April | May Concerts
March 31, 2009 by CountryMusicChicago.com Staff
Filed under Burbs, Chicago, Events
Even with mega concerts and summer festivals right around the corner, April in Chicago will keep country music fans satisfied with an awesome lineup of live country music concert ranging from local acts like Lucky Town and Julie Kaylin to country music legend Loretta Lynn. Looking to meet-up with other Chicago country music fans? Check out the Country Music Chicago Street Team on meetup.com. Best of all, it’s free.
April 2009
Larry the Cable Guy
Rialto Square Theatre | Joliet
Friday, April 3, 2009 | 7PM & 9:30PM | $43.50 | Ticketmaster
Eric Church with Jonathon Singleton
Joe’s Bar* | Chicago
Friday, April 10, 2009 | 8:30PM | $15 | Ticketmaster
Rodney Atkins
8 Shows at Joe’s from US99
Joe’s Bar* | Chicago
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 | 8PM | US99.com
James Otto
John Barleycorn* | Schaumburg
Thursday, April 16, 2009 | 8PM | $15+ | johnbarleycorn.com
Julie Kaylin and the Aural Support
Heartland Café | Chicago
Friday, April 17, 2009 | 10:30PM | $5 | heartlandcafe.com
Hank Williams Jr.
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino* | Hammond, IN
Saturday, April 18, 2009 | 7:30PM | $45 – $75 | Ticketmaster
Loretta Lynn (Benefit Concert)
Old Town School of Folk (Lincoln Ave.) | Chicago
Saturday, April 18, 2009 | $5:30 | $150 (Beer, wine and light supper included.) | Tickets
Josh Turner
Rialto Square Theatre & US 99 | Joliet
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 | 8PM | $32 – $50 | Ticketmaster
Lucky Town
Joe’s Bar* | Chicago
Friday, April 24, 2009 | 10PM | $5 | joesbar.com
May 2009
Cory Morrow with Roger Creager
Joe’s Bar* | Chicago
Friday, May 1, 2009 | 9PM | $10 | Ticketmaster
Jo Dee Messina
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino* | Hammond, IN
Sunday, May 3, 2009 | 7:30PM | $28 – $38 | Ticketmaster
Steve Azar
Joe’s Bar* | Chicago
Friday, May 8, 2009 | 9PM | $10 | Ticketmaster
Keith Urban with the Zac Brown Band
Allstate Arena | Rosemont
Friday, May 15, 2009 | 7:30 PM | $20 – $60 | Ticketmaster
Eli Young Band
Joe’s Bar* | Chicago
Friday, May 22, 2009 | 9PM | $10 | Ticketmaster
Mark ChesnuttDC’s Country Junction* | Lowell, IN
Friday, May 22, 2009 | 6:30PM | $20 – $25 | Tickets
George Strait with Blake Shelton and Julianne Hough
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre | Tinley Park
Saturday, May 23, 2009 | 7:30PM | $TBA | LiveNation.com
Leann RimesBlue Chip Casino* | Michigan City, IN
Saturday, May 23, 2009 | 8PM | $50 – $75 | Ticketmaster
The Lost Trailers
Joe’s Bar* | Chicago
Friday, May 29, 2009 | 9PM | $10 | Ticketmaster
Sara Evans
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino* | Hammond, IN
Thursday, May 28, 2009 | 8PM | $38 – $58 | Ticketmaster
Upcoming: Country Thunder, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Alan Jackson, Little Big Town, Heidi Newfield, Keith Anderson, Chris Cagle, Phil Vassar and much, much more.
Please note: information subject to change without notice please check with the venue’s website for updates.
* This venue may require patrons to be 21 and older, Please check with venue prior to event.
