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12/16/2025

Sad news for the music world 🌍

REST IN PEACE: Carl Carlton, singer of 'She’s a Bad Mama Jama,' dies at 72 | READ: bit.ly/3KTv98H

12/16/2025

Still dancing with this one.

On December 16, 1977: the dance drama film "SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER" premiered

12/15/2025

Sad to read... Who didn't watch General Hospital during the Luke and Laura years?

Anthony Geary, an eight-time Daytime Emmy winner for playing Luke Spencer on “General Hospital,” died due to complications from a medical procedure. He was 78.

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/anthony-geary-dead-general-hospital-luke-spencer-1236609030/

12/15/2025

According to a new survey, 65% of people prefer experiences over physical gifts this holiday season. Tickets to 815 Ale Fest make a GREAT stocking stuffer and an easy gift!

This event sells out every single year. Grab your VIP, GA, and designated driver tickets below ⬇️

https://www.100fmrockford.com/815-ale-fest-2026-get-your-tickets/

12/14/2025

Happy y'all...

12/13/2025

Be sure to warm your soul on this frigid day. Here's the daily post cued up by Rockford's Local Music Scene for SATURDAY 12/13.
..... Live Music ......
* Toys for Tots Fundraiser featuring: McKenzie Faith Winters, Land of Linkin, So Called Saints, Reckless Redemption, Collopse Creoke, Creation, Violent, Hollowed Ground, Jacoby, @ Whiskey's Roadhouse (2:00-10:00)
* Vintage Vinyl @ PJ’s Corner Bar in Davis (3:00)
* Paul Bronson @ Salt.Rockford (5:30)
* Nicole Nystrom @ Hard Rock Casino Cafe Stage (6:00)
* (tomorrow) Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol @ The Coronado Theatre (6:30)
* The Vince Chiarelli Band @ Hard Rock Casino Council Oak Stage (7:00)
* Fish-Head & The Bones, Heavy Toll, The Down Stares, Cashgrab Heartthrobs @ Marco's Slots (7:00)
* Red Ball Jet @ Benny’s at Nest (7:00)
* That 70's Band Chicagoland @ Louie's Tap House (7:00)
* Rollin Whiskey @ Hot Rod Nellie's (7:00)
* Mike Williamson & Friends @ The Butterfly Club in Beloit (7:00)
* King of Deamons with Middle Class Fashion @ the famed Mary's Place (8:00)
* Home for the Holidays with Miles and Kelly @ The Music Box (8:00)
* The Real Deal @ Rascal's Bar and Grill (8:00)
* Vivid Divide @ Rock-a-Bago (8:00)
* Blue Steel @ Shattered Bar (8:00)
* Stereotype @ Splitters inside Park Lanes (8:00)
* AudioDrive @ The Mill Saloon (8:00)
* Rat Baxter @ Best Dam Bar (8:00)
* The Sean McKee Band @ Grand Avenue Pub in Beloit (8:00)
* Dead Man's Hand @ Hard Rock Casino Cafe Stage (9:00)
..... Karaoke/Open Mic/DJ's/Trivia/Bingo ......
* Free darts @ Tipsy's Tavern (All Day Long)
* Snomarket event @ @ The Goat Pub and Grill (3:00)
* Good times @ Crazy Times (7:00)
* Enjoy a cool one @ Coach's Corner in Belvidere (7:00)
* Always a fun time @ New Mill Tap in New Milford (7:00)
* DJ Titan @ Easy Tiger (8:00)
* Stop in for some fun @ Screw City Tavern (8:00)
* Catch the games @ Neighbors Bar & Grill (8:00)
* Comedy Night with three Comedians with Headliner: Dan Brennan @ The Hope & Anchor (8:00)
* DJ Guy @ Wild Cherries: Food, Bar and Slots in Belvidere (8:00)
* Karaoke with Randy D @ Mortimer's Roadhouse (8:00)
* DJ and dancing @ Murphy's Pub (9:00)
* Karaoke with Riley Sanders at Stumpys Pub (9:00)
* DJ mixin' the tunes @ Fozzy's (9:00)
* Karaoke in full swing with prizes @ Rue Marche (9:00, NO cover)
* Karaoke with DJ Nerdy @ Chewy's Bar and Grill (9:00)
* Karaoke with Tydal Wave @ Scanlan's (9:00)
* Enjoy your Saturday night @ Sheila's Daiquiri Lounge (9:00)
* Battle of the Cliques with DJ Dame @ District Bar & Grill (9:30)

12/13/2025

Kevin McCarthy here as Rebel Hearts kickin' out the tunes at their "debut" @ Louie's Tap House.

