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Phil Vassar, Frankie Ballard among Windy City Smokeout lineup

By Michael Loring

Phil Vassar, Frankie Ballard and Big & Rich are among the music lineup for the 2016 Windy City Smokeout, July 15-17, taking place at Grand Avenue along the Chicago River.

The lineup for the food and music extravaganza, hosted by Bub City and Joe’s on Weed, also includes Chase Rice, Billy Currington, Old Dominion, Jessie James Decker, Cowboy Troy, Corey Smith, Frankie Ballard, Whiskey Myers, Walker County and Whiskey Jam.

Pre-sale tickets and festival passes are available at www.windycitysmokeout.com

For complete information, visit windycitysmokehouse.com

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