Peter Frampton at the Chicago Theatre Saturday 2-25-2012

Here's the legend "Peter Frampton" with some of his great music of yesteryear and of today.

Penny For You Thoughts

"Show Me The Way" (click on each below)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URrs5UUTK0s

"Wind Of Change"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyba73wpA64

"Baby I Love The Way"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fn5vErEFy4

"I Want To Go To The Sun"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3DA6cfALdo

"Shine On" (Part 1 & 2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXlPxi0bVUA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5iKt2yAtAM

"Jumping Jack Flash"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faXkMfCphiQ

"Do You Feel Like We Feel"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guiLSaS1iG0

"Baby, Somethin's Happening"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0phm7QHlZA

"Emcore 1-4"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgzu3lSJJSA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tozSrvySfms

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bHVzRh7UKM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZoWLGAhNm0

And here's the CD that won Peter his first Grammy (It's Autographed too).

And here's a video on Peter's first Grammy winner "Fingerprints"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTgVS95jtbI

Los Lobos at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora 2-23-2012

Here's a little Latin Music from Los Lobos at the beautiful Paramount Theatre in Aurora. Good concert!
Had to use an Iphone so excuse the videos but enjoy the music.

And a little Los Lobos audio music.

Montgomery Gentry and the Professional Bullriders Tour

Friday night Montgomery Gentry's concert followed the Professional Bullriders Tour at the Sears Centre. A very entertaining evening. Here's Montgomery Gentry and the Bullriding Tour will follow.

"So Called Life" (click on each)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWrktC0E97s

"Back When I Knew It All"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X5hb1FBE2E

"Hillbilly Shoes"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1Txfz32X8g

"Rebels On The Run"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJsRAcku1PA

"Damn Right I Am"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU5aFqCBsPU

Here's the crowd.

Wait, isn't that Pam who I met at CountryThunder?

A couple of girls Barrel Racing.

And here's a couple of bullriders not lasting to long. (click on each)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn9SE7newoQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lHsBdz0R3Q

A little clown action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx_mn57jeyA

Show horse's and action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygmA9gT7Rxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEt0iHzZJtA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUxsuni_d1w

An interesting and entertaining evening!

Glen Campbell's Farewell Concert at the Rialto in Joliet

Thursday night, Glen Campbell brought his Farewell Tour to the Rialto Square Theater in Joliet. The legend "Country Star" gave a great concert, singing some of his biggest hits including "Galveston", "By The Time I Get To Phoenix", "Rhinestone Cowboy", "Wichita Lineman", "Country Boy", "Southern Nights" and some of the songs from his last studio CD "Ghost On The Canvas" along with "It's Your Amazing Grace" and "A Better Place".

"Instant People" with two of Glen's kids, Cal on drums and guitar, as well as Glen's daughter Ashley on keyboard, banjo and guitar They opened for Glen and also supported him during his set.

Here's my videos of Glen and the "Wichita Lineman"

"Country Boy" (click below)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIWdlfrjkso

"Southern Nights"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQoNKLEy3ps

"A Better Place"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykASyXwmFvE

So long Glen, and thanks for all the great music!! We wish you the BEST!!

Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Fest

Saturday, "The Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Fest" graced the Roosevelt Auditorium Stage, bringing great Bluegrass and Blues performances all day. The fest opened at 2:00 pm with Chasing Shade in the lobby. The first main stage musicians started at 2:45pm with Majors Junction, followed by the Henhouse Prowlers, a local Chicago group who got the fans jumping. They are scheduled to perform at "Fitzgerald's" in March so check them out.
Next up was The Giving Tree Band another great bluegrass group. Joe Purdy followed and he was ok.
David Grisman Quartet, Del McCoury Band,The Big Mom Jam, and closing out the fest was The Bluegrass Ball Jam.

Here's two video's of the "Henhouse Prowlers".


And here's "The Giving Tree Band"





Check my youtube of The Giving Tree Band. (click below)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viaVKAtPjUM

Now here's "Joe Purdy" with" The Giving Tree Band"

If you like Bluegrass you gotta attend this Fest next year!

Check out more of these groups on their web sites.

Brad Paisley's "Virtual Reality World Tour 2012

Friday night Brad Paisley brought his 2012 "Virtual Reality Tour" to the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.

Scotty McCreery opened and The Band Perry followed before Brad took the stage.

Here's a few photo's of Scotty.

Here's Scotty singing

(click on each below)

"Water Tower Town"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPxxvh0LZSo

"I Love You This Big"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72h-u2Jtse0

"Write My Number On Your Hand"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_ZJFY1ulKE

The Band Perry

And here are their video's.

