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Buzzer Beaters: First Day of the Masters, Harang Goes to Seattle and More

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:23:36 +0000

Today’s top sports stories: Most of the way through day one of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, Australia’s Marc Leishman leads with a 6-under 66. Tiger Woods is four strokes back, and Jamie Donaldson knocked a hole-in-one. [Masters, Wales Online] The Seattle Mariners have acquired starting pitcher Aaron Harang from the Colorado Rockies in exchange [...]

John Fogerty, Rick Springfield + Stevie Nicks Rock NYC With Dave Grohl and the 'Sound City' Players

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:37:20 +0000

Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Nirvana fame assembled an all-star cast of musicians for his new documentary 'Sound City,' and for the lucky fans in select cities, he has been taking the show on the road with him. Following performances in Park City, Utah, and Los Angeles, the Sound City Players hit New York City for a one-night stand last night (Feb. 13) at Hammerstein Ballroom.

Billy Gibbons & Co., 'Oh Well' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 16:17:31 +0000

Just days after the announcement of a new Fleetwood Mac tribute album, fans can hear the first offering. ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons fronts a group that slows down and swampifies the 1969 hit ‘Oh Well.’

Big Brother & The Holding Company Featuring Janis Joplin, 'Live At The Carousel Ballroom 1968′ – Album Review

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:17:59 +0000

Big Brother & The Holding Company were an established rock band prior to Janis Joplin fronting them, and in June of 1966 when she auditioned for the band, things didn’t gel instantly.

Van Halen Debuts New Song 'She's the Woman' At Intimate New York City Concert

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:42:27 +0000

Van Halen re-emerged from a long hiatus with a short, sweaty and generally fantastic concert at a small club in New York City tonight (Jan. 5). They also premiered a brand-new and extremely catchy song, ‘She’s the Woman,’ halfway through their set. Frontman David Lee Roth was charmingly nervous and excited throughout the show at [...]

Landon's Record Collection: Eagles' 'Desperado' – Album Review

Landon King — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:27:28 +0000

Ask almost anyone of any age and they can sing a line or two from the Eagles 1973 hit 'Desperado'. The song has become one of the band's most played songs on American radio, but the album it came from was fairly obscure and not hit filled like other Eagles albums. Read the story on the next page!

5 DIY Man Food Ideas for Father's Day

Rick Taylor — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:41:05 +0000

The only thing most of those gift of the month clubs are good for is a guarantee that something overpriced and mediocre is going to show up on your doorstep twelve times a year. Ooh, another second-rate microbrew with a cheesy dog on the label. The first can’t come soon enough. The good news is, [...]

Paul McDonald Won't Be The Next "Idol"

Rick Taylor — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:31:47 +0000

J. Lo said it best when she said, “You gotta stop singing to stay; you gotta start singing to win.”

It was a good piece of advice, but unfortunately for Paul McDonald, it came a little too late: Paul’s quirky style and unique soft voice have been eliminated from ‘American Idol,’ according to PopCrush.

Pia Toscano Eliminated From 'American Idol'

Rick Taylor — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:00:25 +0000

‘American Idol’ got its second shocking elimination of the season, only this time, the judges weren’t able to Pia Toscano.
In a major surprise, the 22-year-old beauty, who wowed America early on with such performances as ‘I’ll Stand By You,’ ‘All By Myself’ and this week’s ‘River Deep, Mountain High,’ leaves the competition tonight as season 10 wields down to just eight contestants.

Dining Out In Lubbock Without Breaking The Bank

Bob Worden — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:08:18 +0000

Last week, we brought you the best places in Lubbock to go on a first date. First dates are great but they usually end up with an empty wallet and no money left for the second date. Here is a rundown of the best places in Lubbock to grab some grub without shelling out too much green. Click through to see my list for cheap eats here in the city of Lubbock.

Life In The Fishy Bowl

rongrant — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 21:52:40 +0000

Early raisin's really helped prepare me for my bigger role in life...learn how and why.

I May Be On The Road Today

rongrant — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:35:33 +0000

Is it just me, or does getting out on the road in Lubbock sometimes feel like an entry into a Nascar race?

Like Us on Facebook!

Landon King — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:28:55 +0000

Here at Kool 98, we are VERY fortunate to have many, many, many listeners and fans of the great music we play. Because of this, our current Facebook page is almost over the limit of the number of "friends" we're allowed to have. In an effort to remedy the problem, we are asking you to CLICK HERE and "like" us on our Fan Page! Learn how to earn VIP Points for prizes just for "liking" us on the next page.

The Church Lady Returns! [VIDEO]

Landon King — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:42:37 +0000

Dana Carvey returned to his old stomping ground and hosted "SNL" on Saturday. It had it's funny moments, but it really wasn't all that great. I'm pretty disappointed every Sunday when I watch the SNL from the previous night on my DVR. It's just not that good anymore. Read more and see every skit that made me chuckle on the next page.

Well, Hello!

rongrant — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:28:37 +0000

Wow…New initiatives bring us closer together and I think I like it! Thanks for spending some of your day with me, every afternoon on KOOL 98. I’m kind of new at this whole “blog” thing, so bear with me and perhaps you’ll find that I’m really a nice guy…plus this lets you get to know me [...]

Starbucks Introduces Gut-Busting "Trenta" Drink Size

Landon King — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:20:24 +0000

Starbucks has been both lauded and lampooned for enforcing its own names for drink sizes -- the "Tall," "Grande," and "Venti." Now the coffee empire is offering a fourth size: the 31-ounce "Trenta," which will be rolled out across the country over the next few months. The National Post created a helpful diagram that compares the Trenta to the other size offerings at Starbucks and the capacity of the human stomach. Check it out after the jump:

Save Money At The Concession Stand At Lubbock Cinemark Theaters

Landon King — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:23:14 +0000

If you ask me, the concession stand at Tinseltown USA and Movies 16 here in Lubbock are both a HUGE ripoff. Seriously, they're ridiculously overpriced. So, why can't I show some self-restraint when I smell that delicious popcorn? I think they put some pixie dust on that stuff. Anyway, next time you head to one of those Lubbock-area theaters, make sure you take advantage of this fountain drink special! If you go to a lot of movies, It might save you a mortgage payment over the course of a year. More on this special on the next page...

The Most Popular Beatles Songs & Albums On iTunes

Landon King — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:57:41 +0000

The Beatles are a hit with a whole new generation, thanks to iTunes. The Fab Four had been one of the most prominent hold-outs from the digital music outlet since it premiered in January 2001. What Beatles album has sold the most? Keep reading to find out!According to HollywoodReporter.com: “Each of the Beatles’ 13 studio [...]