Music
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Britney Spears launches lingerie line, talks new albumSep 24, 2014 11:00 pm - LONDON - Britney Spears is branching out. After 16 years in the music business and nearly 100 million record sales under her belt, the 32-year-old singer has added "desi...
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Lee Ann Womack heads off in new directionSep 24, 2014 11:30 am - Lee Ann Womack, "The Way I'm Livin'" (Sugar Hill) For more than a decade, Lee Ann Womack ranked as the most traditional female artist in contemporary country music,...
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Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga team up to celebrate jazzSep 24, 2014 10:30 am - Kids, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga have homework for you: Listen to their new jazz album. The Grammy winners say they hope "Cheek to Cheek," featuring selections from the ...
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Weekend picks: White Mystery plays Lombard's BrauerhouseSep 24, 2014 9:00 am - More Mystery Chicago garage-rock band White Mystery is about as stripped-down as you can get — two performers (Alex White and her brother, Francis Scott Key White),...
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Music notes: Fleetwood Mac plays 2 shows at the United CenterSep 24, 2014 6:00 am - Boomer heavyweights Iconic baby boomer band Fleetwood Mac returns to Chicago next week for two nights. The current "On With The Show Tour" is notable because it includes...
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Talented teens rock Algonquin librarySep 24, 2014 1:01 am - Teens with a broad range of musical talents showed off their skills Wednesday during Rock the Mic, an event hosted by the Music Industry Club of Harry D. Jacobs High Sch...
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Calle 13 are lead nominees for Latin GrammysSep 23, 2014 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - Calle 13 is the top competitor for the Latin Grammys. Eduardo Cabra of the group is nominated for 10 awards, including producer of the year, while the Puerto ...
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Long Grove Apple Fest this weekendSep 23, 2014 11:00 pm - Historic Downtown Long Grove's 22nd annual Apple Fest returns 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 28. Visitors can expect to have bushels of fun by...
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Guitar legend Alex de Grassi to perform at Sept. 26Sep 23, 2014 11:00 pm - Grammy-nominated classical and jazz musician Alex de Grassi, who helped lay the foundation for contemporary finger-style guitar, will perform tonight at Oakton Community...
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Mavis Staples to get star-powered musical tributeSep 23, 2014 9:30 am - CHICAGO - Mavis Staples is getting the tribute treatment. An all-star lineup of musicians including Gregg Allman, Aaron Neville, Taj Mahal, Eric Church, Michael McDonald...