This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: win $100.00 per hour as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" continues. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

Also this week, win tickets to the Motley Crue/Poison/New York Dolls show daily.

(See Motley Crue's video for "Girls, Girls, Girls" here: http://myplay.com/videos/motley-crue/girls-girls-girls)

(See Poison's video for "Talk Dirty To Me" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCChxBSRo1Y)

Bigger, better, funnier and more bombastic. Usually as time passes, artists find it hard to maintain the level of performances that defined their legacy, let alone surpass them. Not so with Rush. Somehow, Rush defies the odds and gets better with each passing year and tour. This past week at the United Center proved that. Before a packed house of Loyal Loopers, Rush upped the ante again and delivered a show that whipped the crowd  into a delirious frenzy. "Farewell To Kings"? Long live the kings!

(See Rush perform "Spirit Of Radio" live at the United Center here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80UIauvRcbU)

(See Rush perform "Freewill" live at the United Center here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C25_3K60H6s)

(See Rush perform "Closer To The Heart" live at the United Center here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cyLAMxmQkw)

(See Rush perform "Tom Sawyer" live at the United Center here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXx45grnc_s)

(See Rush perform "Subdivisions" live at the united Center here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAgIe-KR2ao)

(See Rush perform "La Villa Strangiato" live at the United Center here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9CaCIZ2GLA)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via http://www.wlup.com/: win $100.00 per hour as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" continues. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

Also this week, win tickets daily to see Robin Trower live next month at the House Of Blues.

(See Robin Trower perform "Bridge Of Sighs" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tLsFsGxLmE)

The "Golden God" Robert Plant and his Band Of Joy delighted a sold-out crowd of Loyal Loopers this past weekend at the Auditorium Theatre with a set that included several Led Zeppelin classics.

(See Robert Plant perform "Ramble On" live at the Auditorium Theatre here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlFTt35FD7g)

(See Robert Plant perform "Tangerine" live at the Auditorium Theatre here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3-Pf6yvggY)

What great news for we Chicago sports fans! The Blackhawks made it back to the playoffs with a little help from our friends the Minnesota Wild, and the Bulls secured top seed in the Eastern Conference!

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: win $100.00 per hour as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" continues. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

This Tuesday I will be broadcasting my 3pm-7pm show live from the United Center in preparation for that evening's Rush concert, including a conversation with Rush at 4:30pm. If you are headed to the show, please stop by and say hello. I will be packing lots of Loop prizes to give away!

(See Rush's video for "Tom Sawyer" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7DFsBcVMDA)

(See Rush's video for "Limelight" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKpn0esJ73w)

(See Rush's special gift to Loyal Loopers at their most recent Chicago show here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ho7--y441wm/watch?v=0ho7--y441w)

Also this week, win tickets each day to see the hilarious Steel Panther.

WARNING! ADULT CONTENT.
(See Steel Panther's video for their song "Fat Girl" here: http://www.youtube.com/user/SteelPantherVEVO#p/u/1/x67jtMPfdTw)

The boys in Thin Lizzy were back in town this past weekend featuring fellow countryman Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard guesting on guitar. One of rock's most influential, yet somehow under appreciated gems showed exactly why they ought to be one of the next batch to be included into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame with a top-shelf performance at the Vic Theatre for the capacity gathering of Loyal Loopers.

(See Thin Lizzy perform "The Boys Are Back In Town" live at the Vic Theatre here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lDMngEDkys)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via http://www.wlup.com/: win $100.00 per hour as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" continues. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

Also this week, win tickets each day to next week's Rush "Time Machine" tour featuring their seminal "Moving Pictures" album played live in it's entirety plus a set of Rush favorites. Every winner will be qualified to win the grand prize, a limited-edition Alex Lifeson Les Paul guitar!

