Chats with Godsmack, Seether and Jane's Addiction wrap up September

The Pine Knob season is nearing the end of its 2024 season, and the next to last weekend of the year will be a loud one. On Friday, September 27th, Korn, Spiritbox and Gojira play at 6:30 p.m. The next night, Saturday, September 28th, is the annual Riff Fest, which will feature Godsmack, Seether,…

Legends of rock take center stage as Staind, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top and Judas Priest get ready for their big shows

Hard rockers Staind will be back at Pine Knob on Wednesday, September 11, for a second show there in just over a year. It will be the heavy rock quartet's seventh show at Pine Knob, and guitarist Mike Mushok tells us why Pine Knob is one of his favorite places to play. Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top ar…

Alice Cooper wants to be "Elected!" and a look inside the business of concert merchandise

We're nearing the end of August, but there's still plenty of music coming to Pine Knob -- nearly a dozen shows, in fact, making for one of the busiest post-Labor Day weekend seasons ever. Coming this Friday, Aug. 30, is Alice Cooper, the Detroit-born, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame shock rocker on his…

The Doobie Brothers and Bret Michaels get ready to take the stage - Incubus shares their love for Pine Knob

On this week's episode, we talk to a trio of Pine Knob mainstays.  The Doobie Brothers share why they believe their music has endured so long, Bret Michaels explains why Parti Gras will not only sound good, but smell good, and Incubus tells tales of past Pine Knob performances. 

Creed, Sammy Hagar, Melissa Etheridge and Talking Heads talk about their experiences playing out on the lawn

The season is speeding by, and July is turning into August with a couple of notable shows from some of our favorite rockers.  Creed is in the midst of its first concert tour in 12 years, which, among other things, is marking the 25th anniversary of its multi-platinum sophomore album Human Clay. Cr…

Upcoming acts I Prevail, Train, REO Speedwagon and Chicago let us know what to expect for their appearances this year

For this episode, we've connected with some of Pine Knob's upcoming acts -- I Prevail, Train, REO Speedwagon and Chicago -- as well as another frequent visitor, to share their memories about playing the venue and to let us know what we can expect for their appearances this year.

99.5 WYCD shares their favorite Hoedown memories and Santana gears up for his 2024 show

First up is Carlos Santana discussing what to expect at his 2024 performance at Pine Knob this Tuesday. This year Santana's show also coincides with the 55th anniversary of the Woodstock festival, where the group made its name.  Next, we talk with 99.5 WYCD to prepare for their annual Hoedown conc…

Styx and Foreigner reminisce on past shows and official Pine Knob photographers discuss their time with the venue

Styx and Foreigner return to Pine Knob, on Saturday, June 15. The two classic bands are out on tour, with John Waite, marking it the first time in a decade they've hit the road together. During the mid and late 70s, Andy Freeberg and Darryl Pitt served as Pine Knob's official photographers, spendi…

From Neil Young to Janet Jackson to Korn -- It's going to be a wild 2024 at Pine Knob

It is summertime in Michigan and that means the 2024 Pine Knob season is upon us! 47 shows highlight the 52nd season of the iconic venue. Host Gary Graff sits down with 313 Presents President Howard Handler, along with Kat Sutherland — the winner of the College for Creative Studies Pine Knob poster…

Willie Nelson's Outlaw Tour brings a eclectic group of bands, including a local legend

Willie Nelson turned 90 earlier this year and instead of slowing down, he's gone on a birthday tour. In advance of Willie's Outlaw Tour stop at Pine Knob on September 22, host Gary Graff talks to Oak Park native Don Was from Wolf Bros and The String Cheese Incident's Kyle Hollingsworth. Also in thi…