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The Weekend Q101

The Weekend Q101

Join Brian & Kenzie at the Bristol Renaissance Faire this Saturday

R.E.M. reunites on stage with original members for first time since 2007

R.E.M. reunites on stage with original members for first time since 2007

R.E.M., who have insisted that they won’t perform a reunion concert since they called it quits in 2011, performed together on-stage last night at their Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction. It’s the first time that drummer Bill Barry performed with the group since their Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction since 2007. Barry left…

You don’t know these Riot Fest bands, but you need to

You don’t know these Riot Fest bands, but you need to

For the last four years, I’ve served as your Expert In Bands At The Bottom Of The Poster. That role has since spiraled into A Case For, an interview series that began at Riot Fest 2023 that highlights bands that are embedded in the alternative community, but don’t find their music being played on Q101.…

A Statement From Riot Mike

A Statement From Riot Mike

Riot Fest is on the move, and RiotLand is about to rock Chicagoland. In a statement posted across their digital media channels, Riot Mike said, Dearest Fans,  You find me penning this letter at the end of what was built – the culmination of the wildest journey Riot Fest has traveled.  Several weeks ago, I…

This video of a rodeo-gone-wrong has to be seen to be believed

This video of a rodeo-gone-wrong has to be seen to be believed

We don’t know what to make of this video. We’re still not entirely sure it’s real. A crowd in Oregon was greeted to a bull hopping over the fence and going on a rampage at a local rodeo. The viral video gained traction over the weekend due to the absurdity of the situation, as “God…

New Music Friday featuring Brigitte Calls Me Baby, The Offspring, & more!

New Music Friday featuring Brigitte Calls Me Baby, The Offspring, & more!

Every Friday, Case the Producer rounds up the most exciting new tunes in music and serves them up in one easy-to-find blog for you, the Q101 Crew Members. beabadoobee: Coming Home Excellent singer-songwriter beabadoobee is rolling out tracks in anticipation for her new record, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, which is slated to drop in…

The Weekend Q101

The Weekend Q101

Chicago Blues Festival at Millennium Park (Thursday-Sunday)  A legendary Chicago event since 1984, the Chicago Blues Festival is the world’s largest free blues festival. This year’s performances, part of Millennium Park’s milestone 20th anniversary season, will include living legend Buddy Guy. White Sox host the Red Sox (Thursday-Sunday) How could it get worse? I’m sure the…