So there they go, chasing from Madison to Minneapolis to Chicago... must be knackering.  What about a central venue, Alpine Valley, between (kind of) Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_Valley_Music_Theatre 

 We could all camp, and ummmm consume some beverages, and avoid paying loony prices for accommodation in large cities.  And the GBS team get to rest up in one very pretty spot for a day or two, should they feel so inclined.

 Just a thought.  A GBS version of Ozzfest......