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Jonathan Silvestri, left, plays Tsar Nicholas II and pianist/writer Hershey Felder plays Sergei Rachmaninoff in Writers Theatre’s Midwest premiere of “Rachmaninoff and the Tsar,” which showcases music by the Russian composer.

Spotlight: Hershey Felder channels Russian composer in ‘Rachmaninoff and the Tsar’

Pianist/actor Hershey Felder returns to Writers Theatre to perform his latest composer bio-tuner “Rachmaninoff and the Tsar” while Oil Lamp Theater salutes the late great Stephen Sondheim with the jukebox revue “Side by Side by Sondheim.”

The former 318 Graham's Coffeehouse on Third Street in Geneva will be known as The Kate, with a French bistro Bread & Vine on the first floor and event space on the second floor.

French bistro, event space to replace Geneva’s Graham’s 318 Coffee House after sale to new owner

After being on the market since April 2024, Graham’s 318 Coffeehouse on Third Street in Geneva has been sold to new owners.

“No Rain, No Flowers” is the latest release from The Black Keys.

Following the light: The Black Keys’ ‘No Rain, No Flowers’ puts a feel-good spin on a turbulent year

The Ohio alt-rock band the Black Keys are finding their way home on their 13th full-length LP, “No Rain, No Flowers.”

Buddy Guy plays the blues at Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago recently.

In ‘Sinners’ and his music, Buddy Guy is keeping the blues alive. It hasn’t been easy.

For Chicago musician Buddy Guy — a stalwart and staunch defender of the blues — there’s nothing more important than keeping his chosen genre at the forefront of conversation. His new album, “Ain’t Done With the Blues,” released last week on Guy’s 89th birthday.

Lady Gaga leads 2025 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar

Abracadabra, feel the beat under your feet — Lady Gaga is back on top. The “Mayhem” musician tops the 2025 MTV Video Music Award nominations with 12, ending Taylor Swift’s two-year run in the top spot.

Moody Blues bass player and vocalist John Lodge, center, brings his 10,000 Light Years Band to the Arcada Theatre Wednesday, Aug. 6, and the Des Plaines Theatre Thursday, Aug. 7, for his “Singer in a Rock and Roll Band” show.

Moody Blues bassist John Lodge keeps his drive as a singer in a rock and roll band

John Lodge, bass player and vocalist for the legendary British band The Moody Blues, brings his “Singer in a Rock and Roll Band” tour to St. Charles Aug. 6 and Des Plaines Aug. 7.

Rock band The King of Mars performs at last year’s Smoke & Irons Music Fest in Bartlett.

Bartlett firefighters’ Smoke & Irons Music Fest for charity returns Aug. 7-9

Bartlett firefighters’ annual Smoke & Irons Music Fest to raise money for local assistance of those in need returns with the introduction of a kickoff party on a third day this Thursday.