They call me gonzo because I have an unhealthy fondness for The Muppets. I really enjoy snorkeling, decoupage, extreme ironing and blogging. If I had to sum my life in a single word, it would be: "breathtaking." Beneath my hard exterior lies the heart of a monk and the soul of a hummingbird. This bio was written by Woody, the company digital guy, who is, as you read this, being set on fire by Gonzo, who is not amused by this nonsense.
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Goes Behind the Scences of “Goin’ Home” [VIDEO]
"Goin' Home." The seventh studio album for Shreveport native Kenny Wayne Shepherd is named appropriately for a couple of reasons. First, because musically, he's going home - paying tribute to the artists that inspired him to pick up a guitar years ago...
Hilarious HBO Go Commercials Provide Reasons to Watch Favorite Shows Online [VIDEO]
I can't say I ever had an uncomfortable moment watching a TV show with my parents. Mainly because we always watched what THEY wanted to watch, and if they knew there would be "questionable" content involved...well, that's when it was time for me to go to my room and do my homework...
99X 20th Birthday Bash: The Pretty Reckless Unplug for Big Morning Buzz [VIDEO]
The Pretty Reckless are making their way across the country in support of their new album "Going to Hell", eventually ending up at Municipal Auditorium on May 10th for our 20th Birthday Bash.
This morning (4/17), they stopped by VH1's 'Big Morning Buzz Live' to chat and play a couple of acoustic songs:
The Pretty Reckless - Heaven Knows (Big Morning Buzz Live) - The Pretty Reckless Music
99X’s 20th Birthday Bash: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Taylor Momsen [VIDEO]
Taylor Momsen and her band The Pretty Reckless are en fuego. The song "Heaven Knows" from their new album "Going to Hell" has been the no. 1 rock song in the country for five consecutive weeks. It's one of the most downloaded tracks in the country, and the video is...well, f-ing hot!
Since the beginning of 2014, the band has done literally hundreds of interviews on radio, telev
Black Stone Cherry Release Smokin’ New Video For “Me & Mary Jane” [VIDEO]
You've been hearing "Me & Mary Jane", the latest from Black Stone Cherry, on 99X for several weeks now. If, like us, you can't wait for the new album "Magic Mountain" to drop on May 6th, you'll be more than a little excited to hear that they've released the video for "Mary Jane"
And believe me, it was worth waiting for...
Record Store Day: What’s Out There and How Many Are Available?
Record Store Day rolls around again on Saturday, April 19th, and vinyl diehards all over the country (world, actually...) will head to their favorite - or in Shreveport's case, only - record store, hoping to score a rarity from one of their favorite bands.
Veruca Salt Reunites for Record Store Day Release & Summer Tour
It's been 14 years since we've heard new music from Veruca Salt, but that's about to change.
The original Veruca Salt line-up - Nina Gordon (guitar/vocals), Louise Post (guitar/vocals), Steve Lack (bass), and Jim Shapiro (drums) - have reunited, with new music and a tour on the way...
Watch The Cult’s Entire Coachella Performance [VIDEO]
The 2014 edition of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival kicked off Friday night (4/11) in Indio, California, and The Cult (one of my all-time favorite bands...) was there to get the party started.
The Cult's 50 minute, 11 song set included 8 of their best known songs, including "She Sells Sanctuary" and "Love Removal Machine", and my personal favorite, "The Phoenix"
Slash Joins Motorhead for First Live Show Since Last Summer [VIDEO]
Motorhead is back! Frontman Lemmy Kilmister's health issues (releated to his diabetes) caused the band to cancel a European tour, and postpone several other dates last year.
Motorhead's return to live action came last Friday at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, where they ripped through a 16 song set - the highlight being a guest appearance by Slash on the two song encore, "Ace of Spades" and &
Aerosmith Launch Tour With A Performance at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go in L.A. [VIDEO]
Aerosmith is getting ready to hit the road with Slash this summer, and as part of the tour announcement today, the Bad Boys from Boston played a rare club show at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go in Los Angeles.
The 21 date tour kicks off July 10 in Wantagh, New York, with a stop in Dallas on August 22nd...
Failure to Reunite for U.S. Tour [VIDEO]
Sixteen years after calling it quits, Failure have announced an 18 date U.S. tour.
That's right. The Greatest 90's band you've never heard of, is back...thanks in part to a big fan - Maynard J. Keenan of Tool. After incessant harassment from Maynard, Greg Edwards, Ken Andrews and Kelli Scott performed their first show since 1997 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on February 13, 2014. Th.
Jack White to Play Shreveport’s Municipal Auditorium
On Friday, Jack White revealed that he will be launching a world tour in support of his forthcoming album, Lazaretto (in stores June 10). One of those dates - June 2 - will be at The Municipal Auditorium here in Shreveport.