(NSFW kiddies)
Local H is on the Summerland Tour with Everclear and Marcy Playground, coming to the Forge in Joliet 6/16.
(NSFW kiddies)
Local H is on the Summerland Tour with Everclear and Marcy Playground, coming to the Forge in Joliet 6/16.
Once the Chicago Fire wraps up their 2018 season, their home stadium in Bridgeview will no longer be known as Toyota Park. Online ticket marketplace company SeatGeek will take over the naming rights, and the stadium will become SeatGeek Stadium.
The Tribune reports there are plans to add more lifestyle destinations and events to the stadium area, including restaurants, retail and concerts.
Like everyone else into superhero movies, I can’t wait for Avengers: Infinity War to be released this weekend.
But deep down inside, in a place that I don’t talk about at parties, there is a different Marvel Comic cinematic release that I crave more. Slightly off-kilter, filthy mouths, and a tongue-in-cheek mocking of the genre? I’m touching myself tonight.
See you next month….Mr. Pool. — [eric]
Westworld has shown us that humanoid robots want to be with humans but eventually that will not will end well. Enter England’s Now TV ahead of the next season of the robot western drama, pulled this brilliant prank of taking a human-like creep bot named ‘Fred’ and placed him in a bar where he had very awkward interactions with bar patrons. This video ends with Fred smashing a glass, while also promoting of course, Westworld.
Mikkey Echo ahead of his sold-out show tonight at the Chop Shop and this summer’s Lollapalooza, performed an intimate session today in the LOUNGE. Echo shared tales of going off the grid, calling his fans on the phone, and how a song he wrote became something big for a very popular singer. Watch and share this musical piece of joy here!
Want to come to a future LOUNGE session? Text the word LOUNGE to 312101.
Mikky Ekko Live In The #SoundLounge!
Mikky Ekko Live In The #SoundLounge!
Posted by 101 WKQX on Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Portugal. the Man continued to be quite awesome last night when they performed their hits ‘Live In The Moment’ and ‘Feel It Still’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’.
This weather suuuuckks. Today’s Cardinals/Cubs game at Wrigley’s been rescheduled for Thursday at 1:20pm; Lester will be on the mound.
And if you’re keeping track (what else would you be doing while you’re stuck inside?), this is the fifth Cubs postponement of the season. Four of them happened in the past 10 days.
Are we living in a new horror golden age? This trailer looks horrifying:
Here’s the longer, original trailer:
And talk about next-level marketing: There’s an Etsy page tie-in to the flick.
A Perfect Circle released a new pulse-pounding song ‘”So Long, and Thanks for All The Fish.” that references the passing of pop culture legends David Bowie, Carrie Fisher, Muhammad Ali and Carrie Fisher on the single from their upcoming LP, Eat the Elephant.
Note the following lyric:
“Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom/ Ali and Leia have moved on,
Signal the final curtain call/ In all this atomic pageantry.”
The song has a decidedly cinematic vibe that reminds me of U2 on first listen. Yet another diverse shade in the many works of Maynard James Keenan.
Greta Van Fleet rocked the Coachella stage to rave reviews, which should excite you for PIQNIQ on June 30th at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre. During their official interview for the Coachella Youtube stream, they shared how they know about the Led Zeppelin comparison, how they shop vintage clothes, and why rock ‘n roll can change the world.
I broke the cardinal TV rule. NO GUM. Ah well, check out what happens behind the scenes at WGN Morning News:
Had a great time, will update with more clips from the show as I get them!
