There's a feud happening online between singer Chris Brown and WWE Champion—Chicago's own CM Punk. more ›

Pop punk pioneer Ben Weasel hasn't exactly been known for his warm, cuddly demeanor -- Indeed, a confrontational spirit is somewhat essential if you're in a punk band -- but the Screeching Weasel frontman really outdid himself this past weekend at the South-By-Southwest music conference. Weasel reportedly socked a female heckler while performing at a showcase for the band's label, Fat Wreck Chords. The subsequent melee resulted in Weasel being thrown out of the venue where Screeching Weasel were playing, and the band's next show in San Antonio being canceled. more ›

First item on the agenda is a month away, but a classic case of the early bird getting the worm. The Northern Illinois Branch of the International Wine & Food Society is sponsoring a seven-course dinner November 10 at Bonsoirée. Bonsoirée will do the cooking; IWFS is bringing the wines. Cost is $120 per person, and advance reservations (highly recommended) can be made here. This weekend is going to be a cold one to ride... more ›

There were three and a half long hours of the Grammys last night where the performances took top billing to the actual awards. Did anyone actually watch past The Police? Well, we did. Until a little after 10:00 when our eyes just wouldn’t stay open anymore. As we watch the Grammys we try to guess who might win based on which band just performed or if there is some sort of trend with the presenters... more ›