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John Oates’ new album is called ‘Reunion.’ But don’t think Hall & Oates are getting back together

By MARIA SHERMAN
May 17, 2024 7:38 am - For many music fans, John Oates is most recognizable as one-half of the Grammy-nominated Hall & Oates, the multiplatinum soul-pop duo behind hits like “Rich Girl” and “Ma...
Music review: Billie Eilish’s ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ is zealous outsider pop in a league of her own

By MARIA SHERMAN
May 17, 2024 7:25 am - “Am I acting my age now?” Billie Eilish, 22, wonders aloud on the opening track to her ambitious third album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft.” The 10-track release out Friday sees a once-in-a-generation pop performer once again rewriting the rules.
Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor

By MARIA SHERMAN
May 17, 2024 6:41 am - It was Lainey Wilson’s night, in many ways. She took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Best bets: Heart and Cheap Trick in Rosemont, ‘Donkey Hodie’ in Elmhurst

By Barbara Vitello
May 16, 2024 8:53 am - This week see rock royalty Heart, Cheap Trick and Neil Young in concert and experience PBS favorite Donkey Hodie at the Elmhurst Art Museum.
The Venue presents Stephen Hull on May 17, Heartsfield on May 18

By Marissa Amoni, The Venue
May 15, 2024 10:43 am - The Venue, a live music performance room in downtown Aurora, will host The Stephen Hull Experience on May 17 and Heartsfield on May 18. The Stephen Hull Experience will b...
Concerts May 17-23: Heart, Megan Thee Stallion, Big & Rich, Gary Clark Jr. and more

By Luke Zurawski
May 15, 2024 9:28 am - Heart, The Family Stone, the Decemberists, Megan Thee Stallion, WAR’s 50th Anniversary Tour, Ted Nugent and more headline Chicago and suburban stages this weekend.
Life after Florida Georgia Line: Brian Kelley ready to reintroduce himself with new solo album

By MARIA SHERMAN
May 15, 2024 9:08 am - Allow Brian Kelley to reintroduce himself. Best known as one-half of the country super-duo Florida Georgia Line, Kelley released a solo album, “Tennessee Truth," last week. And he’s going on tour, including a July 4 stop at Summerfest in Milwaukee.
Grupo Frontera’s hybrid Mexican music went global. Now, new album, Rosemont tour stop on the horizon

By MARIA SHERMAN
May 16, 2024 9:13 am - A lot can happen in two years. Just ask Grupo Frontera, who just released their sophomore album, “Jugando Que No Pasa Nada,” and are heading out on an arena tour in August that includes a Sept. 7 stop at Rosemont’s Allstate Arena.
Summer concert series opens May 21 in downtown Downers Grove

By Dawn Hartman, Downers Grove Park District
May 14, 2024 1:34 pm - All summer, Fishel Park in Downers Grove will come alive with the vibrant beats of the 2024 Summer Concert Series, presented by The Eric Hamilton Team at Guaranteed Rate...
David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist who played on hundreds of albums, dies at 78

Associated Press
May 14, 2024 10:45 am - NEW YORK — David Sanborn, the Grammy-winning saxophonist who played lively solos on such hits as David Bowie's “Young Americans” and James Taylor's “How Sweet It Is (To B...

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