Being at Windy City Smokeout is like being in a crowded bar with a jukebox playing and occasionally you recognize a song but hearing music is not a priority.
 

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Review: Windy City Smokeout is influencers, brands, Texas barbecue and, oh right, country music

Chicago has long had real country music fans, but the music here is more pop country. A lot of folks said they came more for the food than the bands. Is any of that a bad thing?

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