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    Time Out Chicago / Issue 159 : Mar 13–19, 2008
    Local music issue

    Concert shed

    SHOW OFF Dear Tinley Park: Your arena sucks. Kisses, Soldier Field.
    Photo: Shmura Campbell

    TOP DOG FIRST MIDWEST BANK AMPHITHEATRE
    RISING THREAT SOLDIER FIELD

    As the number of arena-rock acts we’re willing to schlep to Tinley Park to hear keeps dwindling, our lakefront flying saucer appears poised to scoop up the best of what’s left from the sound-challenged suburban shed. First Midwest, now on its fourth name, may also be on its last legs as a viable Chicago-area venue now that Soldier Field’s getting more aggressive about booking bands with the help of promoter C3 Presents and looking at smaller potential seating configurations.

    — Frank Sennett



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