Things that Rock

New Interactive Cooling Center Map For Springfield!

The high temps in Greene County and the surrounding areas are a dangerous situation. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has just created a cooling center map so you can find a cooling center location near you. The cooling centers are open for all people who do not have access to air conditioning and will be open during the “Heat Advisory” Days. Check out this MAP to see where you can…


Rammstein takes care of their vision impaired fans

I love Rammstein. I can't properly express my thoughts & feelings about this band. I've seen them twice, both times were completely different experiences and if you ever get the chance to see them - DO IT. Even if you're not a big fan. Go see Rammstein at least once in your life. Ok, enough with the fan-girling. We all know that Rammstein is a visual band. You've seen their videos. They spare…


FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORK SHOWS AROUND THE OZARKS

Check out where all you can see the best Fourth of July firework displays around the Ozarks below! 1. The 26th Annual Have-A-Blast Patriotic Celebration, Friday, July 1st, at J.R. Martin Park in Republic. This is a free event. The celebration will begin at 6 p.m., and include over 30 vendors, axe throwing, an exotic petting zoo, an inflatable zone, and live music from Members Only. 2. Fireburst…


Q102 Rock Room Sessions with Saliva

https://youtu.be/xGdUjlzh-XU Dusting off the cobwebs with our first rock room session since the plague!! Saliva drops by the studio with their acoustic rendition of their new single 'Crows"


Cooling Centers Are Open When it's Hot!

Temps this week are well into the 90’s, if you are overly hot and need a break from the heat, hit up one of the cooling centers located in and around the Springfield metro. Libraries are also a good place to cool down.  Here is a list of cooling centers in Springfield: Jordan Valley Ice Park, 635 E. Trafficway St. Closes at 10:30 p.m. Chesterfield Family Center, 2511 W. Republic Road. Closes at…


Jose Mangin Launches "Headbang for Science"

Dude! How cool is this? I've never met the guy but I think Jose Mangin is a solid dude!  Jose just launched "Headbang for Science," a nonprofit dedicated to helping metal-loving high schoolers focused on science and medicine get into college. I recently had a moment when I had an appointment with a doctor and he comes in asking me what my hoodie says. I said it's an As I Lay Dying hoodie. He then…


National Donut Day!

It’s National Donut Day! Check out all the best deals below! Dunkin Donuts Get a free classic donut with the purchase of any beverage on 6/3. Hurts Donut Company 1111 E Republic Rd location 24 Hours - Sugar Cookie Dough Donuts, Fried Oreo Donuts, Funnel Cake Donuts, Cinnamon, Sugar, Caramel Latte Donuts NOON-6 PM - FREE CARNIVAL RIDES in the parking lot! Cheese Burgers and Hot dogs on glazed…


NASCAR Comes to St. Louis

All you NASCAR fans, check this out! Make some plans to go to Gateway this weekend (June 5th) to see some racing action. St.…


Artist Answers 5! What was you favorite childhood toy?

Its that time again! Time to ask the artists a silly question and learn more cool things about the people that make your favorite music! This week we asked artists; What was your favorite childhood toy?? Featuring Members of: Red light King, Bad Wolves, Memphis Mayfire, and KORN! https://youtu.be/0PWW0lK_ERQ


1,000 musicians pay tribute to Taylor Hawkins

Could you even imagine how that sounded live? My Hero - Foo Fighters | Rockin′1000, Paris 2022One thousand musicians dedicating this song to one drummer: Taylor Hawkins. #rockin1000 #taylorhawkins #foofighters★ Who Are We ★In 2015 1000 Rockers perform...Read…