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Rockford native Emily Bear helped create the soundtrack for Disney's upcoming 'M...

February 7, 2024 @ 5:14 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Disney is bringing Moana and Maui back to the big screen and...

The Soar Awards, gospel music's 2nd largest award show, to return to the Coronad...

January 17, 2024 @ 2:02 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Soar Awards, which has grown to gospel music’s second-largest award show...

Here's the vision for The Music Box of Rockford, a downtown listening lounge com...

November 21, 2023 @ 6:05 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — For many Rockfordians, Ralph Nielsen’s music shop on Seventh Street was a...

From a movie premiere to a masquerade, block party and more. Here's what's happe...

October 19, 2023 @ 5:59 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — This weekend in the Rockford area there is a punk Celtic concert,...

From glowing gardens to a psychic comedian: We predict you'll enjoy one of these...

September 13, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — It’s a laughable weekend in the Rockford area, and by that we...

A weekend full of festivals, block parties and more: Here are 14 things to do in...

September 6, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — This weekend is packed with things to do, from the annual Tamale...

'A bold move for Phantom Regiment': Rockford-based drum and bugle corps names ne...

August 8, 2023 @ 12:04 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Phantom Regiment has named a new chief executive who brings a wealth...

Ferragosto celebration at Lino's to feature 6 hours of live music to benefit 6 R...

August 6, 2023 @ 2:13 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new celebration this summer will feature six hours of live music...

New concert venue coming to Levings Park, a home for Rockford's talent for nearl...

August 2, 2023 @ 2:31 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Elbert Jordan thought back Wednesday to the first stage that young people...

Photos: Rhythm of the Heart Music Festival in Loves Park

July 31, 2023 @ 11:39 am

Photos by Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — Hundreds of people attended the first Rhythm of the Heart...

Phantom Regiment, new conductor Keri McCourt, prepare for annual show that stray...

July 15, 2023 @ 1:30 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The sound of drums and horns reverberates through neighborhoods surrounding Boylan Catholic...

Podcast: Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury talks about Rhythm of the Heart Festival

July 11, 2023 @ 12:16 pm

Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury joined Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the Rhythm of the Heart Festival, which...

Podcast: Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury talks abo...

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Rockford's renowned Phantom Regiment to hold special show Sunday as it prepares ...

June 23, 2023 @ 10:17 am

By Kevin Haas and Steve Summers Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK —Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps will unveil this...

Music, comedy, theater and more: Here are 15 things to do this week in the Rockf...

June 21, 2023 @ 6:00 am

Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There are plenty of ways to keep you and your family entertained this weekend in...

Juneteenth celebrations, music and more: Here are 19 things to do in the Rockfor...

June 15, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — This weekend will include several celebrations of Juneteenth, the federal holiday on...

The Rockford area is full of things to do this weekend. Here are 20 ideas to kee...

June 1, 2023 @ 5:55 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — If your calendar is clear this weekend, get ready to fill it...

10 things to do this weekend in the Rockford area

March 29, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Looking for stuff to do this weekend in the Rockford area? There’s...

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From butterflies to a 90s dance party, here are 10 things to do in the Rockford ...

March 23, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Are you ready to turn time back to the 1990s? Or maybe...

Rockton musical artist Danielle Juhre signs songwriting deal with Grammy-winning...

March 22, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — Singer and songwriter Danielle Juhre has signed a deal that sets the...

Synchronized swimming, polar plunge, roller derby and more: 14 things to do in t...

March 1, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — This week is a real rager in the Rockford region. The Rockford...

'Exciting journey': Rockford Symphony Orchestra selects Yaniv Attar after 3-year...

January 18, 2023 @ 3:17 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Symphony Orchestra made its final movement Wednesday in a roughly three-year...

Netflix sues Rockford native Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow over 'Unofficial Brid...

July 31, 2022 @ 9:51 pm

From news reports Rock River Current Get our mobile app Netflix has sued Rockford native Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow, her partner in the...

