Q101 is an alternative radio station based in
Chicago, IL. WKQX, found at 101.1 FM on your dial, “raised the
alternative flag over
Chicago”, as they say (meaning started
alternative music in
Chicago), in 1992. At current they offer quite a variety of
listener “
ear candy” and events:
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Top 9 @ 9: A top nine requested songs of the day as per listener call in as well as
Internet votes.
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Mancow’s Morning Madhouse: One of the top rated morning shows in the nation. Moved over from Rock 103.5 to Q101 and since has been making morning show history. Crew includes, at least regularly has included,
Mancow,
Freak,
Big Al Roker Jr., and
DJ Lovecheese. Feel free to partake of more at http://www.mancow.com
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Road Rage: Hosted by
Sludge in the afternoons,
Road Rage lasts from 4:30 - 5:30
Chicago time and is an hour of
commercial free alternative music. Usually this is coupled with concert annoucements at 5:00 and other contests, prizes, and giveaways.
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Twisted Concerts: As of December 2002, they will have had 9 Twisted Concerts. Twisted Concerts are a presentation of a collection of artists that are
popular at the time. Usually they schedule 8-12 performers.
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101 Club: A mailing list listeners may subscribe to via the
Internet site. Being a member gives listeners the
advantage of buying tickets on pre-sale and having
dibs on certain contests either first or exclusively.
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Local 101: A radio show on Sunday nights 9-10pm which features local artists that are up and coming.
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Alternative Means : An umbrella
charity that changes year to year the list of local charities they donate to. Funds come from various Q101 events.