Friday Nights Live with Big Sky String Band November 20, 2009

Cutting-edge bands and music aficionados are converging once a week at the new Montrose Room in Rosemont for Friday Nights Live, a rousing music showcase featuring some of Chicagoland’s most acclaimed bands. Located in the chic InterContinental Chicago O’Hare hotel (5300 N. River Road, Rosemont), The Montrose Room brings the high energy of the Windy City to Rosemont packaged in an intimate nightclub setting. Boasting a state-of-the-art acoustic design, ringside cabaret seating (think Park West – West) and the Ice Bar – a suave lounge that serves “Icetinis,” martinis in glasses made of pure ice, The Montrose Room is the suburb’s hottest new venue for an unforgettable night of entertainment.

The Raffle
As a capper, all attendees of Friday Nights Live will be eligible to enter a raffle at the end of each show, where a lucky guest will walk away with one night complimentary deluxe hotel stay with breakfast for two in the hotel restaurant, Bistro Museo.

The Lineup:
11/20 – Big Sky String Band ( Jazz Inspired jam band Blue Grass!), Sean Shiel (Jam Band Acoustic Funk/Folk)
11/27 – Hondo Entertainment presents: Hero in Eden, Dual Impact (Club/Pop/Rock) and Xristo & Caison (R&B/Hip Hop/Rap) – plus a fashion show! Tickets now on sale at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0400435BBC26408F.
12/4 – Off The Rocker ( Classic Rock Hits)
12/11– James Town Massacre – (Performing timeless hits!)
12/18 – MOOSE (Psychedelic Jam Rock) and Red2Rust

The Essentials:
The Montrose Room doors open for Friday Nights Live at 8:30 pm and close at 12:00 midnight, and the cover is only $5 per person. Patrons must be 18 and older for admittance. Drink specials include $3 domestic beers and $5 Absolut cocktails. Convenient on-site parking is $5 or free with $10 purchase (bar or admission). For more information on The Montrose Room, please visit www.icohare.com/montrose_room or call 847/544-5300.

About the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare:
The InterContinental O’Hare offers a variety of entertaining and cultural experiences that set it apart from its competitors and increase guest loyalty. The year-old hotel attracts leisure travelers, business professionals and local residents alike. With an acclaimed art gallery cared for by three professional curators, three on-site restaurants including McCormick & Schmick’s and The Capital Grille, and the new Montrose Room, the InterContinental O’Hare is in a league of its own among large hotels in the area and offers entertainment that rivals the best in the region. For more information on the InterContinental O’Hare, visit www.icohare.com or call 847/544-5300.

Official Website: http://www.icohare.com/montrose_room