COVID-19's devastation of the live music industry and the narrow path forward
Broccoli Samurai Pleases Even Fussy Listeners
by Ryan Smith9/13/2017, 10:00 AM
Broccoli Samurai is making big moves, and their Erie shows are always a party.
Zach Deputy Pilots the Caribbean into the Rook
by Ryan Smith8/30/2017, 9:15 AM
Zach Deputy's ability to create a full-band sound as a solo artist is something that needs to be seen to be believed.
Christmas Spirits Give Way to Big City Hangover
by Nick Warren12/21/2016, 9:30 AM
Treat yourself to Kings Rook Club's "Christmas Bash" with Big City Hangover and Stephen Trohoske's Art Groupies.
Purple Jam II Debuts Six New Bands
by Nick Warren7/6/2016, 1:00 PM
Purple Jam is a different kind of show: a large scale musical collaboration that produces interesting results.
Presque Isle Partnership's UPMC Sunset Music Series Continues
by Ryan Smith6/22/2016, 9:30 AM
Talent buyer Ryan Bartosek and the other fine folks at the Presque Isle Partnership weren't kidding when they said they're stepping things up a few notches during this season's UPMC Sunset Music Series.
Woofstock 2016
by Matt Swanseger6/8/2016, 3:00 PM
This Humane Society fundraiser is a whole new breed.
UPMC Sunset Music Series Gives Audiences that Summer Feeling
by Tracy Geibel6/8/2016, 9:15 AM
The Presque Isle Partnership will again hold the UPMC Sunset Music Series on Beach 1 at Presque Isle State Park.
Broccoli Samurai Show Off their Chops at the Kings Rook Club
by Nick Warren5/11/2016, 2:45 PM
The downstairs concert complex will open up to accommodate the sizeable crowd the band draws.
Matty B's Birthday Bash Dresses Up the Kings Rook Club
by Ryan Smith1/20/2016, 9:15 AM
Celebrate a musical feast befitting Matt Boland at Kings Rook Club on Friday, Jan. 22.
Daybreak Radio Headlines EP Release Party
by Ryan Smith4/29/2015, 4:15 AM
Americana-in-the-garage sound comes to the King's Rook, EP in tow.
40 Under 40 - 2015
by Erie Reader Staff4/15/2015, 4:00 AM
Forty young innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping Erie's future.
Original Members of Shotgun Jubilee Reunite For One Night at the King's Rook
by Alex Bieler11/26/2014, 7:00 AM
Get ready to make it a throwback Black Friday, Erie.
The Mighty Sea and Tyler Smilo Dual Album Release wsg/ Daybreak Radio
by Alex Bieler5/14/2014, 3:28 AM
Two debut albums get released and a whole lot of music played.
Snarky Puppy Comes to Erie
by Ryan Smith3/5/2014, 8:11 AM
As part of the MIAC Live Series, this 18-piece, Grammy Award-winning band will bring its infectious blend of jazz and R&B to the crooked i Thursday, March 20.