(See the limited-edition Alex Lifeson Les Paul guitar here: http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-Custom/Alex-Lifeson-Les-Paul-Axcess.aspx#)

(See Rush's video for "Vital Signs" from their "Moving Pictures" disc here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2k4Jo9895E)

(See Rush's video for "Closer to The Heart" here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BRCTYitKQM)

Baseball is back! I will have more hard-to-find White Sox memorabilia to give away to commemorate their home opener Thursday during my show.

This Friday from 3pm-7pm, join me at Hawthorne Racetrack as I broadcast my show live with your chance to meet the top 30 Loop Rock Girl 2011 contestants.

(See the 2011 Loop Rock Girl top 30 here: http://media.wlup.com/2011/RockGirl/voting/index.html)

Don't forget voting begins this week!

The Kenny Wayne Shepard Band dazzled another sold-out crowd of Loyal Loopers at the new venue Viper Alley in Lincolnshire this past Friday night with their stunning and highly respected chops. Earlier in the day, Kenny and vocalist Noah Hunt stopped by my show to play live and share a few laughs.

(See Kenny Wayne Shepard and Noah Hunt perform "Blue On Black" live at the Loop here: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheLoop979#p/a/u/1/U6eO1LwevT4)

(See Kenny Wayne Shepard and Noah Hunt perform "King Bee" live at the Loop here: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheLoop979#p/a/u/0/xdxSXCyzqvA)

(See the Kenny Wayne Shepard Band live at Viper Alley here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7cB8eYFjDg)

On Saturday and Sunday night, Foreigner played two private concerts for Loyal Loopers at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. Both performances were filmed for use on an upcoming PBS series "Public Television Rocks!" to be shown this summer.

(See Foreigner perform "Jukebox Hero" live at the Arcada Theatre here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhEttrW_Cq8)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via http://www.wlup.com/: win $100.00 per hour as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" continues. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

Once again this week, every time you hear a Bon Jovi song, be the 98th caller at 312-591-ROCK or 312-591-ROLL and qualify to win a trip for 2 to Dublin, Ireland to see Bon Jovi on the next leg of the Loop's "World Tour"! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorldTour_BonJovi.aspx

(See Bon Jovi's video for "Livin' On A Prayer" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDK9QqIzhwk)

Also win Def Leppard/Heart tickets each day this week.

(See Def Leppard's video for "Rock Of Ages" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_mw7rGTjpI)

(See Heart perform "Crazy On You" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5PKULglde8)

Guests this week include Joe Elliott of Def Leppard on Wednesday at 3:30pm and Thin Lizzy this Friday at 4:30pm.

(See Thin Lizzy perform "Cowboy Song" and "The Boys Are Back In Town" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B435SzgfRk)

.38 Special rolled through town this past weekend for a festival show in Arlington Heights and treated the gathered Loyal Loopers to a superlative show featuring a non-stop onslaught of their many classics.

(See .38 Special perform "Rockin' Into The Night" live at Peggy Kinnane's music festival here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1m3LP-Y0q8)

(See .38 Special perform "Hold On Loosely" live at Peggy Kinnane's music festival here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GW5SojyGhM)

The wildly influential and legendary Yes also packed the House Of Blues for two shows this past weekend, giving a master-class with their virtuoso chops.

(See Yes perform "I've Seen All Good People" live at the House Of Blues here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejHcYw2XjFo&feature=related)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: win $100.00 per hour and tickets to see the Motley Crue/Poison concert as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" continues. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

(See Motley Crue's video for "Kickstart My Heart" here: http://myplay.com/videos/motley-crue/kickstart-my-heart)

(See Poison's video for "Nothin' But A Good Time" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_88L-CU7PD4)

Also this week, every time you hear a Bon Jovi song, be the 98th caller at 312-591-ROCK or 312-591-ROLL and qualify to win a trip for 2 to Dublin, Ireland to see Bon Jovi on the next leg of the Loop's "World Tour"! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorldTour_BonJovi.aspx

(See Bon Jovi's video for "Runaway" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s86K-p089R8)

Just for good measure, win tickets every day to a private Foreigner concert this weekend as well! http://www.wlup.com/contests/ForeignerTV.aspx

(See Foreigner's video for "Feels Like The First Time" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZL24n5sXaU)

Guests this week include Tommy Lee of Motley Crue on Wednesday at 6:30pm and Kenny Wayne Shepard performing live this Friday at 4:30pm!

