Memory Rock, 2009, benefitting the Alzheimer's Association-Greater Illinois Chapter is being held on Thursday, August 27 at Joes Sports Bar, 940 West Weed Street from 7-10.  Dr. Bombay is playing, once again, and the $30 entry fee gets you beer, wine and soda.  This is a great event.

Many shout-outs are deserved, but none more so than for those who have helped us for many years, including sponsor Bill Barry.  Michigan Plaza and our buddy Mark Buth are Gold Sponsors, too, as is yours truly.  And, of course, the Doctor himself, Lee Golub, is  a sponsor and supplies great music!  Our emcee this year is Comcast SportsNet's Sarah Kustok -a fantastic sportscaster and anchor.  You need to check out Sarah on Comcast SportsNet.  She's extremely talented and professional and I make it a point to watch her in the mornings when I'm slugging away on the elliptical trainer.

It's a fantastic night and I hope you all can make it.  Please visit the website for more info:  http://www.memoryrockchicago.com  Finally, Ed Warm and Tom DeSanto of Joes have been gracious hosts for the event since its inception three years ago.  Joe's is a great place to watch games and is the city's top concert venue.  I hit Joe's a lot and hope to see you there.

If you're up early on Sunday, August 23, listen to me on Rick Kogan's Sunday Morning Paper on WGN at 7:30 a.m.  I'll be talking about Memory Rock.

Thanks! SM