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Photos by: Laurie Fanelli; Alex Geshel; Zach Spangler
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How you can help Turkey – via the Turkish American Cultural Alliance
| A devastating earthquake hit the southern portion of Turkey and parts of Syria early Monday, February 6, at 4:17 am.The 7.7 magnitude quake already took more than 3000 people’s lives, even as rescue & recovery is still underway, left thousands injured and destroyed countless homes, buildings, and critical infrastructure. Surrounding cities are also affected, and aftershocks are continuing.The Turkish American community is deeply saddened to hear this tragic news. We send our condolences to those who lost loved ones and speedy recovery to the injured. As the Turkish government declared a Level 4 national emergency, the earthquake victims in Türkiye urgently need humanitarian help to recover from this catastrophe. As TACA, in collaboration with the Turkish Consulate in Chicago, we are collecting the following items and monetary donations that Turkish Airlines will transport to the earthquake zone with the organization of the Turkish Embassy. |
| Items needed (all either new or gently used and CLEAN)Winter clothing for adults and kids of all genders. Coats, boots, raincoats, pullovers,Trousers, gloves, scarves, hats, socks, underwear, tent, tent bed, blanket, sleeping bag, thermos, flashlights, power bank, generators, baby food, diaper cleaning and hygiene supplies. PLEASE make sure the items you will donate are either brand new or less used, in excellent condition, and CLEAN. Please bring them in a box or a bag, and do not seal them. |
| Drop-off at the Turkish Consulate in Chicago – 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr #2900, Chicago, IL 60611 Weekdays 9 am to 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm WE WILL BE COLLECTING ITEMS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! |
| For monetary donations, use PayPal or Zelle to [email protected] Please indicate “Earthquake Relief Fund.” for the explanation. |
Relationship Court: How to get a husband, according to 1958
This woman, Jordana Grace, found an article from the 1950’s that listed off things that women could do to find a husband. Back in the days before Tinder and Bumble, people had to get attention from the opposite sex in different ways. Although, we don’t recommend trying any of these in present times. Some of the things Jordana lists off are ‘get a sunburn’ or ‘cry in a corner.’ This might get you attention, but if it got any woman a hubby, even back then, we’d be shocked!
Ax and the Hatchetmen – 4.1.25 @ The Lounge
A huge thank you to Ax And The Hatchetman for coming to The Lounge at Q101 and treating us to an incredible performance! Also a special shoutout to everyone who joined us for this intimate session—your support and passion for live music are what make these moments so special. We loved sharing this experience with you and can’t wait for the next one!
Stay tuned for more amazing performances at The Lounge at Q101!
Anberlin – 3.27.25 @ The House of Blues
Huge thanks to Anberlin for an unforgettable night at the House of Blues Chicago on 3/27/25! Celebrating 20 years of Never Take Friendship Personal with you was absolutely incredible. The energy, the nostalgia, and the passion were unreal. And to the amazing crowd—thank you for bringing the love and making it a night to remember! Until next time!
The Used – 3.30.25 @ The House of Blues
25 years ago, one of the best bands in the Warped Tour/emo music scene emerged with their Self-Titled album, and let’s just say that same band is still touring, performing, and writing new music! But they decided to do 6 dates in Chicago celebrating 3 very special albums, and I was lucky enough to cover the opening night of this tour with my favorite album! Now the band played the self-titled album, and its eternity plus an Encore song, which was “Choke Me”. The crowd, however, was sold out, of course, but was a mix of just singing, moshing, and crowd surfing, depending on what song Bert was singing on stage! Now, the coolest part about this stage setup without giving to much away was the into, and oh my goodness, did I not only feel old, but it just showed they were going back to their roots with this tour!
Now, during this tour, they are playing 3 dates per city, which means a different album each night! The 3 albums are Self-Titled, Love and Death, and Lies for Liars! So if one of those albums is your favorite, then try and find tickets if you can because these are selling out like crazy! If you are a fan of the band but not sure what night to do, I say do the night you feel like you may have the most fun! Overall, one of my favorite shows this year and something I will never forget!
Gorillaz confirm new album later this year
It’s been two years since we’ve gotten new Gorillaz music with the release of Cracker Island. We also got The Ballad Of Darren, the first Blur record in eight years. Now, Damon Albarn has confirmed that in 2025, we’ll have more Gorillaz music.