Word on the Street – March 27
March 27, 2009 by CountryMusicChicago.com Staff
Filed under CMC News, Chicago Country, News
Country music comes to Chicago for television performances, Rascal Flatts new album bears local connection and Pheasant Run’s WinterFest made a lasting impression all on CountryMusicChicago.com
Sugarland in Chicagoland
The country music power duo comprised of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush formally known as, Sugarland, will join the likes Faith Hill, B.B. King and Seal on April 1st when they record a private performance for the PBS syndicated show, Soundstage. A lucky few have been invited to be apart of the show, which will be taped at Chicago’s own WTTW Studios. Information on when the show will air has not yet been released.
In other Sugarland TV news…
Country music mega stars, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker and Sugarland we’re in the Windy City Thursday for a taping of an upcoming Oprah Show. We’ll keep you updated when the show is set to air.
Rascal Flatts’ new Album has Illinois connection
Congratulations to Arlington Heights native Chris Kubik whose design won a national competition to be the next album cover for Flatts’ upcoming release titled Unstoppable. The album is set to hit shelves on April 7.
See a copy of the album art on the Rascal Flatts website.
Props: WinterFest made an Impression
Props go out to the West Suburban Pheasant Resort and AStar Promotions for their hard work on last February’s Mega WinterFest. GAC Host Storme Warren, who emceed the event, recollects the amazing party that was held on one of the coldest, wintry nights here in Chicago. See his full article in “The Buzz” column of the March 30 issue of Country Weekly Magazine. (On shelves now)
Well, that’s the word on the street. We’ve been having some technical issues with CMC and we’re working non-stop to correct these errors. So please bear with us over the next week or so as we continue to enhance the site’s performance.
- S. Winterroth
ACM Awards: Vote for Entertainer of the Year
March 16, 2009 by CountryMusicChicago.com Staff
Filed under Country Music
ACM AWARDS: ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Country music fans, this is your chance to participate in the 44th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Starting today, fans can log-on to www.voteACM.com to cast their vote for the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award. The nominees, decided by the Academy, are Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, George Strait, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. Winners will be announced during the awards program on Sunday, April 5, 2009 which will be broadcasted live, starting at 7 p.m. CST, from the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, on the CBS Television Network (WBBM-TV Chicago).
Can’t make up your mind?
Each Entertainer of the Year Nominee is scheduled to perform during the telecast and fan votes will be accepted though the last hour of the program. Still need more, log-on to www.cbs.com/acma to access videos and photos featuring the hottest country music stars, as well as information on all of this year’s nominees
Top New Artist
Julianne Hough, Jake Owen and The Zac Brown Band will go head-to-head for a second round of new artist fan voting to determine the Top New Artist of the Year. Cast your vote for Top New Artist when you vote for Entertainer of the Year at www.voteACM.com.
Word on the Street – March 12
March 12, 2009 by CountryMusicChicago.com Staff
Filed under Chicago Country, FEATURED, News
Carrie Underwood & Keith Urban announcements, Rascal Flatts safe at historic ballpark, Kenny Chesney news and Dierks Bentley goes Sideways on CountryMusicChicago.com
Carrie Underwood Announcement
Carrie Underwood celebrated her birthday on Tuesday but it seems Chicago fans are getting the real gift. Just released today, Ravinia Festival in Highland Park announced the country music mega star will join their 2009 summer concert series. Underwood will play the north suburban concert venue on Sunday, August 30 at 7 p.m. Ravinia is such a wonderful venue for summer concerts; this will be an awesome and unique experience to see Underwood perform. Tickets for the show range from $25 – $95 and will be available exclusively at www.ravinia.org beginning April 16.
