The Rascal Flatts Kidnapping, plus Chicago Slaughter football

I knew that Rascal Flatts were stopping by yesterday for two hours, I just didn’t know they weren’t planning to include ME!

If you missed any of the fun, hear all the conversations HERE!

This Saturday night, I’m heading to the Chicago Slaughter arena-football game as part of their Celebrity Half-Time HiJinks series - care to join me?

Hope to see ya there!

It’s good to be back

It’s always GREAT to be home after a long vacation, and this week is a big one!

Opening day for the White Sox tomorrow at home, are you wearing your jersey to work too?

Tuesday is ALL about Rascal Flatts – their new CD “Unstoppable” is released, and they’ll join me for TWO HOURS starting at 5pm.  Don’t miss it!

Your favorite songs, BIG prizes, and great conversation every afternoon.  This week:  Josh Turner tickets with the Short Term Memory Quiz, and Rodney Atkins passes with the Drew Walker Drive @ 5.

Also, don’t forget the ACM Awards tonight on CBS-2 at 7pm!  Extra points if you spot Trish Biondo in the audience.

Let’s catch up tomorrow after 3pm, at US 99.5!

LOST, Rascal Flatts and baseball

A few things today:

1)   The new LOST BLOG is now posted online @ US99.com here … great episode last night, plus I am diggin’ all the VW Buses from the ’70s Dharma Initiative!

2)   Mark your calendars – Tuesday, April 7th, all 3 members of Rascal Flatts will join me in-studio!

They’ll be in Chicago to chat about their new CD “Unstoppable,” which comes out that day.  It[s going to be B I G!

3)   Also, I’m on vacation starting tomorrow … the entire Walker family is headed west for a bit of Sox & Cubs & Cardinals spring training baseball.  Roy still hasn’t decided who he’s rooting for.

Any suggestions?

Rascal Flatts mania: new Gary LeVox podcast

If you missed Gary LeVox on the show yesterday, you can hear our conversation at the PODCAST page now!

Don’t forget, tickets go on sale today at Noon through www.tickets.com or 1.800.THE.CUBS (you can’t buy them at the Wrigley Field Box Office).

Make it a great weekend … thanks for playing!

Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, plus Work Mishaps

If you missed Jay on the show yesterday, you can hear our conversation at the PODCAST page NOW!

Find out who his dream co-performer is for their Wrigley Field show, what he’s normally doing backstage at 6pm on any given day, and a few other surprises!

The other thought in my head … our copier has been down for 3 days now, and it got me daydreaming.

I’m curious about the worst things you’ve ever broken at work, the most expensive items.  Accidental or not.

Let’s chat about it, today after 3pm.

Rascal Flatts on the show today AND tomorrow

Joe Don from Rascal Flatts checked in with Lisa & Ray yesterday.

After 6pm today, I’m expecting a call from Jay.  On tomorrow’s show, I’m still working on a call from Gary.

The guys are pumped about their Wrigley Field concert on Saturday, July 18th with Darius Rucker & Vince Gill.  Some guests have yet to be announced too!

Tickets are on sale Saturday at Noon through www.tickets.com or 1.800.THE.CUBS

Questions for Gary or Jay?  E-mail me, send a text (287-995) or call (312.591.US99) between 3-7pm, or Facebook me too.

Make it a great day, and we’ll chat soon.

$10,000 of Mega Tickets, in the first 10 rows

This week, I have $10,000 of concert seats up for grabs…

It’s the COUNTDOWN TO FRONT ROW for Mega Tickets, for our 2009 Summer Country Concert Series.

• George Strait, Blake Shelton, & Julianne Hough.
• Rascal Flatts and Darius Rucker (more to be announced).
• Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, & Jimmy Wayne.
• Toby Keith & Trace Adkins.

10th and 9th rows today, down to Front Row Friday.

Don’t miss a minute, after 3pm today!

Baseball & Country Music: Bigger than big, on so many levels

I teased it yesterday on Facebook, and it’s now official.

Rascal Flatts is headlining the 1st EVER country concert at Wrigley Field.

Saturday, July 18th with Darius Rucker & other country friends TBA.

No idea on ticket prices or an on-sale date yet, but be sure to mark the date now.

With Kenny Chesney @ Soldier Field and Flatts @ Wrigley Field, this could be the biggest summer EVER.

I’m already dreaming about the pre- and post-parties … care to join us?

Keith Urban & The Opera

I’m off this afternoon, headed to the opera with my wife Jill (her Christmas present to me).  I’ve never been to the opera before, so I’m not sure what to expect.  Regardless, I’m excited.

Craig is filling in this afternoon, and again, you have two chances to grab Keith Urban tickets UNDER THE TABLE, with the Short Term Memory Quiz, and the Drew Walker Drive @ 5.

I am back for The Road tonight at 10pm, though.  My special guests are Toby Keith & Sugarland, plus Montgomery Gentry, Rascal Flatts, and many more.  Join me for 2 hours of live music and conversation tonight!

Make it a great day, and we’ll chat soon.  As always, thanks for playing!