Music
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'Sad Mary' is back: Blige breaks down, toughens up on album
Apr 27, 2017 7:00 am - Mary J. Blige, "Strength of a Woman" (Capitol) Let's state the obvious here: Mary J. Blige has a way with hurt. Songs like "Not Gon' Cry" and "No More Drama" might even ...
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'Sgt. Pepper' sketch to be auctioned May 20 in New York
Apr 27, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - An old sketch up for auction May 20 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Manhattan is a crude, ink-on-paper drawing of the iconic "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club" ...
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Elgin's summer concerts announced by casinoApr 27, 2017 1:00 am - A country music lineup, including Grammy-winning artist Gretchen Wilson, kicks off this summer's varied concert series sponsored by Grand Victoria Casino at Festival Par...
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ESO Listeners Clubs May 3 wraps up 'Passport to Russia' project by ESO, Gail Borden LibraryApr 26, 2017 11:00 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra and Gail Borden Public Library are wrapping up the season-long project "Passport to Russia," with the ESO Listeners Clubs on Wednesday, May ...
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Review: The Whistles and the Bells' 2nd album is a winner
Apr 26, 2017 7:00 am - The Whistles and the Bells, "Modern Plagues" (New West) This is the sound of freedom. The Whistles and the Bells is Bryan Simpson, former mandolinist in the bluegrass ba...
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Weekend picks: Gilbert Gottfried brings the voice you can't forget to ZaniesApr 26, 2017 6:00 am - Voice grater Get ready to laugh when comedian Gilbert Gottfried, famed for his signature screeching voice, performs this week at three Zanies locations: first at 1548 N....
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Homecoming for St. Viator grad at chorusApr 26, 2017 1:00 am - The New Tradition Chorus, a Northbrook-based men's a cappella group, will perform with the Purdue Varsity Glee Club Friday night at St. Viator High School. It's the glee...
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St. Hugh's Coffee Concert Series continues Sunday with Rise JonesApr 26, 2017 1:00 am - On Sunday, April 30, St. Hugh Episcopal Church in Elgin welcomes Rise Dawn Jones as guest musician during the 10:30 a.m. service and featured performer at a noon concert...
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Music notes: Remada cuts a harder edge on 'Blackout' releaseApr 25, 2017 11:00 am - Remada's new release Rock/hip-hop crossover band Remada hinted at something heavier with the release of its latest single “A Better Tomorrow” back in March. The band cel...
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Review: Damon Albarn masterminds chaos on new Gorillaz album
Apr 25, 2017 7:00 am - Gorillaz, "Humanz" (Warner Bros.) Damon Albarn masterminds a chaotic party on "Humanz," the fifth album by Gorillaz, the virtual band relying on an extensive guest list,...