Just imagine… the year is 2018. The Cubs have won the last two World Series and to celebrate we walk across the street to Big Star!
Well, at least half of that is definitely going to happen!
Go Cubs Go.
<3 @laurenoneil
Oh no homies, Adventure Time will end in 2018
The adventures of Finn the Human and Jake the Dog are running short as today Cartoon Network announced the whimsical fairy-tale sing-a-long psychedelic animated series will end in 2018. The show created by Pendleton Ward premiered in 2010, has grown to cosplay success being a darling of the comic book convention crowds and young children at the same time with guest appearances by Marc Maron and Ron Perlman.
“Adventure Time was a passion project for the people on the crew who poured their heart into the art and stories,” said Ward in a statement from Cartoon Network. “We tried to put into every episode something genuine and telling from our lives, and make a show that was personal to us, and that had jokes too! I’m really happy that it connected with an audience for so long. It’s a special thing, I think.”
‘AT’ still has a way to go with a ninth and final season plus specials, a mini-series, and movies to come before the influential show ends it’s run. Also just remember buddies, it’s still got two more fun years to come.
If your scratching your head and asking “WHAT IN THE HECK IS ‘ADVENTURE TIME’?’ well this should be a fair example of it’s otherworldly cartoon madness.
And if your a huge fan of the Land of Ooo, you can geek-out over this.
Spider Bites Guy’s Junk… Twice
Image: CSIRO, via Wikimedia Commons
Meet the “unluckiest man in Australia.” A construction worker was bitten on the penis by a venomous spider for the second time in five months! First time around he was using a porta potty on a job site and the red back spider struck. Cut to five months later. Same porta potty. He finally works up the courage to use it again, and guess who’s waiting for him? Another red back spider. Got him in almost them same exact spot.
You can dig a little deeper on this HERE.
The Scary Peeper Creeper
Who calls the cops first; you when you wake up in the middle of the night and forget you stuck this thing in the window or your nosy neighbor who thinks he spotted a perv? Still, kind of surprising Home Depot pulled it from shelves over complaints. You can still grab one online, HERE.
Did somebody order a pizza? 5 trusty bars that welcome pizza delivery
(from redeyechicago.com)
one corner, you have a cozy tavern with a killer beer list. In the other, a pizza joint tempting you to order takeout. You don’t have to choose: For the perfect low-key night out, just put them together. Ordering pizza has become something of a tradition at Chicago bars without kitchens. There are plenty of reasons you’d want to hang out at them — bowling, live music, friendly bartenders — but elaborate food menus aren’t among them. But because food delivery is welcomed, you can call in dinner without ever leaving your bar stool. To aid in your pizza-ordering pursuits, we visited five bars known for the custom and identified popular delivery orders at each, plus beverage pairings to match — though the experts behind the bar suggest you don’t get too hung up on the suggestions. “It’s about whatever tastes good to you,” said Jay Jankowski, manager at Map Room. (MORE HERE)
I love this idea, but what with POSTMATES, GRUBHUB + UBEREATS you can order ANYTHING. Though pizza is always a great choice. My suggestion to these bars is WHY NOT HAVE FOOD AT YOUR ESTABLISHMENTS!!!?? One of the biggest issues in Chicago late night is the large number of bars and pubs that don’t serve food and many times there’s nothing nearby open for miles. Chicago is an amazing food city but it can be difficult to find good late night food unless you know where to go. Plus usually when you’re out drinking you don’t want to wait for food to be delivered. Sometimes you just want A SLICE or a TACO and a beer without waiting 40 + minutes. Would be great to have a few more decent bars WITH food, open late (until 2 am or later) – marconi
Colony House in The Lounge
WATCH: Pen, Pineapple, Apple, Pen
PPAP. “Pen, Pineapple, Apple, Pen.” I’m not really sure what’s happening here, but a lot of people have watched this, so here you go.
@TheLouLombardo
No Dough Show with The Struts
Bugs Found On CTA trains might be Bed Bugs or Lice
The CTA provides a public transit alternative to commuting around the city of Chicago but apparently there is something creeepy crawling under the surface of the system used by thousands of Chicagoans each day. A Reddit user going by the handle UeSuRi revealed in a recent post that he had to remove several bed bugs from his clothes and body during a recent Red Line ride. The grossed-out rider also got an examine by a doctor who told him the bugs which he kept in a plastic bag, may have been lice.
DNAInfo reached out to CTA spokesperson who said “the rail car has been removed and treated for pests,” and that CTA officials were “”aware of the recent report and are taking steps to identify and address any issues.” Read the full story here.
Honestly, this does not surprise me. It is not the worst thing that could happen to you on the CTA. If I had the option, I might take the bugs over having to sit next to the guy who has the speaker blaring his own bad dubstep remixes from a SPEAKER in his backpack or who can forget the human body odor sponge you crammed next to on a packed Blue Line train. When you really consider it, it makes sense that a critter like this would get on the CTA but you think these creatures would have the dignity to at least PAY FOR THE RIDE like the rest of us instead of jumping the turnstyle. Getting around is not easy, and now we know for sure it’s also not clean either. -@kevkellam
Rumor Killer: Daft Punk not planning a 2017 tour
Rumors of robot dance kings Daft Punk (Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter) returning to the stages of the world are untrue despite widespread speculation all over the web yesterday, this is according to sources in a report posted today by Consequences of Sound. The masked duo has not toured since 2007 which produced the ‘ALIVE 2007’ live album with an acclaimed headlining set at Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park the same year.
