Music
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Susan Boyle has the music formula down on new albumNov 06, 2016 10:00 pm - Susan Boyle, “A Wonderful World” (Syco/Columbia) How to properly harness the skill of Susan Boyle is something of a pop riddle. What's the best way to deploy the so...
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'Passport to Russia' series continues Nov. 13 at Elgin libraryNov 06, 2016 10:00 pm - Nazar Dzhuryn, assistant principal cellist with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, and pianist Irina Feoktistova will present a free program of Russian music for cello and pi...
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Sunday picks: See sea animals up close in SchaumburgNov 06, 2016 7:15 am - Something fishy See sea lions, small sharks and much more as part of the fourth annual Aquatic Experience this weekend at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Ho...
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Kelsea Ballerina brings first headlining tour to Rosemont's Joe's LiveNov 06, 2016 7:00 am - Two months ago, country singer Kelsea Ballerini took the stage in Detroit to open for Rascal Flatts, just as she had been doing all summer. As she explained during a rec...
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Weekend picks: Avett Brothers bring folk to GeneseeNov 05, 2016 7:15 am - Avetts reset With seemingly simple melodies, folk artists The Avett Brothers tackle complex topics in their music, from the balance between love and hate to the blossomi...
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Green Day's Mike Dirnt ready to leave last few years behind
Nov 04, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Green Day is back with "Revolution Radio," and bassist Mike Dirnt couldn't be happier to leave the past few years where they belong, behind him. The foun...
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Review: Susan Boyle has the music formula down on new album
Nov 04, 2016 7:00 am - Susan Boyle, "A Wonderful World" (Syco/Columbia) How to properly harness the skill of Susan Boyle is something of a pop riddle. What's the best way to deploy the soaring...
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Tumultuous period for the band inspires new Bon Jovi album
Nov 04, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Jon Bon Jovi has been waiting for a cue from Mick Jagger to know when it's time hang up his microphone. "At least I know where the end zone is," Bon Jovi...
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Review: Love helps Jim James survive on 'Eternally Even'
Nov 04, 2016 7:00 am - Jim James, "Eternally Even" (ATO/Capitol) My Morning Jacket's Jim James takes a melancholy turn on "Eternally Even," a dreamy if somber overview of some of life's pressu...
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Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks to honor Tom Petty at MusiCares
Nov 04, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks, Norah Jones and Don Henley will honor Tom Petty when he's named MusiCares Person of the Year next year. The Recording Academy...