CHICAGO COUNTRY FEST 2010 Day 1

This year's Chicago Country Fest was held in Millennium Park Friday and Saturday. It was full of Country Music. Dancing, and FUN!!

I will be posting pictures and videos later. But I wanted you to meet my "Neighbors For The Night" from Friday night. This couple were celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary with us in the US. David, a Minister, and his wife Alice have been on a 30 day holiday in our country. They are from London, England. How cool!! What great people.

This is some of the groups from Friday.

Here's a group called "Brushfire"



Then came the "Gin Palace Jesters."

A little "Midwest Ramblers Cajun Band"

Here comes "Gretchen Wilson."

Now it's "Clint Black" to end day 1.

And that ended day 1.

HAPPY 70th BIRTHDAY JOHN LENNON

We celebrate the life of the rock icon by which all others are measured. A man who was noteworthy for the highest levels of artistry, musicianship, humanity, and social awareness, all with a biting sense of humor which put it all in perspective. For all the years that we’ve been enjoying the music of John Lennon, we’ve never grown tired of singing along with those unforgettable tunes and trying to duplicate those amazing harmonies. God bless you John, and happy birthday!

FARM AID 25

Farm Aid 25 pictures and videos !! It was GREAT !! So check it out!! I apologize for the lack of videos for Kenny, Dave, John, Neil, and Willy. I took so many videos that my camera battery went dead. Sorry !!
Here are some original American farmers.

First, some of the thousands of fans!! And a special thanks to "My Neighbors for the Night (and day)" who really ROCKED with "The Rockin' Old Man". Wow, first the rockin' gang across the isle, then those rockers in the isle, and of course in front of me and behind me. What fun!! THANKS TO ALL OF YOU !!!


And a fan with a little costume. She's not in jail!!
And a couple of dancing fans. One is a vendor!


The Blackwood Quartet got things started.

Robert Frances

Randy Rogers

The BoDeans

Amos Lee

Amos With Willy

Band Of Horses

Luke Nelson, (Willy's son) and The Promise of the Real (Luke was barefoot)

Jamey Johnson

Jason Mraz

Jeff Tweety

Norah Jones

Kenny Chesney

Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds

John Mellencamp

Neil Young

And Farm Aid 25 ended. Check the Farm Aid web site for more pictures.

Lee Dewyze at Arlington Park

American Idol winner, Lee Dewyze rocked his fans at the Arlington Park Race track Friday.

Lee's opening.

(click on each arrow for the video's)

And the rest of Lee's Concert!!

Hallelujah

And the Lee sang one of the last songs. He sure has grow in stature, he's really become confortable on stage, compared to he first visit to Alington, when he was on American Idol.

And a few more pictures.

Jackson Browne at The Chicago Theater Thursday Night.

Here's Jackson Browne along with David Lindley at The Chicago Theater Thursday Night.
I had two nice ladies from Highland Park who where my "Neighbors For The Night" and I took their picture but I apologize to them because my flash didn't work! Sorry ladies!

Here's some short video's of Jackson and David. And then there are several of Jackson.

And more Jackson Browne!

And for more Jackson Browne

http://www.jacksonbrowne.com/tour

Roger Waters and "The Wall" at the United Center!!

Roger and "The Wall" was one of the best concerts I have seen!

Roger Waters has outdone many rock concerts with this production. There's still time for you to see Roger and "The Wall" and I recommend that you don't miss it. Shows are Thursday and Friday at the United Center. Here's my video's from Monday night.

First some "Neighbors for the Night."

Here is a Mom, her son, and her neighbor friend, real Roger Waters fans (well the son became one once the concert started).

And then more "Neighbors for the Night," there's Daughter Paula, who is a fireman from O'Hare, and her Mom Loretta. These two really Rocked with Roger.

And now the opening!!

Trace Adkins & Toby Keith at Tinley Park Saturday Night

But first I walked in and met my "Neighbors For The Nights."
Wow, What Miller Lite Hotties!! (left to right) Two Beauticians, A Clothing Fashion Expert (well maybe just a buyer of some fancy hats and a real Fashion Doer ), and a Pedicurist. Now don't let the beer cans take you from their great smiles!! What a fun time with these Hotties. Hope I meet then at future Concerts. They can be my NEIGHBORS anytime!!!

Ok so now to Trace.

(Sorry about the audio guess it was where I was sitting)
And now Toby

VIVA !! Chicago Latin Fest 2010

Here's Friday's Chicago Latin Fest at Millennium Park.

Some Costumes by the Bean!!

Here's "Julio Cortez Y La Explosion De La Cumbis"

"Sol Del Viento"

And some little dancers

Some Latin Bongo Music and spectator participation by the BEAN

Mariachi entertaining the visitors

And here is the

Mariachi Vive Mexico accompanied by

Poctu Yanculc Ballet rehearsing on the Jay Pritzker Pavillion Stage.

Now, Latin Fest continues Saturday at Millennium Park. If you have a chance, go there and enjoy the Music and Dancing. It starts at Noon.

More information is at www.vivachicago.us.

I'm sorry I can't go again today because I'll be at the Tody Keith & Trace Adkins concert.

Next Three Weeks Schedule

The Rockin' Old Man will be at the following concerts in September.
Jason Aldean -- House of Blues
Toby Keith & Trace Adkins -- Tinley Park
Roger Waters --- United Center
Jackson Browne -- Chicago Theater
Lee DeWyze --- Arlington Race Track
Farm Aid --- Miller Park Milwaukee

Hope to take lots of pictures and/or videos. Look for me!!

The Beach Boys With John Stamos!!

The "Beach Boys" with surprise guest, John Stamos, rocked the Walworth County Fair in Elkhorn, Wi. Sunday night.

First my neighbors for the night were Bill and his wife Carol. My good friend Bill is in charge of VIP security at Country Thunder each year at Twin Lakes, Wi. Bill keeps all the rowdy fans in line and does an excellent job. Here he got a chance to just enjoy "The Beach Boys" with his sweetie. A terrific couple!!
Now on to Mike Love and "The Beach Boys."

John Stamos Introduction!!

John Stamos Drum Solo

And that ended the Beach Boy's Concert. Can't wait for the next one!!