Whoop! There it is! Friday, it is, rather. Unfortunately, there’s no more Chicago football to be watched and obsessed over, but there are plenty of great music options this weekend including Panda Riot at Simone’s Bar, Michael Lux and the Bad Sons at the Bottom Lounge, Dorain Taj at the Double Door and so much more.

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scott lucas and the married men | photo by Audrey Leon

Happy weekend, Chicago! Fall is truly in the air! The leaves are dying, the beach is closed and this weekend, the Chicago Bears take the field at Solider Field for the beginning of football season. How the year flies by, amirite? Anyway, luckily for us, this fall means some excellent music here in the windy city, and this weekend is just the starting point.

In this latest edition of Weekend Diversions, we highlight some kick-ass shows such as Scott Lucas and the Married Men at Reggie’s, JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound at the House of Blues, CAVE at Empty Bottle and so much more.

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Photo by: Rebecca Everett-Ortiz

Chicago’s all-female KISS tribute band, Slutter, are headed to your television.

Yes, Slutter, which is comprised of members from Chicago area bands Scotia Widows, The Maybenauts and Wanton Looks, will bring the rock to the WGN morning news this Thursday, August 26, between 7 and 9 a.m.

If you like your local morning news, sports and weather with a side of “Detroit Rock City”, “Shout It Out” or “Lick It Up”, then Thursday is your lucky day. All you have to do is watch (or DVR) it!

Also, you can see Slutter live in the flesh on Saturday, August 28, at Park West opening for Led Zeppelin tribute band Zoso. Tickets are available right now at Etix.com. Slutter hit the stage at 8 p.m. – so get there early!

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The Maybenauts | Photo Credit: Audrey Leon

The Maybenauts | Photo Credit: Audrey Leon

Annnnnnnnnnnd…it’s the weekend! Plenty of shows this weekend including the Maybenauts at Quenchers, The Laureates at the Hideout and even a documentary about the Rock-afire Explosion, that animatronic band from Showbiz Pizza?!?! Yep.

But first, a reminder that Loud Loop Radio will be back on the air tomorrow, Saturday, February 27, at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Radio DePaul.

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Inga Olson of The Wanton Looks | Photo Credit: Audrey Leon

Inga Olson of The Wanton Looks | Photo Credit: Audrey Leon

Chicago’s most promising female rockers shared Lincoln Hall’s cozy stage for the Novo Arts’ Girls out of the Garage showcase on Thursday, Jan. 28, and proved why their stars have nowhere else to go but up.

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novopresents1Three reasons to brave the cold and come out to Lincoln Hall tonight…

1. The Maybenauts are pure awesomeness. This Chicago four-piece belts out bouncy, sugary, pop rock that you cannot get out of your head. They even have a panda! This is a band not to be ignored; local radio stations like Q101 and 93 XRT are already paying attention and playing their super catchy track “My Head is a Bomb” (listen), so what are you wanting for?

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