I still shake my head when people think that because chicago is sorta in the middle of the country, that it's convenient for everyone. The fact of the matter is that with the exception of chicago residents, it was convenient for no one.
Alot of this should be centered around what artists can show up.....ease of transportation, accomodations, venue...etc...
I still think suberbs of NY is a PRIME location...as is the LA area. they are transportation hubs, even more so than Chcago is. You can get a plane to NYC alot cheaper, at all times of the year/day to NYC than you can to Chicago...that's a fact. Consider that in the calculations of where to fucking hold this fucking thing, fuckers!
There had been some comments thrown around during the last MR.com fest....that had it been held in NYC or LA, it would have been more successful. I'm inclined to concur with such sentiment...
Just sayin.