Country Thunder strikes again

Country Thunder Lineup

COUNTRY FESTIVAL ALERT: One of summer’s hottest country festivals will roll into South Central Wisconsin starting Thursday, July 22. Country Thunder USA, a Stateline favorite for 17 years, strikes again with improved festival design, extended music format and a stellar music lineup. In … [Read more...]

Paisley’s big splash

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Country Concert Alert: [singlepic id=61 w=320 h=240 float=left]Typically, when concert goers set out for a country concert, getting soaked is something to avoid but when country music star Brad Paisley returns to the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre on Friday, he’s hoping to make a big splash. … [Read more...]

Ribfest counts on Country

LeAnn Rimes, Charlie Daniels Band, Jason Michael Carroll, Julianne Hough are set for the annual West Suburban Fourth of July fest. [singlepic id=285 w=320 h=240 float=left]While country music isn’t the only genre of music set for this year’s Ribfest, it appears that festival organizers are … [Read more...]

Tim to take on Tinley

Country Concert Alert: From the silver screen to the concert scene, Tim McGraw has it covered. It’s no shock that Tim McGraw seems to be taking a liking to his recent success in the Hollywood scene. With his recent acting credit in the Academy Award nominated film, “The Blind Side” and … [Read more...]

Weekend Roundup for June 3 – 5

From a special performance by a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame to an array of great local artists, the first unofficial weekend of summer is looking rather nice for country concerts. Yard Fulla Cars Thurs, June 3 – 7:30PM Orland Days - Centennial Park, Orland Park … [Read more...]

Throwdown Rundown

Country Throwdown Tour

[singlepic id=241 w=320 h=240 float=left]The Country Throwdown Tour will roll into the Tinley Park this Saturday to kick-off the summertime mega-concert series at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre. Featuring major touring acts like Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson, Eric Church, Little Big Town … [Read more...]

Mega Ticket Mania

TICKET ALERT: While Rascal Flatts might not be bringing their 2010 tour on Wrigley Field - as they did in 2009 - the Flatts Boys along with headliners Tim McGraw, Brooks & Dunn, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith and Montgomery Gentry are all, at some point, “swinging by” one of Chicagoland’s … [Read more...]

This ain’t no bull…

CONCERT ALERT: [singlepic id=141 w=320 h=240 float=left]There probably isn’t anything wilder than this eight second ride! The Professional Championship Bullriders Tour is rolling into town on Friday, February 5 and they’ve recruited country music star Jake Owen to celebrate the series World … [Read more...]

New Year’s Eve Parties

Looking to add a little country flare to your New Year’s Eve? Before it’s too late, we compiled some of our “best bets” for celebrating the New Year country music style. Cadillac Ranch 1175 West Lake St, Bartlett cadranch.com Cadillac Countdown to 2010 – Get wild at the Ranch as … [Read more...]

September Concerts

As summer wraps up, September continues to add Chicago’s summer country music concert season.[singlepic id=77 w=320 h=240 float=right] David Nail with the Carter Twins Friday, September 4, 2009 – 8:30PM Joe’s Bar*, 940 W. Weed St, Chicago $8 – ticketmaster.com Randy Travis Friday, … [Read more...]