WATCH: Travis Barker’s Spooky Drumming…Is Scary Good.

October 29, 2017 | Eric

Travis Barker of Blink-182 must have really been feeling the Halloween spirit this year.  Check out this collaboration jam video with BYOS:

You most assuredly know one of those percussionists.  But let me introduce you Ralph Nader of BYOS.  His take on drums is definitely worth a moment of your ears.

It is hard to label what they do, but think of it as “drum line/MEETS/cover band/MEETS/street percussion.”

As an example of one of their many YouTube clips, here is BYOS taking on Marian Hill‘s “Down.”

Or this street jam of Steve Aoki‘s “Boneless.”

Since moving to Los Angeles, Nader seems to have connected with Barker.  This Halloween stunt wasn’t the first collaboration between the two.  And after discovering BYOS, I hope it isn’t their last.  — [eric]

Watch the ‘David S. Pumpkins Halloween Animated Special’ ANY QUESTIONS?

October 29, 2017 | Kevin
It was one of the most talked-about comedy sketches that ‘Saturday Night Live’ has produced in years and that’s on top of the much-covered spoofing of the 2016 Presidential Election season, David S. Pumpkins went viral last fall in a big way with a nonsensical premise and jokey scare finish. The sketch starring ‘Amercia’s Dad’ Tom Hanks was an instant hit, sending trios of friends to costume shops to figure out who would be the big or skinny skeleton buddy to the grinning man in the Pumpkin suit.
So the comedic brain trust at SNL got the gang back together to make Mr. S. Pumpkins into an animated character for a Halloween special that aired last night during an off-week for the variety show.  The original sketch writers/performers Streeter Siddel, Mikey Day, and Bobby Moynihan along with Hanks voice characters,plus the whole thing is narrated by a poetic Peter Dinklage of ;’Game of Thrones’ fame.
The odd premise of the sketch surprisingly works and walks a fine line between Adult Swim weirdness and family friendly cartoon specials of years gone by.

Watch the full special here on NBC.COM ( Note you may have turn off an ad-blocker) 

Watch John Cena cover the Pixies “Where is my mind?” (Yes, that John Cena!)

October 27, 2017 | Kevin

Yes, this is real.

To celebrate 900,000 subscribers on their Youtube channel, Niki and Brie the Bella Twins got Niki’s fiance and all around WWE superhero John Cean to do something we did not expect: perform a soft and intimate piano cover of the the Pixis alt-classic ‘Where is My Mind?’. Yes, the man is 16-time World Champion in the ring whose body-slammed giants and ran from explosions in action movies, and here is in a nice suit softly strumming the tune of possibly best song about introspecting one’s own emotions. You can’t see him in the ring, but you can see this a pretty cool video.

Here is the Pixies performing this wonderful song on tour in 2011. If you are not super familiar with this band but the song rings a bell, you may remember it from it being featured in the film ‘Fight Club’.

 

The most hilarious events happening at the Bean, according to Facebook

October 27, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from timeout.com)

You may have noticed something peculiar on Facebook this morning: There’s an increasing number of absurd events revolving around our city’s favorite reflective landmark, the Bean. We’re not sure what spurred the creation of these events (other than the fact that the Bean is a central meeting place that nearly everyone is aware of), but it’s quickly become a meme… and we’re enjoying it. (MORE HERE)

 

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Brand New say “we’re gonna be a band for about 14 more months”

October 27, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from brooklynvegan.com)

Last year, Brand New teased that they would break up in 2018, and on stage earlier this week, they added more fuel to that fire. AltPress points to a video where Jesse Lacey says, “We’re gonna be a band for about 14 more months so thank you so much for being here tonight” before playing “Same Logic/Teeth.” About 14 months from now would indeed be the tail-end of 2018. Stay tuned to see how this plays out. (On the bright side, does this mean an extensive 2018 tour?) (MORE HERE)

 

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NEW MUSIC ALERT! Listen to new WEEZER album ‘Pacific Daydrem’ here

October 27, 2017 | Kevin

Just released this past Friday, here is the new very chill Weezer album called ‘Pacific Daydream’. We were just getting the last Weez album last year’s ‘White Album’ which also had similar California vibes with a persistent pursuit of positivist during trying times. Rivers Cuomo and company still deliver all the fun with a nod to the mutli-layered vocal harmonies of 60’s pop rock and their consistent love of making guitars really sing over monster hooks, particularly on the track ‘Mexican Fender’. If you enjoyed ‘White Album’ and the unrequited love anthems on their classic ‘Green’ and ‘Blue’ albums, this will be right up your emo alley. This album also sees the W boys giving it go on more keyboard driven tracks with grand results.

