Photos by Zach Spangler
Green Day play a surprise set at a London pub
Green Day’s setlist at The Marquis
‘Welcome To Paradise’
‘Burnout’
‘The American Dream Is Killing Me’
‘Look Ma, No Brains!’
‘Warning’
‘Letterbomb’
‘Christie Road’
‘Basket Case’
‘All By Myself’
‘She’
‘Walking Contradiction’
‘Minority’
‘American Idiot’
New music from Cannons, Maneskin, and more!
AWOLNATION: Candy Pop
Our friends in AWOLNATION are back with a brand new EP full of three excellent songs and a pair of exciting remixes. As always, the music from AWOLNATION is an exciting step forward from a band who never rests on what they’ve done previously. This collection is no different.
Cannons: Heartbeat Highway
Cannons are back with their fourth studio album, Heartbeat Highway. Led by their excellent single “Loving You”, which you heard first on Q101, their new record clocks in at 12 songs in 39 minutes with each of them radiating the dreamy, soothing presence that Cannons has become so known for.
Fitz and the Tantrums: Perfect Holiday
Akin to AWOLNATION, Fitz and the Tantrums are back with a 5 song EP. Unlike AWOLATION, Fitz brings to the table five original holiday songs including “Give Love This Year” and “Some Kind of Christmas”. If you need to get into the spirit, this is the best place to start.
Maneskin: Rush! (Are You Coming?)
Move over, Neil Peart. Despite Kenzie’s justified confusion over the recent “Rush” billboards outside Allstate Arena, the prog-rock icons are not coming back. Maneskin,, the Italian standouts, however, are back with a re-release of this year’s Rush! and this time they’ve tacked on five bonus tracks.
The Weekend Q101
Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden (begins Friday)
Starting November 10 and running on select dates until January 7, 2024, the outdoor illuminated trail will dazzle with brand new installations from around the world and beloved favorites, transforming new parts of the Garden—including Evening Island—into festive landscapes of light, color, and sound. Learn more information here.
Downton Abbey: The Exhibition in Skokie (begins Friday)
Downton Abbey: The Exhibition makes its way to Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie, giving fans an opportunity to step into the world of the hit series. The immersive experience showcases the elaborate sets, detailed costumes and luxurious jewelry of Downton Abbey’s high society inhabitants. Tickets can be found here.
Grouplove Pop-Up at the Cubby Bear (Friday)
Join us at Cubby Bear on Friday, November 10th, as Q101 proudly welcomes GROUPLOVE for an exclusive pop-up show. Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with electrifying music and great vibes. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience! Download your first come, first served ticket HERE.
LURK at SubT (Friday)
If The Cubby Bear fills up early, head over to Wicker Park to catch Chicago heavy-hitters LURK for a headlining gig at Subterranean. Part-DEVO, part-Ramones, part-Cramps, and part-B52’s, no group on Earth sounds like the eclectic locals. Tickets can be purchased on SubT’s website.
Jerry Seinfeld & Jim Gaffigan at The UC (Friday)
Two of the greatest standup comedians of all-time close out their two-night stay at the United Center on Friday night.
Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony (Saturday)
The City of Chicago cordially invites you to attend a ceremony honoring those who served, in times of war as well as peace, Saturday, November 11 at Soldier Field, 1st floor United Club, 1410 S. Special Olympics Drive.
Real Friends & Knuckle Puck at House of Blues (Saturday)
Pop punk fans, unite. Real Friends & Knuckle Puck, two mainstays in the scene for a decade now, are on the road for a co-headline tour and are bringing their show to a sold-out House of Blues on Saturday night. Get there early for Arm’s Length and One Step Closer, both of whom are excellent.
Ben Kweller at Lincoln Hall (Saturday)
Whether you’re a lifelong Kweller fan or someone who longs for that early 2000s indie-rock scene, this is guaranteed to be an evening of great music!
Slow Pulp at Thalia Hall (Saturday)
File Slow Pulp under “bands you need to know in 2024”. The Wisconsin-turned-Chicago-based band have a lengthy collection of songs so emotional that they’ll make you queasy. Hot off the heels of their new record, Yard, they’ll be at a sold-out Thalia Hall this weekend.
Bulls host the Pistons (Sunday)
Once a historic matchup, now merely a reminder of what could’ve been. The Bulls look to make something happen against the Pistons at home this Sunday.
Papa Roach are now selling “Cut My Life into Pizzas” pizza cutters
Papa Roach has unveiled a new line of home and kitchen wares cleverly called “Broken Home Goods,”
Jared Leto does his own stunts
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Jared Leto! Earlier this summer the 30 Seconds to Mars front man did a death defying dive off the top of the stage at Lollapalooza…
“Did Jared Leto just die at Lollapalooza”
And just this morning he scaled the Empire State Building…
But why? Wrong answers only on the Q101 facebook page. <3 Lauren
Dolton mayor left speechless when asked about questionable spending, Las Vegas trip
Our friends at WGN have conducted the single greatest interview of the year. The mayor of Dolton, Illinois is currently under fire after her questionable spending habits came to light. Those habits including thousands of dollars on BBQ and a trip to Las Vegas. When Mayor Tiffany Henyard was grilled by Ben Bradley.
