With Lauren to talk new Blink 182, working with Matt Skiba and John Feldmann, his feelings on Tom DeLonge, coming to Chicago, and more…
Queued Up #174
1. Band Of Horses – Casual Party
2. Blaqk Audio – Anointed
3. Wild Belle – Throw Down Your Guns (local)
4. Nothing But Thieves – Wake Up Call (Queued Up Artist Showcase – 5/4)
5. The Wind & The Wave – Grand Canyon
6. Weezer – King Of The World
7. Finish Ticket – Color
8. The Last Shadow Puppet – Aviation
9. Hot Hot Heat – Kid Who Stayed In The Picture
10. Jack Garratt – Worry
11. Atlas Genius – Stockholm
12. Bleached – Wednesday Night Melody
13. Max Frost – President
14. Panic! At The Disco – Don’t Threaten Me With a Good Time
1. Young The Giant – Something To Believe In
2. New Beat Fund – No Type
3. Meg Myers – Motel
4. Beware Of Darkness – Dope
5. Dreamers – Drugs
6. Mumford & Sons and Baaba Maal – There Will Be Time
7. Coleman Hell – Fireproof
8. Holy White Hounds – Switchblade (Queued Up Artist Showcase – 5/4)
9. Coldplay – Up & Up
10. Mutemath – Used To
11. Local Natives – Past Lives
12. Cage The Elephant – Trouble
13. Barns Courtney – Fire
14. DJ Shadow w/ Run The Jewels – Nobody Speak
5.1.16 – Alt_Backspace
1. Ned’s Atomic Dustbin – Grey Cell Green
2. Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Watching The Detectives
3. The Pretenders – Message Of Love
4. Prince – Sometimes It Snows In April
5. The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again
6. The Divinyls – I Touch Myself
7. The Posies – Dream All Day
8. Echo & The Bunnymen – Bring On The Dancing Horses
9. Ash – Girl From Mars
10. Sugar – If I Can’t Change Your Mind
11. Stabbing Westward – Save Yourself
12. The Cure – Pictures Of You
13. Live – Pain Lies On The Riverside
1. Depeche Mode – Policy Of Truth
2. Ramones – Sheena Is a Punk Rocker
3. XTC – Senses Working Overtime
4. Radiohead – (Nice Dream)
5. A Flock Of Seagulls – I Ran (So Far Away)
6. James – Sit Down
7. R.E.M. – Fall On Me
8. Billy Idol – White Wedding
9. Nada Surf – Popular
10. Psychedelic Furs – Pretty In Pink
11. Blondie – Rapture
12. Oasis – Rock N Roll Star
Radiohead Bails on the Internet
Having trouble finding Radiohead on the web lately? Well, you’re not going to find them. They’re going off the grid. Facebook, Twitter even their website are all gone. Radiohead.com is now a blank page.
Twitter looks like a ghost town…
Facebook, too…
Why the digital dump? Maybe it’s some sort of promotional move. Maybe it’s because the band is very against streaming music and they are trying to make a point. Or, maybe it’s for some reason that only the band knows. Either way, they gone. At least for now.
Good news is they haven’t deleted their headlining spot on Friday, 7/29 at Lollapalooza. Click HERE for a shot to score 4-day passes.
Anchor Fired for Prince-Themed Sports
An anchor for Fox in Nashville tried to be clever with a tribute to Prince during sports and it got him fired. It was completely lame but seems like a stretch to fire the guy over this…
Again, super lame, but should he be canned over it?
Hide the Gatorade Coolers, the Cubs are Back in Pittsburgh
The Cubs are back in Pittsburgh tonight for the first times since the 2015 Wild Card game. The same game Pirates infielder, Sean Rodriguez threw down with a defenseless Gatorade cooler.
It’s not every day you literally catch the wheels coming off on camera.
“We Know Where You Live”: Radiohead is getting scary to promote new album
Radiohead have been known to be reclusive and secretive throughout their run as alternative icons, so it’s not out of character that the band has apparently been behind a scary and weird promotional campaign in the UK this week. Fans received embossed grey leaflets in the mail with the cryptic phrases ““Sing the song of sixpence, burn the witch,” and “We know where you live.” RH’s mouse head logo is stamped in the corner to make this only a little less than terrifying. The internet detectives are on the case on Reddit, more on that here. One of biggest theories behind this flyer points to German folklore with “Witches Night”, which falls on April 30th or May 1st, depending on that year’s specific calendar. This has some thinking the band will do a pop-up release of their new album this weekend.
Radiohead headlines Day 2 of Lollapalooza in Grant Park on July 30th. – Kevin
Warren G gets booed during 7th inning stretch at Wrigley Field
Warren G got regulated by Cubs fans today when the rap star whiffed it pretty hard on a rendition of the classic ‘Take Me Out the Ballgame’ at Wrigley Field. He got the first line of the baseball anthem wrong, which is just the name of the song. You can watch this audible disaster if you dare here with CSN Chicago.