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101WKQX’S “311 and The Offspring Ticket Blitz” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the 101WKQX “311 and The Offspring Ticket Blitz” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
Eligibility. This Contest is open only to legal U.S. residents, excluding Florida and New York residents, age eighteen (18) years or older at the time of entry with a valid Social Security number and who reside in the Station’s Designated Market Area (“DMA”) as defined by Nielsen Audio, who have not won a prize from the Station in the last ninety (90) days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last one hundred eighty (180) days, and whose immediate family members or household members have not won a prize from the Station in the last ninety (90) days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last one hundred eighty (180) days. Void where prohibited by law. Employees of Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., its parent company, affiliates, related entities and subsidiaries, promotional sponsors, prize providers, advertising agencies, other radio stations serving the Station’s DMA, and the immediate family members and household members of all such employees are not eligible to participate. The term “immediate family members” includes spouses, parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, and children and stepchildren. The term “household members” refers to people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Station’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
(i) Text: Listen to the Station Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 9:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, and 6:00pm during the Contest Period. When the Station announces the keyword and plays the “cue-to-text” sounder, TEXT the keyword to the Station at 312-101. Valid text entries received during the 30 minute period after each cue-to-text sounder (as determined by the Station in its sole discretion) will be entered into the Grand Prize drawing. Time Delay Between Over-the-Air Analog Signal and Internet Broadcast: Due to the time delay that exists between the Station’s analog over-the-air signal and the Station’s online webcast, listeners who listen to the Station online may hear the cue to text later than listeners listening to the Station’s analog over-the-air signal. As a result, the odds of an online listener entering this Contest on-air may be diminished. Standard text messaging rates, as established by an individual’s wireless carrier, may apply, and Station assumes no responsibility for any fees or charges incurred for and associated with any text message sent to or from Station. By entering the Contest using this method, you consent to receive a bounce back confirmation text. Any and all fees arising out of the transmission of a text message shall be the sole responsibility of the entrant. Limit one (1) entry per person per phone number. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same telephone number. Any attempt by any participant to submit more than one (1) entry by using multiple/different telephone phone numbers, identities, or any other methods will void that participant from further participation in the Contest. By submission of a text message entry in this Contest, entrants hereby expressly consent to the receipt of a confirmatory bounce-back message related to this Contest.
(ii) ) E-Mail: During the contest period, send an e-mail to Cumulus Chicago to the e-mail address [email protected] (promo at one zero one dot w k q x dot com). Include in the e-mail the keyword BLITZ along with first name, last name, home address, e-mail address and phone number. All entries must be received by 6:30pm CT on Thursday, April 19, 2018 to be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing. Limit one (1) entry per person per day per email address. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address. Any attempt by any participant to submit more than one (1) entry per day by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that entry and the participant may be disqualified. Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Station is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, inappropriate or misdirected registrations, all of which will be disqualified. In the event of a dispute as to any registration, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register will be deemed to be the participant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned the telephone number by the wireless carrier or an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. All entries become the sole and exclusive property of Station and will not be returned. Station reserves the right to contact entrants and all other individuals whose email address is submitted as part of this promotion. No mail-in entries will be accepted.
Winner Selection. On Thursday, April 19, 2018, Station will randomly select seven (7) entries for a Grand Prize in a random drawing from among all call-in and online valid entries received by Station during the Contest Period. Winning entrants will be contacted using the email address and/or telephone number provided with the entry and may be awarded the prize (subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with the terms of these rules). Station’s decisions as to the administration and operation of the Contest and the selection of the potential winner are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Failure to respond to the initial verification contact within three (3) days of notification will result in disqualification.
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
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Florence Welch joined Arcade Fire on stage in London this weekend for a version of “Dog Days are Over!” Check it out:
This year Tax Day falls on Tuesday, April 17. Because the typical tax deadline (April 15) fell on a Sunday, it would have normally been moved to Monday, April 16. But…
This year, April 16 is Emancipation Day, a holiday set aside to commemorate the 1862 signing of the Emancipation Act by President Abraham Lincoln. Emancipation Day is a legal holiday in D.C. with city workers off the job.
This means Tax Day is being pushed ahead one more day to Tuesday, April 17.
Still need to file an extension like I just did? Here’s what the IRS says:
“April 17 is the deadline for most taxpayers to file an extension and to pay taxes owed to avoid penalty and interest charges. If you file for an extension, your return is due Oct. 15. Special rules may apply if you’re in the military or live outside the U.S.”
You can file your extension HERE. And find out the status of your refund HERE, then use all that dough to snag your PIQNIQ tickets HERE!
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Taking Back Sunday announced the departure of founding member/guitarist Eddie Reyes on their Facebook page Friday night.
In case you complained about snow on your car this morning, how about this?
A woman in Queensland, Australia “was driving and I saw the snake climbing over the bonnet of my car and heading straight for my face level at the windscreen. It was spitting with rain, but I don’t like to hurt animals, even snakes.”
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Jack White really stretched himself for this un-aired Saturday Night Live sketch from last night: he played himself, in the middle of an awkward wedding night love triangle.
Jack also performed two songs from Boarding House Reach. Check em out in case your DVR didn’t. — [eric]