Politics - Oct. 15, 2008
Music adds to soundtrack of noisy election season
Music is adding to the soundtrack of already noisy presidential election. Some artists, like Bruce Springsteen (pictured) and Hank Williams, Jr., are endorsing candidates. Others have been bickering that political operatives try to create the appearance of endorsements by playing music at campaign functions.
Tags: obama, mccain, music, van halen, hank williams jr., bruce springsteen, beastie boys, heart, barracuda

Harley Guide - Aug. 30, 2008
What songs will Springsteen play tonight?
The discussion may seem frivolous, but die-hard Springsteen fans spend a lot of time obsessing about what songs the E Street Band will play first, last and in-between.
Tags: bruce springsteen, set lists, magic tour, harley-davidson

Summerfest Guide - July 1, 2008
A conversation with Alejandro Escovedo
Nearly a quarter-century after his previous band, Rank and File, played the Rock Stage, Alejandro Escovedo returns to Summerfest as a solo artist Thursday night at the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse.
Tags: alejandro escovedo, summerfest, harley-davidson roadhouse, bruce springsteen

Music - May 5, 2008
Time-wasting Video of the Day: May 5, 2008
It's 4:15, it's Monday and you need a little pick-me-up. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we offer a double shot of Mexican-tinged music on our "Time-wasting Video of the Day." The first selection features Los Lobos playing "Chuco's Cumbia" at the 2006 Austin City Limits Festival.
Tags: los lobos, cinco de mayo, alejandro escovedo, bruce springsteen

Music - March 14, 2008
Why Springsteen still matters
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band hit Milwaukee for a show Monday at the Bradley Center. What is it that keeps the zealots coming back?
Tags: bruce springsteen, e street band, bradley center, grateful dead