The rumors started yesterday on Reddit, with a user sharing a photo of what looks like a poster for the Lolllapalooza Chile festival for next summer which included Daft Punk listed as one of the main acts on the bill. The talk of big lights and bigger beats continued when some more internet sleuths found an unlisted page dedicated to DP on the Lollapalooza Chicago webiste. These have all been ruled out as false by industry sources according to reports by multiple sources earlier today. Daft Punk has been active though working with R&B singer The Weekend on his recent single ‘Starboy’ which came out last week.
DP has been secretive behind their helmets and worldwide fandom since their last world tour, but have been busy creating the dramatic ‘TRON: Legacy’ film soundtrack and the very successful collaborative album ‘Random Access Memories’ which featured the monster hit song ‘Get Lucky’ with singer Pharrell. Though the French pair were riding a wave of success with the ‘RAM’ album which took 5 years and millions of dollars to create, they did not tour behind the record but did make several music videos and television performances to promote it. At the 56th annual Grammy Awards, Daft Punk won Album of the Year earning the group it’s biggest mainstream exposure and recognition. – @kevkellam
Happy National Voter Registration Day!
Wonder if it was a coincidence that the debate happened the day before National Voter Registration Day? If you’re not registered and you want to have your say on November 8th there is still time! Click HERE to get started.
It’s not about what side you’re on, it’s about having your voice heard.
@TheLouLombardo
WATCH: Nothing but Thieves on The Late Late Show
If you missed it, Nothing but Thieves did “Wake UP Call” on James Corden last night. What? They don’t get a carpool karaoke?
Queued Up #195
1. Highly Suspect – My Name Is Human
2. Dams Of the West – Death Wish
3. The Temper Trap – Alive
4. Beware of Darkness – Dope
5. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness – Fire Escape
6. Night Riots – Nothing Personal
7. Christine and the Queens – Tilted
8. Kongos – The World Would Run Better
9. Warpaint – New Song
10. Pixies – Classic Masher
11. 888 – Critical Mistakes (Queued up Artist Showcase 10/19)
12. The 1975 – Somebody Else
13. Love Thy Brother f/ Ariel Beesley – Love Me Better
14. Young The Giant – Silvertongue
1. Saint Motel – Move
2. Glass Animals – Youth
3. Holy White Hounds – Blind
4. Lewis Del Mar – Painting (Masterpiece)
5. Knox Hamilton – Washed Up Together (Queued up Artist Showcase 10/19)
6. The Hour – No One’s Going To Heaven
7. The Interrupters – She Got Arrested
8. CRX – Ways To Fake It
9. Blink 182 – She’s Out Of Her Mind
10. Twin Atlantic – No Sleep
11. K.Flay – Blood In The Cut
12. The Moth and The Flame – Red Flag (Queued up Artist Showcase 10/19)
13. The Strumbellas – We Don’t Know
14. Bear hands – Boss
15. Coldplay – Hymn For The Weekend
9.25.16 – Alt_Backspace
1. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Areoplane
2. Psychedelic Furs – Pretty In Pink
3. Dave Matthews Band – Ants Marching
4. Weezer – The Good Life
5. Siouxsie and the Banshees – Cities In Dust
6. James – Born Of Frustration
7. Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger
8. Aztec Camera – Jump (Van Halen cover)
9. Depeche Mode – People Are People
10. Dinosaur Jr. – Feel The Pain
11. Beck – The New Pollution
12. Split Enz – I Got You
13. Screaming Trees – Nearly Lost You
1. Green Day – Hitchin’ A Ride
2. Icicle Works – Whisper To a Scream
3. The Smiths – There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
4. Nirvana – In Bloom
5. Echo and the Bunnymen – The Killing Moon
6. Porno For Pyros – Pets
7. XTC – Generals and Majors
8. Tripping Daisy – I Got a Girl
9. R.E.M. – Fall On Me
10. Nine Inch Nails – Down In It
11. Ned’s Atomic Dustbin – Grey Cell Green
12. The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary
13. The Lemonheads – It’s a Shame About Ray
The Struts in The Lounge
Green Day Rescheduled!!
Do you have a ticket for the postponed Green Day show at the Aragon? Hold on to it because it’s been rescheduled!! The new date is October 23rd! Mark that on your calendar. Tickets for the September show will be honored. This will give you a chance to get to know the new album ‘Revolution Radio’ which comes out October 7th! -wALT
Against Me! in The Lounge
Taking Back Sundays – 9.25.16
1. Story Of The Year – Until The Day I Die
2. Goldfinger – Counting The Days
3. King Fu – Smooch Knob
4. New Found Glory – Head On Collision
5. Brand New – Sic Transit Gloria… Glory Fades
6. Against Me! – I Was a Teenage Anarchist
7. Wheatus – Teenage Dirtbag
8. My Chemical Romance – Teenagers
9. Gym Class Heroes – Cupid’s Chokehold
10. Refused – New Noise
11. Band Of Horses – No One’s Gonna Love You
12. Mayday Parade – Three Cheers For Five Years
13. Soasin – Voices
14. Simple Plan – I’d Do Anything
15. Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Somewhere Over The Rainbow
The Struts Interview – “How They Started/Opening For The Rolling Stones”
The Struts talk about how they got together to start making music. They also talk about how they were able to open for The Rolling Stones.
The Struts Interview – “Live Shows”
The Struts talk about where they got their inspiration for their live performances.
