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5.15.16 – Alt_Backspace

May 16, 2016 | Web Team

1. The Cure – A Letter To Elise
2. The Jam – A Town Called Malice
3. Social Distortion – Bad Luck
4. Blind Melon – Tones Of Home
5. Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Relax (Come Fighting)
6. Lit – Miserable
7. XTC – Generals and Majors
8. Jane’s Addiction – Mountain Song
9. Juliana Hatfield – Universal Heart-Beat
10. Depeche Mode – Blasphemous Rumours
11. Sponge – Wax Ecstatic
12. Gary Numan – Cars
13. Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill
14. Talk Talk – Talk Talk
15. Pearl Jam – Wishlist (Live at the Vic)

1. Blur – Parklife
2. Peter Schilling – Major Tom (Coming Home)
3. Belly – Feed The Trees
4. Morrissey – The Last Of the Famous International Playboys
5. Stabbing Westward – What Do I Have To Do
6. Pixies – Debaser
7. Psychedelic Furs – The Ghost In You
8. The Stone Roses – Love Spreads
9. New Order – True Faith
10. Midnight Oil – Beds Are Burning
11. Presidents Of The United States of America – Kick Out The Jams
12. Less Than Jake – History Of a Boring Town
13. Talking Heads – Road To Nowhere
14. Killing Joke – Eighties
15. Radiohead – Just

Bautista is THE MAN

May 16, 2016 | <3 Lauren

What do you do if you are not first place in your league? Cubs and Sox fans may find that hard to fathom at this point in the season. Rangers and Blue Jays fans may have this in mind…

BJ’s outfielder Jose Bautista gets slammed with a fastball, he responds with a hard slide into second, Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor lands a punch, both teams empty their respective benches for a mid-field brawl. Video HERE

Then the internet (specifically Ryan Gullen of The Sheepdogs) does this:

Don’t Fall Asleep in Public

May 16, 2016 | Lou

Apparently, if you fall asleep in public you are now fair game for Photoshop. These people nodded off and the internet struck.

This C.E.O fell asleep at work and Bored Panda.com has all the greatness his employees came up with.

This woman made herself comfortable in a mall and College Humor.com took it from there.

@TheLouLombardo

Toronto vs Texas

May 16, 2016 | Lou

Some bad blood from last season’s playoffs spilled over into this season when the Rangers and Blue Jays met up on Sunday. Jose Bautista was hit by a pitch. He decided to get back at the Jays with a hard slide into second base and then the fists were flying.

@TheLouLombardo

Update: Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Anthony Keidis fighting the flu

May 15, 2016 | Kevin

So earlier today we all feared the worst and hoped for the best with the news of a sudden medical emergency involving Red Hot Chili Pepper’s frontman Anthony Kiedis who was rushed to a hospital shortly before his band was set for a headline spot. Flea and his bandmates Chad Smith and John Klinghoffer took the stage to tell the crowd that Kiedis was dealing with a medical issue and that the band was “devastated” that they could not perform. The band made a statement to ease concerns of the RHCP fans around the world today stating that Keidis was suffering from a flu and would have to postpone concerts scheduled for this week but he would soon make full recovery. (READ MORE HERE)

^ ^ Check out RHCP’s new track ‘Dark Necessities’ ^ ^

Due to Anthony Kiedis’ hospitalization from complications from the intestinal flu. Read the full statement on RedHotChiliPeppers.com

So let’s hope Kiedis will soon be on the mend with the new album ‘The Getaway’ due out June 17th and the Peppers will bringing their funky bunch worldwide again with a tour that includes a headlining set at Lollapalooza in Grant Park in late July, enter to win tickets here – @kevkellam

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis Hospitalized, Band Cancels Headlining Slot

May 15, 2016 | Marconi🍕

(from billboard.com)

Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis was sent to an area hospital hours before a headlining slot on May 14. Flea made the announcement from the stage and apologized on behalf of the band telling the crowd of nearly 16,000 that they were “devastated.”

According to a source Kiedis was taken from the venue in an ambulance suffering from extreme stomach pain. The exact nature of the problem is unknown at this time. (READ MORE HERE)

(PODCAST) LUNCH SQUAD!! (NOT READY FOR BROADCAST)

May 13, 2016 | Marconi🍕

Chicago media icon Steve Dahl gets tips on radio and podcasting from Kevin, Lauren switches to iPhone, gets creepy messages, is the Captain of the station Lunch Squad and does not enjoy unchartered meats. All this and much more!

New Music Friday!

May 13, 2016 | <3 Lauren

I LOVE this new song from Brick + Mortar! Check out Dead Moon:

Brick + Mortar are Brandon and John, hailing from Asbury Park, NJ.

With 3 EP’s under their belts, B+M are in the midst of recording their first full length album.

Their PledgeMusic Campaign is HERE where you can preorder the album, buy a movie date with B+M, hire Brandon and John to mow your lawn, snag handwritten lyric sheets, hotel keys, crowd surfing mattresses, a private house party show and Brandon will even break up with your boyfriend or girlfriend for you.

Really looking forward to this album fellas. And another Chicago date soon.

<3 @laurenoneil

CJ Wilson’s Children’s Charity Auction

May 13, 2016 | Lou

Can’t make it to the Walk The Moon No Dough Show at the Cubby Bear tonight? You can still get in on some of the awesome stuff up for grabs in the CJ Wilson’s Children’s Charity Auction. Not only do you get your hands on some one of a kind stuff, but you also get to help out kids in need. It’s a win, win.

