Yes, our Fourth Of July weekend in Chicago can get a little overwhelming (and also quite expensive). But, we're looking out for our readers and have arranged a number of great ticket giveaways for events all around the city. Free sometimes is a great way to make a decision and depending on where you're coming...

Yes, this is real, captured from the iPad of an air traffic controller at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).It actually emerged several months ago via twitter, but figured it'd be appropriate to share in advance of this weekend. It shows the locally named flight paths in and out the airport. Notice anything?TRUKN (Truckin'),...

Since its opening in the mid-90's Martyrs' has always had a special place in the Chicago Deadhead world.It's where the long standing Dark Star Orchestra got their start in a Tuesday night residency. It has also been a frequent stop for Terrapin Flyer, a band who has grabbed the Chicago Dead band crown...

City Winery has positioned itself as a hub for all things Grateful Dead -- day, evening and late night.Anchoring the weekend will be live streams directly from Soldier Field into their comfy and upscale music room each night from July 3-5.If you're looking for a place to catch the shows before late nights...

Some of the most spectacular views of the Chicago skyline can be had from a boat on Lake Michigan.Crafty promoters have been using this as a secret weapon to draw music fans to experience live shows, and a pair of them have announced a few shows for this coming July Fourth Weekend.Otter Presents...

Here's another unlikely event that has popped up in the orbit of the Soldier Field Dead shows.  This time stretching the term "VIP" to the absolute limits and possibly setting you back more than what you paid for your ticket to the show.I venture that some people are looking forward to "The Lot"...

Supply and demand is a helluva thing.When we last checked in with secondary market analysis for Grateful Dead Chicago tickets, we promised to re-evaluate again once the market has matured.Its three weeks later and indeed, the data continues to tell us a story (and perhaps a good one for those holding out and...

We'll be saying Fare Thee Well to the Grateful Dead in Chicago this coming July 4th weekend, and as our continuing coverage proves, there's no shortage of places to party.This being Chicago, there's no shortage of places to eat and drink to accompany your merriment.But what if -- gasp -- you wanted to...

We've always been a bit skeptical about the gala 50th Anniversary of the Acid Test that was supposed to coincide with the GD50 weekend in and around Chicago.Whether it be the organizers' initial reticence about location and lineup, the logistical questions about getting folks to and from the event locations, the labyrinth set of...

The Bob Weir documentary debuted on Netflix in May.  In lieu of a full review, I did a review in five tweets from @thebarnpresents twitter account.  I am collecting them here for website readers, but be sure to give us a follow on social media so you don't miss anything! There is...