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Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain had some harsh words for celebrities who use their platform to preach about politics, especially outspoken rocker Bruce Springsteen. During an interview with YouTube channel The Complete Disaster Network, Cain – whose wife is a spiritual advisor to President Donald Trump – suggested that politics and music should not mix. "We're blessed to live where we live. And I'm obviously a conservative.

Lansing's coffee scene just got a whole lot stronger. It didn't take long for Lansing's newest coffee shop to finish brewing, because Scooter's Coffee is officially open! The news about the addition of Scooter's first hit Lansing in early June. Now, here we are in mid-July, and Scooter's is slinging caffeine in all kinds of forms. Scooter's Coffee opened on July 16 at the former Biggby Coffee location at 3335 E Michigan Ave in Lansing, near the Secretary of State.

Parrotheads unite! The Coral Reefer Band brings the spirit of the late Jimmy Buffett to Acrisure Amphitheater on July 31.

Too much time on your hands? Maybe seeing Styx and Chicago in concert at Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids is exactly what you need! Both bands take the stage at Acrisure Amphitheater on July 30, and 94.9 MMQ wants to see you at the show! Link to tickets and more show information here, and make sure to register to win a pair of tickets below.

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Robert Smith is among the soccer purists who are outraged that the FIFA World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain will feature a halftime show. Unlike the NFL’s Super Bowl, the World Cup Final has never featured any kind of flashy halftime entertainment. That changes with this year’s event, which is being held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The Melvins and Tomahawk launched their A Huge Waste of Your Time and Money tour Saturday night in Nashville. You can see the complete set list and fan-shot video from each band below. Tomahawk, which in addition to Faith No More / Mr. Bungle singer Mike Patton features Duane Denison of the Jesus Lizard, John Stanier (Helmet, Battles) and Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Melvins and Melvins Lite), was playing their first show since 2013.

L7 bassist Jennifer Finch died on Saturday (July 18) at the age of 59, her family announced. Her passing came days after it had been revealed she was suffering from an aggressive form of brain cancer, which meant she wasn’t going to be able to take part in the band’s farewell tour. A GoFundMe campaign launched to assist with her medical bills reached $200,000 12 hours after opening on July 13, and had surpassed the $350,000 target by nearly $50,000 at the time of writing.

Freddy “Boom-Boom” Cannon, best known for the 1959 hit single “Tallahassee Lassie” and 1962 follow-up “Palisades Park,” died after a brief cancer battle, it was confirmed. He was 89. Born Frederick Anthony Picariello Jr. in 1936, he became a regular face on music TV, notching up more appearances on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand than any other performer. He was also known for delivering his high-energy songs on Shindig, Hullabaloo, Where the Action Is and The Midnight Special.

There are many ways to pursue rock 'n' roll. Nico, a singer, songwriter, actress, model, muse and more, chose one of the most interesting paths. Most fans came to know Nico through her work with the Velvet Underground. It was Andy Warhol who insisted she join the group. Lou Reed resisted, then wound up writing songs for her and, briefly, became her lover. Nico's career after her time with the Velvets wasn't necessarily designed for the mainstream.