12/13/08 Burr Ridge, Illinois.

[Cindy]

Just received this info and it is now posted on the Tour Dates page of the site. There is a link and map posted there as well:




Marty Casey will make a special appearance at the Burr Ridge Village Center as part of their annual "Holiday Stroll" event. The event will take place on Saturday, December 13 from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

There will be a brief acoustic performance followed by an appearance to introduce new items from The Marty Casey Silver Elements Collection. The collection consists of modern jewelry and unique accessories designed with the environment in mind.

All items purchased from his collection support the "Marty Casey Elements of Nature Fund," where every $ plants a tree in conjunction with American Forests Global ReLeaf ecosystem restoration projects.

The Burr Ridge Village Center is located at 701 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge, Illinois.

[starcrossed]

Very cool And, it is great to hear that he is releasing more pieces in his 'Silver Elements Collection'... perfect timing for those last little Christmas gifts to love one's.

Have fun everyone going to this event!!!

[kbgirlref]

Does anyone know what time Marty actually plays?

[kbgirlref]

Nevermind. Just found this link:
shopburrridge.com/Events.html#a33

Saturday, December 13th / 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Holiday Stroll

Come rock around the Tree on the Green at Burr Ridge Village Center with fashion tours, sleigh rides and even a Chicago rock star at our second-annual Holiday Stroll on December 13th.

The Holiday Stroll will kick off at 4:00 p.m. when guests can watch as Santa is treated to hot cocoa and spa luxuries by the Kohler Waters Spa staff. Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant will also help ring in the holiday spirit by serving toasty mulled wine along with other seasonal varietals on the Village Green. Kiki Vale will emcee the evening, and XRT radio will be on site with promotional giveaways.

Burr Ridge Village Center has anything and everything on your holiday shopping list! Visit any of our 30 retail stores for tasty treats and special offerings from 4-8 p.m. Sign up in any store for a chance to win a $500 BRVC Shopping Spree!

Learn more from our personal stylist, Kathy Mentone, who will host a Women's Fashion Tour at 4:30 p.m. and a Men's Fashion Tour at 6:00 p.m., to show you the hottest gift items and trends for the holiday season.

Chicago rockstar, Marty Casey, will make a special appearance on Village Green to sing his original song "Trees" during a brief acoustic performance at 5:30 p.m. as well as introduce his new modern line of jewelry and accessories, The Marty Casey Silver Elements Collection, inside the Kohler store. Not only is the collection designed with the environment in mind, but it also benefits the American Forests Global ReLeaf project, plants trees with support from every item sold. A CD will accompany any purchases made from the collection, and Casey will also be available for autographs and photos following his performance.

This is an event you won't want to miss! Free valet parking for all who attend.

[judyhuong]

photo was taken at the kohler water spa after marty's amazing acoustic set at starbucks (due to the rain the show was moved inside). below is the set list as i remember (not necessarily in the right order). i remember the great performance, but i was a little bleary having run 10 miles that day and not eating much and driving in the rain. perhaps someone who was a little more coherent can fill in the gaps...

hit me baby one more time
mr. brightside
wish you were here (with audience backup, actually as were most...)
honest i'll wait (OMG i get what you were all raving about! very emotional verge of tears here)
skinny white guitar player (pg-13 version, still hilarious)
trees (complete with interpretive dance from his nieces)
hold on (always powerful and meaningful)
merry xmas all year long (great and very appropriate)

i hope you all get to experience at least one of marty's acoustic sets! he is awesome, rad and everything a rockstar and performer should be. cheers y'all!

[LMC]

great review and pics judyhuong!
thanks for sharing.

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[cfbj01]

Thanks Judy for the pics and review.

[swillis]

Despite the weather, it was a great time-well worth the trip down from Wisconsin. I actually think the weather turned out to be in everyone's favor as Marty played a great set in Starbucks.

My husband and I brought our boys (ages 10, 6, and 4) to meet Marty for the first time and he was so incredibly gracious with them. He signed their t-shirts and spent time talking to each of them. My middle guy knows all his songs, and Marty gave notice to that after WYWH---he thought it was pretty cool to be noticed by a rock star!

The only song I can think to add to the previous set list was 'The Riddle'. He also broke a guitar string during 'Hold On' but handled the transition with humor. Again, my kids thought it was pretty cool that he actually broke a string while playing.

I am so impressed with both of the performances I have been fortunate enough to attend. My husband and I both had a chance to talk to him at Kohler about the show we saw in Tolono and the performance at Starbucks. He truly seems to have a heart of gold, above all else. My husband is definitely on board after the Burr Ridge show so I am looking forward to many more acoustical performances!

I recognized some of you from the message board--I hope to run into you at another show so I can introduce myself. I find myself to be awestruck in Marty's presence so I seem to forget how to talk......

I have a really great picture to share but can't seem to figure out how to add it to my message from photobucket....if anyone would be kind enough to walk me through it, I would be so appreciative!

[HY]

Hi swillis, I saw you and the kids - Marty is always so great with kids. I have a picture I'll send you in a PM of your kids with Marty.

To post a picture here, you need to copy the code from Photobucket. When you point at the picture, you should see 4 codes, usually the image code is the last one. Just point at that and copy it and then paste it here.

[swillis]

Hy-
Thanks, you are so sweet. I really hope to meet you at another venue.
I got the biggest kick out of watching people watching Marty. You had such a content look on your face, the girls to my left were giggly, the couple to my right were peaceful....I think he just brings out the best in everyone.
My hubby went outside to watch our boys watch Marty and said it was just precious. Can't wait for the next show!

i459.photobucket.com

[swillis]

So I cut and pasted the photobucket IMG into my previous message but the image doesn't show....what did I miss? Hmm, why this baffles me so much I don't know but I am determined to get it right. Any thoughts anyone? I want to share my Marty picture, since I was so caught up in the moment I forgot to take a picture of myself with Marty. I guess next time!

[cgs2007]

you need another at the end and it should work

[LMC]

great review swillis!

oh, and you need to copy the entire code. you only copied the very beginning.

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[HY]

Yes, what Christine and Chelsea said, you need to copy the entire code. I usually double click in the code to select it all and then copy.

[swillis]

Woo hoo-it worked! These are my little men and Mr. Rockstar.....they were more excited to see Marty than Santa, so that says it all!

Thanks for everyone's help! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.

[HY]

Awesome pic, swillis! Your guys were really enjoying the show from their front row seats.

[dustyblue25]

Judy and Swillis thanks for your reviews and your great pics!

[LMC]

awesome pic swillis!

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[sjjo1973]

swillis that is a perfect christmas card picture

glad the weather didn't stop the fun ......... sounds like it was alot of fun!

[swillis]

We had a crisis this morning-the t-shirt signatures faded almost entirely away in the wash...yikes!
I thought we used permanent ink but I guess not-we may have to trace over what's left. I have three sad boys....I guess we'll have to see Marty again for a re-sign! At least we have pictures.....