Music
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Live folk music entertains at Geneva festAug 31, 2014 1:01 am - Texas musician Danny Santos had little trouble summing up the enduring appeal of folk music. "When you hear it, you know it's the real deal," Santos said. "It's honest m...
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23 bands to take the two stages at Naperville's Last FlingAug 28, 2014 11:01 am - As Last Fling Entertainment Chairman James Bernicky readied the lineup for this year's festival, he thought not about booking his favorite bands, but about providing wha...
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Billy Corgan goes solo acoustic for his Ravinia debutAug 28, 2014 5:45 am - Ravinia might not be the most incongruous place Billy Corgan has ever played. That gig would most likely be the appearance of the Smashing Pumpkins' leader on the final ...
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Bands come together to Jam for Autism Sept. 6-7 in Round Lake BeachAug 28, 2014 1:01 am - Forty Bands, four stages and two full days of live rock 'n' music all in the name of those with autism. Live Chicago Music is bringing top Chicago bands together Saturda...
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Temptations Review coming to GeneseeAug 28, 2014 1:01 am - Tickets for the Temptations Review Featuring Dennis Edwards go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29. The group performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the G...
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ZZ Top cancels Ravinia concert after injuryAug 27, 2014 4:15 pm - Due to a hip injury suffered by ZZ Top's bassist and co-lead vocalist Dusty Hill, the ZZ Top and Jeff Beck concert scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at Ravinia ...
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End the season at Lake in the Hills' Summer Sunset FestivalAug 27, 2014 6:00 am - An expanded wine tasting, a combined business and craft showcase and additional unlimited carnival ride times are some of the changes to Lake in the Hills' Summer Sunset...
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Trisha Yearwood re-emerges twice as busyAug 27, 2014 5:45 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Once intent on scaling back her career to focus on family, country singer Trisha Yearwood now finds herself with two — platinum-selling musician with ...
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Elk Grove banning blankets at summer concertsAug 27, 2014 1:01 am - Don't expect to plop down tarps, blankets or tables next year to reserve your spot for one of Elk Grove Village's popular summer concerts. But you can still bring lawn c...
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Weekend picks: Mark Normand brings comedy to ZaniesAug 26, 2014 12:15 pm - Comedy guy: If you love comedian Mark Normand from his TV stints on NBC's “Last Comic Standing” or Comedy Central's “@Midnight,” then check out his standup locally a...