What's New
Thank you for coming to Buffalo's Greatest 80's Party 2026
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Party on the Patio
97 Rock's Party on the Patio returns! Listen for a chance of qualifying for a brand-new patio set and the pizza to throw your own a party on the patio!
Shredd's Backyard Rib Throwdown
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Giving Day FOR Kids
Giving Day FOR Kids returns, show your support for Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo during our special broadcast on March 25.
Rockin' The Downs Concert Series 2026
Check out the lineup for summer 2026!
Paul McCartney Concert Review and Photos
Check out the concert reviews and review from Backstage Axxess.
Awesome 80's Weekend
It's an Awesome 80's Weekend on 97 Rock! This weekend 97 Rock takes you back when the hair was big... and the guitars were LOUD! It's an Awesome 80's Weekend with wall‑to‑wall Van Halen, Journey, Def Leppard, Tom Petty, AC/DC, and more! We're playing the biggest rock hits of the 80's and a bunch of lost classics to...
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Listen for Your Chance to See AC/DC in Las Vegas!
Ready for a high-voltage vacation? Listen weekdays for your chance to win a trip to see AC/DC's POWER UP TOUR with The Pretty Reckless in Las Vegas!
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Rock News
Jersey Royalty Returns: Springsteen and Bon Jovi Set for 'Music America' Shows
Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi are set to appear in Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us, a two-night concert event scheduled for June 4 and 5 ...
Apr 20, 2026
Aerosmith Looks Beyond Touring as Band Weighs Next Moves
Joe Perry said Aerosmith is still discussing future plans, but a return to touring is not currently in focus. The update comes after the band canceled...
Apr 20, 2026
Iron Maiden Keeps Australia Tour Plans Intact Despite Hall of Fame Timing Clash
Iron Maiden's 2026 tour plans in Australia are staying in place, even with a major event landing right in the middle of the schedule. The band's upcom...
Apr 18, 2026
Aerosmith's Touring Days Are Over, But Joe Perry Isn't Ruling Out a Final Show
In a recent interview, Joe Perry said Aerosmith may still have one more performance left, even after the band stepped away from touring. He did not su...
Apr 16, 2026
Rock Hall 2026: Balancing Tradition and Modernity in the Latest Nominee List
This year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations are drawing attention with a wide-ranging list of artists, including Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron...
Apr 15, 2026
Metal's Finest: Iron Maiden Finally Secured for 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Iron Maiden is officially headed to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The announcement confirms the band will be part of the 2026 induction class, closi...
Apr 15, 2026
Duran Duran Set Release for New Track Free To Love With Nile Rodgers
Duran Duran has announced a new single titled Free To Love, marking another collaboration with longtime creative partner Nile Rodgers. The track is sc...
Apr 15, 2026
Tom Dumont of No Doubt Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis: 'I Am Still Playing'
Tom Dumont, guitarist for No Doubt, has revealed he has been living with early-onset Parkinson's disease for several years. The announcement came thro...
Apr 14, 2026