12/12/2025

The former Register Star News Tower is about to be sold again!

Urban Equity Properties plans to buy and redevelop the historic News Tower in downtown Rockford. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/UEPnewstower

12/08/2025

Bob Dylan in Rockford March 28th. Tickets on sale this Friday just in time for Christmas

‼️NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT‼️

Bob Dylan is coming to the Coronado Theatre on March 28, 2026!

Pre-sale: Thursday, December 11 at 10AM-10PM
On sale: Friday, December 12 at 10AM

For more info >> https://bit.ly/4iE4CZA

12/07/2025

This is with at Embassy Suites Rockford

12/06/2025

Here's the daily post cued up for SATURDAY 12/6 from Rockford's Local Music Scene....

NOTE: Rockton Christmas Walk info can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/RocktonChristmasWalk..... Live Music ......
* The Vince Chiarelli Trio @ Salt.Rockford (5:30)
* The RSO with the Rockford Dance Company: The Nutcracker @ The Coronado Theatre (6:00)
* Acoustic Reverie @ Hard Rock Casino Cafe Stage (6:00)
* Carl Cole & Company @ Hard Rock Casino Council Oak Stage (7:00)
* Rat Baxter @ Benny’s at Nest (7:00)
* Soul 2 Soul @ Louie's Tap House (7:00)
* Chad Foster @ Hot Rod Nellie's (7:00)
* Korey C Pepper Music @ Pretzel City Pub in Freeport (7:00)
* Mike Williamson & Friends @ The Butterfly Club in Beloit (7:00)
* The Rocksurfers @ Wild Cherries: Food, Bar and Slots in Belvidere (7:30)
* That Gurl @ Screw City Tavern (8:00)
* Henhouse Prowlers @ The Music Box (8:00)
* Shooter @ Rock-a-Bago (8:00)
* Mater Plan @ Easy Tiger (8:00)
* Wait, What? for the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party @ Shattered Bar (8:00)
* Downshift @ Splitters inside Park Lanes (8:00)
* McKenna Faith Winters @ The Mill Saloon (8:00)
* Chris Lewis @ The Goat Pub and Grill (8:00)
* The Real Deal @ Kings Bar & Grill in Freeport (8:00)
* The Mystery Dates @ Best Dam Bar (8:00)
* Yankee Cowboy @ Hard Rock Casino Cafe Stage (9:00)
..... Karaoke/Open Mic/DJ's/Trivia/Bingo ......
* Free darts @ Tipsy's Tavern (All Day Long)
* Christmas For Kids Fundraiser @ Rascal's Bar and Grill (12:00-6:00)
* The Stateline Rumble @ Hard Rock Casino Live Stage (5:00)
* Good times @ Crazy Times (7:00)
* Enjoy a cool one @ Coach's Corner in Belvidere (7:00)
* Always a fun time @ New Mill Tap in New Milford (7:00)
* Chris Lewis @ PJ’s Corner Bar in Davis (7:00)
* Murphy's 15th Year Anniversary Party with DJ's, giveaways and much more @ Murphy's Pub (8:00)
* Stop in for a pop or two @ the famed Mary's Place (8:00)
* Get lucky @ Marco's Slots (8:00)
* Catch the college football games @ Neighbors Bar & Grill (8:00)
* Comedy Nights with 3 Comedians with Headliner: Chris Trani @ The Hope & Anchor (8:00)
* Karaoke with Randy D @ Mortimer's Roadhouse (8:00)
* Always a fun time @ Whiskey's Roadhouse (8:00)
* Ugly Christmas Sweater Party with Music & Vibes from Artista & RickMonsta @ District Bar & Grill (9:00)
* Karaoke with Riley Sanders at Stumpys Pub (9:00)
* DJ mixin' the tunes @ Fozzy's (9:00)
* Karaoke in full swing with prizes @ Rue Marche (9:00, NO cover)
* Karaoke with DJ Nerdy @ Chewy's Bar and Grill (9:00)
* Karaoke with Tydal Wave @ Scanlan's (9:00)
* Enjoy your Saturday night @ Sheila's Daiquiri Lounge (9:00)
* DJ Nonsense @ Grand Avenue Pub in Beloit (9:00)

12/03/2025

Stroll on State is refunding vendor fees.

GoRockford will refund all permit fees and waive commissions for Stroll on State vendors. (Full story: https://tinyurl.com/strollrefund)