@TheLouLombardo

The Ultimate Simpsons Search Engine

May 13, 2016 | Lou

If you’re into the Simpsons and don’t want to do anything productive with the rest of your day then you need to meet Frinkiac.com. This is the Ultimate Simpsons search engine. You punch any of your favorite quotes from the show and this will show you every screen shot associated with the quote. From there you can make it into a meme or gif.

@TheLouLombardo

Matthew McConaughey Grunting is Awesome

May 13, 2016 | Lou

Not sure why, but there is something oddly soothing about this montage of McConaughey grunts. Fist bump to Ownergey Studios for this.

@TheLouLombardo

Kevin Hart performing one-night-only at Jokes and Notes

May 12, 2016 | Marconi🍕

(from redeyechicago.com)

Comedian and movie star Kevin Hart will perform at Jokes and Notes on Sunday in a one-night-only stand-up performance. The 21-and-over show is set for 8 p.m. at the South Side comedy club, and tickets will be available at the door on a first-come-first-serve basis. (READ MORE HERE)

This is pretty awesome. Kevin is hilarious and you should definitely try to see him at this smaller venue. @marconibologna

VIDEO: Abandoned amusement parks are creepy

May 12, 2016 | Kevin

(photo scaremesilly.com)

In the past few years there has been a growing trend of blogging adventures from abandoned places around the world, so a viral video posted last week from the former Nara Dreamland amusement park in Japan really captures this demented adventure in the best way possible.

Dreamland is already odd in that it’s a Disney-inspired knock off with an uncanny resemblance to the Sleeping Beauty castle and Mainstreet USA of the famous DisneyWorld park. Think of going to a real haunted house but throw on the color and charm of a place that was meant to be nothing but family fun and all ages entertainment, that is what Dreamland looks like now. This is not a fairy tale with a happy ending though as the park was shuttered for good in 2006.

Note some of the language is PG13 in this video from ‘Exploring with Josh’.

This is just weird out-there thing to do. It also just looks like a lot of tetanus infections waiting to happen, but that’s probably just my anxiety talking more than anything. What abandoned places have you ventured to? What local creepy spots have you checked out? Let us know Twitter @101WKQX.

-@kevkellam

Best Egg Sandwiches In Chicago

May 12, 2016 | Marconi🍕

(from chicagoist.com)

Egg sandwiches and breakfast are inextricably linked—and since kick-starting your day right is serious business, it helps to know where the tastiest versions are found. Check out some favorites around town. (READ MORE HERE)

THIS LIST IS INCREDIBLE!! I must do my research. I’ve never wanted to get paid to be a food critic because I hate saying negative things about someone’s craft. If I didn’t like something I was meant to critique I would just hire Gordon Ramsay to say “It tasted like cold wet mush, AWFUL!!” I don’t like anyone to feel bad for creating. I WOULD however love to be a professional ‘Food Discoverer’. Or even sidekick to Anthony Bourdain. I could just roam the earth in search of amazing food. I would also travel with a personal trainer so I could afford to eat all of the things on all of the menus!!! DREAMS!! – @marconibologna

(from chicagoist.com)

The Original Misfits Playing Riot Fest

May 12, 2016 | Lou

The first band to be announced for the Riot Fest lineup, The Original Misfits! Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only with Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein on guitar. This marks the first time in 33 years the band will be taking the stage together.

Riot Fest happens September 16th, 17th and 18th in Douglas Park. Check out more at RiotFest.com.

Fake Concerts Popping Up on Facebook

May 12, 2016 | Lou

Have you fallen for any of the fake concerts that have been showing up on social? Keep in mind this is a FAKE concert, but it’s pretty funny. You can check out the event page that was made HERE.

@TheLouLombardo

Two new TV series to start filming in Chicago for FOX

May 11, 2016 | Kevin

Two new TV shows will soon start filming in the Chicago area for FOX according to a report today by RedEye. The most noteable of the two is an adaption for TV of the classic 70’s horror film and novel ‘The Exorcist’ with veteran actress Geena Davis set in the starring role. If this is anything like the movie, I will hide from my TV like dog in a bathroom during a thunderstorm. If you have never seen this instant terror of a movie, well just take in the trailer to see what I mean.

The other planned show is “A.P.B” is a police drama and according to Variety it’s about “tech billionaire who purchases a troubled police precinct in the wake of a loved one’s murder.” Let’s just hope that Robocop can somehow be involved, or a knock-off version called Officer Robotic.

It is not clear yet when these shows will start filming but the productions have been confirmed by city officials. There is now six different shows filming in town. NBC’s ‘Chicago P.D.’ ‘Chicago Med’ and ‘Chicago Fire’ are still busy locally. Netflix is shooting portions of the show ‘ Senses8’ this summer in the area along with Amazon who is going produce the dramatic series ‘Patriot’.

Let’s hope this leads to extra work for everybody at 101WKQX so we can hang out in the background on camera, while people fight crime and demons…or demons who commit crimes?! New show idea: DEMON COP!

@kevkellam

The Ultimate Radiohead List

May 11, 2016 | Russell

With everyone freaking out about the sudden digital release of Radiohead’s new album, A Moon Shaped Pool, why not make a Radiohead list! Some people went ahead and decided to create a list of the worst Radiohead songs all the way to the best. Let’s just be clear, they didn’t do one or two albums, they ranked all 150+ of them! You can check out that list by clicking here!

If you have the time to read the list, do you think they got it right?

Jack White is Part of a Sporting Goods Company?

May 11, 2016 | Lou

Sorry if I’m just late to the party and missed this, but Jack White and Ian Kinsler of the Detroit Tigers hooked with Warstic to create some pretty impressive equipment. Some of these base ball bats look more like works of art. Plus a portion of each bat sold goes to help wounded and injured veterans.

Check out more at Warstic.com.

@TheLouLombardo