Stabbing Westward at House of Blues
White Sox double their win total over the weekend, Cubs struggle in Boston
In a monumental three-game series, the Chicago White Sox did something that they hadn’t done all season. The South Siders hosted the Tampa Bay Rays this weekend and they swept the Rays. This included a nine-run Friday night, a walk-off win on Saturday, and a two-run victory on Sunday. The Sox doubled their win total from 3 wins to 6 wins by the end of the weekend. You simply cannot ask for anything better than this.
The Cubs, who had been surging, ran into some roadblocks on Boston over the weekend. After another killer start from Shota Imanaga on Friday, the North Siders lost 17-0 on Saturday night. With a chance to rebound on Sunday Night Baseball, the Cubs gave up a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth to drop the series.
The Sox now stand at 6-22, while the Cubs fall to 17-11.
4.28.2024 History Of Alternative
twenty one pilots release Backslide
The video directed by Josh Dun features Tyler Joseph riding a bicycle around a town in a self-imposed Groundhog Day-esque scenario.
Billy Corgan to launch new unscripted series
lovelytheband — The Lounge
Photos/ Alex Geshel and Zach Spangler
Full tracklist for the Talking Heads tribute album revealed
Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense Tracklist:
01. Psycho Killer – Miley Cyrus
02. Heaven – The National
03. Thank You for Sending Me an Angel – Blondshell
04. Found a Job – The Linda Lindas
05. Slippery People – Él Mató a un Policía Motorizado
06. Burning Down the House – Paramore
07. Life During Wartime – DJ Tunez
08. Making Flippy Floppy – Teezo Touchdown
09. Swamp – Jean Dawson
10. What a Day That Was – The Cavemen.
11. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) – BADBADNOTGOOD (feat. Norah Jones)
12. Once In a Lifetime – Kevin Abstract
13. Genius of Love – Toro y Moi (feat. Brijean)
14. Girlfriend Is Better – girl in red
15. Take Me to the River – Lorde
16. Crosseyed and Painless – Chicano Batman (feat. Money Mark)
lovelytheband — Meet and Greet
Bears to ask for over $2 billion in public funds for new stadium
Today at noon, the Bears will unveil their plans for a new lakefront stadium, ending their multi-year battle over getting a new stadium.
Per the Tribune’s reporting, sources spoke to the news outlet on conditions of anonymity, telling them the plan is estimated to cost $4.6 billion to execute, with $3.2 billion directed toward building the new stadium itself, and another $1.4 billion dedicated to infrastructure improvements around and outside the stadium.
This, of course, will only add onto the taxes in the city, which is not what anyone wants. If it brings home a Super Bowl, however, then it will be worth it.
twenty one pilots delay album release to give time to make videos for every song
REPORT: Bears to announce new stadium on Wednesday
WGN has reported that the Bears could finally, officially be on the move after an exhaustive search for a new stadium.
According to the most recent WGN report, city officials have been invited to a press conference on Wednesday to announce plans for the construction of a new domed stadium on the lakefront. This stadium will be publicly owned, according to sources.
Q101 will have up-to-the-minute updates on this situation going forward.
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2024 inductees announced, include Dave Matthews Band, Ozzy Osbourne, and more
The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has announced their list of inductees for this year’s class. 16 acts are being added to the Hall this year, which is more than either of the past two years.
The following acts will be inducted into the Hall in October: Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest are being inducted as performers. Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, and Norman Whitfield will receive the Musical Excellence Award (Buffet and MC5’s Wayne Kramer both passed away within the last year). Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton will be honored with the Musical Influence Award, and Motown exec Suzanne de Passe is this year’s Ahmet Ertegun Award winner.
Snubs include Jane’s Addiction, Oasis, and Sinead O’Connor.
The ceremony will take place October 19 at Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse and air live on Disney+.
4.21.2024 History Of Alternative
The Offspring digitally remaster 3 videos from their classic 1994 album Smash
The Weekend Q101
Cubs host the Marlins (Thursday-Sunday)
The Cubs are very hot. The Marlins are very not. The Cubs could establish themselves as a threat to the entire league with a strong performance this weekend.
Maggie Rogers at House of Blues (Friday)
Maggie Rogers, in celebration of her new record Don’t Forget Me, is playing an intimate show at the House of Blues for only $25 a ticket. Rogers will be working the HOB box office rom 10am to 5pm and selling tickets to this incredible gig for a low price as a way to combat bots and scalpers.
The Black Crowes at the Aragon (Friday)
If Maggie Rogers is not your speed, perhaps The Black Crowes are. The Robinson brothers head to the Aragon on Friday night for their first club gig in Chicago since a 2013 appearance at The Riv.
The Magnetic Fields at Thalia Hall (Friday, Saturday)
The Magnetic Fields are underground legends, primarily as a result of their infamous triple-album, 69 Love Songs…which features exactly 69 songs. The group is back at Thalia Hall for shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, all of which sold out instantly.
Motel Breakfast at Metro (Saturday)
Motel Breakfast make feel good music. Their songs are not inherently positive – it’s not like you’re listening to Train – but there is something soothing about the way that a Motel Breakfast song comes together. This gang of misfits comes to the Metro on Saturday with emo upstarts Harrison Gordon and Scarlet Demore, who is playing Lollapalooza. Tickets can be purchased here.
Waxahatchee at Salt Shed (Saturday)
Waxahatchee put out a strong contender for 2024 Album of the Year with Tigers Blood. For those that are maybe just hearing about her through this, sadly, her show at The Salt Shed is booked solid. That is no excuse not to listen to Waxahatchee this weekend, however.
Chicago Fire host Real Salt Lake (Saturday)
The struggling Chicago Fire host Real Salt Lake on Saturday at Soldier Field for what should be a fun evening of soccer.
