A town called Stow in Massachusetts had their Dunkin’ Donuts close and now, people want to leave. It’s a newsworthy event in any town on the east coast. They LOVE their Dunkin’- they’ll even move if there’s not one close by!
You’ll get THIS Chicago staple for free if the Bears make the playoffs!
The Wiener’s Circle posted to their Twitter that if the Bears make the playoffs, they’ll give away free char dogs. The Bears won their first game of the season so, as of right now, there’s still a chance baby! Cross your fingers for free char dogs!
Q101 Presents “An Evening With The Smashing Pumpkins”
Q101 announces that it will present The Smashing Pumpkins Takeover starting Tuesday, September 13th at 6:00am and running through Tuesday, September 20th at 5:00pm. Every half hour every day, the station will give away a pair of tickets to a special live concert event at The Metro – the legendary club where it all started for The Smashing Pumpkins. “Q101 Presents An Evening With The Smashing Pumpkins” will be held on Tuesday, September 20th at 8:00pm at The Metro.” The only way in is to win with Q101 – every half hour, starting Tuesday, September 13th. Q101 and The Smashing Pumpkins will salute The Metro’s 40th Anniversary of housing live music for Chicago by broadcasting the show live on Q101 for Chicagoland starting at 8:00pm that evening and streaming worldwide at www.q101.com.
Q101 will be selling commemorative Smashing Pumpkins/The Metro/Q101 t-shirts at The Metro concert event, with all proceeds donated to the Highland Park Community Foundation’s 4th of July Highland Park Shooting Response Fund.
Troy Hanson, Program Director, Q101, VP/Operations, Cumulus Chicago, and VP/Programming, Rock Formats, Cumulus Media, said: “It’s an honor to bring together three iconic Chicago brands to celebrate a night of ‘All Things Chicago’ – The Smashing Pumpkins, The Metro and Q101!”
This unique promotional event leads right into The Smashing Pumpkins/Jane’s Addiction North American Tour, featuring a tour stop at United Center on Saturday November 5th. Tickets to that show are available at www.livenation.com.
For more information, visit: www.q101.com.
Now is probably a good time to rewatch the Smashing Pumpkins tear up the Metro in 1993
For “reasons”, it’s about time we all sit down and bask in the greatness that was August 14, 1993, when the Smashing Pumpkins took their Siamese Dream tour to Chicago’s greatest venue for a set that has become one of Chicago’s most iconic concerts of all-time.
Tickets to 2022’s “An Evening with the Smashing Pumpkins” will be given away all day, every half hour, starting on Tuesday, September 13, at 6:00AM.
Relationship Court: Should this dad tell his daughter how he really feels about her boyfriend?
Should this Dad keep his mouth shut, or tell his daughter ho he really feels?
Ahoy Brian Ali & Justin I know you guys are busy so I will just get right to it. I hate hate hate my daughters boyfriend. He’s cheated on her, he’s relapsed a couple times and he treats her like crap. He can’t keep a job, he’s the definition of a loser. Last night my daughter calls me all excited because he proposed to her. She knows I’m not a huge fan of him but I’ve never fully told her my feelings and don’t know if I should. When I was raising her I knew someday she would meet somebody and get married but never in a million years did I think it would be with someone like him. Have I mentioned that I hate him? What do I do here? Should I tell her my true feelings or just play nice like I have been the last two years? As of right now the only push back I’ve given them is that I told her I was disappointed he didn’t have a talk with me before asking her hand in marriage. I love my daughter with all my heart and I will do anything in the world to protect her but I am terrified I will lose her if I come on too strong. You guys should’ve heard this jerk call me dad last night on the phone and jokingly ask me how much money I’m going to give them for the wedding and if I’m going to pay for it. What’s your guys divorce attorney‘s name? If I’m going to pay for anything it’s going to be putting him on retainer. I love your show because you always keep it real and I look forward to your raw honest truth on my current situation.
Sincerely,
Disappointed Dad in Wheaton
Lawrence Ave was a real-life water spout from all of the rain, watch!
Sunday’s storm brought flash floods to the city, more than we’ve seen in years. The sewer system was overwhelmed causing water spouts all over the city. This is what happened on Lawrence Ave!
A successful ‘burying of the booze’ before a festival
This man managed to bury, in his secret hiding spot, several water bottles filled with vodka so that when he attended this festival, he wouldn’t have to pay the $17 per drink. Can you blame him? This way he got a buzz on and some new friends! This is a real man of genius!
