You can qualify via the on air contest or at select live 92ZEW appearances presented by Mobile Mitsubishi, and sponsored by Dr. Chris Walton of Premier Medical and Gulf Coast Custom Wheels!

Road Trip #2 sends someone off to New Orleans to see Lord Huron and The Army, The Navy live at the Saenger Theatre on July 25th with hotel included! Bourbon Street after show antics are entirely the responsibility of the winner…

Qualifying begins Monday, July 6th and the Grand Prize winner will be drawn on July 17th!

Road Trip #1 is to see Train with special guests Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson in concert at The Wharf Amphitheater July 12th! Tune in to 92ZEW weekdays for chances to qualify to win, or catch 92ZEW live on location for more chances to get your name in the hat!

The winner will be drawn on air on Friday, July 3rd and the winner scores 2 tickets to the concert + accomodations to rest your weary head in after you party all night!

*UPDATE: Congrats to Susan Dezauche who won Trip #1!*

**Full 92ZEW contest rules apply.**

The Weekend Rundown is now brought to you by Cockeyed Charlie’s Sports Bar and the all new Wemo club, The Music Matrix…now open daily at 4pm.

FRIDAY:

LODA ARTWALK CELEBRATES NATIONAL WATERCOLOR MONTH– Fri 6pm-9pm, Bienville Square, Downtown Mobile

Enjoy live music, shop local artists and makers along Dauphin Street, plus food trucks and interactive experiences. Bring the whole family to the Kids’ Zone for hands-on crafts and activities.

DUELING PIANOS-  Fri. 8:30PM. Electric Piano Parlor, Mobile. Join our very own Gene Murrell Friday & Saturday Nights at 8:30PM at  Electric Piano Parlor for a fun night of drinks, music, and pianos!

9th Annual MOB MUSIC FESTIVAL- Fri/Sat 5pm-10pm; Sun 3pm-8pm; Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the performing arts with 30+ live performances featuring talented artists from across the Gulf Coast and beyond! Whether you’re a fan of R&B, Hip-Hop, Gospel, Southern Soul, Jazz, Country, Rock, Dance, or Spoken Word, there’s something for everyone at MOB Music Fest! Free admission

SATURDAY:

68th Annual ROY MARTIN YOUNG ANGLERS TOURNAMENT- Sat 9am-5pm, Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Site, Dauphin Island

This tournament is for kids ages 15 and under. It’s designed to encourage young people to participate in sport fishing. Each angler gets a

certificate, hot-dog, chips, ice cream and drink for participating. Proceeds benefit the Mobile Jaycees Children’s Christmas Shopping Tour.  CLICK HERE 

BACK TO SCHOOL FAMILY DAY- Sat 10am-1pm, Mobile Museum of Art, Langan Park, Mobile

The Mobile Museum of Art is hosting a free backpack giveaway for students in kindergarten and up, starting at 10am (until supplies are gone). The rest of the morning is packed with creative fun, from hands-on family art classes and face painting to an Elements of Art Scavenger Hunt. Plus Story Time Live and more!  CLICK HERE

CRYRS: EMO TRIBUTE- Sat 9pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE

SUNDAY:

TRAIN with special guests BARENAKED LADIES & MATT NATHANSON- Sun 6:45pm, Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, CLICK HERE 

A “Bass For Berry” benefit show will happen Sunday, August 16th at Veet’s in Downtown Mobile from 12Pm until 7PM.

If you’ve spent any time in the Mobile music scene over the last several decades, chances are you’ve heard Quintin Berry play bass or at the very least, you’ve heard people talk about his unmistakable style of playing. Quintin isn’t just an incredible musician; he’s a true original. His groove, stage presence, and passion have earned him legendary status among musicians and music lovers alike.

Whether you know him from UgliStick, playing Monsoons, Brickyard, Soul Kitchen one of the other bands he’s played with over the years, or from his tours around the world, there’s one thing everyone can agree on: Quintin always brings the music to life. Even more importantly, he brings joy to the people around him. He’s the kind of person who always has a smile on his face, makes everyone feel welcome, and is always willing to lend a hand when someone needs it.

Now, Quintin needs us.

Quintin is preparing to undergo prostate surgery and will be unable to work for an estimated 3 to 6 months while he recovers. Like many career musicians, he does not have health insurance, and the financial burden of surgery, medical bills, medications, rent, groceries, and everyday living expenses is more than anyone should have to face alone.

If you know Quintin, you know he has never hesitated to help others. Last year, when Vern, Soul Kitchen’s longtime door guy, needed support, Quintin was one of the very first people to step up without hesitation. When it came time for the UgliStick reunion, he was also one of the first to say “yes.” That’s simply who he is a loyal friend, a generous spirit, and someone who has spent time giving back to the music community that he loves.