(See Kenny Wayne Shepard perform "Voodoo Child" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6N4WbXRu-c)

Bon Jovi made another triumphant swing through Chicago for a two night stand at the United Center this past week. Jon and the band tossed in a few surprises, much to the delight of the roaring Loyal Loopers.

(See Bon Jovi perform "Livin' On A Prayer" live at the United Center here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lChR3-sUZqI)

(See Bon Jovi perform "You Give Love A Bad Name" live at the United Center here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyAzRmmNGWw)

(See Bon Jovi perform "Bad Medicine" and Rod Stewart's "Hot Legs" live at the United Center here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpiOxZkqKTY)

The rock community sadly suffered the loss of another great performer this past week. Original Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr passed away at the criminally young age of only 44.

(See Alice In Chains' video for "Man In The Box" featuring Mike Starr here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAqZb52sgpU)

On the topic of crimes, if you haven't yet clued in to what a great show Fox's "Chicago Code" is, you can catch up here: http://www.hulu.com/the-chicago-code

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: win $100.00 per hour as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" returns. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

Also this week, win tickets to sit in the Loop's private opera box at the House Of Blues to see Yes this coming weekend and a conversation with Don Barnes of .38 Special this Friday at 4:30pm.

(See Yes perform "I've Seen All Good People" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvPyT-YGUIg)

(See .38 Special's video for "Hold On Loosely" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJtf7R_oVaw)

Chicago musical institutions Kevin Cronin and REO Speedwagon rolled into the Star Plaza Theatre this past weekend with a party in tow for Loyal Loopers. Always a guaranteed good time, the Midwest's hardest working band delivered another knockout with their patented enthusiasm and road-honed chops.

(See REO Speedwagon perform "Roll With The Changes" live at the Star Plaza Theatre here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53OAAJ3c9HQ)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: win $100.00 per hour as the Loop's "Workforce Payroll" returns. Make sure we have your name so we can give you yours! http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorkforcePayroll2011.aspx

Also this week, win tickets daily to the just announced Journey/Foreigner/Night Ranger show.

(See Journey's video for "Any Way You Want It" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atxUuldUcfI&feature=related)

(See Foreigner perform "Jukebox Hero" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5_qhnWByA4)

(See Night Ranger perform "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iURWJEmeBI)

As promised, here are the totals from my 5th annual "Byrd For Birds" food drive. This year another 8 tons of food and more than $18,000 in cash donations were donated by Loyal Loopers. To date, nearly 100 tons of food and $100,000 in cash donations have been raised for Chicagoans in need! As you might imagine in these times of economic challenges, the Greater Chicago Food Depository is being called upon to provide meals for significantly more people than in past years. If you were unable to get by the Merchandise Mart with a donation, but would still like to contribute a frozen turkey, non-perishable food item or simply to donate some money to have these items purchased in your name, you can contact the Greater Chicago Food Depository directly at 773-247-FOOD or log onto www.chicagosfoodbank.org.

Once again, my heartfelt thanks to the Loyal Loopers who took the time to share with others and my fellow Loop staffers who helped make it all possible again this year. You guys and gals are the best!

Kid Rock's love of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Seger and all things classic rock was in full evidence once again this past weekend.

(See Kid Rock perform a special version of "All Summer Long" live at the United Center here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUPTLId5vB0)

In fact the Loop is bringing Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Seger, Yes, .38 Special, Bon Jovi, Thin Lizzy, UFO, Rush, Jethro Tull, U2, Def Leppard, Heart and many more to town in the next few months. Get the complete list here: www.wlup.com/music/concertcalendar/listings.aspx

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: win tickets to the Def Leppard/Heart concert daily at 5:05pm, and win tickets to see Yes each day as well.

