Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!! Now that that is in the books (and we’ve all recovered from the food comas) its time to turn our sites on the upcoming holiday shows we’ve got lined up…namely Twisted X-mas and The New Years Eve Big Ball!! Twisted is already sold out but we are giving away tix so all hope is not lost…just keep listening for your chance to win. New Years tix aren’t sold out yet but they will be! Its going to be a killer show with Rev Theory, Cavo and Red Line Chemistry. Tix are $35 and there are a few hotel packages left. Both shows will be off the hook and I hope to see all of you at both of them!!

See ya there!!
R

December is going to kick the year 2009’s ass. What a way to close things out. This week, we have the presale for Alice in Chains in February at The Midland. Next week, we have Twisted Christmas (which I am giddy like a school girl for). The next week, we have the Harley Giveaway, and I am going to have to say goodbye to that gorgeous Fat Boy Lo and that sweet Camaro SS. The next week: Christmas. And closing the month out, of course, the one, the only, New Year’s Eve Big Ball! (And somewhere in there, we’re gonna have to sneak in a 100 Mile Radius with Moose!)

And that’s just what is going on with The Rock! I forgot to mention that tomorrow, the first day of the last month, we get the 90 minute season finale of Sons of Anarchy. The thirteenth and final episode of the second season is going to be huge I have a feeling. Allow myself to nerd out a little, and this Friday we’re going to enjoy the series finale of Monk. That’s right, not just the season finale, the series finale. The final episode. We’re gonna see the DVD releases of two killer movies, Inglourious Basterds and District 9.

Needless to say, I’m excited. I can’t believe the year is almost over, but man, what a year it’s been! But, as I write this blog post, I realize it’s still November. SO, what better way to say goodbye to the 11th month than with some kick-ass videos of a kick-ass guitarist LIVE in studio?! That’s right, Mr. Gary Hoey joined The Johnny Dare Morning Show live in studio this morning. CLICK HERE for the videos on Free Johnny Dare.

What’s going on in December in your life? Ready for 2010?!

–F ‘Em Up

True story… I believe it was Friday. Ali and I had come home after being out and about and flipped on the telly to a channel called Palladium. And much to my excitement it was a 2008 live performance of the Foo Fighters from Wembley. Thing was… Dave Grohl was on drums, Taylor Hawkins was singing, and joining them on stage was John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin and they were destroying it, I mean absolutely decimating a cover of “Rock n Roll”! Totally killing it… All in a good way. Naturally, the crowd was going ape sh!t!!

After snapping a couple few photos, and thanking Jones and Page, Grohl proclaimed to the audience, “Today is the greatest f**king day of my entire life!!” Again, crowd went ape sh!t! They, the Foo, then closed out the show with their number of “Best of You” with all band members in their proper places.

When you watch this below, take note about halfway thru of how truly amazing an experience this was to the band and Grohl especially. Made me tingle all over. Enjoy.

It’s Monday morning, somewhere halfway between 8 and 9 AM, been up since 7:50 and honestly considering putting this new blog on hold since I’ve been stuffing thy face with turkey, potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, coffee, candy, popcorn, wine, lil’ cigars and an assortment of items perishable, nonperishable, intoxicating and truth be told bowel shakingly irritating.

Translation: I may have to hit the hoop, drop some kids off at the pool, take a dump… or as my girl says to the dog, “gotta go to the baff-room”.

I’m back, sorry to have stepped away for so long. I got caught up reading an outdated issue of Entertainment Weekly and their synopsis of 2012, the movie. They gave it a B. But I digress, as Thanksgiving ‘09 is now finished and behind us I figured I’d get all sappy on you, the ever faithful listener, and regale ya with what I’m most thankful for.

Let’s start with the fact that this planet provides us with oxygen. For a little while now I feel like we as humans haven’t been giving the ol’ O2 the respect it deserves. We must focus ourselves on the fact, just a little bit-like in the morning when you’re plucking hairs out of your nose before you get in the shower, that without Oxygen there is no humans. Throw an H before that rascally O2 and you’ve got something else on this planet I’m a big fan of and that’s Water. Drinking it. Bathing in it. Cleaning the dog with it. That water is really something. Have you ever… ya know… in it??? Wow! Good times, good times.

