Before a record rain fell yesterday, Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick managed to get in their Friday night triple-bill show at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre. Packed with soaked Loyal Loopers, the show was nonetheless a night to remember... as much for the great performances as the conditions. Of particular note was the stunning performance of new Journey singer Arnel Pineda. A native of the Philippines, he was discovered (much like Boston's current singer) by the band via a video posted on YouTube.

(See Journey perform "Don't Stop Believing" live at the FMBA here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ChZWDBeeWw&feature=related)

(See Journey perform "Separate Ways" live at the FMBA here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFC1VgvF-os&feature=related)

(See Heart perform "Barracuda" live at the FMBA here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXOUqsj-xkk)

(See Cheap Trick perform "Surrender" live at the FMBA here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnB5FdUHwtI&feature=related)

After an 8 year absence, AC/DC is back with a new CD entitled "Black Ice" which will be released on October 20th. A little over a week later on October 30th, the Loop brings AC/DC back to Chicago for a show at the Allstate Arena. Tickets go on sale this weekend through www.wlup.com.

(See a sneak-peek of the AC/DC video for their brand new song "Rock 'n' Roll Train" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn9Y3wgr810)