Music
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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...
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Weekend picks: Celebrate Day of the Dead at Paramount TheatreNov 04, 2016 6:00 am - Mexican culture Celebrate the Day of the Dead when the Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl returns to perform Mexican music and dances on Friday at the Paramount Theatre, 23 ...
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Waukegan Symphony Orchestra opens 43rd seasonNov 03, 2016 11:00 pm - The Waukegan Symphony Orchestra, which has been providing music to the community since 1974, is set to open its 43rd season with a remembrance of Shakespeare. This year...
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Review: Bon Jovi can still bring the hits in 4th decade
Nov 03, 2016 7:00 am - Bon Jovi, "This House Is Not for Sale" (Island Records) This ain't your mama's Bon Jovi. The most famous head of hair in rock 'n' roll is short and gray these days, and ...
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Garth Brooks wins top award, Beyonce performs at CMA Awards
Nov 03, 2016 7:00 am - Garth Brooks, who lost entertainer of the year at last year's Country Music Association Awards when he returned to music after a 13-year break, won the top prize at the ...