Foghat Drummer Roger Earl Waxes on His Current and Former Bandmates, a Killer New Album, and Why He Plans to ‘Rock Till He Drops’

Foghat Drummer Roger Earl Waxes on His Current and Former Bandmates, a Killer New Album, and Why He Plans to ‘Rock Till He Drops’

Foghat’s drummer reflects on the band's legacy, their latest album, and the joy of making music after nearly 60 years in rock and roll. Andy Vineberg Features Writer, Tune Up Magazine Foghat’s Legacy and Lineup Plenty of classic rock bands from the 1970s or even earlier continue to tour the globe, dutifully delivering the oldies, but only a smattering are still releasing vibrant new music that holds up alongside their […]

January 24, 2025 37

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‘A Complete Unknown’ Offers the Usual Biopic Clichés … And That’s Alright, Ma

Andy Vineberg Features Writer, Tune Up Magazine I’m a sucker for music biopics. Always have been. Despite the usual flaws (hackneyed timelines, over-the-top substance abuse-fueled scenes, exaggerated or outright fictionalized events, and all the other clichés so memorably parodied in 2007’s “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story”), I get a kick from seeing the lives and music of my favorite artists (and even many of my non-favorites) portrayed on the […]

January 16, 2025 83

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Everybody, Into the Pool! – Dive Into the Song List and Make Your Picks

KK Law Middays, 10am - 2pm, WTYU.rocks Making the Cut: KK’s Weekly Playlist Challenge Alright, Six Packers, let’s talk shop. Every week, the boss hands me a list of 10–15 songs as my “homework.” That’s right, homework. I know, I know—sounds like the dream gig, right? But let me tell you, picking just six songs out of that list is no walk in the park. And the boss? Yeah, they’ve […]

January 11, 2025 46

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Make the Most of Free Content: Turn Raw Materials into Gold

Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Everyone’s a Creator: Use Free Content to Your Advantage There are a million plus blogs, YouTube channels, podcasts, and radio stations these days. This explosion of creativity is both a challenge and an opportunity for bands trying to stand out. That’s not a bad thing—in fact, it’s amazing. The tools exist for anyone to create and share. We’ve built our entire operation on this […]

January 10, 2025 29

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Tuning Into Passion: The Magic of Norman’s Rare Guitars

Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine The Ripple Effect of Passion: Inspiring Creativity Norman Harris built more than a guitar shop. He created a haven for musicians, a time capsule of music history, and a treasure trove of stories that continues to inspire generations. Norman’s Rare Guitars, the Netflix documentary chronicling his life and legacy, is a masterclass in how one person’s passion can change the world. The film captures […]

January 7, 2025 182

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KK’s Six Pack 1.7.2025

KK Law Middays, 10am - 2pm, WTYU.rocks Apologies for the delay, folks—still shaking off the holiday hangover, but we’re back and ready to rock! The boss hasn’t let up on the homework, and honestly, I couldn’t be happier. Out of a big stack of tunes, these six stood out and made the cut. Crank ‘em up, let me know what hits hardest, and drop your own Sixpack picks in the […]

January 7, 2025 34

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My Top 10 Hard Rock Demands for 2025

Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine A New Year, A New Rock Resolution It’s a new year, and I’m going to keep hopeful. Before the holidays, I was listening to Eddie Trunk’s Trunk Nation show on Sirius XM, and he proposed what I thought was a great idea: Instead of calls complaining about what’s not happening in Rock, why not channel some positive energy? Listeners could share their hopes and […]

January 3, 2025 43

Advice

From Holiday Hangover to Healthy Habits: Let’s Rock the Reset

Nancy Adler, C.F.T., S.S.N., S.S.C. Nutrition Editor, Tune Up Magazine Hey Guys, There are no Resolutions. Let’s Set Realistic Goals!! Alright, guys, the holidays were a blast—big meals, bigger laughs, and maybe a little extra eggnog (no judgment!). You’ve been living like a rock star, headlining feasts and family gatherings. But every great show needs an encore, and now it’s time to regroup, reset, and get back into a groove […]

January 2, 2025 51

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Before the Record Stops Spinning: A Tribute to Joe and Discovering Treasures

Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine It starts with Guiseppe “Joe” DiPietro, the man behind Howard & Nan’s at the Berlin Farmer’s Market—or as we locals call it, The Auction. I didn’t know Joe, and in fact, just this past year was the first time we got to talk on one of my occasional Sunday morning trips to The Auction. I was picking up some jazz records for my wife […]

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