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SHEFFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 16: Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of Rush perform on stage at Motorpoint Arena on May 16, 2011 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Thorne/Redferns)

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 ...

This image released by Starpix shows Keith Richards, left, and Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performing at the 12-12-12 The Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Proceeds from the show will be distributed through the Robin Hood Foundation. (AP Photo/Starpix, Dave Allocca)

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?

June 1973:  British rock band Led Zeppelin. From left to right, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham (1947 - 1980), John Paul Jones.  (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

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.

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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 ...

UNSPECIFIED - OCTOBER 01:  Photo of Lynyrd Skynyrd, with Ronnie Van Zant's hat during the playing of "Freebird" on first Skynyrd revival tour.  (Photo by Jon Sievert/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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 ...

NEW YORK: David Lee Roth, lead singer with Van Halen posed in New York in 1981 (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns)

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  

Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis, right, and Jacoby Jones (12) celebrate in the team's locker room after the NFL football AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. The Ravens won 28-13 to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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 ...

UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1970:  Photo of Lynyrd Skynyrd  Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

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 ...

Oprah Winfrey delivers the commencement address to the Spelman College 2012 graduation class at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park Sunday.

Are You Going to Watch Lance and Oprah?

National news was abuzz last night that Oprah had finished her much-publicized- already interview with Lance Armstrong that will air on her OWN network Thursday night. Are you planning to watch? Curiosity will probably have me tuning in, but I couldn’t care less about Lance anymore. I have a real ...

Fireworks from the beach at the Polynesian.

Tips for a Romantic Valentine's at Walt Disney World from TouringPlans.com

February 14th is just around the corner. Do you have any special plans with your sweetie yet? Have you considered heading over to Walt Disney World? First of all, you’re probably thinking “TouringPlans.com and romance?!!! The stats and facts folks who bring you the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World? No thanks, ...

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