Kelly Rizzo some great picks for you this week!! They will satisfy your chic oyster cravings, as well as your taco needs, and all of your melty grilled cheese dreams will come true too.
Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy
Yesterday Fall Out Boy announced a new album, a new song AND a new tour!!
Dave Grohl’s Mom Embarrasses Son On National T.V.
In Sunday’s Bits/Bytes, I mentioned Dave Grohl’s mother releasing a book on not only what it was like raising her rock star, but interviews other moms about their experiences as well.
Dave & Virginia Grohl were on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night. Besides learning that Virginia is comfortable enough on the road to have beers with Green Day, she also brought some embarrassing artifacts with her as well, including a report card from the 6th grade filled with “unsatisfactory” and “needs improvement” marks. Watch for yourself:
As Chicago’s Flag Turns 100, Be Glad We Don’t Have Something Else
Over a century ago, Chicago put out a contest for something to symbolize the growing city. On April 4th, 1917 — the City Council of Chicago brought that contest to an end by adopting the flag that we know and love today. I say this because — its everywhere. Logos (including ours), buildings, art — even people.
Of course, the version back then only had two of the four stars. And OF COURSE, the guy who wrote the rules for the contest ended up being the winner of the contest. Say what you will about Chicago politics, it is consistent.
As we celebrate 100 years this month, lets celebrate our flag by pointing/laughing at the misfortune of other city’s symbols:
TAMPA, FLORIDA
“Hmmm. It’s STILL TOO PLAIN. And since we’re trying to confuse the eye, go ahead and make it a shape NO ONE HAS SEEN BEFORE.”
RENO, NEVADA
“Imagine being whisked away to….Reno. Hi. I’m in Reno.”
POCATELLO, ID
“The flag that time forgot. At least, since 1992.”
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
“It looks like Ms. Pacman is blitzed and tried to put her lipstick on whilst traversing a bumpy street.”
KVALSUND, NORWAY
“Into polyamorous fish? We’re the HOME of polyamorous fish.”
Enjoy these others, if you will. And enjoy what we have here in Chicago. — [eric]
Fall Out Boy News
From Fall Out Boy’s facebook page:
The gentle pull of a tide that rolls over and over again and by the sheer nature of its essence it becomes an indestructible will- ripping out sand- eroding what was before it- without a care… a transformational monster-becoming the madness and frenzy of a truly bulletproof wave. I’m not just here for your love, I’m here for all of the love. An overdose of dopamine- we are living inside of M A N I A right now. the never sleeping, never blinking- caught forever in the sunshine riptide. -pw
Welcome to M A N I A – a Fall Out Boy LP. Here’s act #1 “Young and Menace” – video: http://vevo.ly/rhKD7z download/stream: https://falloutboy.lnk.to/mania
M A N I A arrives in full September 15th (expect many surprises before then). The M A N I A Tour begins in the U.S. on October 20th. Pre-order the album through our webstore (https://store.falloutboy.com/) by Sunday night to get a pre-sale code to purchase tickets/VIP packages before anyone else on Monday at 10am local time. To make things easier, and as a thank you to the early birds (helping you catch that 🐛), bundles are being discounted from now through Sunday night. Starting on Monday, bundle prices will go up.
If you can’t get your hands on a bundle this weekend, sign up to our mailing list by Monday morning: https://falloutboy.com/sign-up A code will get sent out Monday in the afternoon for you to use on Tuesday. Everyone else will have to wait until Friday when general on sale starts.
Also we’re proud to announce that $1 from every ticket sold will go towards the Fall Out Boy Fund. We created the fund as a way to give back to charities in our hometown of Chicago.
October 20th – Cleveland, OH @ Quicken Loans Arena
October 21st – Saint Louis, MO @ Scottrade Center
October 22nd – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
October 24th – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
October 25th – Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
October 27th – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
October 28th – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
October 29th – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
November 2nd – Fairfax, VA @ EagleBank Arena
November 3rd – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
November 4th – Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
November 5th – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
November 7th – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
November 8th – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
November 10th – Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
November 12th – Seattle, WA @ KeyArena
November 14th – Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
November 15th – San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
November 17th – Inglewood, CA @ The Forum
November 18th – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Arena
Chicago, we didn’t forget about you on the tour. We’re planning something special 💜
Oooooh wonder what that could mean… share your guesses HERE!
LISTEN: Hayley Williams’ Isolated Vocals From “Misery Business”
Last week Paramore delivered a brand new song called “Hard Times.” There’s no denying that frontwoman Hayley Williams can sing.
Check out, Paramore’s hit track “Misery Business” (from their “Riot” album) vocals only! The track without music really highlights Williams’ ability to belt!