In an interview with French publication Les Inrockuptibles posted on March 25, he said, “I’m finishing a new Gorillaz album. One opera and one new Gorillaz album seems like enough for 2025! Unless someone accuses me of taking my foot off the gas!”
At this time, we have no release date for the new record.
Win a Trip to See Oasis in Los Angeles
3.30.2025 History Of Alternative
Hour 1 – 8A
- Sparks w/ Jane Wiedlin – Cool Places
- Cage The Elephant – Mess Around
- Foo Fighters – This Is A Call
- Talking Heads – This Must Be The Place
- Radiohead – Bodysnatchers
- Juliana Hatfield – Universal Heart-Beat
- The Cure – In Between Days
- The White Stripes – I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself
- U2 – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me
- Missing Persons – Words
- The Offspring – Want You Bad
- Dovetail Joint – Level On The Inside
- The Smithereens – Only A Memory
Hour 2 – 9A
- Screaming Trees – Nearly Lost You
- O.M.D. – Dreaming
- Green Day – 2,000 Light Years Away
- Morrissey – Everyday Is Like Sunday
- Tegan And Sara – Closer
- Folk Implosion – Natural One
- R.E.M. – Stand
- Korn – Freak On A Leash
- Beck – Girl
- The Pretenders – Talk Of The Town
- Foals – Mountain At My Gates
- Live – Selling The Drama
- The Cult – Fire Woman
Hour 3 – 10A
- Superdrag – Sucked Out
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Y Control
- Alice In Chains – Again
- World Party – Ship Of Fools
- Social Distortion – King Of Fools
- Siouxsie And The Banshees – The Passenger
- Sublime – Badfish
- Blur – Parklife
- Linkin Park – Somewhere I Belong
- Psychedelic Furs – The Ghost In You
- The Strokes – 12:51
- Throwing Muses – Dizzy
- Violent Femmes – Gone Daddy Gone
Hour 4 – 11A
- New Order – Blue Monday
- Primus – Jerry Was A Race Car Driver
- Garbage – Push It
- Aztec Camera – Oblivious
- The Killers – Spaceman
- Urge Overkill – Sister Havana
- Blondie – One Way Or Another
- The Stone Roses – She Bangs The Drums
- The White Stripes – The Hardest Button To Button
- Echo And The Bunnymen – The Cutter
- Local H – Eddie Vedder
- DNA/Suzanne Vega – Tom’s Diner
Mumford & Sons announce 2025 tour
Beach Bunny – The Lounge
Thank You, Beach Bunny & Our Amazing Guests!
A huge thank you to Beach Bunny for bringing their incredible energy and talent to The Lounge on February 26th, 2025! Your performance was nothing short of amazing, and we’re so grateful to have had you share your music in such an intimate setting.
To everyone who joined us for this special night—thank you! Your enthusiasm and love for live music made the experience even more unforgettable. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to bring you more incredible shows in the future.
Photos/ Alex Geshel and Zach Spangler
Refused – 3.25.25 @ The Salt Shed
Massive thanks to Refused for an unforgettable night at The Salt Shed on their farewell tour—pure energy, pure rebellion, pure legends. And to everyone who came out to celebrate, scream, and sweat it out with us—YOU made it electric.
Chevelle, Garbage, and Primus add to already loaded summer concert calendar
You thought there were enough shows taking place this summer? You thought wrong. Yesterday saw a slew of shows announced from a slate of alt-rock icons.
Chevelle storms the Aragon Ballroom on August 15 with Asking Alexandria and Dead Poet Society. Presale tickets go live today at 10:00am with presale code “FUNKY”. General on-sale begins on Friday at 10.
Heavyweights Garbage also announced their return to Chicago for the first time since 2023. Tickets are on sale on April 4 starting at 10.
Finally, Primus returns to Chicago to play The Salt Shed for the first time in their illustrious career. They’ll be in town on July 11.
The original ‘Family Guy’ pilot has been found after 30 years
Family Guy, barring a brief interruption in the early 2000’s in which it was cancelled by Fox, has been dominating the airwaves since 1999. In 2003, the first 7 minutes of the original, unaired pilot were released as a part of Family Guy Volume 2. However, the second-half of the pilot had been deemed “lost media” up until now.