Now it’s our turn to give back.

Our goal is to raise $15,000 to help cover Quintin’s rent, food, medications, medical expenses, and everyday living costs while he focuses on healing instead of worrying about how he’ll pay his bills.

For decades, Quintin has been there for our music community. Today, our music community has the opportunity to be there for him.

If Quintin’s music has ever made you smile, if you’ve shared a stage with him, heard him play, talked music with him, we ask that you consider making a donation. Every contribution, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful difference.

If you’re not able to give, please consider sharing this fundraiser. Every share helps us reach more people who have been touched by Quintin’s music and generosity.

Let’s come together and help one of Mobile’s true musical legends through this difficult chapter so he can get back to doing what he loves most.

Thank you for your love, your support, and for helping us take care of one of our own at https://gofund.me/87eabb1a8

The record is due out Aug. 28. It marks the “Hold On” outfit’s third full-length effort and their first in over 10 years.

“There’s a double meaning to it,” frontwoman Brittany Howard says of the I Must Be Dreaming title. “It could be saying, ‘I must be dreaming, because the world is so f****** crazy right now.’ But it could also mean, ‘I must be dreaming, because the world is so incredibly beautiful.’ Both those things can be true at once.”

I Must Be Dreaming includes the previously released songs “Another Life” and “American Dream.” A third cut, titled “I Feel Hope Coming,” will premiere Friday.

Alabama Shakes released two albums, 2012’s Boys & Girls and 2015’s Sound & Color, before going on hiatus in 2018. They got back together at the end of 2024 for a surprise show before officially announcing their reunion.

Alabama Shakes will launch a U.S. tour July 24 in Tacoma, Washington.

Here’s the I Must Be Dreaming track list:

“Tea Time”
“Another Life”
“Garden”
“I Feel Hope Coming”
“Time”
“Friends”
“Easy”
“How Love’s Supposed to Go”
“Waist Deep”
“American Dream”
“Tied to You”

The album, due out July 31, features Green Day classics — including “Basket Case,” “Longview” and “Wake Me Up When September Ends” — as well as live recordings and a brand new track called “I’m Never Gonna R.I.P.”

You can listen to “I’m Never Gonna R.I.P.” and watch its accompanying video, which features footage from NIMRODS, streaming now on YouTube.

The NIMRODS soundtrack also includes contributions from The Paradox, Ultra Q and actress Mckenna Grace, as well as the film’s fictional band, Analog Dogs.

In NIMRODS, three friends, played by Mason Thames, Kylr Coffman and Ryan Foust, embark on a road trip under the mistaken belief that their band, the aforementioned Analog Dogs, scored a gig opening for Green Day on New Year’s Eve. The movie is said to be inspired by Green Day’s early van touring days.

The cast also includes Grace, Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, Fred Armisen and Bobby Lee.

NIMRODS premieres in theaters on Aug. 14.

The Irish rockers announced they’re dropping a new single, “Street of Dreams,” on Tuesday at 12 p.m. ET. They also shared a snippet of the song, along with a clip of the accompanying music video.

U2 shot the video for “Street of Dreams” in Mexico City in June. They shared a clip of the shoot on Instagram and wrote in the caption that they “Hopped a bus in Mexico City, destination: Street of Dreams.” They also included what is likely a lyric from the song, “‘Justice an obsession, love is a procession down the street of dreams.'”

At the time of the video shoot, a press release announced that the song will appear on U2’s yet-to-be announced album, which is expected to be released later this year.

U2’s next album will be their first album of new material since 2017’s Songs of Experience. They did release two EPs with new material — Days of Ash and Easter Lily — in February and April, respectively.

WEDNESDAY:

WIND DOWN WEDNESDAY: Wed 6-10pm. Cathedral Square. Features live music from Alvin King and The Fifth K’Nection Jazz Band, lawn games, free ice cream samples, and more!

MOBILE COUNTY’S AMERICA 250 KICKOFF PARTY– Wed 4pm-6pm, Government Plaza Pocket Park, Downtown Mobile. Enjoy live music (including song performances from the Chickasaw Civic Theater play 1776), food trucks and family-friendly activities as Mobile County helps launch local commemorations of America 250.  INFO HERE   

THURSDAY: 

BEER BBQ BINGO- Thurs 7-8:30pm. Moe’s BBQ Daphne. Join our own Clint and Cornbread as they serve up some fun free bingo, with prizes fun, and that great Moe’s BBQ and drinks. 