Take a listen: (for more Paramore music, check out Taking Back Sundays for emo songs and sing a longs Sunday nights at 10 and see Paramore this summer at Riot Fest)
Misery Business – Paramore Vocals Only
Misery Business – Paramore Vocals Only
Posted by Vocals Only on Tuesday, April 25, 2017
‘Logan Square’ Pizza & The Late Night Food Scene In Chicago
(from chicagoist.com)
We may have found the best pizza is in Logan Square. We know, there’s Dante’s and Reno, Boiler Room and Father & Son… but bear with us—Paulie Gee’s, the Brooklyn chain that opened up on Milwaukee Avenue last year, is serving up Detroit-style pizza squares that are simultaneously the fluffiest and crispiest we’ve ever had. (MORE HERE)
I always enjoy when someone finds a new way to create pizza deliciousness. I still wish that someone would take on the late night food near bar situation in Chicago. Wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to walk across the street before you call it a night and get a slice of pizza before heading home? In Chicago we have bars that stay open until 4 and 5 AM but almost none of them serve food late or are even near any all night food establishments. Sure there are a handful of eateries that have late night hours but they are few and far between. Am I off here? In some states it is a law that all bars have to serve food. In Chicago you usually have to go to a restaurant bar for anything beyond a pretzel. Most restaurants are closed by 10 PM. All I’m saying IS maybe there’s a way two business could partner. Say for example ‘MARCONI’S TAVERN’ now serving PAULIE GEE’S PIZZA. It’s just an idea. Or maybe I’m threatening to start a PIZZA TAVERN!! What’ya say Paulie Gee’s?
Brian & Lou 04.27.17
Take your child to work day, being walked in on sex, “haunting” and slingin’ mud for Riot Fest tickets.
Artificial Womb Successfully Grew Baby Sheep
(from the verge.com)
Inside what look like oversized ziplock bags strewn with tubes of blood and fluid, eight fetal lambs continued to develop — much like they would have inside their mothers. Over four weeks, their lungs and brains grew, they sprouted wool, opened their eyes, wriggled around, and learned to swallow, according to a new study that takes the first step toward an artificial womb. One day, this device could help to bring premature human babies to term outside the uterus — but right now, it has only been tested on sheep. (MORE HERE)
An artificial womb that can grow baby sheep
This artificial womb successfully grew baby sheep — and humans could be next.
Posted by The Verge on Tuesday, April 25, 2017
This is incredible I LOVE SCIENCE!!!
Queued Up Artist Showcase with Magic Giant
Photos: Julia Simone Paul
Marilyn Manson’s Instagram Is Terrifying
Most Instagram accounts you’ll see filter photos of a glorious sunset, what someone enjoyed for lunch or vacation scenarios. Marilyn Manson just wants to terrify us it seems. Have fun trying to sleep tonight.
Magic Giant in The Lounge
WATCH: Macaulay Culkin Plays Kurt Cobain In New Music Video
I always thought Macaulay as an adult looked more like Kid Rock than a Nirvana frontman .
Singer/songwriter Father John Misty just released a pretty crazy music video for the track “Total Entertainment Forever.” Among all sorts of bizarre things you should see for yourself Macaulay Culkin plays Kurt Cobain!
WATCH IT HERE
Renovating the Two Brother’s Green Room
From the 101WKQX snapstory: WKQXCHI
Have to see if “Hard Hat Mike” and “Jeremy” are available to reno my kitchen…
<3 @laurenoneil
The Matrix is coming true!
Tests have been successfully done on pre-mature lambs and if approved, the wombs would be tested on pre-mature human babies within the next three to five years.
What happens is a plastic bag filled with artificial nutrient-rich amniotic fluid is used to create an artificial womb for babies that would be born up to 2-3 months early.
Read the full article here
Kids who famously crashed their dad’s BBC interview now have their own cartoon series
(from mashable.com)
Remember the kids who burst in during their dad’s BBC interview? They’ve now got their own cartoon series. A new animated series inspired by Marion and James Kelly, the two kids who interrupted their father Robert Kelly’s television interview has been produced by Hans House Productions. (MORE HERE)
ICYMI here’s the original video
We Need To Talk – Valerie & Sarah
Someone’s not paying their rent…
Brian & Lou 04.26.17
What Ya Missed, Lou’s running a 5k, We want to throw mud at you and We Need To Talk
HELP: Lou’s Racing To Wrigley For The Kids
I’m doing my first 5k THIS SATURDAY and I’m trying to raise $1,000 for Advocate Children’s Hospital!!! HELP ME – HELP THE KIDS.
Thanks again! Go Cubs!
-Lou
