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Name That Tune Playlist, 11/9/26
Free Beer and Hot Wings Name That Tune Playlist, 11/9/26 In case you missed it, here's the list of songs from Kelly's Name That Tune round from Monday, November 9, 2026. The post Name That Tune Playlist, 11/9/26 appeared first on Free Beer and Hot Wings.
What Triangular Object Is On The Cover Of Pink Floyd's Album "Dark Side Of The Moon?"
Free Beer and Hot Wings What Triangular Object Is On The Cover Of Pink Floyd’s Album “Dark Side Of The Moon?” Each morning on the show, we play Dumber Than The Show Trivia for a cash prize. Today, Jesse in Flint, MI took on Free Beer ...
Nick Cave Unveils 25-Date 'Conversations' Tour for Spring 2027
Nick Cave is bringing a different kind of live performance back to North America in 2027, combining music with open conversations and questions from f...
Television Co-Founder Richard Lloyd Passes Away at 75
Richard Lloyd, the guitarist and founding member of the influential New York rock band Television, has died at age 75. His family confirmed that Lloyd...
U2 Defends Macklemore Amid Ed Sheeran Tour Controversy Over Political Expression
U2 members The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr. have spoken out in support of Macklemore following a controversy involving Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour and the rap...
Céline Dion Rocks Out to Metallica at Las Vegas Sphere Concert
Cline Dion showed her love for heavy metal during Metallica's concert at the Sphere in Las Vegas on November 5, 2026. In a fan-recorded video shared o...
Zach Bryan Shares Song Royalties With Former Navy Commander Who Helped Launch His Career
Zach Bryan continues to recognize the military officer who encouraged his music career by sharing royalties from every song he records. During an Octo...
Foo Fighters Launch Australian Tour With 26-Song Set and Taylor Hawkins Tribute
Foo Fighters kicked off their Australian Take Cover tour on November 5, 2026, with a nearly three-hour performance at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, fea...
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Name That Tune Playlist, 11/9/26
Free Beer and Hot Wings Name That Tune Playlist, 11/9/26 In case you missed it, here's the list of songs from Kelly's Name That Tune round from Monday, November 9, 2026. The post Name That Tune Playlist, 11/9/26 appeared first on Free Beer and Hot Wings.
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What Triangular Object Is On The Cover Of Pink Floyd's Album "Dark Side Of The Moon?"
Free Beer and Hot Wings What Triangular Object Is On The Cover Of Pink Floyd’s Album “Dark Side Of The Moon?” Each morning on the show, we play Dumber Than The Show Trivia for a cash prize. Today, Jesse in Flint, MI took on Free Beer ...
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Nick Cave Unveils 25-Date 'Conversations' Tour for Spring 2027
Nick Cave is bringing a different kind of live performance back to North America in 2027, combining music with open conversations and questions from f...
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Television Co-Founder Richard Lloyd Passes Away at 75
Richard Lloyd, the guitarist and founding member of the influential New York rock band Television, has died at age 75. His family confirmed that Lloyd...
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U2 Defends Macklemore Amid Ed Sheeran Tour Controversy Over Political Expression
U2 members The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr. have spoken out in support of Macklemore following a controversy involving Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour and the rap...
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Céline Dion Rocks Out to Metallica at Las Vegas Sphere Concert
Cline Dion showed her love for heavy metal during Metallica's concert at the Sphere in Las Vegas on November 5, 2026. In a fan-recorded video shared o...
Nov 8, 2026
Zach Bryan Shares Song Royalties With Former Navy Commander Who Helped Launch His Career
Zach Bryan continues to recognize the military officer who encouraged his music career by sharing royalties from every song he records. During an Octo...
Nov 8, 2026
Foo Fighters Launch Australian Tour With 26-Song Set and Taylor Hawkins Tribute
Foo Fighters kicked off their Australian Take Cover tour on November 5, 2026, with a nearly three-hour performance at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, fea...
