Music
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Jack Wright's Tribute to Neil Diamond at CLC's James Lumber Center
Apr 23, 2019 4:52 PM - In the final show of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts' 2018/2019 Professional Series, Jack Wright's "Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond: A Contemporary Tribute," comes to the James Lumber Center's Mainstage Theatre on the College of Lake County's Grayslake Campus at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. Wright gives his audiences a sophisticated, authentic and impassioned performance of the hit songs that have kept Neil Diamond in the hearts of his fans for more than five decades. The show goes beyond the music, when Wright shares stories about Diamond's life, along with explanations of his sometimes complex lyrics. Performing with his Heartlight Showband, Wright will bring his interpretive singing and dynamic stage presence to perform a wide array of timeless hits and fan favorites, including "Cracklin' Rosie," "Hello Again," "Coming to America," "Song Sung Blue," and many more. -
Sound check: Badflower rocks, rips your heart out at free WKQX show
Apr 23, 2019 3:13 PM - California modern-rock band Badflower plays a free show at BaseCamp Pub in Lisle; AM Taxi's "Shiver By Me" hits vinyl at Beat Kitchen; songwriting legend Jimmy Webb plays Woodstock Opera House; Durty Nellie's hosts the Breaking The Silence 11 benefit for autism awareness; and North Coast Music Festival tickets go on sale Friday.
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Sheryl Crow records 'Redemption Day' with Johnny Cash vocals
Apr 23, 2019 7:00 AM - Sheryl Crow has released a new version of a political and spiritual song about war featuring vocals from the late Johnny Cash
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Plan ahead: NKOTB and other 1980s, '90s acts head to Allstate Arena
Apr 23, 2019 6:00 AM - Get your tickets now: New Kids on the Block shares the stage with Tiffany, Debbie Gibson and more on "The Mixtape Tour" at the Allstate Arena, a "Bohemian Rhapsody Sing Along" comes to Aurora's Paramount Theatre and the tribute show "Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash" plays the Batavia Fine Arts Centre. -
Wheaton church to present annual concert of handbells
Apr 23, 2019 9:21 PM - Continuing an annual tradition, Wheaton's Gary United Methodist Church invites the community to "Crosswind, a Concert of Handbells," at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28. -
Downers Grove Choral Society in Human Race to support its musical mission
Apr 22, 2019 5:45 AM - Since its founding in 1959, the Downers Grove Choral Society has earned a reputation for excellence and developed a loyal following in the community as well as in the Western suburbs. -
Best bets: 'Rock of Ages' returns; Blackpink plays Rosemont's Allstate Arena
Apr 22, 2019 6:00 AM - Best bets: "Rock of Ages" returns to Chicago in a 10th anniversary tour, South Korean pop group BlackPink plays Rosemont's Allstate Arena and Chicago Opera Theater stages the Windy City premiere of "Moby-Dick." -
5 things we learned watching Beyoncé's 'Homecoming'
Apr 21, 2019 7:28 AM - Contrary to reports, Beyoncé did not wake up like this -- it took grueling work. The entertainer documents that work in Netflix's "Homecoming," a feature-length film released recently that takes a look at the days leading up to her flawless and heartfelt performance at the 2018 Coachella festival. -
Weekend picks: Victor Wooten Band plays ECC
Apr 20, 2019 7:40 AM - The Victor Wooten Band performs at Elgin Community College, Six Flags Great America opens its 2019 season, while the Walker Stalker Convention and Heroes and Villains Fan Fest return to Rosemont. -
St. Charles Singers to bring 'Victorian Flourish' to Wheaton, St. Charles April 27-28
Apr 19, 2019 9:40 PM - On April 27-28, the St. Charles Singers will conclude their 35th concert season with an eclectic program of Victorian-era choral works, both secular and sacred, from the British Isles, the U.S., France, and Germany.
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