Now let’s give him a break, this may be one of the worst 7th inning stretch bombs but Warren G is not the only one.
‘Iron’ Mike Ditka lead the infamous ’85 Bears to Super Bowl glory but in June of 1998, this happened.
Yes, that happened. Sorry. – Kevin
NOT READY (PODCAST) Brian on set of a Prince VH1 Special
Brian talks about being a show runner for VH1 for a Prince performance. Kevin resigns. Another great Prince cover and much more…
Draft Town Adventures!
Before I went to check out the NFL Draft Town in Grant Park yesterday, I talked to Clay Dullard (the Bears 47th round draft pick in 1998)
Once we got to Draft Town, I may have gotten a little carried away with my excitement for football…
It was pretty lonely in the Buccaneers section…
But lots of fun in the Bears section!!
I highly suggest you swing by this weekend. Lou put together a list of things you can and can’t bring to Draft Town HERE, although I was able to bring my backpack in yesterday after a quick search through it.
🏈 <3 @thelaurenoneil
Squad.
The 100 Greatest American Music Venues
There is some Chicago love on THIS LIST put together and ranked by my buds at Consequence of Sound, but there also seems to be some great venues painfully absent.
Don’t get me wrong, I love the Empty Bottle, Lincoln Hall, Schubas, the Hideout and the Metro and think they all deserve to be on this list…
But color me shocked to not see the pavillions at Grant Park or Northerly Island listed, the Chicago Skyline makes for the best stage backdrop I have ever seen. The House of Blues is one of my favorite places to see a show, and how could you not mention the legendary Aragon, Double Door, Riviera Vic and Chicago Theatres, Cubby Bear, or the uniqueness of Park West or seeing a band at Wrigley Field… what about Bottom Lounge, or the Foundry, Thalia Hall, or even Martyrs or Joe’s on Weed? Milennium Park anyone? Bands playing in front of the lake at Montrose or Oakwood beaches put out a vibe like nothing else. And what about the incredible sound stage at JBTV studio?? The beautiful City Winery, Reggies, Liar’s Club, or the Elbo Room (who the city just came together to help keep the doors open to.) And don’t get me started on our live Jazz joints…
Or maybe I am just biased….
Excuse me while I start “The 100 Greatest Chicagoland Music Venues” list 😉 <3 @laurenoneil
StubHub Will Pay $5K for Someone to Snap and Instagram Summer Festivals.
This may be the best summer job EVER! But, you only have until 11:59pm tonight (4/29) to get on this. Here’s their description…
StubHub is looking for you!
One lucky person will be selected to cover some of the hottest music festivals of the summer as StubHub’s brand ambassador, AKA #FestivalPro.
You will be given travel and admission to the following 6 events: Hangout Music Festival, BottleRock Napa Valley, Governors Ball, CMA Music Festival, Bonnaroo, and Firefly Festival.
All travel expenses and festival badges paid, plus $5,000 cash.
Your month-long summer saga begins May 19, when you meet up with the StubHub team in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and ends June 19, when you part ways in Dover, Delaware.
As our chosen brand ambassador, you will chronicle your month-long experience through daily pictures, videos, and blogs shared across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.
#FESTIVALPRO TIMELINE
May 19: Travel to Alabama and meet StubHub team.
May 20-22: Hangout Music Festival, Gulf Shores, AL
May 23 or 24: VIP tour of StubHub headquarters, San Francisco, CA
May 27-29: Bottlerock Napa Valley, Napa, CA
June 3-5: Governors Ball, New York, NY
June 9-12: CMA Music Festival, Nashville, TN
June 9-12: Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Manchester, TN
June 16-19: Firefly Music Festival, Dover, DE
You can find everything else you need to know/do HERE.
Good luck!
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Mr. Belding with the Bayside Tigers tag team team
This week in 60 ridiculous seconds we talk about a new game-changing plant that will make the selfies never stop and how a 90’s TV actor Dennis Haskins (Saved By The Bell’s Mr. Belding) is dominating the pro wrestling ring.
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The Invisible Cow Game
We had a long night last night, got to tour the new future home of 101WKQX (Click HERE to add us on snapchat: wkqxchi)
Then a long family dinner full of food and booze. Late nights for me makes for easy amusement the next day. Enter, the invisible cow game
Basically, you move your mouse around the screen and by listening to the buil;ding excitement in the guy’s voice yelling COW! You find the invisible cow.
I’m pretty good at this. PLAY HERE.
Moo 🐮 <3 @laurenoneil
Why isn’t this working?
New Blink-182
The first offering from Blink-182 since splitting with Tom DeLonge. It’s called “Bored to Death.” Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio stepping in on guitar. Their new album “California” is due July, 1st. Take a listen…
Blink-182 hits Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on September 9th.
Fitz and the Tantrums on Fallon
If you missed it, Fitz and the Tantrums, “hand-clapped” all over Fallon Wednesday night.
