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04/01/2007
Can History Be Fun? - You Bet on Dnewsman's Magical History Tour

How well do you know your Rockford history? Try to answer a few of these questions. Who was the first National League batting champion? Who was the first person to translate the hieroglyphs on King Tut's tomb? What Rockford resident was involved in a major court battle over copyright infringement and used a lawyer by the name of Abraham Lincoln on the case? Stumped? Then you need to take Dnewsman's Magical History Tour.

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03/31/2007
Problem Addict - Another Case For Rockford's Hip Hop Dominance
Is it something in the water? I don't know, but Rockford is sure producing a lot of talented hip hop acts these days. Problem Addict is one of them. Formed in 2006, the duo consists of Ethan 'E-Thin' Speizer on vocals and Brad 'Sangre' Peterson on beats and production. Their new CD is a fine example of their talent. > More
03/24/2007
Pentwater - The Return of a Northern Illinois Progressive Rock Legend
Those of you who think the name Pentwater sounds familiar might very well be right. These guys were pretty frequent visitors to the Rockford area in the 1970's and might have seen them live at such places at The Great Illinois Purchase. The group broke up in the late 1970's after only releasing one album. The good news is, they are back together and just released Ab-Dul - the official follow up to that release. > More
03/10/2007
La Di Da - Like Stepping Into A Lot of Little Worlds

Stepping into La Di Da (located at 1416 North Main Street) it seems as if you are moving from one small piece of a world into another and then another. This is because the store is setup like a series of vignettes. It also means that not only will you find some interesting merchandise at the store, but going there is sort of like a mini-adventure.

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02/18/2007
Vince Gill - Music Plus Stories Equal Fun
Vince Gill brought his show into the Rockford Metro Centre on February 15th and the combination of varied musical styles, technical skill and personality made it one that was sure to please. There was no question that this group of musicians (Gill brought a 15-piece band with him including a four piece horn section) was talented and the music they played was strong. In many ways what made this show special, though, were the moments where Gill's personality took the forefront.  > More
02/10/2007
The Bridge - A New Rap Presence
It seems that the Rockford hip hop scene is really beginning to happen. For many the first rumblings came from Judah The Lyrical Rev - the first Rockford hip-hop artist to gain some prominence. The latest entry into the field is The Bridge and they will be celebrating the release of their first CD on February 24th at Krypto Music Lounge. It seems appropriate that Judah will also be on the bill at that show. > More
02/01/2007
CoCo Key - A Tropical Destination in Rockford, IL
With some of the coldest weather this year upon us, here's an audience participation question. If you are looking for a tropical getaway from wind-chills and snow shoveling, raise your hands - who is thinking of Rockford? Those of you with your hands in the air are probably thinking of CoCo Key Water Resort at The Clock Tower Resort, which just opened on January 18th. > More
01/28/2007
Vince Gill - The Music Moves Him These Days, Too
Touring to promote his massive work These Days, Vince Gill will be bringing his music to the Rockford Metro Centre on February 15th. While a lot of the songs at the show will be from that four disc set, you can expect to hear hits from all through Gill's 20 plus year career. You can also expect for Gill's love of the music to come through. He says that, "I am as passionate today as I have ever been about playing music." > More
01/02/2007
Pub Quiz! Brain Busting Entertainment
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockford is hosting a Pub Quiz, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, January 5 and Friday, February 2, at the church, 4848 Turner Street (near Hillcrest Animal Hospital and the west entrance to Rockford College). > More
01/02/2007
The Pink Floyd Experience Comes to Rockford Jan 20th
The Pink Floyd Experience echoes everything that made Pink Floyd one of rock & roll's' greatest icons. It is a celebration of the music, the themes and the innovation that this great band brought to its fans around the world. It is Pink Floyd - up close and personal without losing the scope and power of their performance. > More
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