On March 20, 2025, user GhostTheDeadGirl discovered that the full 16-minute pilot was on Robert Paulson’s personal website. Rob is credited in the pilot as both one of the ‘Digital Ink & Paint’ crew members, and under ‘Compositing.’”
You’ll notice Lois’ blonde hair, Stewie’s purple & green attire, and the pre-Seth Green voice behind Chris Griffin.
Jack Black and Dave Grohl collaborate on a new song for the Minecraft movie.
Bishop Briggs – 3.22.25 @ Metro
A huge thank you to Bishop Briggs for an absolutely electrifying performance at The Metro on Saturday night! To everyone who came out and joined us—thank you for bringing the love, the energy, and the vibes that made the show so special. Live music is nothing without the fans, and you all made this an unforgettable experience.
Thank You for Joining Q101’s Exclusive Mumford & Sons Listening Party!
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the exclusive Mumford & Sons listening party! We loved sharing this special night with you, experiencing brand-new music from the band together. Check out highlights, photos, and more from the event, only on Q101.com—Chicago’s home for exclusive music experiences.
Mumford & Sons delivered an unforgettable night at the iconic Chicago Theatre, captivating fans with an intimate and powerful performance. Q101 was there to capture every special moment—check out exclusive photos from this incredible evening, showcasing the band’s unique energy up-close. Whether you missed the show or want to relive it, experience Mumford & Sons at their best right here on Q101.com.
Photos/ Ryan Bakerink
3.23.2025 History Of Alternative
Hour 1 – 8A
- Simple Minds – Don’t You (Forget About Me)
- Vampire Weekend – Oxford Comma
- Pearl Jam – Glorified G
- INXS – Don’t Change
- Letters to Cleo – Here And Now
- Dashboard Confessional – Screaming Infidelities
- New Order – Regret
- Buck-O-Nine – My Town
- Stone Temple Pilots – Big Bang Baby
- Depeche Mode – People Are People
- The Strokes – Reptilia
- Tori Amos – God
- Blink-182 – Bored To Death
Hour 2 – 9A
- Talking Heads – Wild Wild Life
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Phenomena
- NIrvana – Plateau (MTV Unplugged)
- Joy Division – Transmission
- Death Cab For Cutie – You Are A Tourist
- Lush – Ladykillers
- The Smiths – Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One Before
- Buffalo Tom – Taillights Fade
- Queens Of The Stone Age – Little Sister
- Alphaville – Forever Young
- The Replacements – I’ll Be You
- Shiny Toy Guns – Le Disko
- Red Hot Chili Peppers – Aeroplane
Hour 3 – 10A
- The Raconteurs – Salute Your Solution
- Veruca Salt – Number One Blind
- Jimmy Eat World – A Praise Chorus
- Madness – Our House
- They Might Be Giants – Don’t Let’s Start
- Republica – Ready To Go
- Green Day – Minority
- Taking Back Sunday – You’re So Last Summer
- Our Lady Peace – Starseed
- Split Enz – Six Months In A Leaky Boat
- Foster The People – Helena Beat
- Hole – Miss World
- Weezer – The Good Life
Hour 4 – 11A
- R.E.M. – Orange Crush
- Silverchair – Tomorrow
- Beck – The New Pollution
- XTC – Making Plans For Nigel
- Garbage – Queer
- The Gaslight Anthem – The ’59 Sound
- The Clash – London Calling
- PJ Harvey – Good Fortune
- Social Distortion – Ball And Chain
- The Pixies – Monkey Gone To Heaven
- Paramore – crushcrushcrush
- Marvelous 3 – Freak Of The Week
The Weekend Q101
Poppy at House of Blues (Friday): Head to House of Blues this Friday to catch artist Poppy for the They’re All Around Us Tour. The show kicks off at 7pm. Tickets are available here.
Black Creativity Night at the Museum of Science and Industry (Friday): Head to Museum Campus this Friday for an after-hours gallery walk showcasing at from the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition. Enjoy food and drinks, a lively dance floor and a collection of incredible art. The event kicks off at 6pm and runs until 10pm. Tickets are available here.
