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Enter To Win – Portugal. The Man at Metro 1/13/27

Allison Nehring — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:04:13 +0000

PORTUGAL. THE MAN

METRO

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13th

TICKETS ON-SALE NOW!

Enter to win your way into the show!

BRIAN AND KENZIE LIVE PODCAST RECORDING at ROOKIES

ZSpang — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:18 +0000

Q101 Presents | One Night Only

Brian & Kenzie LIVE & Uncensored!

Be part of the audience for the FIRST-EVER live Brian & Kenzie podcast recording! Join Brian, Kenzie, and Case for an afternoon of laughs, drinks, concert tickets, and giving back to our community.

When Thursday
November 5, 2026

Time 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Where Rookies Sports Bar & Grill
Hoffman Estates

Something Special Is Happening

The Podcast.
In Person.

You've heard them on the radio. Now it's time to see them in person!

Join Brian, Kenzie, and Case for the first-ever live Brian & Kenzie podcast recording, benefiting the God Bless the Gravy Food Drive for Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Bring a non-perishable food donation, grab a drink, win concert tickets, enjoy happy hour, and be part of the audience as the crew records the show live from Rookies Sports Bar & Grill in Hoffman Estates.

It's a rare chance to see the show LIVE & uncensored for the podcast recording, plus during HAPPY HOUR!

Happy Hour Meets Podcast Hour!

Come hang out with fellow Q101 Crew members, enjoy the show, and help us fight hunger across Northern Illinois.

Good Times. Great Cause.

Bring a Donation.
Help Fight Hunger.

This special podcast recording is part of Q101's God Bless the Gravy Food Drive benefiting Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Bring a non-perishable food donation when you join us at Rookies. Every contribution helps support neighbors and families facing hunger throughout Northern Illinois.

YOUR ADMISSION TO THE GOOD TIMES STARTS WITH A FOOD DONATION!

Mark Your Calendar

We'll See You There!

Don't miss this first-ever opportunity to experience Brian & Kenzie live and uncensored!

Event Location

Rookies Sports Bar & Grill

Thursday, November 5, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Grab your friends, bring a food donation, and spend happy hour with the Q101 Crew!

The First-Ever Live Recording

Be Part of the Show!

Brian, Kenzie, and Case are taking the podcast out of the studio and bringing it straight to you.

Join the Q101 Crew at Rookies Sports Bar & Grill for an afternoon of laughs, happy hour, concert tickets, and community giving.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | 4 PM – 7 PM

BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATION!

11.1.2026 History Of Alternative

Bphillips — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:52:02 +0000

Hour 1 – 8A

The Replacements – Alex Chilton
Matt And Kim – Daylight
The Smashing Pumpkins – Perfect
Edie Brickell & New Bohemians – What I Am
Blur – Parklife
Ryan Adams – So Alive
Blondie – One Way Or Another
I Don’t Know How But They Found Me – Choke
Foo Fighters – Next Year
The Plimsouls – A Million Miles Away
Beassie Boys – She’s Crafty
The Last Dinner Party – Sinner
Green Day – Hitchin’ A Ride

Hour 2 – 9A

The Clash – This Is Radio Clash
Alanis Morissette – Thank U
Bad Religion – American Jesus
Haircut 100 – Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)
Hot Hot Heat – Goodnight Goodnight
Veruca Salt – All Hail Me
The Cure – In Between Days
Interpol – PDA
Weezer – The Good Life
Split Enz – I Got You
St. Vincent – Digital Witness
Better Than Ezra – In The Blood
The English Beat – Save It For Later

Hour 3 – 10A

The Hives – Walk Idiot Walk
Sarah McLachlan – Building A Mystery
Dave Matthews Band – Ants Marching
Psychedelic Furs – The Ghost In You
Grouplove – Deleter
Soul Coughing – Super Bon Bon
The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary
Florence + The Machine – Shake It Out
Stone Temple Pilots – Sour Girl
The Smiths – Bigmouth Strikes Again
Buffalo Tom – Taillights Fade
Beck – Girl

Hour 4 – 11A

New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle
Modest Mouse – Lampshades On Fire
Garbage – Special
The Pretenders – Talk Of The Town
Vampire Weekend – Diane Young
Sonic Youth – 100%
Depeche Mode – People Are People
Urge Overkill – Positive Bleeding
Rage Against The Machine – Guerilla Radio
R.E.M. – Strange Currencies
Phantogram – You Don’t Get Me High Anymore
Oasis – Slide Away

The Format Performing in The Lounge

Bob Marruffo — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:09:14 +0000

Q101 Presents

THE FORMAT

From the infectious melodies of Interventions + Lullabies to the fan-favorite sounds of Dog Problems, The Format have carved out a special place in alternative music. The Arizona duo of Nate Ruess and Sam Means blend indie-pop hooks, clever songwriting and a sound all their own. Now, step inside The Lounge and experience five performances from The Format, featuring some familiar favorites and more. Hit play and enjoy!