NFL Draft Dos and Don’ts
Going to the Draft? Well, you might want to take a look at the gigantic list of stuff you can’t bring in/can’t do. Sorry to say no illegal drugs. Yes. They actually listed that. Here’s the full rundown from NFL.com.
SECURITY FOR DRAFT TOWN PRESENTED BY OIKOS TRIPLE ZERO & SELECTION SQUARE DRIVEN BY HYUNDAI
All items carried by fans will be carefully inspected and potentially not allowed into Draft Town. Below is a list of items that will be permitted and NOT permitted into Grant Park. The list is a guide only and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Please note that bags will NOT be permitted into Draft Town, which includes reserved seating areas for Selection Square. Extra time should be allotted for entry as all fans will be subjected to additional security procedures.
ITEMS PERMITTED INTO DRAFT TOWN:
- Baby Strollers
- Binoculars
- Blankets
- Cameras – only non-professional point & shoot cameras will be allowed; hand-held cameras are allowed without attachments including sticks, tripods, headgear, etc.
- Umbrellas (hand-held; no bigger than 42″ when open)
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED INTO DRAFT TOWN:
- Aerosol containers, including sunscreen and personal beauty products
- Audio recording equipment
- Bags of any kind (except those purchased at Draft Town or other NFL Shop at Draft locations)
- Coolers of any kind (exceptions may be made for medical use)
- Drones or any other remote flying device
- Glass containers of any kind
- Hammocks
- Illegal drugs
- Chairs
- Outside food or beverage of any kind
- Pets (except service animals)
- Professional radios or walkie-talkies
- Professional video equipment
- Professional cameras and attachments including detachable zoom lenses, flashes, tripods, monopods, etc.
- Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons, carts or any personal motorized vehicles
- Smoking is not allowed
- Tents, canopies or shade structures of any kind
- Unauthorized materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, samples, etc.
- Weapons or explosives of any kind
SECURITY FOR THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE
Security screening at the Auditorium Theatre will be significantly heightened for the 2016 NFL Draft. All items carried by fans will be carefully inspected and potentially not allowed into the Auditorium Theatre. Extra time should be allotted for entry as all fans will be subjected to additional security procedures upon entry.
The NFL “All Clear” bag policy will be in effect in the Auditorium Theatre. See below or visitwww.nfl.com/allclear for more details.
The NFL and the Auditorium Theatre strongly encourage fans not to bring any type of bag, but if necessary, those outlined below are permissible:
o Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ OR
o One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar), AND
o Small clutch bags, 4.5″ x 6.5″, with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into the Auditorium Theatre with one of the clear plastic bag options
o An exception will be made for medically necessary items after thorough inspection
Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to purses or bags larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags/draw string bags that are not clear or exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″, luggage of any kind, computer bags, binocular cases and camera bags, and large traditional seat cushions that have pockets, zippers, compartments or covers.
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED IN THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE:
The following list is a guide only and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Alcohol
- Animals (except assistive animals)
- Banner (any object that obstructs the view of another)
- Beach Balls
- Beverage
- Camcorders
- Containers of any type
- Food
- Footballs
- Fireworks
- Laser Lights and Pointers
- Mace / Pepper Spray
- Noisemakers and Horns
- Poles, Sticks, Missle like objects of any kind
- Strollers
- Tripods
- Umbrellas
- Weapons, Knives and Explosives
- Whistles
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Cameras and Binoculars – Small cameras and binoculars will be allowed. No spectator cameras with lenses over six inches (6″) long will be permitted. Again, camcorders will be prohibited.
Prohibited items and items determined to not be appropriate for entry into the Auditorium Theatre will be the responsibility of the fan and cannot be accepted or checked by the NFL, the Auditorium Theatre or the Chicago Police Department.
Will Ferrell pulls out of Ronald Reagan movie
(photo mashable.com)
Comedic heavyweight Will Ferrell made possibly his biggest dent during his beloved run on ‘Saturday Night Live’ as an oafish satire of President George W. Bush in the early 2000’s, and now he is set to play another commander in chief, Ronald Reagan according to a report published yesterday by Variety. Ferrell will play Reagan as he enters his second term and begins battle dementia with an intern being the task of convincing the President that he is an actor who has been casted in the role of the POTUS. The script for this movie has been talked about for some time as it was featured on the Black List, an annual collection of the top unproduced scripts in Hollywood. Ferrell will also produce the movie under his Gary Sanchez Productions house.
UPDATE: On Friday, Variety followed up with news that Ferrell will not play the role of Ronald Reagan amid public criticism from the former President’s family and the American Alzheimer’s Association who were critical of the concept behind the potential film.
“The Alzheimer’s Association is appalled that anyone would plan to develop a film that satirizes an individual living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia,” said the group in a statement.
Check out Ferrell doing a classic sketch as ‘W’ goofing it up in the White House from 2002.
Pictures: The Griswolds & Magic Man at Metro