"Give Me Back" (Opening song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHrfSI6cikg

"Hip To My Heart"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTZPwQOSO28

"Fat Bottomed Girls"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IWtjGjH8Xc

"Postcard From Paris"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyrg7ED84Yc

"If I Die Young"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1k2GFwLuZE

And here's Brad Paisley.

And my Brad video's.

"Camouflage"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfO5edGPSUk

"Welcome To The Future"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIjkv8nLSec

"Ticks"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8cb1ahqZRc

"This Is Country"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq-8X5qP9H8

"Celebrity"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0K59w7ZGJE

"She's Everything"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQETRdX41AA

"Online"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbQE1LyoUbo

"I'm Still A Guy"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqzAxMHgWy8

Great concert so check Brad's, Scotty's, and The Band Perry's web sites for more great stuff.

"Rare Earth" with "Saturday June Band" at Viper Alley

Rare Earth's concert at the Viper Alley in Lincolshire, brought back some of their big hits from the 70's. Their classic rock made popular when the group was signed by Motown as their first all white band.

Viper Alley, located near the Marriott Lincolnshire, is a very intimate setting with table and bar service.

Opening for Rare Earth was Saturday June Band, a local band from Highland Park. This classic rock group were real "rocker's". Here are 4 video's,

(check on each below)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTxJIycsaao

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHKPmWrJrIA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSQeEvMyh9I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypQvBKZbI94

And here is Rare Earth's opening .

(click on each below)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyZM4ObUQ94

"Big John Is My Name"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPsXxz6lnDk

"Born To Wander"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8LsD59lwx0

"Get Ready"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUb3hi1f_HQ

And that ended my great evening of Classic Rock. You can check www.saturdayjune.com and www.rareearth.com for more information and music from these "rocker's"

Paul Revere and the Raiders with Gary Punkett Christmas Concert at the Rosemont

Saturday evening it was "Paul Revere and the Raiders" Christmas Concert at the Rosemont Theatre.
Another old timer, "Gary Punkett" opened for Paul and the boys.

Here's one of Gary's big hits from the 60's, "Woman, Woman"

And one more song from Gary, "Young Girl" (click below)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BrU_KOAYzk

And here's "Paul Revere and the Raiders". First up is:

"Just Like Me" (click on each below)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0SyuN7OBw8

"Jingle Bells"

hhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZQslQnzsIM

"Good Thing"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjyzAbuS8KU

"Hungry"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbzofKoUiZg

"Tom Jones - Delilah"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgA09D_k_5Y

"Elvis - Blue Christmas"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKN41j4rQdk

"I'll Be Home For Christmas"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7hE2o6sdbE

"Kicks"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMwAFjEtDaw

"Indian Reservation"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19YK6BTRWHw

"Rock Rock Rudolph"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vuh8jfqnJr8

"Louie Louie"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRGRlVF0AsM

And a "MERRY CHRISTMAS"

and HAPPY HOLIDAY'S to all my friends and followers!!

Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the Allstate Saturday 12-03-2011

If you have never seen the Trans-Siberian Ochestra (TSO) you have missed one terrific musical, lights,laser, fire, and piro concert. Get in the Christmas Spirit and go see this great concert!

Here's some of my youtube video's. Some are long, so be patient for them to load. (click on each below)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk8nduseqig

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvTg1hj5wMk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2E7IkRog6I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6sj43ioYpY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggNa4rG8w8s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQqr_yCsPag

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm1gz3r43go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouwcPyS9thA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T7pKfRE-i8

The Zac Brown Band at the Sears Centre Friday 11-18-2011

Friday night it was "The Zac Brown Band" at the Sears Centre. Great Concert! Here's a few pictures.


Here's The Fans !



And my ticket
Opening for Zac were two young country singers, Zac brought with him from Atlanta. First up was Nic Cowan.


Here's two of my youtube video's of Nic. (click on each)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_mZNWgSPCU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUiZWup3AlY

Next up was Sonia Leigh.

And two of my youtube videos of Sonia. (click on each)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcX3hdruO8E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx4DAQY0J6k

And here's "The Zac Brown Band" (Click on each)

"Keep Me In Mind"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21gw_QM2Xd8

"Knee Deep"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71C4j51uEnU
"As She's Walking Away"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqYSNSXZZDQ

"Where The Boat Leaves From"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEAVKWErSh8

"Who Knows" (Part 1)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BQDb6_5o78

"Who Knows" (Part 2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwZlIlI4bKg

"Highway 20 Ride"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Feb_hNYgZ-Y

"The Devil Went Down To Georgia"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl7v9G93b98

"It's Not OK"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS8uRu30PuM

"Free"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJVOTv4O5Lw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6n0qyQMNLs

Want more Zac? Check his web site!!