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Summer is here!!! You coming??
We all know that it's officially summer but for me - it's not OFFICIALLY summer until I'm hanging out on Lake Lanier and THIS Friday - it's ON!!!! Have you been to Lanier Lanier Islands Resort lately?? Well, now is the time. They have a new Wakeboard Park, Big Beach, ...
“Suspicious Packages”
I happened to be near where Peachtree Street was shut down last night during the height of rush hour. I knew 30 minutes before the local news reported a traffic jam on Peachtree that something big was going on -- the only time you see that part of Peachtree Street ...
Rush is BIG TIME now - Right??
So I was playing around on the internet and I came across this really cool article on the band Rush. They are obviously getting some extra attention now that they will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland this week. But I noticed something interesting....Check ...
Some Great SHows Just Announced at Atlanta Botanical Garden
I'm a BIG fan of The Atlanta Botanical Garden, and look forward to seeing a few of these terrific upcoming concerts! Concerts in the GardenPopular Outdoor Series Returns for 11th Year! ATLANTA (April 9, 2013) – Concerts in the Garden returns to Atlanta’s most popular outdoor music venue this summer ...
Final Four Fun With FREE Concerts!
My buddy Melissa Ruggieri does The Music Scene Blog for ajc.com, and joins me on The River every Wednesday morning at 6:50 and 7:50 with our River Rock Report. Here's a link to her article with all the deets about the FREE CONCERTS including Sting, and Dave Matthews Band at ...
Fantastic Family Fun at The Fabulous Fox!
I saw Mary Poppins at The Fabulous Fox last time it was in town, and was simultaneously swept and blown away, just like Burt and Mary (wink, wink!) Mary Poppins was the first movie I ever saw and remembered as a small child, so it holds a special place in ...
NO Atlanta Date Yet For Stones
Here is the link to an article with details from the Stones' announcement this morning- read more You can also check out www.rollingstones.com' Stones returning to stage: Why should we care?
Celebrate "Houses Of The Holy"
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the release of Led Zeppelin's album "House of The Holy!" The River played it front to back today at noon but here is something SUPER cool for you, if you're a big Led Zeppelin fan. It's your chance to experience the WHOLE album as ...
Educate yourself; Help Educate others
For many around the country, school is just a part of everyday life. The scenes are similar: backpacks, lunchboxes, a kiss goodbye, off to learn. For girls in the Darjeeling region of India, however, school looks very different. Girls will walk several hours each way to get an education, many ...
QUIKKIES with Vikki
Madonna dresses up like a Boy Scout. Emma Watson as Anastasia Steele?
QUIKKIES with Vikki
Robert Redford goes back in time. It's over for Miley and Liam and Katy Perry is writing a tell-all.
Freshman JAMS with Joel
A freshman from Vanderbilt University got the thrill of a lifetime when he got to play piano on Billy Joel's Classic tune "New York State of Mind." In a Q&A with Joel in January, Michael Pollack asked the Piano Man if he could play it with him. Without hesitation, Joel ...
Beer Mug: Guinness Original/Extra Stout
Guinness Original/Extra Stout is in the Beer Mug.
Why Am I Paying For My Checked Bags??
I traveled to Vega$ last week, and was reminded of something that, increasingly, doesn’t make sense to me. Granted, I don’t travel as often as I used to, so I’m counting on hearing from people who travel more often to explain why it makes sense for them to bring their ...
River Cartoon!
I’m very excited to have met listener David Skinner through The River’s facebook page, because he is sharing some real treasures with me that he is allowing me to pass along to you! David is a cartoonist, and in the ‘70s and ‘80s he worked for national music magazines. He’s ...
Skynyrd's Guitarist Rossington Ill!!
Lynyrd Skynyrd has been forced to cancel a few shows this weekend in Mississippi as founding member Gary Rossingston is ill. Get all the details here
Sit with Clapton in his London Flat
The Slowhand himself sits down, strums a few guitars and tells a few stories from his London Flat. Talks about his passion for Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix and the guitars they played. He even strums a replica of his classic Fender named "Brownie" - Sit back, relax and enjoy some ...
OMG Dave??? What did you do??
David Lee Roth has lost his mind!!!! Apparently he thought that it would be cool to do a re-mix of the Van Halen classic "Jump!" Not sure why - but you can check it out here on his website
I Still Have a Grudge Against Ray Lewis...
I pretty much have zero interest in the Superbowl this year. I don’t care about either of the teams. But I surely won’t be rooting for The Ravens because I cannot stand watching Ray Lewis sob and throw himself on the ground in his exaggerated dramatics over this being his ...
Remembering Skynyrd's Allen Collins
Lynyrd Skynyrd has surely been struck with more than their share of tragedy over the years – it’s simply stunning how many of their members have passed since this relatively young rock band’s inception. I’d like to take a moment to remember Allen Collins. Guitarist Larkin Allen Collins Jr. was ...
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