AMERICAN MUSIC THE LOUNGE PERFORMANCE

SNAILS THE LOUNGE PERFORMANCE

DEPRESSED THE LOUNGE PERFORMANCE

HOLY ROLLER THE LOUNGE PERFORMANCE

THE FIRST SINGLE THE LOUNGE PERFORMANCE

The Neighbourhood 2027

Bob Marruffo — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:02:15 +0000

Coming to Chicago

The Neighbourhood World Tour II

Date Saturday, May 8, 2027

Venue United Center

The Neighbourhood is bringing World Tour II to Chicago! Catch them live at United Center on Saturday, May 8, 2027.

Artist Presale Password

WOURLDTOURII

Artist presale begins Thursday, October 29 at 10 AM local time. Enter the password when prompted during the eligible presale.

Ticket Sale Schedule

Announcement Wednesday, October 28 9 AM CST

Artist Presale Thursday, October 29 10 AM local time Password: WOURLDTOURII

Local / Promoter Presale Thursday, October 29 12 PM local time

Presales End Thursday, October 29 11:59 PM local time

General Onsale Friday, October 30 10 AM local time

Don't Miss The Show

Get tickets this Friday at 10 AM.

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10.25.2026 History of Alternative

Bphillips — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:11:28 +0000

Hour 1 – 8A

Madness – One Step Beyond
The Cure – Lullaby
Oingo Boingo – Weird Science
Nirvana – Sliver
Sub Urban – Cradles
Garbage – #1 Crush
Bauhaus – Bela Lugosi’s Dead
Stone Temple Pilots – Down
Bow Wow Wow – I Want Candy
Ludo – Love Me Dead
Joy Division – Transmission

Hour 2 – 9A

Beck – Devil’s Haircut
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Beat The Devil’s Tattoo
Social Distortion – Bad Luck
The Specials – Ghost Town
Tegan And Sara – Walking With A Ghost
Dinosaur Jr. – Freak Scene
Talking Heads – Psycho Killer
Jaime T – Zombie
The Smashing Pumpkins – Zero
David Bowie – Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)
L7 – Pretend We’re Dead
Depeche Mode – Black Celebration

Hour 3 – 10A

The Ramones – Pet Sematary
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll
Toadies – Possum Kingdom
Thomas Dolby – She Blinded Me With Science
Nine Inch Nails – Came Back Haunted
Concrete Blonde – Bloodletting (The Vampire Song)
Squirrel Nut Zippers – Hell
U2 – Elevation
Echo And The Bunnymen – The Killing Moon
TV On The Radio – Wolf Like Me
Siouxsie And The Banshees – Halloween

Hour 4 – 11A

The Smiths – Cemetery Gates
King Missile – Detachable Penis
The Prodigy – Breathe
XTC – The Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead
The Strokes – Under Cover Of Darkness
Tears For Fears – Mad World
She Wants Revenge – Tear You Apart
Oingo Boingo – Dead Man’s Party
The Hooters – All You Zombies
Ministry – (Every Day Is) Halloween

Q101 Pop-Up with Mest Saturday, November 21 | The Cubby Bear

Bob Marruffo — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:13:33 +0000

Enter To Win – Queens of the Stone Age at Allstate Arena 5/16/27

Allison Nehring — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:12:03 +0000

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE

PERFECTH WORLD TOUR

ALLSTATE ARENA

SUNDAY, MAY 16TH

TICKETS ON-SALE HERE!

Enter for a shot at tickets in below!

Enter To Win – Papa Roach at The Pavilion at Northerly Island 6/8/27

Allison Nehring — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:49:58 +0000

PAPA ROACH

RISE OF THE ROACH TOUR

THE PAVILION AT NORTHERLY ISLAND

TUESDAY, JUNE 8TH

TICKETS ON-SALE NOW!

Enter to win your tickets in the show here!

Enter To Win – Lola Young at The Salt Shed 4/20/27 & 4/21/27

Allison Nehring — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:48:37 +0000

LOLA YOUNG

THE SALT SHED

TUESDAY, APRIL 20TH & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21ST

TWO SHOWS!