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Who Wants Joan Jett Tickets?

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:31:24 +0000

I was rooting around my desk after getting off the air today and low and behold there was one last pair of Joan Jett tickets for the show in Sheridan on Saturday. Wanna go? Just listen to the K-Bear Morning show tomorrow (Friday) morning at 7:40. We’ll have a little bit of fun and see [...]

Ready To Become Alive After Five

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:37:28 +0000

Any excuse to hang out in the sunshine listening to music, right? Starting next Thursday the 30th, you’ll have thirteen excuses every Thursday during the summer because Alive After Five returns! And K-Bear and our sister stations in the Townsquare Media group on the 23rd Floor of the Crowne Plaza are the sponsors for the [...]

Neil Young, Furthur + Black Crowes Slated for 2013 Interlocken Festival

Dave Lifton — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:21:08 +0000

The inaugural Interlocken Music Festival will take place Sept. 5-8 at Oak Ridge Farm in Arrington, Va. Between the lineup and the credentials of the organizers, it could possibly be one of the main events of the summer for lovers of jam bands. Although the full lineup has yet to be announced, Neil Young and [...]

Do You Love Rock & Roll?

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:40 +0000

They say you never forget your first. In my case, I remember my first and second…songs I played on the radio for the first time that is…geez, what did you think I was talking about? The first song that I ever played was from Boston – it was “More Than a Feeling”. I followed that [...]

Best Free Summer Concerts in Billings

Jami Bond — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:22:19 +0000

It’s almost summer! Time to get out and enjoy it! What’s better than being outdoors and enjoying some free live music? Two of the best free summer concert series are set to kick off in just a couple of weeks! Of course I’m talking about Alive After 5 and Fix @ 6! Alive After 5 [...]

Get Your Fix @ 6 Friday Nights This Summer!

Jami Bond — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:59:09 +0000

Get ready for more summer fun with Fix at 6! It’s going to be a blast with live music and drink specials all summer long! Check out the lineup! Get your first Fix @ 6 on Friday, May 31 at the Grandstand with live music from Cosmic Roots! Here’s the rest of the schedule: June [...]

Peter Frampton Adds Dates, Special Guests to 2013 'Guitar Circus' Tour

Jeff Giles — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:18:25 +0000

As we previously reported, Peter Frampton is joining the circus this summer — the Guitar Circus, that is. Frampton’s latest run of summer dates, accurately dubbed the ‘Frampton’s Guitar Circus Tour,’ will feature special appearances from a truly impressive array of fellow guitar legends. Aside from the previously announced B.B. King, Frampton will also welcome [...]

Help Me Rhonda, The Beach Boys Are Coming to Montana!

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:21:10 +0000

As we talked about on the K-Bear Morning show today, The Beach Boys are a group that defies musical definition. When they first hit the music scene it was all about sun, surf, cars and girls. And through the years they have held true to the formula. Coming up July 3rd the Beach Boys will [...]

Alive After 5 Kicks Off Soon

Jami Bond — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:58:55 +0000

One of the things I look forward to most in the summer is Thursday nights in Downtown Billings for Alive After 5! This year’s lineup is going to be loads of fun! Check it out! Everybody’s favorite outdoor concert series will kick off on May 30 at Bin 119 at 119 N. Broadway with live [...]

Rolling Stones Tour Reportedly Facing Slow Ticket Sales

Ken Kelley — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:09:27 +0000

Could the days of Rolling Stones concerts instantly setting box office records be numbered? While the Stones have always enjoyed robust sales on their prior tours, the Guardian is reporting that tickets to the group's highly anticipated '50 And Counting' tour aren't moving quite as fast as the group may have hoped.

Rolling Stones Begin 2013 Leg of '50 And Counting' Tour in Los Angeles

Dave Lifton — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:41:28 +0000

The Rolling Stones kicked off the second leg of their '50 and Counting' tour last night with a 23-song, two-and-a-half hour show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The setlist and more video can be found below.

The concert began in style, with the UCLA Marching Band filling the tongue-shaped runway and pe

Aerosmith, Boston + More to Rock for 'Boston Strong' Benefit Concert

Dave Lifton — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:51:56 +0000

Aerosmith and Boston will headline ‘Boston Strong: an Evening of Support and Celebration.’ The concert will take place at the TD Garden on May 30. Proceeds from the night will go to the One Fund, which was created in the wake of the April 15 Boston Marathon bombing to help those affected by the tragedy. [...]

Richie Sambora Sitting Out European and South African Legs of Bon Jovi Tour

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:17:31 +0000

More bad news for Richie Sambora fans. Bon Jovi recently revealed that the guitarist will be sitting out the upcoming European and South African legs of their current ‘Because We Can’ tour, which kicks off on May 7.

Barbecue Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend — Watch How to Do Them Right

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:21:42 +0000

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill over the holiday weekend.

Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity, but that doesn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique. We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame:

Cheap Trick Rock New York City Gig to Celebrate 35th Anniversary of 'At Budokan'

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:42:54 +0000

Cheap Trick took their arena-friendly sounds to an intimate setting in New York City on Sunday night (April 28) to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the performances that were recorded for their landmark live album ‘Cheap Trick at Budokan.’ In fact, it was 35 years to the day that the band performed the first of [...]

Kiss Add U.S. Dates to 2013 Summer Run

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:30:53 +0000

Kiss recently revealed that they will spend much of July touring Canada and now, they’ve added a few U.S. stops to the trek as well, beefing up their North America tour. In continued support of their latest disc ‘Monster,’ Kiss will expand the tour deeper into August with four new stops. The concert additions include [...]

Time To Jam At the Yam

Greg Tillotson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:06:16 +0000

It’s only Monday and I am already looking forward to the weekend…who isn’t you respond. But I’m excited because we’re going to our first Jam at the Yam Friday night. What better way is there than to hang out at the Yellowstone Art Museum listening to live jazz and checking out the Spring exhibits at [...]

The Monkees Announce Summer 2013 Tour Dates

Dave Swanson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:15:06 +0000

One more time! With the success, both critical and commercial, of last fall’s mini tour, the Monkees are coming to your town again this summer. The 24 date US tour is being called ‘A Midsummer’s Night With the Monkees,’ and kicks off July 15 at the Capitol Theater in New York. “The reaction to the [...]

Styx, REO Speedwagon + Ted Nugent Bring 'The Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express' Tour to Massachusetts – Photos

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:30:40 +0000

The train just keeps a ‘rollin on ‘The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express’ tour, featuring the triple bill of Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent. The classic rock collective that earned a prominent spot on our ‘Must-See Rock Concerts of 2013’ list recently made a pit stop in Springfield, Mass. on April 23. Check out our photos from the show below.

Rolling Stones Play Club Gig to Preview Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:57:10 +0000

The upcoming Rolling Stones tour will see the band performing in the biggest venues in the world, but on Saturday night (April 27), the Stones played a tour preview gig at a tiny Los Angeles club, wowing the crowd with a 14-song set that included an appearance by former guitarist Mick Taylor.