Musical artist line-up announced for free Summer Concert Series presented by Walgreens

Free Summer Concert Series presented by Walgreens provides Chicagoans with the ultimate lunch break during Gardens of The Magnificent Mile. Artists include Michael Franti and Spearhead, Kris Allen and Guster at three separate noontime concerts.
 
June 14, 2010 - PRLog -- Chicagoans can get their soundtrack to summer when the free Summer Concert Series presented by Walgreens in conjunction with The Magnificent Mile®, 101.9fm THE MIX and ABC7 Chicago, welcomes popular music artists Michael Franti and Spearhead, Kris Allen and Guster to the stage on three separate concert dates during Gardens of The Magnificent Mile.

The Gardens on the Magnificent Mile campaign is a summer-long celebration of creative gardens and summer in the city. From June 21-September 6, hotels, retail shops, restaurants and area businesses in The Magnificent Mile district offer promotions and summer-themed offers. Each of the gardens is sponsored by area businesses and earns accolades from visitors and peers alike with an annual competition.

All of the free concerts are played at the John Hancock Center Plaza, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, at 12 noon on given dates.

Concert line up includes:

Friday, June 25: Michael Franti and Spearhead offers a blend of hip hop with a variety of influences including funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock as heard in hit “Say Hey (I Love You)”. The band is fresh off their spring tour with John Mayer after having played at President Obama’s inauguration events this past January. Tyler Hilton from One Tree Hill is the opening act.

Friday, July 9: Kris Allen, Season 8’s American Idol winner with breakout hit “Live Like We’re Dying”

Friday, August 27: Guster, noted for their soaring harmonies and inventive guitar, along with favorites like "Satellite" and "One Man Wrecking Machine"

Visitors and locals alike are invited to enjoy exciting live music among the beautiful gardens on The Magnificent Mile. For more information about the Summer Concert Series presented by Walgreens in conjunction with The Magnificent Mile, 101.9fm THE MIX and ABC7 Chicago, visit www.themagnificentmile.com .

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About The Magnificent Mile®
The Magnificent Mile® is one of the top ten hospitality, fine dining and retail districts in the world, making it One of the Great Avenues of the World. The Magnificent Mile® is Chicago’s premier destination offering over 460 stores, 275 restaurants, 23,000 hotel rooms in 54 hotels, five unique museums and entertaining attractions to more than 18 million visitors each year. The Magnificent Mile district features world renowned shopping, dining and hotel accommodations, seasonal event campaigns and exceptional urban landscaping with mature trees, flower-filled medians and more than 52 unique parkway gardens that reflect the changing seasons and complement the unique architectural beauty of Chicago. As One of The Great Avenues of the World, The Magnificent Mile generates $1.9 billion in annual retail activity alone. For more information, visit www.themagnificentmile.com.
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