TRIVIA LIVE- Thurs  7pm-9:30pm. The Music Matrix. All new and different each week! Come out and test your brain, win some prizes, and bring your friends for fun!

BAY BASH 2026– Thurs 6-9pm. The Waterfront Restaurant, Daphne. Enjoy a pre 4th of July Bash like no other, featuring the bay’s biggest BBQ party, with live music from Johnny Hayes, Meredith Brooks, Veteran of the Year award, and a fireworks show over the bay

STARS, STRIPES & SARALAND- Thurs 6:30pm-9pm, Saraland High School.Bring your family and friends and enjoy food trucks and fun for all ages, with fireworks at 9pm.  INFO HERE  

CITY OF ORANGE BEACH INDEPENDENCE DAY STREET PARTY- Thursday 5:30pm-9:30pm, Main Street, The Wharf, Orange Beach.There will be family friendly activities in the Entertainment District. Then, as the sun dips, get ready for a show-stopping lineup of nighttime magic with the palm trees dancing in patriotic colors and a grand finale drone show at 9pm and fireworks at 9:15pm. Free admission.  INFO HERE 

FRIDAY:

FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK- Fri 6pm-8pm, Downtown Fairhope.Stroll through Downtown Fairhope for local art and music, including the Free Radicals at Gallery By The Bay. At the Eastern Shore Art Center, celebrate the Independence Day holiday with hot dogs and sno-cones, and new exhibits.  INFO HERE   

DUELING PIANOS-  Fri. 8:30PM. Electric Piano Parlor, Mobile. Join our very own Gene Murrell Friday & Saturday Nights at 8:30PM at  Electric Piano Parlor for a fun night of drinks, music, and pianos! This Friday it’s the Matt & Gene Birthday BASH, so come out for all the craziness that will be going on on stage and off! 

52ND Annual GRAND BAY WATERMELON FESTIVAL- Fri 3pm-7pm; Sat 10am-5pm, Odd Fellows Festival Park, Grand Bay AL.Friday is Preview Day, with Arts & Crafts vendors, rides, food vendors, and entertainment (but no watermelon yet). On Saturday the 4th, admission is $5 per vehicle, with Arts & Crafts, rides, food vendors,  entertainment, a Car Show, games, contests for all ages, and all the free, sliced, ice cold, sweet Grand Bay watermelon you can eat… plus a spectacular fireworks show at dusk.  INFO HERE  

GULF STATE PARK STARS & STRIPES CELEBRATION- Fri/Sat 10am-4pm, Gulf State Park’s Lake Shelby and Pier, Gulf Shores.Featuring live music, local art, food, vendors, and family-friendly activities leading up to the City’s annual fireworks display at 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.  INFO HERE   

3HG LIVE- Fri 9:30pm Cockeyed Charlie’s. Kick of the holiday weekend with live music by 3HG.

RED WHITE & BLUE MUSIC BINGO- Fri  7pm-10pm. The Music Matrix. Hosted by Beth Searcy. Hear some of your favorite music and win cash and prizes. DJ Heavy T takes over after Bingo too. 

SATURDAY: AMERICA’S 250th Celebration! 

CITY OF MOBILE 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION- Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile Causeway.Enjoy live music, food trucks, local vendors, nonprofits, games, family-friendly activities, and a breathtaking fireworks show at 9pm to close out the evening. Admission is free, but parking will cost $10 per car and $30 per RV (cash only). No parking will be allowed after 8:15 p.m.

The city will have a soft opening of Cooper Riverside Park for overflow, but they are asking people to head to Mardi Gras Park for a picnic style view of the show. INFO HERE 

RED, WHITE & 250 IN FAIRHOPE- Sat 7:30pm- 9pm, Henry George Park, Fairhope Pier. Enjoy an unforgettable evening on the bluff as the Baldwin Pops performs at 7:30 p.m. with 250 musicians, followed by a spectacular fireworks show over Mobile Bay at 9:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, gather your family and friends, and celebrate this historic milestone with music, patriotism, and one of the best views on the Gulf Coast. INFO HERE

DAPHNE FIREWORKS– Sat 9pm, Al Trione Sports Complex, Daphne. INFO HERE

CHICKASAW 4th OF JULY- Sat 5pm-9:30pm, Miller Park, Chickasaw.Bring your lawn chairs, gather your friends and family, and come enjoy a patriotic celebration full of family fun, food, music, market and fireworks! INFO HERE