Keith Urban at Summerfest 2009
In other summer concert announcements, country music star Keith Urban will headline Milwaukee’s Summerfest 2009 on Friday, June 26, along with very special guest Counting Crows. Tickets for the June show will go on sale Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. and range from $62 (Red), $57 (Yellow), $47 (bench) and $27 (lawn). All prices include Summerfest admission. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com
Urban joins this year’s country music line up of Kenny Chesney on Friday, July 3 and George Strait and Blake Shelton on Monday, June 29. More info at summerfest.com
Rascalville…
The show will go on… Chicago Alderman Tom Tunney has approved the controversial third concert at Wrigley Field even with opposition from local neighborhood organizations. Chicago Sun-Times reporter, Fran Spielman has the scoop: Tunney OKs 3rd Wrigley concert
Kenny Chesney Tix
Tickets for the much anticipated June 13th Kenny Chesney/Sugarland/Miranda Lambert Soldier Field Concert go into presale tomorrow and on sale to the general public on March 21 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster.com
CMC Single of the Week
Dierks Bentley – “Sideways”
From the album, Feel That Fire, “Sideways” will have you singing along in no-time. This free spirit, Friday night got to get out and party song is a great way to kick-start you weekend.
Check it out on iTunes.
Well, that’s the word on the street for this week. Everyone have a happy St. Patrick’s Day!
- S. Winterroth
Big & Rich Tickets
March 10, 2009 by CountryMusicChicago.com Staff
Filed under Burbs, Concert Alerts, Events, FEATURED, Ticket Line
Concert Alert!
Country music power duo Big & Rich has announced an additional summer tour stop at the Pheasant Run Mega Center on July 26, 2009, during their limited engagement summer tour. Big & Rich, comprised of artists John Rich and Big Kenny, turned heads in Nashville with their hit single, “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” from their debut album, Horse of a Different Color in 2004.
Today, and several hit singles later like “Comin’ to Your City” and “Lost in this Moment”, the duo has become a staple in country music. In early 2009, rumors of the band’s breakup fluttered country music radio when Rich announced the release of his first solo album since the duo’s creation. The album, Son of a Preacher Man, was explained as an opportunity for Rich to sing and produce songs a little outside of the typical Big & Rich brand. The album, due out March 24, will include Rich’s current hit single “Shuttin’ Detroit Down”. Big & Rich fans need not to worry; the duo has assured fans they are here to stay.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see Big & Rich live. Tickets for the July 26 show will go on sale to the public this Saturday, March 14, 2009, at noon, and are available at the Pheasant Run Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com. Make it a weekend, the best seats are available with overnight packages.
Stay-tuned to CountryMusicChicago.com for the latest on Big & Rich’s Pheasant Run concert. Subscribe to our e-mail news feed.
DETAILS:
WHO: Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy and Cross County Junction
WHEN: Sunday, July 26, 2009 | 7PM
US99 Pre-Party BBQ featuring Two Foot Fred and friends | 2:30PM
WHERE: Pheasant Run Mega Center, St Charles, IL | MAP
4051 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
TICKETS: Tickets range from $39 – $79 and are available from the Pheasant Run Box Office or Ticketmaster.com
Patty Loveless in Chicago
March 8, 2009 by CountryMusicChicago.com Staff
Filed under Chicago, Concert Alerts, Events
Concert Alert:
Country music star Patty Loveless is bringing her best for a special performance in Chicago on March 14 at the Old Town School of Folk’s Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall, 4544 N Lincoln Ave. Loveless’ roster of hits include, “Blame It on Your Heart,” “How Can I Help You Say Goodbye?,” and “Here I Am”. She will perform at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. and will be accompanied by special guest Jim Lauderdale.
Tickets prices range from $34 – $38 and can be purchased directly from the Old Town School of Folk box office, online at oldtownschool.tix.com or by calling 773.728.6000.
Make Note: Country music legend, Loretta Lynn, is on the books for April 18 at the Old Town School of Folk. For more information, visit oldtownschool.org
DETAILS:
WHO: Patty Loveless and Jim Lauderdale
pattyloveless.com | jimlauderdale.com
WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 2009 | 7PM & 10PM
WHERE: Old Town School of Folk, Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall
4544 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago | MAP
TICKETS: $34 – $38 | oldtownschool.tix.com or 773.728.6000