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STAIND @ Santander Arena
STAIND
MAR. 9th | Santander Arena | Reading, PA
Staind "Break The Cycle" 25th Anniversary Tour is heading to Santander Arena on March 9th featuring Seether with special guests Hoobastank and Hinder and we have your chance to win tickets to the show! Join Staind as they perform new hits like "Lowest In Me" and "Here A…
WIN BEARTOOTH TICKETS
BEARTOOTH
NOV. 13th | Franklin Music Hall | Philadelphia, PA
Beartooth "Pure Ecstasy" USA Tour is heading to Franklin Music Hall in Philly on Friday, November 13th with special guests Don Bronco, Magnolia Park and WindWaker and we want to send you to the show! Doors open at 7:00pm and the first act is expected at 8:3…
Nickelback @ PPL Center
NICKELBACK
FEB. 8th | PPL CENTER | ALLENTOWN, PA
Nickelback "Everything Under the Sun Tour" with special guest Don Bronco is heading PPL Center on February 8th and we have your chance to win tickets to the show! Join Nickelback as they perform their new eleventh studio album "Everything Under The Sun" along with all …
Daughtry @ Wind Creek
DAUGHTRY
FEB. 27th | WIND CREEK EVENT CENTER | BETHLEHEM, PA
Daughtry "20 Years Unplugged" is heading to Wind Creek Event Center on February 27th and we want to send you to the show! Join Daughtry for a unique acoustic-style show covering all of their hits from the past two decades! Don't miss your chance for an unfo…
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November is here, and it's the season to give thanks! Celebrate the season of gratitude with our Give Thanks & Win! contest for your chance to win $2,000 cash.
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Daughtry @ Hershey Theatre
DAUGHTRY
FEB. 26TH | HERSHEY THEATRE
Daughtry "20 Years Unplugged" is heading to Hershey Theatre on February 26th and we have your chance to win tickets to the show! Join Daughtry for a unique acoustic-style show covering all of their hits from the past two decades! Don't miss your chance for an unforgettable night f…
Veterans Day Thank You!
This Veterans Day, we're giving 5 national winners the chance to win $1,000 each! Tell us about the veteran in your life for a chance to give them a THANK YOU for their service!
From Ashes to New @ Capital City Music Hall
FROM ASHES TO NEW
DEC. 11TH & DEC. 12TH | CAPITAL CITY MUSIC HALL
From Ashes to New is currently on tour across the United States in 2026, performing at a variety of venues and music festivals. The band continues to promote their latest music and engage fans with high-energy performances. Their shows often featur…
Greta Van Fleet @ Xfinity Mobile Arena
GRETA VAN FLEET
3/10/27 @ Xfinity Mobile Arena | Philadelphia, PA
Greta Van Fleet is hitting the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday March 10th part of their "Into the Beginning" tour. Special guests include the Kooks and Luna Li! Tune into 97.9X for your chance to win tickets to an unforgettable ni…
Slipknot @ Hersheypark Stadium
SLIPKNOT
7/28 @ HERSHEYPARK STADIUM | HERSHEY, PA
Get a chance to rock out with Slipknot as a part of their first even stadium tour titled the "(sic)est Stadium Tour!" Experience a new set design and new visuals with all ofthose classic hits we all love! Join Slipknot with special guests Bring Me The Horizon and Loma…
Another Day Dawns @ Archer Music Hall
ANOTHER DAY DAWNS
NOV. 28TH | ARCHER MUSIC HALL
Another Day Dawns are known for their blend of alternative rock and pop influences. A past setlist at Archer Music Hall (May 9, 2025) included tracks such as Parasite, Beautiful Suicide, Bitter, Hesitate, Luminous Bloom, and On and On.
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Slaughter to Prevail @ Wind Creek Event Center
SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL
NOV. 13TH | WIND CREEK EVENT CENTER
Slaughter To Prevail are pushing heavy music into new territory. Blending crushing riffs with relentless intensity, the band has risen to the forefront of extreme metal and built a global following along the way. Formed through an unlikely online connection bet…
Blue October @ FM Kirby Center
BLUE OCTOBER
NOVEMBER 14TH | FM KIRBY CENTER
Justin Furstenfeld is certainly never one to mince words. Whether on or offstage, the Blue October singer-songwriter tells it like it is. It's no surprise then that on a recent afternoon, Furstenfeld is nothing less than blunt in his assessment of his iconic band's breakth…