(See Def Leppard's video for "Photograph" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ5bS3_BCDs)

(See Heart's video for "Barracuda" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q74u5Mo4Onw)

(See Yes perform "Roundabout" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xql99I1VSdI)

As a teenager, Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister was there furiously taking notes during early Beatles shows at Liverpool's Cavern Club. A few years later, Lemmy was hauling around equipment as a roadie for Jimi Hendrix. Fast forward some 40 years and his dedication and love for rock & roll is undiminished. This past weekend saw Lemmy and his band Motorhead mark their 35th anniversary with a contagious and ear-splitting celebration of his beloved vocation before a sold-out crowd at the Congress Theater.

(See Lemmy and Motorhead perform "Ace Of Spades" live at the Congress Theater here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRFGaTHVNak)

(See Lemmy and Motorhead perform "Louie, Louie" live on television here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PNX9leguuA)

(See my conversation with Lemmy of Motorhead here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXtUv1E-jAQ)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: win tickets to see REO Speedwagon daily, as well as conversation with David Coverdale of Whitesnake this Friday at 5:30pm.

(See REO Speedwagon perform "157 Riverside Avenue" live here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSKAdlCMcCM)

(See Whitesnake's video for "Here I Go Again" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3MXiTeH_Pg&feature=relmfu)

(See Whitesnake's video for their brand new song "Love Will Set You Free" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOwd30wXc-0)

Fresh off his halftime cameo at the Superbowl, Slash presented Chicago with a unique Valentine's Day gift this past weekend. Before a roaring crowd of Loyal Loopers, Slash and Myles Kennedy of Alterbridge ripped through numerous Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver classics and then brought local hero Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick on-stage to jam on Cheap Trick's version of "Ain't That A Shame."

(See Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, Slash and Myles Kennedy perform "Ain't That A Shame" live at the House Of Blues here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7BcCTtgOFU)

(See Slash and Myles Kennedy perform Guns N' Roses' "Rocket Queen" live at the House Of Blues here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PiUsRiKJdQ)

(See Slash and Myles Kennedy perform Guns N' Roses' "Civil War" live at the House Of Blues here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I7Gz9GmJPU)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: a chance to win an all-inclusive trip for two to Riviera Maya, Mexico each day at 5:05pm! http://www.wlup.com/contests/8-10-2-5/MexicoTrip-end20110218.aspx

We lost another guitar great this weekend. Gary Moore, best known for time in Thin Lizzy was found dead while vacationing in Spain. He was only 58. While Gary only appeared in recorded form occasionally (most notably on the Thin Lizzy album "Black Rose"), he spent nearly a decade involved on and off with Lizzy.

(See Gary Moore with Thin Lizzy in the video for the song "Waiting For An Alibi" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLjMmZ8D0E4)

This weekend marks the beginning of the 103rd edition of Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place - the world's largest and longest running of it's kind. Please join me this Saturday from 2pm-6pm as I broadcast live from the show. http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/default.aspx

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: win tickets to see Bon Jovi each day at 5:05pm, as well as tickets to see Rod Stewart/Stevie Nicks daily as well.

(See Bon Jovi's video for "Livin' On A Prayer" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDK9QqIzhwk)

(See Rod Stewart's video for "Hot Legs" here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHcjjxYbgNM)

January is typically the coldest month of the year around these parts, but George Lynch of Dokken fame helped warm things up considerably this weekend with a searing set of fretboard pyrotechnics Saturday night. George's other band, Lynch Mob tore through a hit-laden set featuring both Lynch Mob and Dokken classics for the packed house.

(See Lynch Mob perform Dokken's "Into The Fire" live at Tailgaters here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tYz0RHDBx4)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: win tickets to see the return of Rush and their "Time Machine" tour each day!

