Body over Brains
I get that we all need affection sometimes but from a HEADLESS CAT?!?! WITH NO LIMBS?!?!
Comedian Ralphie May dies at 45
One of the most talented comedians of his generations Raplhie May passed away of cardiac arrest in his home in Las Vegas this week. May had been battling pneumonia which forced him to cancel some shows so he could recover, his body was found today and his death was confirmed by his management to Variety.  Just this past Wednesday, May was awarded Casino Comedian of the Year at the Global Gaming Expo following his successful residency at the Harrah’s Casino.
May’s stand up career started at 17 when he won a contest to open for one of the most popular comics of all time, Sam Kinison. May came to national fame in 2003 in the first season of NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing’ which launched him into bigger live shows around the country, television specials for Comedy Central, and performances on ‘the Tonight Show’.
May performed many times in Chicago, including last year at the Copernicus Center in a benefit for the families of local Firefighters. Here is his interview on WCIU’s ‘You, Me, & This Morning’.
He crafted his unfiltered Southern charm into 4 Comedy Central specials with Girth of a Nation (2006), Prime Cut (2007), Austin-tatious (2008), and Too Big To Ignore (2012), as well as two Netflix specials, Unruly (2015) and Imperfectly Yours (2015).
The entertainment and comedy world has reacted to the sad news today.
Thank you, Ralphie May. You were a world-class comedian. pic.twitter.com/TGWpRcyQGH
— Comedy Central (@ComedyCentral) October 6, 2017
Wow….I was just told that Ralphie May passed. I'm truly saddened by this. He was a good dude. Heaven just got another funny angel RIP man
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) October 6, 2017
Damn. RIP Ralphie May. Comic warrior.
— marc maron (@marcmaron) October 6, 2017
NO! #RalphieMay was such a nice guy! Last time we talked backstage at @zaniesnashville I promised to put him in the Jay/Bob movie. Dammit… https://t.co/zrljotClGr
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) October 6, 2017
Ralphie May RIP funny man. We shared good talks & good laughs . See you on the other side kid
— Jim Breuer (@JimBreuer) October 6, 2017
Sorry to hear about Ralphie May. He was a sweetheart. #RipRalphieMay pic.twitter.com/CznggIGKXP
— Marconi (@marconibologna) October 6, 2017
RiP Ralphie May. Great guy. Supportive, warm hearted & real. Everything you hear about him today is true. Loved by the comedians. Very sad.
— Steven BRODY Stevens (@BrodyismeFriend) October 6, 2017
WATCH Foster the People nail this cover of Weezer’s ‘Say it Ain’t So’
You gotta love when a great band covers another band? I came across this piece of Youtube gold, it’s a fan-filmed video from the 2011 Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco. It shows off a chocolate meets peanut butter moment of musical; wonder as Foster the People covers Weezer’s ‘Blue Album’ classic ‘Say It Aint So’. The song is one of Weez’s all-time best songs and to hear Mark Foster elegantly deliver the lyrics of Rivers Cuomo is a real treat for the years.
It’s the perfect video to bridge our Nights We Stole Christmas energy from last year when Weezer headlined a night to this year when FTP will play the Aragon for Night 2 of TNWSC on December 1st, get your tickets here.Â
Weezer felt the love in the past few years adding a funky cover of FTP’s ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ to their set on occasion.
Walt interviews Rivers Cuomo backstage at Riot Fest in 2014
NEW MUSIC ALERT! Listen to Weezer sing for their ‘Weekend Woman’
Weezer continue the march to their new album ‘Pacific Daydream’ due out October 27th with the release of a new single this week called ‘ Weekend Woman’. The song has this smooth and sweet chorus that plays like classic Weez with Rivers Cuomo pining for his lover who seems somewhat far away. The debate of the Weezer universe is can they keep churning out loveable alternative like this? This song is an astounding yes, yes they can and they are doing it.
- RELIVE WEEZER BRINGING THE FUN TO THE NIGHTS WE STOLE CHRISTMASÂ
- GET TICKETS FOR NIGHTS WE STOLE CHRISTMAS 2017Â
Does anyone else hear Beach Boys on this song? I get 60’s California layered vocal sound on last year’s ‘White Album’ but looks like Rivers had some of that exact vibe. Well that continues in another new track from the W boys, it’s a song dedicated to Brian Wilson and company. This ‘Pacific Daydream’ song was released online last month and cements the summer-in-the-west aesthetic that we should expect.
Check out the other songs released off ‘Pacific Daydream’ here.
Helping Puerto Rico
My friends Jeremy and Danielle have a deep love for Puerto Rico. I have seen their exuberance when they visit and the frustration they have felt since Hurricane Maria wanting to help our fellow citizens and neighbors.