9.11.22 – Riot Fest 101: The Special
Originally aired: Sunday, September 11th, 7PM-9PM with host Eric Kristensen.
HOUR 1
- Alkaline Trio – “Mercy Me”
- Nine Inch Nails – “Head Like A Hole”
- Nine Inch Nails – “The Hand That Feeds”
- Bleachers – “I Wanna Get Better”
- Portugal.The Man – “Feel It Still” (Q101 Lounge Version)
- Gogol Bordello – “Start Wearing Purple”
- My Chemical Romance – “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)”
- My Chemical Romance – “Teenagers”
- Sleater-Kinney – “I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone”
- The Ramones – “Blitzkrieg Bop”
- The Maine/Taking Back Sunday – “Loved You A Little”
- Yellowcard – “Ocean Avenue”
- Lucky Boys Confusion – “Hey Driver”
- Placebo – “Pure Morning”
HOUR 2
- Less Than Jake – History Of A Boring Town”
- The Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Maps”
- The Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Heads Will Roll”
- YUNGBLUD – “The Funeral”
- Jimmy Eat World – “The Middle” (Q101 Lounge Version)
- Jimmy Eat World – “A Praise Chorus”
- Sunny Day Real Estate – “In Circles”
- PVRIS – “You & I”
- The Misfits – “She”
- The Front Bottoms – “2YL”
- Taking Back Sunday – “MakeDamnSure”
- Bad Religion – “Infected”
- Bad Religion – “A Walk”
- Weathers – “Happy Pills”
The PAWS 5K was full of happy tails and trails!
The PAWS Chicago 5K is a massive run/walk fundraising event that kicked off last Saturday at Montrose Beach. Participants brought their PAWS rescues to walk and raised money for future animals that will come through the doors of PAWS. Reggie, my rescue pup, and I got there early to play on the agility course, and eat as many treats as possible, to carb-load of course! A huge thanks to everyone that works at PAWS, specifically my favorite ladies, Sarah, Kayleigh, and Coco!
PAWS Chicago helped over 4,000 dogs and cats find homes last year, they gave over 25,000 medical procedures to at-risk and homeless pets, and they were able to save over 97% of the animals that came to them. Every dollar counts! https://www.pawschicago.org/
-Ali
Riot Fest 101: The Music of Douglass Park, with SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE
Class is in session. This is Riot Fest 101 — with Sunny Day Real Estate.
They hail from Seattle — yet, ironically, are considered the forefathers of Midwest emo. And as fast as they burst on the scene, it seemed their end arrived: Sunny Day Real Estate disbanded, with bassist Nate Mendel and drummer William Goldsmith leaving to join Foo Fighters and lead singer Jeremy Enigk opting for a solo run.
Stereogum listed the Top 10 songs from the band in a 2013 feature — and painted a picture of their place in the History Of Alternative:
“As grunge was ravaging their Seattle homebase in the early ’90s, Sunny Day emerged as spiritual opposites: Where Nirvana wallowed in their own misery, Enigk and company exorcised theirs, blending post-hardcore propulsion with an expressiveness and sweetness untapped in most modern rock.”
Stereogum, 2013
It’s been a dozen years since Sunny Day Real Estate has hit the road, so while fans no doubt will be looking forward to seeing them at Riot Fest, casual music lovers should take the opportunity to check them out — you never know when you may have the chance again. They play the Radicals Stage on Saturday [8PM].
Tickets are on sale for Riot Fest 2022 — you can also check out the lineup and complete schedules.
The world was a different place the last time the Smashing Pumpkins played the Metro
What were you doing 10 years ago? Given the 24/7 news cycle that we have become inundated with, 2012 feels like a lifetime ago. This was the year that introduced to Gotye, The Dark Knight Rises, the hell that was Apple Maps.
For Billy Corgan, it was the last time that he and the Smashing Pumpkins graced Chicago’s most iconic venue. On June 14, 2012, the band ripped through a blistering, 15-song setlist, with such high points as Zero, Ava Adore, and Muzzle, all of which can be watched here.
For the first time in a decade, the Smashing Pumpkins will play the Metro on September 20 for Q101’s “An Evening With the Smashing Pumpkins” and the only way to get in is to win them from Q101.
