Taste of Chicago Music Anounces Musical Slate

By L. Stolpman in Arts & Entertainment on Apr 15, 2010 6:20PM

Most of the music line up (still some TBAs in there) for this summer's Taste of Chicago has been announced and it's the usual, middle of the road eclectic mix meant to entertain a broad mass of people that attend the annual festival. The line-up features a mix of hip-hop, pop, and classic rock that attendees will either love, tolerate, or find a reason to skip out on and hit up all the good food booths.

While some of the acts have us thinking "Hmmm, not too bad," nostalgic way (Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Salt'n'Peppa), others have us raising our eyebrows (Gavin Rossdale) or shrugging out of indifference (Rob Thomas). Still, the lineup will, of course, be a success, even if a little bland, as thousands upon thousands upon thousands descend on Grant Park.

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Friday, June 25, 2010
Rob Base, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Salt-n-Pepa, Bell Biv Devoe

Saturday, June 26, 2010
Gavin Rossdale

Sunday, June 27, 2010
Allstar Weekend (opening act), Emily Osment (of Hannah Montanna fame)

Monday, June 28, 2010
Broadway In Chicago

Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys (co-headliners)

Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Brett Dennen (opening act), Mat Kearney

Thursday, July 1, 2010
Teairra Mari (opening act), Trey Songz

Friday, July 2, 2010
Rob Thomas

Saturday, July 3, 2010
Steve Miller Band

Sunday, July 4, 2010
Headliner - tba