The calm before the party!

Leave the fireworks at home!

New friends Stacy & Jill tailgating in the south lot

My buddy Brian, almost felt like Bears tailgating!

Tailgating as far as you could see (looking north to stadium)

Tailgating as far as you could see (looking east to lake)

Tailgating as far as you could see (looking south to McCormick Place)

Jake's guitar, waiting for his arrival

All of Jake's guitars

Jake's setlist

First song of the show, "The One That Got Away!"

Good crowd early!

Hello Jake!

Great lighting backstage, Trish & me

The party continues

Barbecue with the crew backstage, just after saying a quick hi to Faith Hill & kids

The pass to say hi to Kenny!

Kenny & me, such fun to have a quick chat

Blurry Tim on stage, just as my phone dies!