aside like many things we deem unimportant.> More
09/08/2005 On the Beet - 09/08/2005
In this week's podcast, we talk about Rockford's newest Urban Legend that was created at On the Waterfront. We are featuring local jazz artist the Jodi Beach Trio and there is special new feature. > More
09/06/2005 Judas Priest Brings The Metal Back To Rockford
Judas Priest will be storming into the Rockford Metro Centre on September 28th along with Anthrax. For the long time fans, no introduction is necessary, but for those with less knowledge of this metal powerhouse it seems a good time to cover their history - consider this a class called Judas Priest 101.
09/01/2005 On the Beet - 09/01/2005
It's Larry Lane week On the Beet. We talk a little about what's not happening next week and the three things we know are happening. Then we delve into areas... > More
08/25/2005 On the Beet - 08/25/2005
In this week's edition, we ask the question, "What does it take to be a shock-jock in Rockford, Illinois?" And we continue our Waterfront features with music from Robert Cray, Sonny Landreth, Jonathan Kuss and the Corporation, Mike & Joe and Catfight.
08/24/2005 The Trail Leads Straight To Espressions Café
Nearby Poplar Grove is home to both Long Prairie Trail and Espressions Café. Although you might never have heard of either of these, you should probably check out both of them. In fact, the trail leads directly to the café. Combine the two and you have a great excursion for an autumn (or for that matter any) day.
08/18/2005 Haight Village National Register Historic District Home and Garden Tour
For the first time in ten years, the residents of Haight Village will be opening their homes to the public on September 10 and 11, 2005. The tour features eight homes in one of Rockford's oldest treasures with most of the neighborhood's homes boasting ages of 100 to 150 years.
08/18/2005 The Fenians - A Lil' Bit of Ireland Comes To Rockford
Looking for a great, fun Celtic rocking time, then Ireland's The Fenians are just what the doctor order. Oh, wait, they're not from Ireland, but rather from Orange County, California. It's easy to believe they call the Emerald Isle home, though. They are bringing their taste of Ireland via California to this year's On The Waterfront festival.
08/18/2005 On the Beet - 08/18/2005
We are continuing with our On the Waterfront special feature. There is a ton of music. Well, maybe not a ton but the show is a bit longer than normal because we have six cuts from artists with a very special one at the end. > More
08/18/2005 Leonidas - World Class Chocolate in Rockford
Do you like chocolate? Well, who doesn't, right? If you are a true chocolate connoisseur you know that the best chocolate in the world comes from Belgium. The rich, creamy taste of their concoctions is simply unrivaled.
