Category Archives: Doc Watson

flickr martin bravenboerCasey’s General Stores know how to do their Customer Appreciation Days right. They always give their customers a nice price discount on their tasty eats and drinks, while...

flickr tiocfaidharla1916I was initially not thrilled late last year when Eagles co-founder (and my favorite Eagle) Don Henley hinted that the Eagles may reunite at some point. This came in the wake of...

youtubeFor the first time since his AC/DC departure last March due to his hearing loss, singer Brian Johnson was back on stage, albeit briefly.Johnson jumped on stage at a Paul Rdogers show in England...

flickr kasey samuel adamsComedian Jim Breuer is playing Peoria Friday night at the Limelight Eventplex. It’s your chance to see and hear the unique funnyman, who excels at stand up and at singin...

bostonA year ago, I had a chance to see Tom Scholz and Boston play in Bloomington at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. I can attest that the band sounded as good as (maybe better than?) ever. The mastermind...

brian wilsonThe legendary Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys is coming to play Peoria on October 8, presenting “Pet Sounds, the Final Performances,”Tickets go on sale Friday morning at 10 O...

youtubeWe’re pulling out all our U2 stops in honor the 30th anniversary of their massive Joshua Tree album, the Irish rockers thematic look at America.In addition to the U2 Flyaway to Boston tri...

doc watson photogThe Peoria Rivermen have just one more home game this season… and it’s the most important game of the season. Friday night, the Rivs will host the Macon Mayhem in game one...

flickr elvis kennedyOne of our “Big 4” summer, stadium, classic rock acts, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, kicked off their 40th Anniversary Tour last night in Oklahoma City. For me, hear...

youtubeThe New England Patriots, minus a half dozen of their players, are at The White House today, begin honored for their most recent Super Bowl victory.While on the grounds, all world tight end Rob...