James Otto – Shake What God Gave Ya

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Shake What God Gave Ya By: James Otto Release Date: September 14, 2010 Warner Brothers Nashville Download “Shake What God Gave Ya” on on iTunes: James Otto is holding steady with his third album release, “Shake What God Gave Ya”. This album might have made a few more waves if it … [Read more...]

Otto, Haymakers set for Joe’s

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CONCERT ALERT: Jason and the Haymakers plan to get a little rough and rowdy with friends at Joe’s Bar Friday night – in a good way. The American country band will play a slew of originals as they open for James Otto at 8:30 p.m. The band plays their own brand of rowdy country to beer … [Read more...]

Word on the Street – Aug. 23

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Wait for it…Wait for it… The official Chicago Country Music Festival headliner announcement is expected very soon. How soon is “very soon” is the question. Taunting fans, yet again, festival organizers posted on the event's official Facebook fan page wall, “Headliners will be announced … [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...]

Country Music Love Songs

Everyone knows that along with drinkn' and workn' country music knows all about singing songs about loven'.  Just in time for Valentine's Day, Country Love Songs is a musical mix focused on songs you can "share" with that someone special. Ranging from Kenny Rogers to Carrie Underwood, these songs … [Read more...]

Country Music Stars Represent at 51st GRAMMY Awards

Bring on the red carpet; the annual GRAMMY Awards will take place this Sunday, February 8, at the Staples Center in Los Angles. If you are not lucky enough to make to the event, like us, you can catch the event on CBS Television (WBBM local) at 7 p.m. CST. The star-studded evening includes a … [Read more...]

James Otto, Randy Houser set to play Joe’s Bar Friday

Weekend Concert Alert! Chicago country music fans know James Otto for his Grammy nominated song, "Just Got Started Lovin' You" but this Friday, fans will have the opportunity to party with this rising country music star at Chicago's Joe's Bar, 940 W. Weed, Chicago. For just $10 bucks, fans … [Read more...]

Country Music Fans Won’t be Disappointed this Winter

A "mega" festival and major country music concerts will bust the recession blues. Like most Chicagoans, you're probably staying home this winter. Fortunately, Chicago has a recession busting lineup of country music events. Winterfest: Mega Winterfest at Pheasant Run, St. Charles, is just … [Read more...]

Concerts | January & February 2009

Upcoming Concerts - January 2009 - February 2009 January 2009 David Allen Coe Joe's Bar | Chicago, IL January 9, 2009 | 9pm | Ticketmaster Eli Young Band Joe's Bar | Chicago, IL January 10, 2009 | 9pm | Ticketmaster MEGA WINTERFEST 2009 Pheasant Run | St. Charles, IL January 16 … [Read more...]

Alan Jackson with special guests Trace Adkins & James Otto

Three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and most nominated artist in CMA Awards history Alan Jackson is “one of country music’s true masters” writing songs that ‘make life’s mundanities carry emotional heft and make it look easy.” (USA Today) He has sold more than 49 million albums and … [Read more...]