Listen to Rivers chat with Brian and Lou after playing in Tinley Park in the summer of 2016.

 

New Apple Store A Hazard To Birds, Rescue Group Says

October 27, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from cbschicago.com)

The new Apple Store on the river downtown has impressed Apple fans and most of the architecture critics, but not everybody is happy. (MORE HERE) 

Now, there’s one more building presenting a hazard to the birds, according to Chicago Bird Collision Monitors.

“It is a new threat and a new hazard for the downtown area, in an area that already has many buildings with a lot of glass,” said Bird Collision Monitors director Annette Prince.

A place that can bring such joy to so many can also be the source of sad tragedy. I hope this isn’t the new circle of life for birds. I wish we could make them little glass detecting visors. Perhaps Sir Mitchell could be commissioned to create them IRL. Until then be safe out there birds!!

 

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THE PERFECT HALLOWEEN COSTUME FOR EVERY STATE

October 26, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from thethrillist.com)

What you’ve really been waiting for, and why you still haven’t bothered to decide on what you’re going as for that party you don’t even want to go to this Friday because that’s the day Stranger Things 2 hits Netflix, is this list of the perfect Halloween costumes for each state in America. (MORE HERE)

Illinois

Ferris Bueller
Even though the state in general is probably more of a Cameron (read: inferiority complex), this is the one day you can expertly pretend to be the guy who expertly pretended to be the sausage king of Chicago. Danke Schoen.

Indiana

Leslie Knope
Can you believe that Indiana’s most beloved citizen isn’t real? If you’ve ever actually been to Indiana, you probably can.

Iowa

Loose meat sandwich 
Iowa’s only culinary contribution to the world (which is actually just a sloppy joe without ketchup, if we are being real) makes an ideal costume, and late night, post-bar snack. Both requisite parts of the Halloween experience. And being in Iowa.

Kansas

The Wicked Witch of the West  
So, the Wicked Witch — NOT Dorothy — was the real hero in The Wizard of Oz, and the costume Kansas residents deserve. Think about it: Wouldn’t you be a little miffed if some hotshot, gingham-wearing, poppy-sniffin’ teenager crushed your sister with a house, stole her shoes, then ran off with a gang of monsters? Same.

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The House Jake Arrieta Lived In For Sale For $1.8M

October 26, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from chicagoist.com)

The house where beloved Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta lives is up for sale for a whopping $1.79 million. Beard trimmings may or may not be included.

The home at 1446 W. Hutchinson St., built by Heffernan Builders in 2015, is a 6-bedroom, 4-full bathroom, 5,110 square-foot mansion just west of Graceland Cemetery. It’s luxurious features include a surround sound system, radiant heat flooring and a patio with a fireplace, according to the real estate listing. In terms of other outdoor spaces, the home as a roofdeck above the garage and a classic front porch. (MORE HERE)

Before he shaved his magical beard he had ALREADY moved out of his rental house. Hmmmmm. Here are a few photos in case you’re interested.

This may very well be where the shaving of the magical beard all went down. Just think, YOU could shave your beard in the same bathtub as Jake!

Make your…I mean, order YOUR pizza in the same kitchen as the Arrieta’s

Rest your herculean thighs in the same room where Jake rested his after a game.

Sit in the ‘DON’T SIT IN HERE, THAT’S THE GOOD FURNITURE FOR COMPANY’ room while your mom’s voice haunts your every thought.

No need to lock the doors at night. Jake will be there 24/7 watching over you like a beardless, thicc thighed guardian angel

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Best Halloween Costumes You’ve Ever Seen!!

October 26, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from instagram.com/mackenziestith)

Halloween is one of the greatest things we have left. I have always felt lame in my costume creation. Last year I was Hot Dog Harry Caray, once I was a giant box of macaroni and  a few years before that I was Pee Wee Herman Munster. Maybe those are ok-ish but none of them come close to Mackenzie Stith’s creations. If you follow her on Snapchat you know how Halloween she really is. Below are a few examples from the past several years. I’ve never seen anyone on her level when it comes to costume making. To quote her “I AM Halloween.”

I’m wondering how you breathe in this one?

 

This one she did last minute. Her makeup skills are beyond amazing.

See more on Mackenzie’s Instagram

 

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