From Mexico to Tinley Park and Brookfield

ON THE RIDE HOME TODAY:

**  Want to go to Mexico?  The Riviera Maya is beautiful this time of year … last chance to get qualified @ 4:10pm!

**  Tickets for Montgomery Gentry & friends on sale tomorrow at 10am – but grab ‘em first with the Drew Walker Drive @ 5!

**  Gary Allan LIVE COUNTRY is now 8 days away … win invitation-only passes @ 6:10pm!

**  Tonight, I’ll have 10 pairs of Martina McBride / Trace Adkins tickets, plus Marti Jones too … it’s the FNPP 9-11pm in Brookfield!   Join me @ Johnny B’s Bar & Grill (8436 Brookfield Ave, just across from the Hollywood Metra stop) with Miller Lite!

Nerds and Blackhawks, although unrelated

** These are my new glasses.  I am Jill’s hot nerd.  Her words, not mine.

** Marti’s husband #3, Patrick Sharp, needs your vote now … for Chicago’s Sexiest Athlete.  Vote HERE!

I forgot to put the lid on the sandbox – it’s now a pool with wet sand!

On The Ride Home Today:

** FNPP tonight 9-11pm in Forest Park (with Marti Jones appearing too)!   O’Sullivans Public House on Madison St (just west of Harlem) … Miller Lite prizes & specials, plus all-request country!

** LIVE COUNTRY returns to Joe’s Bar Thursday, 12/3 with Carrie Underwood!    Invitation-only passes up for grabs, with the Drew Walker Drive @ 5!

** Another private show in Libertyville next weekend (11/7), starring Dierks Bentley – win tickets when you Sing It Or Say It, @ 4:10pm!

** Next week, multiple-Emmy winner Phil Keoghan from The Amazing Race checks in … cannot wait!

Marti Jones’ #1 fan calls to surprise her, plus more invite-only tickets!

Today:

** Did you miss Marti Jones’ #1 fan calling to surprise her yesterday?  Hear the entire conversation – download the podcast @ the DW page of US99.com HERE!

** Our next LIVE COUNTRY show features Carrie Underwood @ Joe’s Bar Thursday, 12/3!   Grab more invitation-only passes, with the Drew Walker Drive @ 5!

** Another private show, this time in Libertyville, starring Dierks Bentley (Saturday, 11/7) – win tickets with Sing It Or Say It, @ 4:10pm!

** Tomorrow night on The Road @ 10pm, join me for 2 hours of live music & conversation with Martina McBride & Miranda Lambert!

** FNPP 9-11pm Friday in Forest Park, O’Sullivan Public House on Madison St (just west of Harlem), with Miller Lite prizes & specials, plus all-request country!

US99 adds 3rd member to the show, plus my White Sox Bullpen practice …

Took a quick day off Tuesday, and I return to an e-mail from New Boss Bill that he wants to chat about “expanding” afternoon drive … turns out US99.5 is adding a 3rd member to the show!

Certainly not what I expected, definitely a surprise!  All the details today @ 4:10pm.

Another fun note, don’t forget about White Sox COUNTRY NIGHT next Tuesday.  Marti Jones & I will broadcast from Gate 3 all afternoon, David Nail is performing on-field, and I get to throw the first pitch.

I had the opportunity to get some practice in the US Cellular Field bullpen – see the magic / video HERE.   You can also purchase our special discount, half-price tickets at that link!

Make it a great day, we’ll chat soon.

Keith Urban, Marti Jones, and Roy Walker

BIG WEEK as we get ready for the Keith Urban show on Friday @ the Allstate Arena.  Every afternoon, I’ve got two pairs of tickets up for grabs, counting down to the FRONT ROW.

8th & 7th ROWS after 3pm today.

Also on Friday, make plans to join Marti Jones & me as we broadcast LIVE 3 – 7pm from the aloft Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont (9700 Balmoral Ave, just west of River Rd).   It’ s our free pre-party, with food from Morton’s Steakhouse, free shuttles to / from the concert, and much more!

Sitting in my home office now, as I finish the game plan for the week, I’ve just noticed that Roy, again, has stolen the broom from our closet and is busy sweeping the 1st floor.

The boy is only 19-months-old, and already has an affinity to housework.  I love it.

Same with your kids?  Let’s chat about it this afternoon.

Chili, Firefighters, & Marti Jones this Saturday

This weekend, Marti & I are serving as guest celebrity judges for the Whole Foods Palatine Firefighter Chili Cook-Off.

It’s happening from 12n – 4pm Saturday afternoon @ Whole Foods Market in Palatine (1331 N Rand Rd, just south of Dundee).

Stop by and sample ALL of the guys’ chili, and help us vote.  I’ll bring along some US 99.5 goodies too.

More details HERE.

Enjoy the day, and we’ll chat after 3pm.