(See Rush's video for "Tom Sawyer" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7DFsBcVMDA)

(See Rush's video for "Limelight" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKpn0esJ73w)

(See Rush's special gift to Loyal Loopers at their most recent Chicago show here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ho7--y441w)

A bonus round chance to win Rush tickets from the Loop every day this month here: http://www.wlup.com/checkitout/RushToFacebook.aspx

Tough one for the Chicago Bears and we Bears fans. On the bright side, the team advanced further than most would have predicted this year, giving creedence to the idea that this team is almost there. Much like the Blackhawks in 2009, don't bet against the Bears being back next year and taking it all.

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: The Loop's "World Tour" returns with a chance to win a trip for two to see Eric Clapton live in London, England daily at 5:05pm. http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorldTour_Clapton.aspx

Also this week, win tickets to see the return of UFO daily as well.

(See Eric Clapton perform "Layla" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Raw_y_GGptM)

(See UFO perform "Love To Love" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvddLotvgLA)

How 'bout dem Bears? For the first time since 1941, the Chicago Bears take on our arch rivals the Green Bay Packers in playoff action this Sunday at Soldier Field. The winner heads to the Superbowl. Could this be our year? GO BEARS!!!

*Make sure you listen to 97.9 The Loop all day this Thursday so you can win tickets to Sunday's game!

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: The Loop's "World Tour" returns with a chance to win a trip for two to see Eric Clapton live in London, England daily at 5:05pm. http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorldTour_Clapton.aspx

Also this week, win tickets to see Robin Trower each day.

(See Eric Clapton perform "Cocaine" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdDhV45lYHU&feature=related)

(See Robin Trower perform "Bridge Of Sighs" live here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tLsFsGxLmE)

Our fair Chicago is racking up some pretty impressive credits as a go-to co-star in the movie world these days. The latest flick to proudly display our great city to the world is the Ron Howard produced "The Dilemma", starring Chicagoan Vince Vaughn as well as Kevin James, Jennifer Connelly and Winona Ryder. "The Dilemma" contains scenes filmed at The Green Mill, a Blackhawks game and many more places you will instantly recognize. The big budget Hollywood film opens this coming weekend nationwide.

(See "The Dilemma" movie trailer here: http://thedilemmamovie.com/)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: Win tickets to see the re-formed super group Asia each day as well as a conversation with Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull this Wednesday at 3:30pm.

(See Asia's video for "Heat Of The Moment" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfFjb3B9RRw)

(See Bobby Hull live at the Loop here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IIIn-IK51Q)

GO BEARS!!!

He was sick as a dog, but Rob Halford and his band delivered a stunning show at the House Of Blues this past Thursday night. Mixing in some Judas Priest, and even some material from his holiday album into the set, it was a definitive statement more than worthy of his iconic "Metal God" status.

(See Halford perform "The Green Manalishi" live at the House Of Blues here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifxKLEgJ7EA)

(See part 1 of Halford on TV plugging his Loop show at the HOB here: http://www.wgntv.com/videobeta/edbe77cc-87e8-4530-b4ca-2b95368c7ead/News/Music-Lounge-Rob-Halford-Performs-Live)

(See part 2 of Halford on TV plugging his Loop show at the HOB here: http://www.wgntv.com/videobeta/b30c7554-a215-4553-895c-9d70ca1d1380/News/Music-Lounge-Rob-Halford-Performs-Live-Part-2-)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: Win U2 tickets each day at 5:05pm, tickets to a private REO Speedwagon show, and autographed guitars during the second (and final) week of the Loop's "Merry Axe-mas." A conversation with Joe Satriani on Friday at 6:30pm.

(See U2's video for "Pride (In The Name Of Love)" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHcP4MWABGY&feature=channel)

(See U2's video for "Desire" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8rQ575DWD8)

(See U2's video for "Sunday Bloody Sunday" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM4vblG6BVQ&feature=channel)

(See REO Speedwagon perform "Roll With The Changes" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGgLPriZUSA)

(See the autographed guitars you can win this week with the Loop's "Merry Axe-mas" here: http://www.wlup.com/contests/MerryAxemas2010.aspx)

(See Joe Satriani's video for "Big Bad Moon" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK-slJC_2TY)

"Rock me, roll me, Jackyl me off!" Jesse James DuPree and Jackyl did just that with two loud 'n proud shows in town over the weekend. Several bar stools have unfortunately been reported damaged... along with many eardrums!

