New ‘Star Wars’ Millennial Falcon comes with a HUGE price tag

August 31, 2017 | Kevin

Announced today, the Ultimate Collectors Series Millennium Falcon set from LEGO comes with the biggest price tag and massive amount of pieces at 7,541. And unlike normal Lego sets, these Ultimate Collector sets go above the norm with a lot of details and lot of ties to the ‘Star Wars’ films themselves. This makes it the largest and most expensive set sold by Lego so far. It comes with a Jaba the Hutt-sized price tage of $799.99.

According to LEGO, the set includes 4 classic crew minifigures: Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia and C-3PO. Plus the 3 Episode VII/VIII crew minifigures: Older Han Solo, Rey and Finn. According to the Verge, the set is actually an updated version of the original deluxe Falcon set that Lego released back in 2007, which contained a paltry 5,195 pieces and cost a mere $500.

 

Check out today’s episode of Brian & Lou

 

 

 

The Aces chat with wALT before their Quequed Up Artist Showcase

August 31, 2017 | Kevin

The Aces play our Quequed Artist Showcase tonight at Schuba’s with tickets at only $10. They are an all-female band on the rise with a sound that will get into your head quickly and you will not want it to get out. Listen to their IN STUDIO interview recorded today with wALT today where they talk about their unique musical journey from the backseat of their parent’s cars to where they are today and they share a new song ‘Stuck’.

 

Subscribe to our IN STUDIO podcast for more in-depth conversations and song premieres with artists like Run the Jewels, Nothing But Thieves, Lukas Graham, and more. You can subscribe on iTunes and stream on Audioboom. 

Watch Man play piano in flooded Texas home

August 31, 2017 | Kevin

Gospel musician Aric Harding is just like the hundreds of thousands dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Harding was in his Friendswoods, TX home which as you can see in the video above, was flooded and he simply trying to get some toys to bring back to his children and he was moved to play his piano. This video went viral today, in a haunting moment with music reminding us of the lasting damage that many will have endure due to this tragic natural disaster.

Here are several ways to donate multiple services that are aiding those affected by Harvey. 

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August 31, 2017 | Nicci

What Ya Missed, Double Dippers, Shenanigans the Clown, Drunk Purchases and SUE the TRex is being kicked out

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Drivers Form A Human Chain To Save A Man As Floodwaters Sweep Away His SUV

August 31, 2017 | Nicci

Maritza Castillo and her husband were on their way to help a family member — but they ended up saving the life of a stranger. The couple was on Interstate-10 in Houston on Tuesday, en route to pick up Castillo’s brother who’d been flooded in. But the pair couldn’t reach him because the roads were submerged. “We got turned around,” Castillo told CNN by phone. As they waited in stalled traffic, they watched a horrifying scene unfold in front of them. Floodwaters had picked up an elderly man’s SUV and were sweeping it away. “My heart started beating fast,” Castillo said. Without pause, the couple and dozens of other drivers jumped into the water to help. “Somebody said, ‘Let’s form a chain.'” So, they did. READ MORE

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Fall Out Boy donating proceeds from upcoming show to Hurricane Harvey relief

August 30, 2017 | Kevin

As reported today by AltPress, Fall Out Boy have just announced that they’ll be donating all proceeds from the November 7th show in Houston to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts following the massive flooding in southeastern Texas.  A gracious move from Willmette’s finest to help those in need. FOB will be on tour this fall in October and November.

Fall Out Boy do not have an arena date in Chicago, but a sold-out show is already set for the House of Blues on September 16th. If you are willing to travel, FOB will be working their way through the Midwest in October with shows in Minnesota, Ohio, and Michigan.

FOB delayed their upcoming album ‘M A N I A’ from a previously announced date in September to January 19, 2018. They did poke fun at having to delay the album with a post on their FB page.

 

Here is their latest single ‘Champion’with a cameo from Josh Brener who you may know from his role as ‘Big Head’ in the HBO comedy ‘Silicon Valley’.

 

 

 

 

Wayne’s World in Millennium Park and Alice Cooper?! EXCELLENT!

August 30, 2017 | Kevin

The City of Chicago announced that (September 5th) Tuesday’s screening of the rock comedy classic ‘Wayne’s World’ at Jay Pritzker Pavilion (201 E. Randolph St.) inside Millennium Park will have a special guest, the rock legend in the film that Wayne and Garth have a special moment with, Alice Cooper. Yeah, that Alice Cooper will give a special introduction before the movie and have a ‘cameo performance’ at 6:30pm shortly before the movie starts in the state-of-the-art open-air pavilion. The screening is free and it will close out the city’s summer movie series. Working downtown, I suggest if you want to make it out for this special event you should get there at least before 6pm for a decent spot.

‘Wayne’s World’ started as a reoccurring sketch on SNL in the late 80’s and early 90’s before making the jump to the big screen in a surprise blockbuster hit in 1992, directed by Penelope Spears. People in the fictional home of Wayne Cambell  Aurora,  this past summer through a series of events celebrating the movie including breaking the world record of headbanging.

Check out Wayne and  Garth (Mike Myers & Dana Carvey) run down a top 10 on the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special.

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