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I have ceased providing money to charities as of today as I don't want to be an "enabler".

What a GREAT tribute! Hats off to JCPenney...yet again.

I have generally heard that Naperville is included due to it's size - over 100k people. However, I see this list seems to contain cities that are over 50k people. Naperville is ok but Bolingbrook and Aurora are a bit questionable. For my tastes, I like a nice quaint downtown area with great schools, parks and train access.

What, are you Bill O'Reilly now?

have a nice one, Gary.

It is... I saw it last week and couldn't believe it. It's been a long time since I've been to the Green Mill. Seeing Nick Lowe there would be amazing. I am unable to make it as well.

has it been confirmed that this is just a presale... will tickets eventually go on Ticketmaster? I'm thinking a roadtrip to MN for First Avenue night 1 is in order.

A couple of them did but he seemed to enjoy one of them. If I remember correctly, it was Giraldo that may have offended him but Jeffrey Ross not so much.

Great stuff... I actually missed his when I was watching it. Funny how much of his material fell flat with most in the room. The comedians definitely got it. I loved Greg Giraldo's as well.

30 is a good one... enjoy!

Bob is not a good song. "Ghost to Most", "Righteous Path", "Homefront"... none of those grabbed you?

Really, really liking this one.

I don't want to derail this important, important thread but I believe it was just that one guy that didn't like Starbucks. A good portion of us like Zooey and Starbucks so the new guy should be ok there. ViaChicago is somewhat mixed on text messaging though evidently.

Happy Birthday! Enjoy!

I like Zooey, Freakwater, Starbucks and text messaging. There is nothing in this thread that I don't like...except HATE!!

They opened for Freakwater- Douche Chills

more of a straight-up country sound with a bit of a dark bend to it. They are actually pretty good. I've texted through 3 or 4 of their shows.

My perception is that it was the content of said texting at any concert. As long as those folks were enjoying themselves, no issue from my perspective.

I like Freakwater and have no violent, moral concern to text messaging. It can be a very useful and productive tool if used properly. That said, you do run the risk of looking like a douchebag depending on the venue and timing.

huh? I respect your taste in music generally. Have you actually listened to them?

Did we ban the guy that text messages yet?

Yes, love 'em both. I see a great deal in common from both the musical and lyrical content. THS may be a bit more singularly focused but they both have a heavy focus on lyrical content. They are both mutual admirers of one another as well.