New Rumored July Dates? IL and WI

[marino13]

Read on another board that MMJ is playing Milwaukee's Summerfest on July 3rd and The Taste of Chicago on July 4th.  Can any of you "in the know" confirm these rumors?

[JacketGal]

I got that too! I SOOO hope it's true! That would mean 4 - 5 jacket shows without having to travel.....EEEEEeeeeeeeee!!!

 ;D

[goldengirl]

Did anyone hear anymore dates, besides the WI and IL dates, that were going to be added to the tour? Like perhaps anything more towards Kansas or Nebraska????

[blenderbaby]

hmmm, the taste of chicago eh :-/, so what if the sound  is crap, and nose plugs help keep the nasty smells away, and getting there is a pain in the ass (can i say that :-X), if i would travel the world to see mmj, i can surely put up with the hazards of the loop..................................... ;)

[marino13]

These two dates are now on Pollstar, so they must be legit.

[JacketGal]

This just in....

Taste of Chicago concert headliners announced

By Greg Kot
Tribune music critic
Published April 6, 2006, 3:51 PM CDT

Former Kinks mastermind Ray Davies will follow up his triumphant concerts at the Vic Theatre last weekend with a headlining performance July 4 at Taste of Chicago in Grant Park, city officials confirmed today.

Davies, who is performing Kinks classics and songs from his recent solo album with a new band, will be joined on the bill by My Morning Jacket and former Soul Coughing vocalist Mike Doughty.

Other headliners at the Petrillo Music Shell will include Chaka Khan on June 30, Glen Campbell on July 1, Jo Dee Messina on July 2, the Grant Park Orchestra accompanying fireworks on July 3, India.Arie on July 5, Macy Gray and Liquid Soul on July 7, and former Styx vocalist Dennis DeYoung and Kenny Wayne Shepherd on July 9.

Headliners for July 6 and July 8 will be announced later.

[ChiefOKONO]

AWESOME!!!!!!!! :D :)  8)

i also want to check out the former Styx vocalist!

[JacketGal]

i also want to check out the former Styx vocalist!

Yeah, that'll be great Chief, you and the three other people will have him all to yourself!  ;) ;D

[tomEisenbraun]

how mch does taste of chicago normally cost? i wouldn't think it'd be too much, and this is sounding like one kickass summer of jacketousness :)

[ChiefOKONO]

i could be mistaken but i think that the taste of chicago fest is free...

[JacketGal]

Yes, it's free Tom!  ;D

[tomEisenbraun]

well then, guess i'll be takin the first train to the city that day. that's gonna be nuts.

[ChiefOKONO]

Does anyone know if these have been confirmed yet by the band?? thanks,

[leafygreens]

and does anyone have any idea as to how long sets last at this taste of chicago thing?  

[slimsloslider]

I read the same--It is on the summerfest web site and it is on poll star!!  Looks like it's true...

[tdan]

Counting Crows headlined A Taste of Chicago in 2004.  Their set was 1.5 hours.

[JacketGal]

But get there early, it fills up fast! We had to get there by 1pm for Wilco one year....and last year with Santana, it was INSANE! I said I'd never do it again but since the Jacket will be there...I'll be going again! ;D

Also, if I remember correctly you can get your pavilion tix at Dominicks (grocery store chain) well before the date of the show. Otherwise, if it fills up fast, you sit on the lawn and it's pretty far back.

[LaurieBlue]

http://badgerherald.com/artsetc/2006/05/04/summertime_shows_inc.php

Less than two weeks after the Vans Warped Tour graces the stage, the World's Largest Music Festival: Summerfest kicks of on Milwaukee's lakefront. Summerfest is celebrating its 39th year of bringing incredible artists to the city's biggest party of the year — one that lasts 11 days, as a matter of fact. Admission to Summerfest has changed since last summer. The Summerfest pins and cards have been retired, so no more getting in free with them during certain times of the day. Instead, adult admission will be $8 from 12-4 p.m. on weekdays and $15 after 4 p.m. and on weekends. For all those music lovers who have to wait until their regular workdays have ended to head over to Summerfest, they are looking at a $3 increase.

The only way to get around that this year is to buy tickets ahead of time. From April 21 to May 31, advance sale tickets will be available at select locations throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Each ticket is $15, but included in it is a $3 food/beverage credit. Each ticket is also good for a free vintage Summerfest poster, available while supplies last at Grand Avenue mall.
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Despite the big names that appear at the Amphitheater, some really great bands appear on the eight side stages every year. In the past they have included Blues Traveler, Ben Folds, Michelle Branch, Jason Mraz, and tons more. This year, there is a great variety and among those that will appear on the Harley, Miller, and other sponsored stages are Phil Vassar, Yellowcard, Common, My Morning Jacket, Train, REO Speedwagon, Ryan Cabrara, Alice Cooper, Elvis Costello and the Imposters featuring Allen Toussaint, Los Lonely Boys, Dierks Bentley, and so many more there is not room to mention them all, not to mention those that have not yet been announced.

[JacketGal]

Thanks Laurie!