The 19th Annual Chi-Town Blues Festival (Saturday): The Blues is Alright Tour hits the Aerie Crown Theater this Saturday at 7pm. For more information click here.
Bishop Briggs at Metro (Saturday): Bishop Briggs hits Metro this Saturday for the Tell My Therapist I’m Fine Tour. The show kicks off at 8pm and opening for Bishop Briggs is Ellise. Tickets are available here.
Mumford and Sons at the Chicago Theater (Saturday): Mumford and Sons hit The Chicago Theater for a special performance this Saturday. The show kicks off at 9pm.
Movements at Aragon Ballroom (Saturday): Hardcore band Movements hit the Aragon Ballroom this Saturday. They’re joined by special guests Citizen. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are available here.
Shamrock Shuffle (Sunday): Kick off the Spring running season downtown with the Shamrock Shuffle sponsored by Bank of America. Sign up for the 8K or 2-mile walk, plus enjoy live music and drinks at the post-race party. Information is available here.
Chicago Stars vs. Houston (Sunday): Cheer on your Chicago Stars FC as they take on the Houston Dash at SeatGeek Stadium. For tickets, click here.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers (Sunday): Cheer on your Chicago Blackhawks as they take on the Philadelphia Flyers this Sunday at United Center. Gates open at 12:30pm and the game kicks off at 2pm.
Brian & Kenzie’s ‘Get To The Point’
Brian & Kenzie want to hook teachers up with pencils. After a discussion earlier this week about how kids still use pencils (which was news to Brian & Case), we’re getting to the point and collecting pencils for teachers around the Chicagoland area.
If you are a teacher in the Chicagoland area who wishes to sign up to receive a portion of the supplies donated, SIGN UP HERE.
This form will close on Sunday March 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST. After materials are collected on April 3, 2025 following the Coheed & Cambria Pop-Up at The Cubby Bear and Brian & Kenzie’s Cubs Home Opener broadcast at Almost Home Tavern & Grill on Apirl 4, they will be distributed amongst those who sign up.
If you are looking to donate to Brian & Kenzie’s ‘Get To The Point’ virtually, CLICK HERE.
Brian & Kenzie’s Amazon Registry will be live through April 4. This is the best way to help out if you would like to donate virtually.
We thank you so much for your generosity. Together, we can change lives in Chicagoland.
White Sox unveil new food lineup for 2025 season
The White Sox unveiled their new food lineup in front of a slew of influencers and personalities (not me, I wasn’t invited…) yesterday. Just like last year, the new food will undoubtedly be the high point of the White Sox season. The biggest addition to an already-stacked food lineup is the Lucky’s in Section 154. Lucky’s includes the following:
- All American Korean Dog: Vienna Beef hot dog coated with corn flakes, and a drizzle of ketchup and mustard
- El Diablo: A mozzarella Korean Dog covered with Flaming Hot Cheetos, sambal mayo, and Fu Sauce.
- Papas Freedom: Vienna Beef hot dog coated with hash browns and a drizzle of barbecue sauce
- Stadium Nacho: Vienna Beef hot dog coated with Tostito’s tortilla chips drizzled with stadium nacho cheese and pickled jalapenos
- Unicorn: A deep-fried marshmallow coated with Fruity Pebbles and sweet condensed milk
- Changeup Bubble Waffle: Filled with vanilla ice cream, black sugar boba, ginger, mocha syrup and Pirouline cookie
- Gojujang Bubble Waffle: Crispy chicken tossed in a Gojujang sauce with toasted sesame seeds
- Heater Bubble Waffle: Filled with vanilla ice cream, miso chili, caramel, peanuts, and crushed Oreos
- Sweet Chili Bubble Waffle: Crispy chicken tossed in a sweet chili sauce and peanuts
- Chili Crunch Noodles: Knife-cut noodles with green onions, cilantro, and peanuts
- Chili Crunch Noodles: Knife-cut noodles with green onions, cilantro, and peanuts
David Chang, one of the best chefs in the country, has a new section in 110 that has revamped chicken offerings.
Of course, the Sox also have a new milkshake to offer to the South Side faithful. The Celebration Cake Shake is birthday cake ice cream blended with confetti cake and paired with a cookie that looks like one of the famous pinwheels in the center field.
Imagine Dragons concert film
