Michael McDermott Live at the Montrose Room January 22, 2010

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 venue for an unforgettable night of entertainment.

The Rewards:
The Montrose Room is rewarding loyal fans that are finding out about one of Chicago's best kept secrets for live music. First, a SECRET PASSWORD will be disclosed weekly on www.icohare.com/montrose_room that can be used to gain free admission. Guests just need to mention that week’s unique password at the door (ala, prohibition speak-easy style) to receive complimentary entry to that week’s show. Secondly, all guests of Friday Nights Live will be eligible to enter a raffle – a complimentary hotel stay including breakfast for two in the hotel restaurant, Bistro Museo.

The Lineup:
Jan. 8: Land of Atlantis
Jan 15: Train Co
Jan 22: Michael McDermott, Yellowhammers
*ticket prices to Jan 22 show are $10 in advance through Ticketmaster, $14 at the door
Jan. 29: The Muggs
Feb 12: Acoustic Deficit Disorder
Feb 19: Employees
Feb 26: Robert Hynes Band

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 Appletinis. Convenient on-site parking is $5 or free with $10 purchase (bar or admission). For more information, visit the Montrose Room at www.icohare.com/montrose_room or call 847/544-5300. Also, join the Montrose Room on Facebook at www.facebook.com/montroseroom or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/montroseroom.

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