Another great week for Loop shows in Chicagoland began with the 6 hour plus Cruefest 2 marathon at the First Midwest bank Amphitheatre this past Wednesday. Motley Crue marked the 20th anniversary of their "Dr. Feelgood" album by performing the work in it's entirety to begin their headlining set. Motley Crue didn't just perform the songs from "Dr. Feelgood" in note-perfect fashion, they even donned their stage attire and replicated the set (including the female background singers) from the original 1989 tour that supported the record. After a short intermission, the Crue retook the stage in their current garb and pounded out another set, this time focusing on their other classics as well as their most recent "Saints Of Los Angeles" to cap off the evening.

(See Motley Crue perform "Wild Side" live at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHu9DI_YtE4)

(See Motley Crue perform "Saints Of Los Angeles" live at the first Midwest Bank Amphitheatre here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSTqGAKSnu0)

(See Motley Crue perform "Sticky Sweet" live at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8Azu8xbPbw)

(See Motley Crue perform "Looks That Kill" live at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UhNheUgs2w)

Friday night saw the return of Ratt and Extreme to Chicago, this time together at the House Of Blues.

(See Ratt perform "Round & Round" live at the House Of Blues here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv3m0DsKliQ)

(See Extreme perform "Decadence Dance" live at the House Of Blues here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiAzdpvKOuw)

As we at the 97.9 The Loop rapidly approach our 33rd anniversary as Chicago's Rock Station, a film featurette was created to commemorate the occasion... and you, the Loyal Looper!

(See the Loop's anniversary featurette here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnbwCSck4TU&feature=channel_page)

Another piece of Chicago history took place this week as Mark Buerhle of the White Sox pitched a perfect game. We've all seen the play-by-play, but what was it like to actually be there in the stands?

(See the final 3 outs of Mark Buerhle's perfect game from the stands at US Cellular Field here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbUKKwxg248)

This week on my show from 10am-3pm, win Nickelback tickets plus the chance to go backstage as well as a trip to see them in Las Vegas in September daily at 10:05am and 2:05pm. During the noon hour, win "dinner and a show" prize packs. Guests this week include comedian Jim Breuer this Tuesday at 2:30pm and Joey Kramer of Aerosmith on Thursday at 1:30pm.