Music
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ESO to perform Bernstein's first symphony 'Jeremiah,' which helped heal rift between father and sonApr 25, 2016 11:00 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra's final performances of the season, set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elg...
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Haley Reinhart releases 'Better' album Friday, plays Palatine benefit SaturdayApr 25, 2016 11:00 pm - It keeps getting “Better” for Haley Reinhart. Years after making her mark on the 10th season of “American Idol” with passionate covers of Led Zeppelin and Elton John son...
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The Church of Rock at Tree of Life UU to feature Everyday AnarchyApr 25, 2016 11:00 pm - On Sunday, May 1, the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry, will present the "Church of Rock" at its regular 10:45 a.m. ser...
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Alathea to perform Sunday in BataviaApr 25, 2016 11:00 pm - Batavia United Methodist Church invites the community to a free concert featuring the singer/songwriter duo Alathea at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1. Winners of numerous acous...
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Prince was a one-man band and a friend to many others
Apr 25, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK - On his own, Prince was a revolutionary recording artist and one-man band. But the nearly-40 year career that ended with his death Thursday was hardly a privat...
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Review: Jayhawks soar on timeless 'Paging Mr. Proust'
Apr 25, 2016 7:00 am - The Jayhawks "Paging Mr. Proust" (Thirty Tigers) Paging Jayhawks fans: The Americana band of renown has returned with a timeless gem that belongs among the best of the g...
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Sales of Prince songs, albums spike after superstar's death
Apr 25, 2016 7:00 am - Sales of Prince's music have skyrocketed since the artist's death last week. According to Nielsen Music, in the three days following his death there were 2.3 million Pri...
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With Elton John's co-sign, Gallant strides toward stardom
Apr 25, 2016 7:00 am - ATLANTA (AP) - When Elton John said last year that R&B singer Gallant was "going to be huge," the 24-year-old felt unworthy of the praise. "It was very strange," Gallant...
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16 Grammys between 3 schools in Aurora and NapervilleApr 25, 2016 5:40 am - One of the most acclaimed high school districts in the world of music stretches across Naperville and Aurora - just ask the Grammy Foundation. Indian Prairie Unit Distr...
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Six piano ensemble to perform at OaktonApr 24, 2016 11:00 pm - The internationally acclaimed Oakton Six Piano Ensemble, conducted by Skokie resident Glenna Sprague, will perform selections from the classical, ragtime and popular rep...