23 results for "andy frye"
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Jimmy Eat World powered by sports fans
Andy FryeRockers Jimmy Eat World, set to release their seventh album, "Damage," on June 11, kicked off a world tour Friday on the West Coast before heading to Europe. "Touring is the best part of it all," said the band's drummer, Zach Lind. "Playing live i...
Blog | May 23, 2013 -
Meet ... the LeBron James of roller derby?
Andy FryeIf you've never heard of Bonnie Thunders, born Nicole Williams, anyone up to speed on the game of roller derby might call her the LeBron James of the world's fastest-growing sport. But once you've seen Thunders in action, you might decide LeBron Jame...
Blog | May 01, 2013 -
Sam Llanas talks March Madness, new play
Andy FryeSam Llanas, formerly of the BoDeans, has returned to the music scene as a solo artist venturing into new territories. Since departing from the BoDeans, Llanas released an album at the very end of 2011 titled "4 A.M. (The Way Home)." More recentl...
Blog | April 05, 2013 -
Gary Allan talks new album, Cutler, surfing
Andy FryeGary Allan is back on tour with a new album out called "Set You Free," his first album since 2009 and the 10th of his career. The country singer-songwriter, perhaps best known for "Man to Man" and "Tough Little Boys," said that 2013 has started out w...
Blog | March 20, 2013 -
Morrissey on music, his 'very athletic' youth
Andy FryeSteven Patrick Morrissey has always been a little of an international man of mystery. And whether it is the meaning of his lyrics or hints about his favorite sport, fans seem all the more curious to dig deeper into his music. The singer -- who ha...
Blog | January 08, 2013 -
Santiago x The Natural = Notre Dame pride
Andy FryeYou may not know hip-hop duo Santiago x The Natural by name, but you've probably heard their anthem, "Warriors," if you've been watching football closely this season. The song, which combines the vocal talents of Lawrence Santiago and the hard rh...
Blog | January 04, 2013 -
Spoon's Daniel talks new band, NBA love
Andy FryeOn Wednesday, The Divine Fits -- a super group composed of Britt Daniel (Spoon), Dan Boeckner (Wolf Parade and Handsome Furs), Sam Brown (New Bomb Turks) and keyboardist Alex Fischel -- resumes its touring schedule in Aspen, Colo., in support of the...
Blog | December 12, 2012 -
Jeff Fisher plays bad cop in music video
Andy FryeNew St Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher is known not only for a winning NFL track record and a winning mustache. He's also got a pretty authoritative demeanor, especially when playing a cop. This was evident when Fisher made his music video debut in "...
Blog | September 03, 2012 -
Billy Corgan finds influence in wrestling
Andy FryeAfter 20-some years in music, Billy Corgan is in a different space. And it's all good. "I'm in a really happy place with my band at the moment," said Corgan, who's also finding happiness and influence in professional wrestling -- more on that late...
Blog | June 27, 2012 -
Noel Gallagher discusses soccer, solo tour
Andy FryeIn the video for his new single, "Dream On," Noel Gallagher plays a boxing official refereeing a live fight. Some might say that the former Oasis songwriting genius always has sports on his mind. "Other than my wife and kids, it's one thing I'm ...
Blog | April 17, 2012 -
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan gets into wrestling
Andy FryeCHICAGO -- Anyone who knows Billy Corgan's band, The Smashing Pumpkins, knows his knack for the cutting edge, plus his role as a music innovator and multi-platinum rock 'n' roll legend. But Corgan is innovating again. This time in the world of sports...
Blog | Conversation | November 27, 2011 -
Bailey, D power Bolingbrook into title game
Andy FryeNAPERVILLE, Ill. -- Last Friday night, Naperville Central students came dressed in suits as the Redhawks took care of business to reach the 8A semifinals. Saturday, Hawks fans wore Santa caps hoping to reap an early present in the form of a state cha...
Blog | November 19, 2011 -
Jackson, GB North upset Stevenson
Andy FryeCAROL STREAM, Ill. -- Glenbard North running back Phil Jackson has been pivotal for his team all season. But perhaps the Panthers' recent playoff run has stirred up some sibling rivalry. Glenbard North beat No. 4 Stevenson 28-0, with sopho...
Blog | November 13, 2011 -
Poulos powers Nazareth into quarterfinals
Andy FryeIn terms of stature, Nazareth quarterback Sam Poulos isn't the biggest player on the Roadrunners' roster. Still, stopping the 5-foot-9 signal-caller was far too tall an order for Cary-Grove in Nazareth's 24-0 win in 6A playoffs on Saturday. With th...
Blog | November 05, 2011 -
Williams powers Downers S. past Brother Rice
Andy FryeDOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -- Downers Grove South notched a crucial second win in Class 8A of the IHSA playoffs by routing Chicago Southside hopefuls Brother Rice 41-14 on Friday. The Mustangs opened the scoring within three plays, as Josh Williams caugh...
Blog | November 05, 2011 -
Williams, Homewood-F. outlasts Marist
Andy FryeCHICAGO -- In Friday night's matchup between a pair of powerful offenses, it was Homewood-Flossmoor's defense that rose to the occasion as the Vikings defeated Marist to advance to the second round of the Class 8A playoffs on Friday night. H-F qua...
Blog | October 29, 2011