Music
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Yanni continues to embrace the unknown with new music, tour
Feb 11, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Yanni, who has performed across the globe and whose sound is arguably its own genre of music, says his method is simple: He embraces the unknown. "Most p...
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Country music returns to Grammys after years away
Feb 11, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Country music has not had an album or song nominated in the top three categories at the Grammys since 2011 when Lady Antebellum won big, but the genre is back...
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Taylor Swift to kick off the Grammy Awards with performance
Feb 11, 2016 6:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Taylor Swift will open the 58th annual Grammy Awards with a performance from her nominated album, "1989," while Alabama Shakes, Miguel and 12-yea...
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RocHaus owner wants to 'breathe life' into historic West Dundee theaterFeb 11, 2016 12:00 am - Kevin Krak has a vision for the historic downtown West Dundee theater he bought three years ago. He wants it to become an entertainment opportunity for local residents, ...
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Acclaimed songwriter Sam Baker plays the ECC Arts Center Club Feb. 28Feb 10, 2016 10:00 pm - Songwriter Sam Baker will perform at the Elgin Community College Arts Center on Sunday, Feb. 28. The performance will begin at 6 p.m. in the SecondSpace Theatre, Buildin...
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A dozen last-minute ideas for Valentine's Day eventsFeb 10, 2016 10:00 am - Valentine's Day - a holiday with so much expectation, promise and possibility. It's nearly here, and if you didn't plan ahead, you're probably in panic mode. No worries....
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Will Kendrick Lamar make history at the Grammys?
Feb 10, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Kendrick Lamar has a chance to become the first rapper to win album of the year since Outkast took the prize in 2004 for "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below." He cou...
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Bartoli, Max Martin win Polar Music Prize
Feb 10, 2016 6:00 am - STOCKHOLM (AP) - Italian opera singer Cecilia Bartoli who brought back "long-lost music" to listeners and Swedish hit songwriter Max Martin have won the 2016 Polar Music...
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Adele holds tour warm-up in LA
Feb 10, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Adele is warming up for her upcoming concert tour with a special show for fans in Los Angeles on Friday. The singer announced Wednesday that she'll give ...
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The Cult deftly climbs new heights on 'Hidden City'Feb 10, 2016 4:54 am - The Cult, "Hidden City" (Cooking Vinyl) The Cult has had its ups and downs over the more than 30 years since its debut. "Hidden City" shows the band climbing new he...