They have already made two shipments of desperately needed supplies to the island.
They have started a go fund me, with the proceeds going towards food and supplies that are going DIRECTLY to the hands of people who need it the most.
“This “go fund me” account is set up in support of the harder to reach areas of Puerto Rico. Donations will be used to purchase supplies and transportation to deliver them to Puerto Rico. As we can clearly see, San Juan is getting aid first, ( Which is great!), however the rest of the Island is struggling in extreme, life threatening conditions, with little to no aid at all. I am hearing from my friends that bugs, rats, dead animal cracasses, unsafe drinking water, extreme lack of food and electricity, dehydration, infection, and critical illness are the major issues. Food without the need for refrigeration, water or heat is necessary. We are seeking funds to purchase the following items for an emergency supply drop…” (more HERE)
Please consider donating HERE, even just $5Â may help save a life.
<3 @laurenoneil
đź“·:Â Jeremy Scheuch
AOL DISCONTINUING AIM
(from mashable.com)
When we think about the spectacular collapses of once untouchable Internet properties, companies like MySpace and Pets.com come to mind. The rise and fall of AOL Instant Messenger rivals them all. Once the dominant force in digital messaging and a source of innovations other companies spun off into billions of dollars of businesses, AIM is now mostly dormant. Mashable sat down with three of the early engineers of the program to learn about its origins, why AOL never quite embraced the concept of a free messaging service, getting hacked by Microsoft and the features that never quite made it to users. The 1990s belonged to America Online.
It had risen above competitors in Prodigy and CompuServe to become the dominant Internet service provider for American households. Millions of subscribers paid AOL monthly for the ability to sign online. Its disks could be found almost anywhere. The “You’ve got mail” notification became the sound Americans associated with their first email accounts, as well as a movie with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. (MORE HERE)
WATCH How ‘Fire’ ignited Barns Courtney’s career
(from ap.org)
After years of trying to get a break as a solo artist, everything happened at once for Barns Courtney thanks to his hit single, “Fire.”
The first time Barns stopped by it was in our temporary studios on State Street. Listen to this amazing acoustic version of “Fire” (below)
Barns is basically part of the family here. So we are always happy to get to play his music. Check out the video for his latest single “Golden Dandelions” (below)
Nine Inch Nails Interview: “Trent and Atticus Working Together”
WATCH Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross On Modern Day Festivals, Influences, Social Media + More
(Interview by wALT FLAKUS)
Trent touches on the modern day festival scene. He also talks about the use of social media in the music world.
Trent and Atticus talk about why they decided to remake a Bowie song.
Trent and Atticus talk about what their influences are today.
Nine Inch Nails Interview: “Influences Today”
Nine Inch Nails Interview: “Competing With Modern Day Festivals/Social Media”
Nine Inch Nails Interview: “Death Of Peers”
Nine Inch Nails Interview: “Remaking A David Bowie Song”
Google Home Mini – Donut Pop-up Shop Coming To Chicago
(from fastcompany.com)
It’s the size and shape of a donut, so why not riff on that?
That’s apparently the theory behind a pop-up coming to Chicago in November in order to promote the brand new, smaller sibling of its year-old Home assistant.
Say hello to Google Home Mini – hands-free help around the house, now donut-sized. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It’s a little help at home, like only Google can.
To celebrate the launch of our new donut-sized Google Home Mini, we built a pop-up donut shop and we’re bringing it to Chicago on Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5.
Inside, you’ll get the chance to win either a brand new Google Home Mini or a couple of delicious donuts. It’s all free and there’s plenty more surprises inside, so we hope to see you there. Learn more at g.co/donuts
Google Home Mini. Size of a donut, power of a superhero.
SHOP HOURS
Saturday, 11/4 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, 11/5 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Official Rules:Â https://donuts.withgoogle.com/terms
Brian & Lou 10.06.17
What Ya Missed – Ask Alexa – Mulva’s Mom And Brian – Marathon Sign Ideas – Is This The Best Storyteller Of All Time – Eat Travel Rock – When Idiots Attack – Cubs Vs. Nationals – Pumpkin Spice Air Freshener
Eat Travel Rock 10.06.17
Kelly Rizzo has some great spots for you all this weekend! Here are the best spots to kick off Fall and enjoy some amazing food, drink, and music!
John Daley flips on soda pop tax, boosting repeal effort
(from chicagotribune.com)
Cook County Board Commissioner John Daley has decided to vote to repeal the controversial soda tax, boosting the chances for repeal next week.
“I am going to vote to repeal,” Daley told the Chicago Tribune. “I listened to the community, the residents I represent, and there’s been a strong outcry.
Looks like my soda pop speakeasy business venture will be of no use now!! THANKS A LOT JOHN DALEY!!
