Today’s blog honors Mike Parks on the 8th anniversary of his passing. Mike is not resting in peace; I believe he is playing LOUD, distorted Stratocaster rock & roll somewhere in the cosmos right at this very minute.

Our Man in Virginia - JCE - offers up his best-of picks from 2025 and tunes he’s looking forward to in the New Year.

Real bets from Pencilstorm writers for your New Year’s enjoyment.

Jeremy Porter shares his annual list of highlights from 2026.

James Baumann from 2014 on the cultural importance of The Beatles Marathon. Happening 12/27/25 at The Bluestone.

Pencilstorm NBA Beat Writer Ben Galli with his Christmas Day predictions for the 25-26 season.

Pencil Storm staff, contributors, friends, fans, and rockers, all pick their favorite rock & roll holiday songs!

P-storm writers with real bets they made the weekend before X-Mas. Come on Santa’s Little Helper!

Ricki C. says goodbye to rocker Joe Ely, may he Rest In Peace.

Our man in Virginia - JCE - on one of Washington D.C.’s finest, guitarist Brian Baker.

Jeremy Porter shares some thoughts about the new Ypsitucky LP How the Hell and gets 5-Questious out of front-man Ian Trumbull.

Pencilstorm weighs in on KISS accepting a Kennedy award from Don Trump.

Colin remembers The Mavericks lead singer and guitarist Raul Malo who recently lost his battle to cancer at the age of 60.

Scott Carr on two HUGE 50th anniversary KISS box sets from 1975.

Jeremy Porter reviews new box sets from Hüsker Dü, Bruce Springsteen, Drive-By Truckers, and The Replacements.

Buckeye expert Brent Baver answers Colin’s questions before The Game in Ann Arbor.

Colin catches you up on stuff he has been listening to.

Pencilstorm writers share their real bets for Thanksgiving week.

Colin and the Pencil Storm crew with the three guitars they would want on their wall.

Our sports betting picks for Halloween 2025.

Jim Hutter on Bruce’s “Born To Run.”