Summer 2013, where are you?

Chicago in the winter is just plain crappy. That's why I spend all winter planning a kick-ass summer. So far, this is what I have planned: 

This might be work related, but I look forward to it all year! I still can't believe I have 'concert planner' on my resume. #amazing

Fact: Boyz II Men was my very first cd. I'm going to 'The Package" with a few co-workers in July.  Unfortunately, they changed the date of the show so I had to turn down tickets to Pearl Jam at Wrigley. Sad day. 

I scored tickets to the Gentlemen of the Road Tour featuring MUMFORD AND SONS over Labor Day weekend. I can't even begin to describe how excited I am to see them for a second year in a row.  Troy, Ohio - here I come! ROAD TRIP! 

In October ( I know, not summer - but whatev), the hubster and I are traveling to Charleston, South Carolina for a  wedding.  I've never been to SC, so it will be a great trip. 

Planning for Summer 2013 just started, but it's already shaping up to be pretty amazing. What do you have planned? 

Gentlemen of the Road

On Friday, K and I packed up our bags and headed to Dixon, IL for the Gentlemen of the Road Tour.

A few highlights of the trip:

The town of Dixon greeted GOTR with open arms. 

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We camped in a small closet, tent.

We enjoyed the sweet music of some pretty amazing bands. 

Gogol Bordello

Gogol Bordello

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 AND, we snagged free wristbands to an after-show. I guess that's what happens when you are nice to the producer of the show. = )

 A few personal pics...

The people of Dixon were so friendly and the concert attendees were happy to see a small town get a boost of tourism for a weekend. Good feelings all around. 

What a great weekend!