WGN Investigates also obtained copies of the township’s credit card statements, too. It showed township taxpayers also spent money on the Vegas trip. Charges included more than $8,400 for hotels; $587 at Ruth’s Chris Steak House and $3,741, just on Henyard’s roundtrip flight.
A new generation of “Super Fans” sing about the misery of being a Bears fan
Dave Swersky, “nephew” of Bill and Bob of the original Super Fans, has taken to the Internet to detail the pain of being a Bears fan in excruciating, albeit catchy detail.
The group notably went viral after this epic performance.
Maybe Thursday Night Football will bring on some unexpected luck…
Cubs emerge as “the most aggressive” candidate for Shohei Ohtani
The Ricketts Family are getting ready to spend a lot of money.
After a disappointing September that caused the Cubs to miss the playoffs, they’ve been a mover-and-shaker this offseason. They stole Craig Counsell from the Brewers, and it would appear that they’re making a real run at Shohei Ohtani.
For those that may have forgot, Ohtani is this generation’s Babe Ruth.
The White Sox, meanwhile, announced. months ago that they won’t be in the Ohtani race.
Porno for Pyros will release their first new song in 26 years
Porno For Pyros will release their first new song in 26 years on November 16th. “Agua,” is the first single from a new EP out in February.
Woman gets her boyfriend’s name tattooed on her forehead, proving true love does exist
If you don’t love me this much, don’t love me at all.
Ana Stanskovsky, a 27-year-old woman in London, has gone viral for getting her man’s named inked on her face. “Kevin” must be a wonderful man, as Stankovsky etched his name onto her forehead for an eternity.
After numerous comments about the tattoo being fake, she posted another video, claiming again that it’s a real tattoo.
Who knew someone named Kevin could be so lovable?
Malört made Thanksgiving dinner in a bottle
The controversial Chicago liqueur, Malört has hopped on the trend of adding flavors found on the dinner table at Thanksgiving to their product. The new flavor for the holiday is called Malörtsgiving and will taste of turkey bullion, cranberry and sage. As of right now it will only be available at CH Distillery, a shot is $8 while a bottle costs $150 with proceeds aiding those affected by cancer. Is there a possibility this could taste good and become popular, or will it be more of a collectors item?
Would you try this new flavor, is it going to be good or is it just a gimmick? Take part in the conversation over on Facebook! – Joey Domenick
The Killers new best-of compilation album out in December
The Killers have announced a new best-of compilation album, Rebel Diamonds, set for release on December 8th.
Rebel Diamonds Tracklist:
1. Jenny Was a Friend of Mine
2. Mr. Brightside
3. All These Things That I’ve Done
4. Somebody Told Me
5. When You Were Young
6. Read My Mind
7. Human
8. Spaceman
9. A Dustland Fairytale
10. Runaways
11. Be Still
12. The Man
13. Caution
14. My Own Soul’s Warning
15. Dying Breed
16. Pressure Machine
17. Quiet Town
18. boy
19. Your Side of Town
20. Spirit
Craig Counsell shocks the baseball world, signs largest managerial contract in history with Cubs
Milwaukee’s now-ex manager Craig Counsell is a very rich man.
Counsell, who played for the Brewers for the majority of his major league career, turned his back on his hometown team and signed a shocking, five-year contract worth over $40 million. This came as a shock to the baseball world as he was expected to sign with the Mets.
This, of course, leaves David Ross without a job. It’s not impossible for him to end up in Milwaukee, according to a new report.
This is without a doubt, one of the most shocking days in Cubs history.
Tyson Bagent struggles as Bears lose a winnable game on the road
Tyson Bagent may not be the guy. In his third week as the Bears starting quarterback, the son of a champion-level arm wrestler, struggled again as the Bears let a possible win in New Orleans slip away on Sunday. He finished the game 18-for-30 for 220 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions while also adding 70 yards on the ground. The turnovers, in the end, rendered the Bears without hope.
The Bears entered the fourth quarter tied at 17, but a series of wasted possessions gave the Saints a chance to score and never look back. With a final score of 24-17 in favor of New Orleans, the Bears now sit at 2-7, third last in the NFC.
11.5.2023 History Of Alternative
2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is tonight
The 38th Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony happens tonight and will be streamed live on the Disney + platform.
New music featuring Cold War Kids, The Struts, and more!
Cold War Kids: Cold War Kids
Cold War Kids are back with a new record, a self-titled release full of 12 excellent songs. This is the their first release since 2021. They’ll be back in Chicago in February 2023 at The Salt Shed next year. Grab a ticket here.
