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Getty Drive-In sets opening date for upcoming season
Spring is bringing more than warm weather to West Michigan-it's bringing movies back to the Getty Drive-In. The historic outdoor theater has announced it will open for the 2026 season this Friday, Mar...
Travis Gibbs Mar 24, 2026 LanaStock / Depositphotos.com

Ted Nugent Announces First Set Of 2026 Live Performances
Ted Nugent said he wasn't going to tour any more; he didn't say he wasn't going to play live. On Friday, the Motor City Madman revealed his first set of live performances for 2026. For clarity: Nugent...
Travis Gibbs Mar 23, 2026 bellafotosolo / Depositphotos.com

It's Oberon Day in West Michigan
In West Michigan, the first true sign of spring isn't the melting snow, longer days, or even the smell of grills warming up again-it's Oberon Day. Bell's Brewery's iconic wheat ale officially hits tap...
Travis Gibbs Mar 23, 2026

Alice Cooper Launches New Golf Apparel Line
True fans of Alice Cooper know that the man is a skilled golfer, playing to a 4 or 5 handicap. His love of the game is now extending to a new line of golfing apparel. Alice Cooper's "The Cooper Club" ...
Travis Gibbs Mar 20, 2026 pakornmay@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com

Chuck Norris, Legendary Action Star and Martial Artist, Dies at 86
Chuck Norris - the martial arts champion, actionmovie icon, and beloved star of Walker, Texas Ranger - has died at the age of 86. His family announced his passing in a statement shared on Instagram, n...
Travis Gibbs Mar 20, 2026 L'acteur américain Chuck Norris fait la promotion du film Pumping Iron a Taormina, le 24 juillet 1985 en Sicile. (Photo by frederic meylan/Sygma via Getty Images)

Grand Rapids introduces new parking reservation system for event nights
Downtown Grand Rapids visitors will soon have a smoother experience finding parking during busy event nights. The city is rolling out a new appbased reservation system that lets drivers secure a parki...
Travis Gibbs Mar 19, 2026 JDunbarPhoto / Depositphotos.com

Peter Frampton Announces New Album
It's been 16 years since we last heard new music from Peter Frampton, but the wait is nearly over. Yesterday the legend announced his first album of all new music since 2010's "Thank You Mr. Churchill...
Travis Gibbs Mar 18, 2026

LIVESTREAM: Michelle & Travis 3/18/26
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Travis Gibbs Mar 18, 2026

A battle for bragging rights at Chilly Blues & Brews this weekend
This Saturday is the 11th annual Chili Blues & Brews at The B.O.B. Many chili-makers will come together this weekend in hopes of being crowned champion. That includes a couple members of WLAV. REA...
Travis Gibbs Mar 17, 2026

Michigan's Upper Peninsula will always serve as a reminder that it COULD be worse
If you're not up to speed, Michigan's Upper Peninsula has been pummeled with snow the last few days. https://youtu.be/MxwOeoe7lrU According to reports, the UP's Mount Arvon, recorded 39 inches of snow...
Travis Gibbs Mar 17, 2026 fiodor / Depositphotos.com

This Week In Rock History

Rock History (JUN 14-20)
Historic events this week from Foreigner, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Santana, The Police and Fleetwood MacJUNE 14, 1966: THE BEATLES' "BUTCHER COVER" Th...
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Rock History (JUN 7-13)
Historic events this week from Tom Petty & Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Velvet Revolver, The Rolling Stones and RushJUNE 7, 1978: TOM PETTY MEETS BO...
Jun 07, 2026

Rock History (MAY 31-JUN6)
Historic events this week from Roky Erickson, Black Sabbath, Ray Davies, Eagles, U2 and The CarsMAY 31, 2019: ROKY ERICKSON DIES Roky Erickson is anot...
May 31, 2026

Rock History (MAY 24-30)
Historic events this week from David Bowie, Van Halen, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger and moreMAY 24, 1974: DAVID BOWIE RELEASES DIAMOND DOGS At th...
May 24, 2026

Rock History (MAY 17-23)
Historic events this week from Dire Straits, R.E.M., Peter Gabriel, ZZ Top, The Wallflowers, The Rolling Stones and The WhoMAY 17, 1985: BROTHERS IN A...
May 17, 2026