Culture Shock to celebrate 16 years in business with a party in Rockford

June 17, 2022 @ 12:28 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — At age 24, Skylar Davis had to sell records from his personal collection...

Rockford native Emily Bear teams up with Dolly Parton for Taco Bell musical

May 10, 2022 @ 1:23 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — A star-studded musical about Taco Bell’s Mexican pizza is coming to TikTok, and...

Ready for music along the Rock River? Prairie Street Brewing has set its Dinner ...

April 19, 2022 @ 6:05 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — There’s nothing like getting off work on a Thursday in the summer and...

'For all my fellow female producers': Rockford native Emily Bear wins grammy for...

April 4, 2022 @ 8:44 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter Rockford native Emily Bear took home a Grammy Sunday night for Best Musical Theater Album....

Check Out Music On The Mall In The Edgbrook Shopping Center

August 6, 2021 @ 10:16 am

Live music is a great way to kick off your weekend. So check out Music On The Mall in the Edgebrook Shopping Center!...

Music On The Rock At The Burpee Museum

June 21, 2021 @ 1:41 pm

Summer is here. Phase 5 is here. We can all gather again which means the return of live music! On Wednesday nights throughout...

Help Sustain The Sinnissippi Music Shell

May 26, 2021 @ 12:42 pm

Throughout the year, the music shell in Sinnissippi Park is a favorite spot for local congregations and arts organizations to gather and host...

Rockford Symphony Orchestra Hosts Virtual Education Concert for Area Schools

April 15, 2021 @ 1:15 pm

The Rockford Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce it will record The Orchestra Sings, a lively and interactive concert for Rockford area students, on Friday, April...

Celebrate Independence Day in Beloit with Pops on the Rock

April 7, 2021 @ 11:14 am

Independence Day will be here before you know it, celebrate with Pop on the Rocks in Beloit. Visitors have come and celebrated for 28...

Bruno Mars Begs Grammys To Add Him To Performers List

March 9, 2021 @ 12:05 pm

Bruno Mars was not included on the recently announced list of performers for the Grammys this weekend and now he appears to be...

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Local Holiday Music Livestream: Dirty Fishnet Stockings

December 10, 2020 @ 7:29 pm

Enjoy holiday music performances from area artists in the comfort of your own home on Wednesday, December 16 from 6:30p-8p. Concerts will be streamed...

Catch the Holiday Spirit at Free Christmas Concert

December 9, 2020 @ 9:00 pm

If your holiday spirit needs a jump-start, Maywood Evangelical Free Church at 3621 Samuelson Road in Rockford invites you to come hear some of...

30th Annual RAMI Awards Nomination Are Open

September 16, 2020 @ 8:55 pm

First round nominations are open through October 23rd, 2020. We have updated the nomination rules in response to the current COVID-19 situation. Nomination Criteria...

RSO Announces Larsen Legacy Campaign

September 16, 2020 @ 5:36 pm

The Rockford Symphony Orchestra Board is pleased to announce that it is officially launching the “Larsen Legacy Campaign” – a $500,000 fundraising effort named...

Pop-up Performances at Sinnissippi Hosted by The Music Academy

September 10, 2020 @ 11:37 am

Due to the pandemic, none of us have been able to enjoy live outdoor music. But now The Music Academy is hosting pop-up performances...

RACVB Releases "Stay Home Songs: The Album"

September 4, 2020 @ 10:59 am

With the release of “Stay Home Songs: The Album”, the songs of summer 2020 are here! Thanks to the creative efforts of some...

At Home X-Clusive with Bad Omens

September 3, 2020 @ 5:54 pm

Noah and Jolly from Bad Omens jumped on with Kev and Lou to talk about what they’ve got going on, some of their musical...

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At Home X-Clusive with Three Days Grace!

August 27, 2020 @ 6:38 pm

Matt and Brad Walst of Three Days Grace joined Kev for an At Home X-Clusive. The guys chat about covering Gotye, the big Metallica...