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Blood Tickets

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Sara Rose • 0 Comments

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE FOR THE CHANCE TO SEE BRAD & BLAKE IN CONCERT!

Do you have a little country in your blood? Join LifeSource and US99.5 for their Country Music Blood Drives on Saturday, July 23, at four suburban Chicago locations.

Donate blood for the chance to win lawn tickets to see Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton in concert on August 6 at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park. Plus, get free US99.5 merchandise including CDs, t-shirts and more.

Be one of the first 100 donors to pre-schedule your appointment and receive Brad Paisley’s new album, This Is Country Music. Visit lifesource.org or call 1.877.LIFESOURCE for additional information and to pre-schedule your appointment now!

The following locations will be participating:

Holiday Inn Hotel
10AM-4PM
495 Airport Rd.
Elgin, IL 60123

Homewood Suites
10AM-4PM
16245 La Grange Rd.
Orland Park, IL 60467

Libertyville Civic Center
9AM-3PM
135 W. Church St.
Libertyville, IL 60048

Waukegan City of Miracles Event
10AM-5PM
747 Walnut St.
Waukegan, IL 60085

Top 11 Summer Concerts

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Scott Winterroth • 0 Comments

For the months of June, July, August and September of 2011. With a little help from the mainstay country music touring acts, the summer 2011 country music concert season in Chicago is really starting to take shape. As in years past, major acts such as Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum and Kenny Chesney fill… Continue Reading

Live Nation launches 2011 Mega Ticket

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Scott Winterroth • 0 Comments

Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley and Rascal Flatts will return to the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in 2011. As in years past, the behemoth concert promoter, Live Nation, has partnered with US99 to bundle five of Chicago’s biggest summer country concerts for their annual Country Mega Ticket. In 2011, all concerts will… Continue Reading

Last Rodeo Live Blog

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Scott Winterroth • 0 Comments

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 fact: Gary Allan’s last Chicago gig was at the… Continue Reading

Last run for Brooks & Dunn

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Scott Winterroth • 1 Comment

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 upholding the true character of… Continue Reading

Paisley’s walk on water

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Scott Winterroth • 5 Comments

There’s something about Chicago for country star Brad Paisley. Maybe it’s because his wife, Kimberly Williams, spent time in the area when she attended Northwestern or maybe because Chicago has one of the largest country radio stations, and fan base, in the business. What that connection might be remains uncertain but, on Friday, it was… Continue Reading

Paisley’s big splash

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Scott Winterroth • 1 Comment

Country Concert Alert: 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. With the help of Darius Rucker, Justin Moore and a bit of Mother… Continue Reading

Tim to take on Tinley

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Scott Winterroth • 1 Comment

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 other recent cameos in… Continue Reading

Throwdown’s 1, 2, 3 punch

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Scott Winterroth • 1 Comment

With a combined total of nearly 10 straight hours of music, country stars packed the Southwest suburban First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Saturday. The term packed, shouldn’t be taken lightly. With over 20 acts converging on the Country Throwdown Tour, two support stages were brought in to accommodate the Tour’s mega lineup which included a range… Continue Reading

Hot 15 Summer Concerts

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Scott Winterroth • 0 Comments

Looking at this summer’s country music concert lineup, the success will continue in 2010 for both the artists and the fans. From the lakefront concerts to suburban county fairs, newcomers and diehards fans alike will converge on some of the hottest ticket shows in town. While it’s extremely impossible to come up with the top… Continue Reading

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