BAY MINETTE COMMUNITY FIREWORKS SHOW- Fri 6pm-9pm, Bay Minette Sports Complex.The festivities begin at 6:00 PM with food trucks, fellowship, and family fun. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and tailgating gear and settle in for an evening under the stars before the fireworks begin at 9:00 PM.  INFO HERE  

OWA’S STAR SPANGLED 250th SPECTACULAR- Sat 2pm-9pm, Downtown OWA, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley.Watch the 250th Independence Day Parade roll through Downtown OWA at 4pm, then stick around as live music takes over OWA Island and keeps the energy going into the evening. End the night with a fireworks show at 8:50pm that brings the celebration to a perfect close. INFO HERE

GULF STATE PARK STARS & STRIPES CELEBRATION- Fri/Sat 10am-4pm, Gulf State Park’s Lake Shelby and Pier, Gulf Shores.Featuring live music, local art, food, vendors, and family-friendly activities leading up to the City’s annual fireworks display at 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.  INFO HERE  

THE BEER OLYMPICS- Sat 8 pm. The Music Matrix.  We are celebrating 250 years of Independence with the beer made right here in the USA! We’re bringing the spirit of Benjamin Drankin’ to West Mobile with Beer Olympics to see which patriot has the grit to bring home the gold! GAMES: Beer Pong, Flip Cup, & Quarters. ENTRY: Free to play, just fill your cups. PRIZES: 1st Place Gold Medal & Fireworks Basket, 2nd and 3rd Place Silver and Bronze Medals.

SHARK RUN 5K – Sat 7am, Main Street, The Wharf, Orange Beach, INFO HERE   

52ND Annual GRAND BAY WATERMELON FESTIVAL- Fri 3pm-7pm; Sat 10am-5pm, Odd Fellows Festival Park, Grand Bay AL. Friday is Preview Day, with Arts & Crafts vendors, rides, food vendors, and entertainment (but no watermelon yet). On Saturday the 4th, admission is $5 per vehicle, with Arts & Crafts, rides, food vendors,  entertainment, a Car Show, games, contests for all ages, and all the free, sliced, ice cold, sweet Grand Bay watermelon you can eat… plus a spectacular fireworks show at dusk.  INFO HERE  

SUNDAY:

REVOLUTIONARY WAR REENACTMENT & 1976 TIME CAPSULE OPENING– Sun 4pm-7pm, Colonial Fort Conde, Downtown Mobile. Join the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Condé for a special celebration of American history featuring a Revolutionary War reenactment and the opening of a 50-year-old time capsule. At 4:00 p.m., experience The Capture of Captain James Willing, Colonial Fort Condé’s annual Independence Day living history program. Then at 5:00 p.m., witness history as the 1976 Colonial Fort Condé Time Capsule, buried during America’s Bicentennial celebrations, is opened for the first time in 50 years. INFO HERE  

The band will release KISS Destroys Anaheim ’76 on Aug. 21. It’s a recording of their Aug. 20, 1976, Anaheim Stadium show on their The Spirit Of ’76 Tour, aka the Destroyer Tour.

The show had KISS playing in front of over 42,000 fans, their largest audience to date. The recording, taken from the original multitrack tapes, features performances of such iconic KISS tracks as “Detroit Rock City,” “Strutter,” “Black Diamond,” “Rock and Roll All Nite” and more.

Members of the KISS Army are getting a bonus from the band. They can now access exclusive material in connection with the announcement, including soundbites from Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley sharing their memories of the show.

KISS Destroys Anaheim ’76 will be released in a variety of formats, including CD, two-LP black vinyl, two-LP picture disc, two-LP color vinyl and digitally. The band has also launched a new merch line in connection with the release.

“We’re trying to work with that, build a spaceship, do some new stuff with lasers that’s never been done before, and yeah, it will be a classic,” said frontman Matt Bellamy. “It’s going to be more in the space, sci-fi realm, which I think is cool for us.”

Bellamy adds that he hopes the spaceship will be able to fly, but says, “I don’t think it will.”

If the Muse spaceship does materialize, it will be for the band’s European tour, which kicks off in November. Muse will launch a U.S. tour in support of The Wow! Signal Thursday at the Milwaukee Summerfest.

You can listen to the first single off There Near, called “Several Got Away,” out now.

Dinosaur Jr. will launch a U.S. tour with Band of Horses on July 10 in Kingston, New York. They’ll then kick off a fall headlining tour in October.

There Near Tracklist:
01 Several Got Away
02 No Friends
03 Everything At Once
04 Take Me With You
05 Blowin’ Up
06 Gone Off
07 Clam Along
08 Walk Me Back
09 Read The Room
10 Put It Down
11 No One’s Ready