Music
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Iggy Azalea's debut shows promiseApr 23, 2014 5:45 am - Iggy Azalea, “The New Classic” (Def Jam/Grand Hustle) The blond ambitious rapper with a killer flow from the Australian outback has finally made it and she's not af...
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Dean Torrence making music and memories with his Surf City AllstarsApr 23, 2014 5:45 am - Dean Torrence of the legendary rock 'n' roll duo Jan and Dean is bringing a splash of summer to St. Charles this weekend. Torrence performs Saturday, April 26, at the A...
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Spidey enhanced by Zimmer soundtrackApr 22, 2014 11:00 pm - Various Artists, "The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Soundtrack" (Columbia Records/Madison Gate Records) Even Oscar-winning composers can use a little help once in a while. S...
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Ed Sheeran heading for Allstate ArenaApr 22, 2014 11:00 pm - Tickets for British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran's Sept. 16 concert at the Allstate Arena go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26. Sheeran performs at 7:3...
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MC5's Wayne Kramer returns with jazz albumApr 22, 2014 11:00 am - Wayne Kramer, "Lexington" (Industrial Amusement) It's been 14 years since Wayne Kramer released an album, and the former MC5 guitarist says he expects fans of his w...
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G. Love keeps grooving on 'Sugar'Apr 22, 2014 5:45 am - G. Love & Special Sauce, “Sugar” (Brushfire Records) It's been 20 years and G. Love & Special Sauce are still grooving with their blues-meets-hip-hop sound. G. Love...
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Pitbull added to state fair lineupApr 22, 2014 1:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Fair organizers decided not to overhaul the state's celebration of agriculture and entertainment for 2014, announcing Tuesday that the theme...
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Milsap, Wiseman among Country Hall inducteesApr 21, 2014 11:00 pm - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Ronnie Milsap, Mac Wiseman and the late Hank Cochran are the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. The 2014 induction class was introduce...
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Guitarists still making memorable music with StratApr 21, 2014 6:00 am - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Jimi Hendrix made it shriek. Buddy Holly made it swing. Stevie Ray Vaughn made it snarl. Some of the most legendary guitarists in music history have...
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Kelis remains versatile on 'Food'Apr 20, 2014 11:00 pm - Kelis, "Food" (Ninja Tune) Hungry for good music? Order Kelis' new album, "Food." The R&B-pop-dance-soul singer, who had a breakthrough with the 2003 adventurous hi...