And speaking of pets. Those little critters make for great snacks in the middle of the night. No, I’m kidding. But if the apocalypse does happen, and I’ve got fire and nothing to eat… I still probably wouldn’t eat them. Savage Zombies bent on devouring brains would probably eat them. And us for that matter.

If I don’t mention that which doesn’t need to be mentioned I think my family and those closest to me would give me a swift kick in the junk. So to all those I spent dinners with, watch some of the games with, went to the movies with and out for bevys with over the Holiday break… I’m ever so Thankful for you all. Love ya! Mean it! Now get off my blog

I’d like to now address us and the U that makes us who we are. I’m super-dope, without a doubt, Ho Fo Sho Thankful for YOU this year. Being back at the Rock. Doing afternoons for you guys. Talking on the phone, Via IM/Email, running into you in person out and about, this year especially, I’m thankful for you. We’ve had some serious fun over the last couple of months and are going to have a blast in December with Twisted Christmas and the New Year’s Eve Big Ball! Closing out 09 and welcoming in 2010 is gonna be bananas and I hope you’ve brought enough for everyone!

Just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! On a day in which we stop and give thanks, I am thankful for all of you for allowing me to do what I do. The word just doesn’t seem to be enough to convey my apprecitation, but thank you so much for being the best listeners in the world!

Happy Thanksgiving!
R

One episode left in the second season of Sons of Anarchy. Next week, we see how this season ends. We see what happens with the Club and Zobelle. Tonight’s episode has left me dying to see the finale next week. I can’t wait.

Tonight was awesome. Everything in the episode was intense. From Henry Rollins capping two innocent women and a “brother,” to the showdown between the 10 Sons and 10 Aryans, to the final showdown between Clay and Zobelle that ended in Zobelle turning into a low-class pussy narcing himself out just to stay out of the Club’s way.

The twelfth episode had some killer scenes in it. I loved it when Tara balled up and laid into her administrator. That was absolutely awesome. Gemma told Tara she deserved respect, and Tara demanded it from her boss…and from the looks of it, she got it. Another awesome scene was when the Club set up the ATF to expose their rat, the Irishman. When they cracked open the box and found dead rats in, you could tell that the Irishman knew his time was up. The look on his face told it all.

So, for the finale, there are a lot of ends that hopefully will be tied. Obviously, we have to have justice handed out to Zobelle. We have to have it. We got so close tonight, and hopefully that end won’t be left open after the finale. Personally, I think his daughter and Henry Rollins need to be whacked, too…we’ll see. Also, I think Gemma needs to be the one to deliver the justice. The Mayans’ relationship with the Club needs to be addressed. Chief Uncer and the Deputy Chief have some issues to work out…We’ll see if anything more pans out between Opie and Clay and Traeger. And speaking of Traeger, the new Brother introduced in tonight’s episode obviously has some history with Traeger (by the way, if any of you are “The Shield” fans, you recognize the new Brother as Lemanski). So many loose ends that need to be tied up so we don’t go crazy at the end of the season wanting more answers!

Let me know what you thought and what you want out of the 90 minute season finale next week.

–F ‘Em Up

I don’t know about you but for a long time New Years Eve has been fairly mild for me.
Hang out at a buddy’s house or just kick back and do nothing.
I’m not saying there is anything wrong with that but sometimes it would be nice to have another option.
And the night out in a tux is not at all my scene.
Well check this out!
This year I have a option for you…The Rocks New Years Eve Big Ball at the Midland.
Music from Rev Theory, Cavo, and Red Line Chemistry.
Plus all the other good stuff you have to have for a good New Years party.
FREE Champaign toast and all the party favors you can shake your noise maker at!
So lets recap this.
A Rock New Years Eve party.
We are there man!
And don’t forget how fast Twisted Christmas sold out.
Get your tickets ASAP!
I want to see you there!

M

ps. Have a great Thanksgiving!

Are square!

