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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 [...]

5 More Ways to Mancave Your Backyard

Carl Pettit — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:08:12 +0000

See Part 1 of this article here.

One of the best ways to mancave your garden is to take the basic principles you would apply to an indoor mancave and simply move those ideas outside.

Stones Announce North American Tour Dates

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:25:20 +0000

No real surprise the Rolling Stones announced the first leg of their North American tour and Billings was not on the list! Looks like the closest they’ll get to us will be Vegas on May 11th. Rolling Stones 2013 Tour Dates: TBA – Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center 05/05 – Oakland, CA @ Oracle [...]

Join The New K-Bear Music Survey Now

Greg Tillotson — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:18:06 +0000

There’s another K-Bear survey underway… This is your chance to shape the sound of K-Bear for the next twenty years. Joining the Music Advisory Panel is 100% free. All we ask for is a 20 minute investment of your time when we post a new survey. Some will ask your opinion on music, while others might ask [...]

See A Song You Like?

Greg Tillotson — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:01:59 +0000

February was a great month of music on K-Bear. Here’s the top songs we played. See a favorite or two? If you don’t, remember you can always join the K-Bear Music Advisory Panel and shape the sounds you here on the station.

Remember Your First?

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:35:50 +0000

We’re talking this morning on the K-Bear Morning Show about this being the date in 1949 that RCA debuted the 45 RPM record…This immediately makes me shift into “nostalgia mode” – I remember my first 45 clear as a Montana Blue Sky – it was Glenn Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy”. I played it every night in [...]

Fontella Bass Dead at 72

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:22:40 +0000

Sad news from the world of music today...http://jazztimes.com/articles/67107-fontella-bass-r-b-hitmaker-who-stepped-into-jazz-blues-gospel-dies-at-72

Passing of a Legend

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:34:40 +0000

I don’t know about you, but when I see an announcement of a celebrity passing my mind immediately wonders to the first time I became aware of that person. In this case, I read about the passing of Ravi Shankar this morning. He was 92. IMy mind quickly went to the summer of 1984, when [...]

Paul McCartney Stars in 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' Liverpool 96 Charity Single Video

Billy Dukes — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:05:27 +0000

Paul McCartney is one of more than a dozen celebrities who've joined the Justice Collective, a group aiming to raise money with a charitable cover of the Hollies and Neil Diamond hit 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother.' The song -- to be released on iTunes Dec. 17 -- will support the families of the Liverpool 96 as they fight for justice concerning a 1989 soccer tragedy at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. It's available for pre-order now.

Peter Frampton Discusses Upcoming Ballet + Humble Pie Projects

Chad Childers — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:09:51 +0000

Peter Frampton has enjoyed a busy year releasing and promoting the 'Frampton Comes Alive 35!' live album and DVD and appearing in a popular Buick Verano commercial, but the veteran rocker has even more on his plate as the calendar gets ready to hit 2013 and he spoke with BIG100.3's Lisa Berigan about his forthcoming ballet project and the status of Humble Pie.

Eric Clapton Helps Rolling Stones Rock Second 50th Anniversary London Show

Jeff Giles — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:30:29 +0000

The Rolling Stones continued their ’50 & Counting’ tour last night (Nov. 29) in front of another packed crowd at London’s O2 Arena, offering old friends, new guests, and a few surprises during a lengthy 23-song set list. Former Stones Mick Taylor and Bill Wyman were on hand for the second straight show, with Wyman [...]

'Rocky: The Musical' – Listen to Songs From the Upcoming Broadway Show

Mike Sampson — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:30:28 +0000

First of all, yes, there's such a thing as 'Rocky: The Musical.' The show, which was produced by Sylvester Stallone, is expected to debut on Broadway in the spring but kicked off a test run in Hamburg, Germany last night under the name 'Rocky: Das Musical.' So are you curious what the heck a 'Rocky' musical sounds like? And if this thing could possibly be any good? Read on to find out answers to both.

44 Years Ago: Cream Give 'Farewell Concert'

Dave Swanson — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:30:11 +0000

After just over two years as a band, Cream gave their final performance on Nov. 26, 1968. The concert was held at the Royal Albert Hall In England. Cream’s decision to disband took fans by surprise, though simmering tensions within the band, primarily between Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, came to a head, as Eric [...]

Eric Clapton, 'Looking at the Rain' – Song Review

Dave Lifton — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:30:56 +0000

We're coming up on the Dec. 18 release date of the 35th Anniversary Edition of Eric Clapton's 1977 album, 'Slowhand.' There are five configurations to choose from, depending on how much you love the album; however, all of them feature four previously unreleased songs. One of them, 'Looking at the Rain,' has just been released.

Beatles 'Sgt. Pepper' Collage Sells for $87K at Auction

Dave Lifton — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:30:27 +0000

It's not just the Beatles' albums that can be incredibly valuable, but also some of the artwork associated with them. The original collage that was reproduced and included in copies of their 1967 classic 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' record has sold for $87,720 on Tuesday (Nov. 13).

Bob Dylan Autographed 'Tempest' CD Sells for $3,000 on eBay

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:30:20 +0000

A Bob Dylan autograph is notoriously difficult to obtain. So when a signed copy of his new album 'Tempest’ appeared on eBay recently, the bidding went through the roof and eventually landed the seller the amazing sum of $3,000.

Robert Plant Sings with Primal Scream, Records 'Tribal' Solo Record

Dave Swanson — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:30:14 +0000

While there may be no hope for another Led Zeppelin reunion, Robert Plant certainly isn't resting on his laurels. The ever present rock and roller has been keeping himself very busy as of late. In between promoting the forthcoming Led Zeppelin DVD, 'Celebration Day,' Plant has been focusing on recording new material.

Fly to New York City to See Rod Stewart Live at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Townsquare Media — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:30:24 +0000

There's no better place in the world to be during the Christmas season than New York City, and no better symbol of the beginning of Christmas than the lighting of the tree at Rockefeller Plaza.

We're giving you the chance for your own perfect start to the Christmas season – enter here to win a trip to New York City, plus a chance see Rod Stewart perform live at the Christmas tree lighting.

Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Billy Joel + More to Headline All-Star Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Jeff Giles — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:30:42 +0000

The wind and rain that arrived with Hurricane Sandy earlier this week are now nothing more than a memory, but the hard work of rebuilding has just begun — and an impressive array of rock stars are banding together to help. Rolling Stone reports that NBC is spearheading an all-star televised benefit concert, dubbed ‘Hurricane [...]

Wolfgang Van Halen May Join Tremonti Permanently

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:30:24 +0000

It looks like Wolfgang Van Halen's side gig might be getting a little less part time. In a new interview, Creed and Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti says he'd like to see the young bassist join his band permanently.