July 09 Concerts

Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum
Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd
Summerfest 2009 is about to wrap things up but you still have a chance to catch Kenny Chesney with Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum – Friday, July 3 – 7:30PM – $25 – $70 – Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sunday, July 5 – 7:30PM $15 – $60 – Ticketmaster.com

Sara Evans
Friday, July 3 – 8:30PM
Naperville RibFest
West Street & Martin Avenue, Naperville – $10 – ribfest.net

Chasin’ Mason
Friday, July 3 – 10PM
Joe’s Bar* – 940 W. Weed St, Chicago
$TBA – joesbar.com

The Hoyle Brothers
Friday, July 3 – 5:30PM
The Empty Bottle* – 1035 N. Westen Ave, Chicago
FREE – emptybottle.com

Jim Beam Presents: Montgomery Gentry
Thursday, July 9 – 9PM
Joe’s Bar* – 940 W. Weed St, Chicago
Tickets information available through joesbar.com

Kid Rock & Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sunday, July 12 – 6:30PM
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 South Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park
$25 – $225 – LiveNation

Verizon V Lounge Presents Lady Antebellum
with Jin and Tonic
Friday, July 10 – 8PM
Joe’s Bar* – 940 W. Weed St, Chicago
Ticket information available through joesbar.com

Old Town School of Folk Chicago Folk & Roots Festival
Saturday, July 11 – Sun, July 12 – Noon – 10PM
Wells Park -Lincoln & Montrose Chicago
$8 – $10 donation – oldtownschool.org

Jackson Rohm
Saturday, July 11 – 10:30PM
Joe’s Bar* – 940 W. Weed St, Chicago
$TBA – joesbar.com

Country Thunder USA – 2305 Lance Dr, Twin Lakes, WI – countrythunder.com

Country Thunder, now in its 17th year, attracts flocks Illinois and Wisconsin residents to its amphitheatre style festival. Located on a farm in rural Wisconsin, its country music star-power and mid-summer fun make it a sure bet for a memorable time. This year brings some new features like redesigned camping, updated vending, cheaper beer and, of course, the hottest stars of country music. Daily, general admission passes (lawn) range from $25 – $54, while 4-day adult passes are $119. Reserved seats range from $159 – $600 for all 4-days. The best Country Thunder experience is reserved for campers in the festival onsite campground. Camping packages range from $100 – $500

2009 Lineup

WEDNESDAY – JULY 15 – Howlin’ Coyote Dance Hall – Colt Ford –  The Lost Trailers – Tracy Lawrence

THURSDAY – JULY 16 – Burns Poe – The Bellamy Brothers – Jack Ingram – Mark Chesnutt – Williams & Ree – Kellie Pickler – Taylor Swift

FRIDAY – JULY 17  – Shawn Hammonds – Restless Heart –  Heidi Newfield – Jake Owen – Williams & Ree – Phil Vassar – Alan Jackson

SATURDAY – JULY 18 – The Grascals – Joey + Rory – Terri Clark – Diamond Rio – Williams & Ree – Rodney Atkins – Tim McGraw

Plan on a great time rain or shine. Bring your best cowboy hat and some SPF 30 sunscreen. For more info on Country Thunder USA or to purchase tickets, visit CountryThunder.com

NEW LISTING:
Pat Green
Friday, Jul 17 – 8PM
Emricson Park, 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock
$29 – $50 – Ticketmaster.com

Alan Jackson
Saturday, July 18 – 3:30PM
Concerts for a Cause – Cedar Point Sportsman Club Rt. 80 & 351, LaSalle
$45 louslagrotto.com/concerts

Rascal Flatts “American Living Unstoppable Tour 2009” with Vince Gill and Darius Rucker
Saturday, July 18 – 7PM
Wrigley Field – 1060 W Addison, Chicago
$35 – $89 – tickets.com

Blackberry Smoke and Whiskey Myers
Friday, July 17 – 8PM
Joe’s Bar* – 940 W. Weed St, Chicago
$5 – Door – Please note, the previously announced Chris Cagle appearance for this date has been canceled.

Lucky Town
Friday, July 24 – 10PM
Joe’s Bar* – 940 W. Weed St, Chicago
$5 – Door

NEW LISTING:
Gretchen Wilson with special guests Joe Nichols Chris Young and Scott Dubose
Miller Lite Presents Bridgeview MusicFest
Friday, July 24 – 4PM
Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview
$10 – Ticketmaster.com

Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy and Cross County Junction
Sunday, July 26 – 7PM
Pheasant Run Mega Center – 4051 East Main Street, St. Charles
$39 – $79 – Ticketmaster.com

The Two Foot Fred Barbecue pre-concert outdoor tent party
Two Foot Fred, performances by the PennyMaeDixon Band and friends and Cowboy Troy autograph session. 2:30PM – $22

Yard Fulla Cars feat. Katie Quick and KingBilly
Thursday, July 30 – 8PM
Joe’s Bar* – 940 W. Weed St, Chicago
$5 – Door

Lake County Fair – 1060 E. Peterson Rd, Grayslake – lakecountyfairassoc.com

Southern Exposure and Chasin’ Mason
Thursday, July 30 – 5:30PM – Courtyard Stage – $10

James Otto and Randy Houser
Friday, July 31 – 8PM – Bud Light Stage – $10

Blake Shelton and Jamey Johnson
Saturday, Aug. 1 – 8PM – Bud Light Stage – $10

Looking Forward: Josh Gracin/Darryl Worley at Brookfield Zoo, Jimmy Buffett at Toyota Park, Carrie Underwood at Ravinia.