Dating in 2017:
I wonder if Linkin Park will be giving out relationship advice at the Hollywood Casino Amp 8/14?
Either way, we are blowing out tickets all next week starting bright and early Monday with Brian & Lou!
<3 @laurenoneil
Eat Travel Rock 05.05.17
It’s going to be another fun week(end) in Chicago! Ā Here are some great spots to hit up whether you’re looking for a live music scene, sushi, or some more Cinco De Mayo fun! – Kelly Rizzo
Brian & Lou 05.05.17
What Ya Missed, Groping In Public, Video Game Hall of Fame, Eat Travel Rock and Cantina or Caballo
Do You Trust Me?
These guys are coming to town on Monday for the next Queued Up Artist Showcase at Elbo Room. Ā I’ve seen them twice now, once at the Bottom Lounge and then again at SXSW. Ā I was super impressed both times. Ā They remind me of when I saw Catfish and the Bottlemen for the first couple of times. Ā Tickets are just $10!!! Ā Grab them here right now! Ā You won’t be disappointed. Ā Trust Me!!
The Killers Frontman Brandon Flowers’ Las Vegas House Is For Sale
(fromĀ luxeestateslifestyles.com)
Brandon Flowers’ home in Las Vegas is on the market. For $5M you’ll get sixĀ bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and 2 half-baths, a gym, swimming pool, massive kitchen and a spiral staircase imported from Belgium. Let’s all pool our money together and buy it. Last one to chip in has to clean the bathrooms!! (MORE HERE)
FOOD: Stuff your face at Taco Thursday
(from timeout.com)
Whether you want to continue the Cinco de Mayo festivities orĀ you can’t get enough tacos in your life (who can, really?), join us on May 11 for Time Out Chicago‘s first-ever taco tasting, Taco Thursday. Tickets includeĀ a taco tasting from each of the participating restaurants and two complimentary drinks along with live DJ sets, music and games. Kick off the weekend early and come have fun. In the meantime, feast your eyes onĀ all the tacos you’ll get at the event. Ā (MORE HERE)
All of the tacos cannot be consumed in one day. But I’m sure going to try!!
I’m always DFT. DOWN FOR TACOS!!
Star Wars R2D2 Humidifier
(from domestify.com)
The Star Wars R2D2 Humidifier will be sure to please any Star Wars fan allowing them to keep it on display while benefiting from its usage. Simply fill with water and it’s strong humidifying power lasts for up to 24 hours. Perfect for kids who tend to get scared of traditional humidifiers used throughout the night. Features a 1 Gallon Tank that adds moisture to any room with ultrasonic cool mist and anti-microbial technology. Fights mold and mildew. Super quiet, your child will have no problem sleeping while this device is working. Other features include an On/Off dial and a Min/Max setting. (MORE HERE)
They keep mentioning “your child” is that so adults who really buy it for themselves don’t feel awkward telling people about it? Why should kids have all the fun?? I’m buying one of these… For my cat!!!
Brian & Lou 05.04.17
What Ya Missed, Bad Parent Pranks, May The Fourth Be With You Day, Faking Disabilities and #FireColbert
Star Wars Characters Sing Smash Mouth’s ‘All Star’
Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys / Last Shadow Puppets Voted One Of Esquire’s 40 Best Dressed Men In The World
(from esquire.co.uk)
The Arctic Monkeys frontman is but a shadow (puppets; last of) of his former self, a million miles from the indie rock scruff that emerged back in 2006. As the command of his on-stage persona has developed, so too has his style, and it’s admirable. Few men can pull off the full greaser look, and even fewer can maintain respect when whipping out a comb and seeing that all upstairs is in order, but he does it. (MORE HERE)
Lollapalooza 2016 Last Shadow Puppets: Alex Turner & Miles Kane inteviewed by Lauren and Marconi where Alex speaks specifically about fashion
The Last Shadow Puppets live at Lolla
Posted by 101 WKQX on Thursday, July 28, 2016
wALT interviews Alex Turner & Matt Helders of Artic Monkeys at Lolla 2014
Rise Against banned from shooting video and dubbed āanti-governmentā
(from nme.com)
The band Rise Against have been banned from shooting their latest video after being dubbed āanti-governmentā, it has been revealed.
The four piece had requested a permit to film the music video for their new track, āThe Violenceā, in a field in Virginia which is covered in 43 giant concrete busts of former presidents. Writing in a Facebook post, the band explained that though the permit was initially granted, the Board of Directors who oversee the location āpulledā the permission as āThey decided we were āanti-government.āā (MORE HERE)
WATCH: Phoenix On Fallon
Amazing performance of J-boy Tuesday on Fallon. Also see them from 2014Ā Lisztomania (Live on Letterman)
The Body Of Serial Killer H.H. Holmes Is Being Exhumed
(from chicagoist.com)
The most notorious serial killer in Chicago history, H.H. Holmes, was also a notorious con artistāso much in fact that rumors swirled at the time of his hanging that he actually conned his way out of the death penalty and escaped to South America. Now, officials in Philadelphia and descendants of Holmes are hoping to put that longstanding speculation to rest, by digging up the killer’s body from his final resting place. (MORE HERE)
WATCH below as Rhett and Link explain the story of H.H. Holmes.
Introducing The Frork, A Fork Made Out Of French Fries
(from geekologie.com)
To advertise their new Signature Crafted Recipe sandwiches, this is a infomercial style pitch featuring Anthony Sullivan introducing the McDonald’s Frork, a piece of molded plastic you add three french fries into to make a fork. Check out a list of restaurant locations in Chicago giving out free Frorks with the purchase of a Signature Crafted Recipe sandwich on May 5th (MORE HERE)
MUST HAVE FRORK!!
Brian & Lou 05.03.17
What Ya Missed, Falling Asleep At Work, We Need To Talk and Motorcycle Road Rage…
WE NEED TO TALK – AMANDA & JONATHAN
Jonathan forgot an anniversary…
Dispatcher Heard Snoring on 9-1-1 Call
A Cleveland police dispatcher has received a 6 days suspension for sleeping on duty, and the FOX 8 I-TEAM has obtained police radio tapes showing her snoring after taking a call.
A Motorcycle Dude Chases Down An Old Lady To Berate Her
“Just cruising along until this old lady almost turns right in front of me…. I locked up my brakes and stalled out of anger haha thought I’d chase her down and make sure she pays better attention next time.” – Motorcycle Dude
OR you overreacted and look like a total jerk. She was no where near you!
Hot Doug’s: The Movie
Here’s a documentary I think Brian and Lou and sink their teeth into. Ā It’s a 60 minute “dougumentary” all about the legendary eatery. Ā The filmmakers are hoping to get a few screenings later this summer. -wALT
The xx
Photos: Julia Simone Paul
