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Hirsch Coliseum Hosts WWE RAW Event [VIDEO]

gonzo — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:49:32 +0000

WWE's RAW returns to Shreveport on Friday, May 10th, as WWE superstars John Cena, Sheamus, Ryback, RAW Managing Superviser Vicki Guerrero, and more climb into the ring at Hirsch Coliseum.

Tickets for the "taped for television" event (RAW airs Monday nig

May the 4th Be With You — Hot Chicks in Star Wars Costumes

Stifler — Sat, 04 May 2013 05:00:16 +0000

Not only is May 4 the day of the Cuatro de Mayo Party, but it's also Star Wars Day. What better way to celebrate the movies that made me wish I could turn off the light switch from across the room than with hot chicks wearing Star Wars costumes?

[UPDATE] Horseshoe Casino to Issue Refunds for Canceled 3 Doors Down Show

Jade Green — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:32:24 +0000

[UPDATE #2] Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City has started issuing refunds for Friday night’s cancelled 3 Doors Down concert. Entertainment Supervisor Shelli Briery told 710 KEEL News that if you purchased your tickets by credit card through any Ticketmaster outlet or the Gift Horse Gift Shop, your refund will show up on your card. If you [...]

Device Postpones Several Shows, Clicks in Tyler Included [VIDEO]

gonzo — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:40:08 +0000

David Draiman of Device posted this message to fans regarding the the next few dates on their current tour,
MY APOLOGIES TO THE FANS IN FT MEYERS AND TO 99X FOR THE MANY ISSUES WE HAD TODAY DURING OUR SET. IT IS WITH DEEP REGRET THAT I MIGHT HAVE TO POSTPONE SOME OF THE ORIGINALLY PLANNED S

Last Chance For Cheap Tickets to River City Rockfest [VIDEOS]

gonzo — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:19:37 +0000

With most of the major rock festivals a very expensive flight away, it’s good to see Texas get back in the festival business (anyone remember Texas Jam?). It’s definitely a road trip away (but look at it this way – no TSA body cavity search, and you won’t need a rental car), but the new [...]

Texas Hippie Coalition Rock The Riverside Warehouse [PHOTOS]

gonzo — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:44:25 +0000

BBQ. A Brawl. And some of the finest Southern Metal to hit Shreveport since a little band called Pantera used to call this their home away from home. All-in-All, THC at The Riverside Warehouse was one of those shows you’ll be talking about seeing for years. Even if you weren’t there. And, if in fact [...]

99X Winners 'Eat & Greet' With Texas Hippie Coalition [PHOTOS]

gonzo — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:12:05 +0000

99X Rock-A-Holics scored a chance to hang out and break bread with the Texas Hippie Coalition before their show at the Riverside Warehouse Friday night. Check out the photos here:

Legendary Movie Critic Roger Ebert Dies at the Age of 70

Mike Sampson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:43:28 +0000

Just days after announcing a leave of absence from writing to deal with a recurrence of cancer, the Chicago Sun-Times reported this afternoon that legendary movie critic Roger Ebert has died. Most of us know Roger Ebert from his days hosting the classic series ‘Siskel & Ebert’ where the “thumbs up/thumbs down” gimmick changed the [...]

Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' Confirmed as Leno Officially Steps Down in 2014

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:06:08 +0000

After weeks, months, even years of speculation, Jimmy Fallon is officially set to take over 'The Tonight Show' from longtime host Jay Leno, moving production of the legendary NBC late-night series to New York in 2014. The speculation had reached a boiling point in recent weeks, with the NBC late-night comedians even playfully joking about the matter, before NBC officially decided to confirm the transition. So when can we expect 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon?' Find out the details of late night's future inside!

Alice In Chains Announce Tour and Kimmel Appearance [VIDEO]

gonzo — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:30:16 +0000

The new Alice In Chains album, "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here" is set to drop on May 28th, and just before the release, they'll be kicking off a month long North American tour. The tour kicks off April 25 in Miami and wraps up May 26th at

Phil Anselmo Talks Pantera [AUDIO]

gonzo — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:58:08 +0000

Formed in 1981, Pantera went on to become a legendary musical force. Recording nine albums (the first three – recorded before frontman Phil Anselmo came aboard – were more ‘glam rock’ than the metal they became known for) that sold more than 20 million copies, they were still questionably at the top of their game [...]

Behind the Scenes: Heidi Klum's Carl's Jr. Commercial [VIDEO]

gonzo — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:39:46 +0000

Following in the footsteps of Paris Hilton, Audrina Patridge, and Kate Upton, supermodel Heidi Klum is featured in a commercial for Carl's Jr. (found in Shreveport on N. Market Street) - this one a spin off on the movie "The Graduate" -

James Hetfield of Metallica Says "Yea". A Lot. [AUDIO]

gonzo — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:21:08 +0000

If you've ever heard a Metallica song - ever - chances are you've probably heard James Hetfield say "Yea". How good are the chances? This audio should give you some idea. Some guy named Conklin has taken the time to put every

99X WInners Hang WIth Lacuna Coil [PHOTOS]

gonzo — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:38:17 +0000

Italian Multi-Million album sellers Lacuna Coil made a stop at The Warehouse last night, and 99X Rock-A-Holics scored free tickets and a chance to hang with the band before the show:

Is it Katy Perry, or Topless Model Rosie Jones? [PHOTOS]

renfield — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:43:03 +0000

Rosie Jones like to take her top off. A lot. Katy Perry likes to tease us by a-l-m-o-s-t taking her top off. A lot. Recently, a twitter pic of Rosie in a red and white bikini has been circulating all

Digital Summer's Shreveport Connection [VIDEO]

gonzo — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:26:37 +0000

By now, if you spend any time at all listening to 99X, you're familiar with the band Digital Summer and their songs "Forget You" and "Just Run". You're probably even more familiar with Digital Summer's guitarist Jon Stephenson. Jon is a Shr

Mad Season Reissue Spawns Documentary [VIDEO]

gonzo — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:21:56 +0000

90's grunge supergroup Mad Season only recorded one album, 'Above', but what an album it was! Featuring Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Layne Staley of Alice in Chains, Barrett Martin of the Screaming Trees, and blues bassist John Baker Saunders -

How to Destroy Angels "Welcome Oblivion' Streaming Online [AUDIO]

gonzo — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:26:42 +0000

I had great expectations for How to Destroy Angels, the side project Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor shares with his wife, Mariqueen Maandig, and soundtrack collaborator Atticus Ross.

I had expect

All That Remains, Hellyeah and In This Moment Plan Tour [VIDEOS]

gonzo — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:21:29 +0000

All That Remains are teaming up with Hellyeah and In This Moment for a co-headlining tour of North America. The bands will be alternating the headline spot on the tour with Nonpoint opening the shows. The trek is set to kick off on March 18th in Albuquerque, NM and will conclude on April 13 in [...]

Alice In Chains Release Making of the "Hollow" Video, Tour Dates [VIDEO]

gonzo — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:31:25 +0000

The upcoming Alice In Chains album finally has a name - “The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here”. The album, recorded in Los Angeles with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Deftones), is scheduled for re