Tattoo Exhibit Coming To Chicago
That dolphin tattoo on your lower back belongs in a museum. Well maybe not that one, but the Field Museum is bringing “Tattoo” to Chicago in October. Initially developed by Musee du Quai Branly in Paris, “Tattoo” is the next major temporary exhibition, and will feature the history of tattooing and artifacts related to tattooing…
Ahhh, the 1970s
The decade that brought us the end of the Vietnam War, a presidential resignation, Skylab, the Iran Hostage Crisis, bands like the Ramones and The Clash, and an abundance of history defining moments. Unfortunately, men’s fashion was not one of them. Apparently too busy with cocaine and swinger parties, the best we could muster in…
(Almost) Darwin Award Winner Of The Day
As seen by news feeds being filled by countless stories: people have lost their damned minds over “Pokemon Go.” Users have triggered car accidents, been robbed, stabbed, and broken a bone or two just because they can’t stop playing “Pokémon GO.” Even the Holocaust Museum put out a statement telling people not to play the game…
The Falcon “Black Teeth” (Official Music Video)
Chances are that if you attended The Falcon’s Chicago in April, your memory might be a tad bit hazy. We get it. It’s The Falcon at Double Door. And when you put those two together, it doesn’t take Euclid’s brain to calculate the sum: inebriation. However, The Falcon has your back and created their latest…
Riot Fest PresentsDan Andriano In The Emergency Room
Riot Fest Presents Dan Andriano in the Emergency Room with TBD Friday, October 21st // Cobra Lounge // 235 N. Ashland Ave Doors: 7:30 PM // 21+ // TIX: $14 adv. // $17 dos [bs_button size=”lg” type=”warning” value=”TICKETS ON SALE NOW” href=”https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1252297″] Dan Andriano is a man of many bands. He’s been playing bass and…
Our Pitchfork Music Fest 2016 Picks
As our brethren at Pitchfork begin their annual mid-July load-in over at Union Park, anticipation within the walls of RFHQ has been steadily increasing since Monday because, as music fans housed in Chicago, our internal alarm clocks have been sounding off for one reason: Pitchfork Music Festival is only a few days away. Although the…
When Rush Sent the Melvins A Postcard
Rush sent the Melvins a postcard to welcome them to their tour in 1994. It reads: “To the Mervins Murphtones Melons Melvins Welcome to the tour. We hope it’s not too long and tiring for you. Please accept this bottle of champagne in lieu of any cash payment. Thank you for your cooperation and we…
Introducing Meowtallica
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