Spiritbox: The Fear of Fear
Hard-rockers Spiritbox are back with a new EP, The Fear of Fear. This exciting four-piece just got off the road with Papa Roach and Shinedown, and have more momentum than ever before.
Spiritual Cramp: Spiritual Cramp
Bay-area punks Spiritual Cramp have finally released their first full-length record. At 10 songs in a blistering 26 minutes, the band brings unrelenting intensity track-after-track. This is one of the best releases of the year.
The Struts: Pretty Vicious
The fourth studio album from the British standouts is finally here. Pretty Vicious comes after a year of successful tour dates both in the US and around the globe. This sprawling, 11 song record, is some of the best works that The Struts have ever done.
The Weekend Q101
312 Comedy Festival (now-Sunday)
The 312 Comedy Festival, which features performers such as Nate Bargatze, Hannibal Buress, Michael Che, and others, is in full swing now through Sunday. A full list of the outstanding comedy lineup can be found here.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Greatest Show On Earth (Friday-Sunday)
The circus is coming to town as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents a reimagined version of The Greatest Show on Earth from November 3-5. The new tour won’t have any animals, but instead feature musical performances blended with aerial artistry, modern comedy and never-before-seen acts on highwire, trapeze, bicycles and more. Performers include Wesley Williams, a One Wheel Wonder who will ride unicycles and attempt to set a new world record, and the Lopez Family, sixth-generation circus artists who will take the show to new heights with never-before-attempted stunts on a triangular highwire.
Marvelous 3 at House of Blues (Friday, Saturday)
Marvelous 3 are back on the road and celebrating 25 years of Hey!, the band’s standout record. This two night celebration goes down at the House of Blues and you can grab a ticket here.
Chicago Toy & Game Fair (Saturday, Sunday)
Chicago is the birthplace of the Lite Brite, Radio Flyer Wagons, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Lincoln Logs and Beanie Babies, so it’s not surprising that the city has its own toy and game fair. The two-day event welcomes kids and their parents to test some of the latest toys while taking in events like a Cow Pie Catapults tournament, a fashion show and a young inventor challenge. There will also be a beer and board game garden for adults.
Iowa vs. Northwestern at Wrigley Field (Saturday)
Football is back at Wrigley! Will “Shreking” rear its ugly head? Lord, we hope not.
Corrosion of Conformity at Avondale Music Hall (Saturday)
Longtime favorite of both Brian & Case the Producer, Corrosion of Conformity roll into Avondale Music Hall on Saturday for a lovely evening of aggressive music. They headline Heavy Chicago, a wonderful get-together of hard-hitting, riff-heavy bands. Grab a ticket here.
Royal & the Serpent at SubT (Saturday)
After a summer spent on the road with Fall Out Boy, Royal & the Serpent are back in town for a headlining gig at SubT in Wicker Park. This event is sold out.
The Hives at Bottom Lounge (Sunday)
Countdown to shutdown! The Hives are back in Chicago for the first time since 2019 in celebration of their excellent new album, The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons. This event is sold out.
Slaughter Beach, Dog at Thalia Hall (Sunday)
One of the finest alt-country acts in recent memory, Slaughter Beach, Dog roll into Thalia Hall for a sold-out concert on Sunday night. The band, led by Jake Ewald, formerly of beloved emo band Modern Baseball, has put forth one of their finest releases ever with this year’s Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling.
Hot Chocolate Run (Sunday)
What’s the ultimate reward for finishing a 5K or 15K race? If you answered “chocolate,” then you should probably sign up for the Hot Chocolate 5K/15K, an annual race that lets participants indulge in all types of sweet treats once the running is over. Participants get a race-themed hoodie, a medal the looks like a cup of hot cocoa and access to post-race gathering where the chocolate goodies will be served.
Join Q101 at the NASCAR Cup Series Race Championship Watch Party (Sunday)
WIN THE FIRST PAIR OF 2024 NASCAR STREET RACE TICKETS. Join Q101 at The Sports Corner Bar & Grill located at 956 W Addison in Chicago, on Sunday, November 5th from 2:00pm to 7:30pm for an adrenaline-packed event like no other! We’re teaming up with NASCAR Chicago to bring you the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race Watch Party!
Florida residents warned of “Booty Patrol” posing as fake cops
A crisis is occurring in Florida over the Booty Patrol. On Monday, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office posted an announcement to their Facebook page claiming that a vehicle had been “impersonating law enforcement” in several counties across the state. The person in question is riding around in a truck marked Booty Patrol.
The Sheriffs office wrote, “If you or anyone you know has been pulled over by this suspicious vehicle or has any information related to these incidents, please do not hesitate to reach out to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division, at 863-993-4700.”
Residents, however, are pushing back. They are saying that there’s nothing about this truck that is impersonating a police officer. One comment read, “He’s friends with my neighbor, so I see him at least once a week. I think it’s cool and funny.”