(See Jackyl and DMC perform Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" live at Austin's here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3DmbIb0ldY)

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: Win tickets to see Rush before you can even buy them each day at 5:05pm as well as Joe Satriani VIP prize packs which include tickets in the first 5 rows, meet 'n greet passes and much more. The Loop's "Merry Axe-mas" giveaways of autographed guitars continues all week too, and a conversation with Rob Halford of Judas Priest on Thursday at 5:30pm. Don't miss out!

(See Rush's video for "Tom Sawyer" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5i5-1tGHVo&playnext=1&list=PLD7DB988D3DE1108D&index=26)

(See an amazing fan made video for Rush's "YYZ" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjS5ckeoens&list=PLD7DB988D3DE1108D&index=28&playnext=2)

(See Joe Satriani's video for "Satch Boogie" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1MJAyRN3Lg)

(See the autographed guitars and learn how to win with The Loop's "Merry Axe-mas" here: http://www.wlup.com/contests/MerryAxemas2010.aspx)

(See Judas Priest's video for "Livin' After Midnight" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcAwJ8tq9p4&feature=related)

Happy Thanksgiving!

How do they keep doing it? It seems every year, Trans-Siberian Orchestra's annual holiday show keeps getting bigger, better and more bombastic... and this year was no exception!

(See a montage of Trans-Siberian Orchestra performing live at the Allstate Arena here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQAUFzXRnjk)

This week on my show from 3p-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide via www.wlup.com: win 4 packs of tickets to the movie premiere of "Tron-Legacy" in 3D each day at 5:05pm, as well as Kid Rock tickets and copies of the "Big 4 - Metallica/Megadeth/Slayer/Anthrax" DVD. Conversations with Blackhawks legend Eddie Olczyk on Tuesday at 6:30pm and Jackyl this Friday at 5:30pm.

(See the "Tron-Legacy" in 3D trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9szn1QQfas)

(See Kid Rock's video for "So Hott" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x93iLj06iM)

(See Kid Rock's video for "All Summer Long" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nppJyBUtb5o&feature=channel)

(See the "Big 4" DVD trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BibR2SKY2AI)

(See Jackyl's video for "The Lumberjack" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A52p9jc-gOo)

Anything but yes men, Uriah Heep continued to do things their own unique way this past Saturday night at Durty Nellie's in Palatine, much to the delight of the gathered Loyal Loopers. Mixing robust new tracks in with their classics, they delivered another spectacular show in their very 'eavy but very 'umble way. Dickens would be proud.

(See Uriah Heep perform "Easy Livin'" live at Durty Nellie's here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEYGmSnKcR8)

Heads up! My 5th annual "Byrd For Birds" food drive will take place Tuesday November 23 in the main lobby of the Merchandise Mart starting at 8:00am. More details forthcoming.

This week on my show from 3pm-7pm on 97.9 The Loop in Chicago and worldwide on www.wlup.com: The Loop's "World Tour" returns with a chance to win a trip for two to see Roger Waters perform "The Wall" live in Barcelona, Spain each weekday at 5:05pm!http://www.wlup.com/contests/WorldTour_Waters.aspx

Also this week, win copies of the newly released "Crossroads 2010" DVD as well as tickets to see Rob Halford of Judas Priest at the House Of Blues, and a conversation with Great White on Friday at 3:30pm.

(See a"Crossroads 2010" DVD preview here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFTLTitCuNU&feature=related)

(See my conversation with Rob Halford of Judas Priest here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhXb2RYsp4s)

(See Great White perform "Once Bitten Twice Shy" live on my show here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLK4eJ-LCsM)