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This week's rock talk with #bobandbrian on #1029thehog.com in #milwaukee
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11/14/25-Gary Graff reports on Rush, Adele, Oasis, The Eagles, and more - 102.9 THE HOG
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November 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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How star guitarist #john5 is living his best life
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John 5 talks the late Ace Frehley, Mötley Crüe, new album and his tour with Richie Kotzen
John 5 is not a household name, but a great many households have heard the guitarist's work with everyone from Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and as a current member of Motley Crue to the likes of Salt-N-...
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November 15, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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@joewalsh.bsky.social always gets a gold star for his work supporting military veterans every year
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Joe Walsh on the ‘Profound’ Importance of Veterans & Why Playing Las Vegas’ Sphere Makes His Nose Look Big
Joe Walsh talks his VetsAid concert, Eagles playing Las Vegas Sphere in 2026 and more.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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A packed mid-November music weekend in the #detroit metro

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Mac Saturn’s return after bandmate’s 2024 arrest leads the metro area music weekend
“We thought every thought you could think,” frontman Carson Macc acknowledges, including changing the band name or breaking up entirely. “Obviously, you can’t control everyt…
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November 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Life is exploding once again for @citizenzero.bsky.social
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Citizen Zero reunites, resumes with concert, new music
Citizen Zero’s reunion is turning into a rebirth for the Oakland County-based band.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Checking out this week's new music releases
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Avett Brothers-Mike Patton team-up and 11 more things you must hear this week
The Avett Brothers hunker down with one of their heroes -- Mike Patton of Faith No More and Mr. Bungle fame -- on a nine-song set to lead this week's new music releases. The Jonas Brothers, Cheap Tric...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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From holidays to Harlem, here's five cool things on #detroit metro stages this weekend
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Area stages host dance, theater and comedy productions this weekend
If all the world is indeed a stage, metro area stages will be stocked this weekend with everything from dance to comedy and an early holiday entry.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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A thrill to be on @musicconnection.com.web.brid.gy 's best music books of the year list
That will add to the celebration on Saturday night's #DetroitJewishBook Fair event

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Ten Great Books Released in 2025
Music Connection reviewed six books every month, leading us to discover some gems. Here are 10 of the very best, compiled for your pleasure.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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We certainly did get lifted with @johnlegend.bsky.social last night at @foxtheatredetroit.bsky.social
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John Legend gets Fox Theatre crowd lifted with anniversary concert
John Legend’s latest tour is ostensibly celebrating the 20th (now 21st) anniversary of his debut album, “Get Lifted.” But it’s actually about much more.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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After Deadicated, #davemcmurray rededicates to his own music
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Motor City music veteran gets back to his own songs on latest album
A fan and player from an early age, he studied urban studies and psychology at Wayne State University and worked as a mental health counselor. But music held a greater sway as he played in many Det…
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November 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Despite the album title, it's anything but The End for #wolfgangvanhalen and #mammoth
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Wolfgang Van Halen makes big change to Mammoth band name
It's Wolfgang Van Halen's band by any other name, but for its new album, "The End," Mammoth has dropped the WVH from its moniker, much to its leader's pleasure. The troupe is geared up to rock on Nov....
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November 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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An inside look at @eltonjohn.bsky.social 's big hit #TheBeatles cover
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“I let John use my Les Paul. It was a blast to do that, especially a song from ‘Sgt. Pepper’s.’” Davey Johnstone on the time John Lennon joined Elton John on his hit remake of a Beatles classic
The track is among the treats included on the new reissue of ‘Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirty Cowboy’
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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A double dose of @jacksmannequin.bsky.social in the #detroit metro this week

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Jack’s Mannequin’s special shows in Detroit, 5 things to know
Andrew McMahon’s struggle became the subject of a documentary, “Dear Jack,” in 2009 and provided the inspiration for his non-profit Dear Jack Foundation. It also became intertwine…
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November 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Lots of music in the #detroit metro this weekend
@foxtheatredetroit.bsky.social @313presents.bsky.social

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Los Lonely Boys concert leads metro area music weekend
“One thing that hasn’t changed about Los Lonely Boys, even though we stopped and whatnot, is music,” bassist Jojo Garza says. “You can rest assured there will be (more) and …
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November 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Appreciation to @wxyzdetroit.bsky.social for having me on today to talk about our Nov. 15 event at the #detroitjewisbookfair
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Live guest: Author Gary Graff on Detroit Jewish Book Fair happening through Nov. 16
YouTube video by WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7
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November 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Checking out this week's new music releases
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The Hag gets his due and nine more things you must hear this week
Nine and a half years after his death -- on his 79th birthday, in fact -- Merle Haggard is the subject of two new albums, one by good pal Willie Nelson. Those tope a new music releases week that inclu...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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@38special.bsky.social will be rockin' into the night Saturday in #mountpleasantmi
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Southern rock favorite gets back to recording after 21 years
After 21 years, Don Barnes says he had “kind of” given up on the idea that his band .38 Special would release another album.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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It's @badcompany01.bsky.social 's time at the @rockhall.bsky.social -- and about time!
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Long-denied inductees Bad Company happy to be in good company at the Rock Hall
Bad Company has been eligible for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction since 1999 but received its first-ever nomination just this year -- and got in. Two of the British "supergroup" are no longer with ...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Gearing up, with curiosity, for #soundgarden @rockhall.bsky.social induction on Saturday
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Seattle rockers Soundgarden plan to show reverence for legacy, late member during Rock Hall induction
After two previous inductions, Soundgarden is joining the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, where it will reside alongside Seattle brethren Nirvana and Pearl Jam (with whom drummer Matt Cameron wa...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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@jacksmannequin.bsky.social is propped up again on a 20th anniversary tour
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Jack’s Mannequin marks 20th anniversary with tour, new EP
Jack's Mannequin, the band Andrew McMahon launched in the waning days of Something Corporate, is back to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its debut album, "Everything in Transit." That includes an ex...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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How @stevehacketthq.bsky.social is keeping The Lamb alive on the road this fall
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Ex-Genesis guitarist is giving fans some “Lamb” stew on latest tour
Steve Hackett, lead guitarist with Genesis from 1970-77, is now the sole band alumnus touring and playing the group's material live on stage -- in addition to his own. This year he's paying particular...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Overviewed some of #TheYardbirds rich history of guitarists with the band's lone remaining original member
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“Jeff just lost his rag and smashed up his guitar. He said to Jimmy Page, ‘You could’ve stopped me doing that!’" Jim McCarty on Jeff Beck’s and Jimmy Page’s “stressed out” time in the Yardbirds
The Yardbirds drummer reveals the highs and lows of the group’s most successful era
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November 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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This week's rock talk with #bobandbrian on #1029thehog in #milwaukee
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10/31/25-Gary Graff has The Stray Cats, Rock Hall ceremony, Slash, Ozzy, Spinal Tap, and more in Music News - 102.9 THE HOG
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November 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Giving these two guys their deserved due...
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New PBS series ‘Jim and the Bee’ to spotlight iconic Detroit musicians
Two Detroiters are the subject of a documentary series, “Jim and the Bee,” that will have a premiere screening this weekend before airing next spring. The three-part series examines the…
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October 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Checking out this week's new music releases
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Florence + the Machine’s new album and nine more things you must hear this week
This particular Halloween is filled with musical treats, and a few new tricks among the releases. Florence + the Machine's sixth studio album leads the charge, joined by new titles from the Chainsmoke...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM