Chicago Days & Nights (Part 2)

At the Abbey Pub, Jun 30

Up on the balcony for The Alarm gig.

 

We had a great view from up there (more photos under Bands).

 

Mike has a fondness for rock chicks: here he is with Laurie, The Hootenanners' guitarist!

 

At John Barleycorn, Jun 29

Jon and Katherine's last night in Chicago.

 

Picnic in the Park, Jun 29

We kept the Champagne bottle under wraps.

 

At the Galway Arms, Jun 26

Our last Saturday night out with Katherine.

 

Sunset Over the City, Jun 24

The view from Mark & Caz's place on Sheridan
(following England's defeat in the quarter-finals of Euro 2004).

 

Euro 2004, Jun 17 & 21

   

Come on, England!

 

At Piazza Bella, Roscoe Village, Jun 19

Shane and Jason eyed up Rachael's birthday cake.

 

Waco Brothers at Lincoln Park Fest, Jun 19

The boys were glad the festival was sponsored by Bass Ale.

 

At Wrigley Field, Jun 19

Couldn't afford tickets to the game  -  so next best thing!

 

At the Empty Bottle, Jun 10

The Webb Brothers rocked the house.

 

I couldn't tell whether or not the boys were impressed.

 

Then it was Longwave's turn.

 

Hanging by the bar as usual.

 

Seeing Longwave off on the next leg of their tour (more photos under Bands).

 

Keane at Tower Records, Jun 10

What a nice bunch of lads  -  their music wasn't bad either!  (More photos under Bands.)

 

Peg Leg Sullivan's, Jun 5

Private party with Jason, Rachael and Ben.

 

First Glimpse of Summer?, May 16

From North Avenue Beach...

 

...to Oak Street Beach.

 

At the Corner Pocket, May 15

No, I'm not sure what it means either!