Zac Brown Band Live Blog

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The Zac Brown Band performed at the Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island.  Country Music Chicago was in the crowd, live blogging, as Zac and his friends jammed along Chicago's lakefront.7:05:50 PM: Fans crowd the Charter One Pavilion and Zac Brown makes early appearance to introduce opening … [Read more...]

Free reigns for Zac Brown

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CONCERT ALERT:With a Grammy Award win, several number one hits and the recent announcement of a second album, for the Zac Brown Band, 2010 is shaping up as quite nicely. But it’s not their upcoming album causing the buzz this week. Their debut studio album, “The Foundation” just reeled in … [Read more...]

This ain’t your father’s country

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When Scott DuBose takes the stage at the first annual Rockin’ on the River Ribfest, concert-goers will be treated to what this local artist calls, “Ranch Rock.”On Saturday, opening for country music star Chris Cagle, DuBose will open the Miller Lite Main Stage starting at 7 p.m. While DuBose … [Read more...]

Last Rodeo Live Blog

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7:30:30 PM: Sixteen-year-old Tyler Dickerson opens the show.7:34:39 PM: http://twitpic.com/2cypu4 - From the front row to the lawn, country fans fill the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.7:48:34 PM: Gary Allan opens with his most recent radio release, "Get Off On The Pain".8:03:20 PM: Fun … [Read more...]

Gettin’ back to Joe’s

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CONCERT ALERT:While Jamey Johnson might sing about getting back to Macon, Georgia, in latest single,  it seems like it’s really about getting back to Chicago for this country singer. At least it's looking to appear that way as over the last 12  months, Johnson notched nearly five stops in Chicagoland.  … [Read more...]

Last run for Brooks & Dunn

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CONCERT ALERT:For country music fans, this is one duo that doesn’t need an introduction. With millions of touring miles under their belt, over 20 number-one hits, countless awards and numerous accolades the duo known as Brooks & Dunn have carved a whole new style of country music while still … [Read more...]

Word on the Street – Aug. 1

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Reminisce from Country Thunder, All the dirt on the Red Dirt Fest, a concert for the trees, watch Dierks in the Den and get unwrapped with Trailer Choir, Sugarland and Trace Adkins.The calm after the stormWith a lineup featuring major touring acts like Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert and Sugarland, … [Read more...]

Country Thunder Day 4

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LIVE BLOG:2:12:41 PM: Traffic backed up on Richmond Rd from Country Thunder to US12/IL31 intersection.2:47:08 PM:  David Nail performs at Country Thunder. - http://twitpic.com/28nal93:27:33 PM: David Nail hammers out his two most popular songs last, "Red Light" and "Turning Home".4:22:07 … [Read more...]

Country Thunder Day 3

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LIVE BLOG:12:21:52 PM: Day 3: prepping underway as Gloriana, Collin Raye, Craig Morgan, Kevin Costner and Miranda Lambert will take the main stage today at Country Thunder2:50:32 PM: For their 2010 return, Gloriana takes the main stage at Country Thunder. - http://twitpic.com/28axr33:28:16 … [Read more...]

Country Thunder Day 2

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Live Blog:Country Thunder kicks off with a scorcher! After torrential storms the following night and the temperature near 100 degrees, fans and campers stick it out and the Stateline music festival. Shade spots are at a premium but some lucky fans manage to claim the little few left.Country … [Read more...]