Starting at 6:00AM on September 13, we’ll be giving away tickets every half hour, every hour, every day until the day of the show.
More info can be found here.
Alexa doesn’t understand Irish accents
Alexa! C’mon now! He’s still speaking English. He just wanted her to “calm it down a wee bit.” Didn’t they teach her accents when trained her?!
You laugh, you go to hell! This one is dark!
You laugh and you go to hell! We love Paul Walker, but this MIGHT be pretty funny. RIP buddy.
Rare soulmate coincidences you won’t believe!
Some people still believe in soulmates. To some, the idea seems ridiculous, but after some of these stories you might start to think a different way. These couples were destined to be together. They all have incredibly cute stories of odd coincidences. Check it out!
Engaged Couple Thinks They Met In University, Mom Figures Out They Actually Met On A Family Vacation In 1997
Another couple looked exactly alike in high school!
To see more- head here! https://www.demilked.com/coincidences-soulmates-pics/
Sensual football is back! Announcer makes lewd comment during Bears game
This announcer had some poor phrasing during the Bears-Niner’s game on Sunday. At some point during the second quarter he said, “if he’s in the box, he’s coming, and he’s coming hard and fast.” Maybe there was no better of putting it, but the ruling still stands, hilarious!
9.11.2022 History Of Alternative
Hour 1
- The Cure – Let’s Go To Bed
- Jet – Look What You’ve Done
- Weezer – Say It Ain’t So
- ‘Til Tuesday – Voices Carry
- The Killers – All These Things That I’ve Done
- Less Than Jake – History Of A Boring Town
- Temple Of The Dog – Hunger Strike
- Ryan Adams – New York, New York
- Beastie Boys – So What’cha Want
- The Pretenders – Back On The Chain Gang
- Blink 182 – What’s My Age Again?
- Franz Ferdinand – Do You Want To
- Alice In Chains – Heaven Beside You
Hour 2
- Devo – Whip It
- Barenaked Ladies – Pinch Me
- Nine Inch Nails – Head Like A Hole
- The Cranberries – Free To Decide
- David Bowie – Modern Love
- The Black Keys – Your Touch
- Morrissey – Suedehead
- Sleater-Kinney – You’re No Rock N Roll Fun
- Smashing Pumpkins – Cherub Rock
- The Sundays – Here’s Where The Story Ends
- Stone Temple Pilots – Sour Girl
- Portugal. The Man – Live In The Moment
- The Verve – Bittersweet Symphony
Hour 3
- New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle
- Arcade Fire – Rebellion (Lies)
- Social Distortion – Ball And Chain
- Psychedelic Furs – Love My Way
- Alkaline Trio – Mercy Me
- Depeche Mode – World In My Eyes
- Marvelous 3 – Freak Of The Week
- Red Hot Chili Peppers – Aeroplane
- The Pixies – Here Comes Your Man
- Garbage – Special
- Taking Back Sunday – MakeDamnSure
Hour 4
- U2 – One
- Jimmy Eat World – The Middle
- Pearl Jam – Better Man
- Violent Femmes – Prove My Love
- Green Day – J.A.R.
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Maps
- Nirvana – About A Girl
- Muse – Hysteria
- My Chemical Romance – Helena
- The Clash – Lost In The Supermarket
- Alanis Morissette – Ironic
- Foo Fighters – These Days
Would this song get you in the mood or on the next flight out of town?
This Reddit user may have made a terrible decision airing this out publicly. Asking if his song for doing the deed was a mistake.
Is he the odd one out here or do you think maybe he just needs to find the right person to share it with? The conversation lives on Facebook!
The Lounge: Check out the return of Phoenix to our performance space
While Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs meant BASEBALL when he said his catch phrase — “Let’s Play Two!” — a repeat visit from a Q101 artist to The Lounge is always twice as nice.
Look in your pockets now! You might have a $2000 coin!
Check your pockets right now! You might have a quarter worth $2000! There are some rare, but still very much in circulation, quarters from Wisconsin. The specific year that’s worth some actual ‘coin,’ is 2004. Apparently, there were some errors in those, making them highly sought after. Go look in your cup holder, you could be a thousandaire.
Watch this Guinness World Record for “Longest Hoop Shot”
34-year-old Joshua Walker just broke the Guinness World Record for “Longest Hoop Shot” with a whooping 113 feet 6 inches! This was on the first try too. Incredible, watch!