Chicago Rum Festival (Saturday)
Presented by the experts at the Rum Lab, the Chicago Rum Festival (formerly the Midwest Run Festival) brings together producers from across the world for an afternoon of tastings and mingling. Guests can choose from one of four different tickets and work their way through a variety of rum expressions, accompanied by complimentary snacks and live music. All attendees will receive a three-ounce souvenir cup.
Grilled Cheese Fest in Wicker Park (Saturday)
Love cheese and bread? Then head to Cheesie’s in Wicker Park on April 20 for a Grilled Cheese Fest. Sample a variety of sandwiches—General Admission gets you four tastings while VI-Cheese tickets include eight and a cocktail or beer—complemented by bottomless tomato soup. The hungriest attendees can compete in a grilled cheese eating contest, and the event will be capped off with a screening of Half Baked.
Good Green Classic Golf Fundraiser “420 in Chicago” at Odyssey Golf Club in Tinley Park (Saturday)
Not only do you get to enjoy a day of golfing, but you also contribute to the noble cause supported by Cann-I-Just charity, making every swing count towards making a positive impact in the community. Get a ticket here.
Celebrate 420 On Weed St (Saturday)
The SESH mobile lounge will be onsite for customers to enjoy along with local Chicago influencers, The Herb Buddies. Enjoy beats by DJ JINXD, Serna’s food truck, and extra special deals on your favorite products. Whether you’re a seasoned smoker or new to the scene, there’s something for everyone at this event.
Record Store Day (Saturday)
Record Store Day is here! This year’s list includes exclusive titles from The 1975, The Cure, Death Cab for Cutie, Noah Kahan, and more. A full list of music can be found here and a list of participating stores can be found here.
Join Q101 for the Pickleball Pit Stop Talladega Watch Party at SPF Chicago (Sunday)
Buckle up, race fans! Q101 and NASCAR Chicago are revving up the excitement with a chance to win tickets to the 2024 NASCAR Chicago street race. But wait, there’s more! We’re throwing in additional chances to win concert tickets for shows featuring Third Eye Blind and Heart. Get more info here.
New Music Friday featuring Pearl Jam, White Reaper, and more!
Cigarettes After Sex: Dark Vacay
Cigarettes After Sex are back and they’re on a white-hot run. Their new single, “Dark Vacay”, is more of the same from a band that seems to have honed in on their own aesthetic and sound. This is yet another dreamy, melodic masterpiece that captures the ideal sound of the band.
They come to the United Center on September 23.
Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
They’re back! The twelfth studio album from one of the greatest rock bands of all-time has arrived and it’s already being dubbed one of the best Pearl Jam records of the 21st century. It’s heavier than the recent batch of PJ records, especially 2020’s Gigaton. It’s hard to deny the brilliance of the title track, which you heard first on Q101, or any number of album cuts that have the energy and vigor that you’ve come to expect from Pearl Jam.
SeeYouSpaceCowboy – Coup De Grâce
San Diego’s SeeYouSpaceCowboy have a ton of momentum and they aren’t slowing down any time soon. The band has become one of the premier metalcore acts in the scene, and with the release of Coup De Grâce, their fourth studio album, they’ve taken their game to another level.
White Reaper & Spiritual Cramp: Whatever You Say Man
Two of the most exciting bands on the planet have joined forces for one exciting song. Spiritual Cramp spent the first two months of the year turning heads while opening for Militarie Gun, who did the same thing opening for White Reaper at this time last year.
Red Lobster considering filing for bankruptcy after losing millions on ‘Endless Shrimp’ promotion
After losing $22 million over the last year, partially by way of consumers taking advantage of the ‘Endless Shrimp’ promotion, Red Lobster is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The outlet reported that the seafood restaurant chain is being advised by law firm King & Spalding on the subject, and that while discussions about restructuring are ongoing and that no final decisions have been made about a bankruptcy filing.
Red Lobster did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
‘Piece of Garbage Madness’ Winner Tiffany Henyard in more trouble; top lieutenant indicted
A top aide to Dolton mayor and Thornton Township supervisor Tiffany Henyard has been indicted for bankruptcy fraud. Keith Freeman, who has been in the headlines for his alleged-corruption alongside Henyard for months now, not only failed to report his income from the village of Dolton, but actively hid it during bankruptcy proceedings by using a pass-through company and new bank.
This could be a sign of things to come as the corruption in Dolton. “We are aware of the indictment made against Mr. Freeman,” read an emailed statement from a public relations firm that represents both governments. “As this is an ongoing investigation, we will refrain from making any further comments at this time.”
Dookie named to the National Recording Registry
Pedro Grifol remains incompetent, Sox shut-out for 6th time in 16 games
The White Sox held a team meeting before the game yesterday to address the ongoing issues within the organization. For those that haven’t been tuned into baseball this season: everything is a problem. They can’t pitch. They can’t hit. No one is at the ballpark.
Grifol’s words fell on deaf ears as they Sox were shut out for a record-tying sixth time in sixteen games. Eloy Jimenez, who returned from the IL last night, struck out to end the game in his only plate appearance.
They currently sit 29th out of 30 teams in Team Batting Avg., 30th in Home Runs, 30th in OPS, and 30th in total bases. Their pitching staff is 25th in ERA, 27th in home runs given up, and 25th in WHIP. No team meeting is going to fix these problems. Unfortunately, not even their farm system offers a glimmer of hope, as former White Sox catcher A. J. Pierzynski explained.
Former manager Ozzie Guillen lambasted the team in the post-game show and advocated for pitchers on opposing teams to do what they can to play against the Sox if given the opportunity.
This is all to say that the White Sox are historically bad and that the old Ozzie Guillen rings true: good teams win games, bad teams have meetings.