This morning I had the lovely privilege of going to court in the wonderful City of Mission, State of Kansas. Arriving a few minutes before 8 my number was 45. That meant, 44 people… cases… dockets.. in front of me before I could stand in front of the judge and plead my case. Funny thing was, I some how got stuck in the front row. Grrr… and what I thought was going to make matters worse was the name of the judge. Honorable Judge Drill. I sh!t you not! His last name was Drill.  In my brain I figured I was screwed.

I noticed something in common from all those slowly, languidly walking towards the judge when their number was called. You could tell they were guilty and wicked as their shoulders were rolled forward with fear, their backs had what would best be described as a small lump of anxiety, and every person who was ”innocent until proven guilty” had eyes swelling with panic, like that of a frightened child, as they explained their reason with sorrow laden lyrics.

Once liberated, continued, or dismissed an air of joy and hope, freedom and happiness filled them as they confidently strolled out of court and out into the world… presumably to prove the fatal American flaw we all live by, “It’s only wrong if you get caught.”

I did wonder, as the court was only on docket number 24 by this time, if the laws created by man to protect man were too difficult for man to abide by? I suspect the answer’s No, it just costs a lot to be Free… and today I paid for my Freedom. America, F**k Yeah!

PS-Judge Drill was and is an honest and good man. Just wanna make that proclamation.

Good god, this was an insanely awesome episode of SOA. I know, I know, every week I say that, but it seems like with each episode the plot line gets better and better and the characters get more and more real.

Hands down, the greatest scene of the entire season so far came from tonight’s episode: When Opie held the gun to Agent Stahl, and showed her mercy…that was awesome. Stahl is such a strong, cocky, indpendent woman. Opie broke her down, not by force, not by screaming, not be intimidation or fear. He broke her down by speaking the truth and by showing her mercy. Look back at Season 1. Stahl lied to Opie and showed him no mercy. He is the outlaw. He is the criminal. And he is the one with the heart. That scene was absolutely fantastic.

I knew the realization of Gemma’s rape would reunite Jax and Clay, but that new, fresh relationship is not going to be quite as strong now that Opie is back on Jax’s side and wants to change Clay. So far, you can see that Clay is a different man. With Gemma’s rape and the public knowledge that he set up a hit that ended with the death of a brother’s wife, he has softened a bit and lost most of his stubbornness. He’s going to be a much better President this way.

The situation with Chibs is frustrating because he seems so helpless. Jimmy has all the cards, and the Club is getting into bed with him for the gun supply. My guess is after they get the first shipment of the Russian stock, Jimmy is going to be killed by Chibs and the Club. That is my hope anyway.

The ending with Piney was intense. As I’m sure many did, I thought he was going to take his own life, but instead, rolled up to Church and was ready to assassinate the President of the club he helped create. Clay’s mercy was unexpected but definitely necessary in order to keep Opie’s trust.

Another killer episode. And if you saw the preview for next week, it looks like we are getting close to justice with Zobelle and the League. 2 more episodes left in this season. I can’t wait to see what happens.

Throw your two cents in…let me know what you thought!

–F ‘Em Up

Hello all!!

Its coming up!! The last day for keys to that brand new 2010 Harley Fat Boy Lo (plus the brand new 2010 Camaro SS assuming the winner is a Rockaholic) will be the day before Thanksgiving!! Not too much longer so I’m sure you’ll be trying extra hard to get the last few remaining keys. In an effort to help, I’ll give you a tip that might increase your chances of winning. I get asked all the time, “what is the trick?? How do you get in to win those things?” Truth is, there is no trick, it is truly luck of the draw. However, (and here’s the tip) one thing that might help is to wait until you hear the sounder fire on the air. I know that we tell you the times that we are giving the keys away and we get a ton of calls from people at that time asking what if they’re number 9. If the phone is ringing before the sounder is played, you won’t win because you’re too early. That’s really the best advise I can give you. Timing is everything because EVERYONE is going to be wanting these keys. So, have the number on speed dial, have it ready on re-dial or whatever you have to do, but wait until we fire the sounder, then release the hounds!! Good luck to you all and I hope to be giving you a key soon!

R