Music
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Holiday album a first for English singer Nick LoweDec 05, 2013 4:40 am - NEW YORK — Nick Lowe wasn’t exactly filled with the Christmas spirit when his American record company suggested he make his first holiday album. He’s no Scrooge. But for...
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Music notes: Catch Fulks at the HideoutDec 05, 2013 4:30 am - In residence Robbie Fulks, an acclaimed alt-country musician/songwriter from the suburbs, performs on Monday nights at the Hideout, a wonderful Chicago club. Fulks chang...
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Hampshire teen brings new life to old musicDec 05, 2013 4:30 am - Ragtime music might conjure black-and-white images of a bygone era, but to 13-year-old Daniel Souvigny of Hampshire, there's nothing better in the world. Playing ragtim...
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Grayslake Christmas open house:Dec 04, 2013 4:54 pm - The Grayslake Historical Society hosts a Christmas open house, with a visit from Santa, refreshments and a holiday choir concert from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, at the...
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Glenview church hosts do-it-yourself ‘Messiah,’ carol singDec 04, 2013 12:23 pm - Sing along or just enjoy the do-it-yourself G.F. Handel’s “Messiah “(Christmas portion) and holiday carols at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Glenview Community Churc...
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Weekend picks: Plain White T's, Backstreet Boys headline Miracle concertDec 04, 2013 5:00 am - Holiday pop Pop fans of the DuPage natives in Plain White T's, as well as Colbie Caillat and the Backstreet Boys,won't want to miss the special concert Miracle on S...
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Find decorating ideas on Geneva Christmas House TourDec 04, 2013 5:00 am - Enjoy the charm and beauty of Geneva at Christmas at the city’s annual Christmas House Tour. Five homes, each with their own distinctive character, will open for self-g...
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Owen struggles to define self at the partyDec 04, 2013 4:40 am - Jake Owen, “Days of Gold” (RCA) Since his first album in 2006, Jake Owens has struggled to separate himself from the deluge of good-time male rockers to emerge in countr...
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Schaumburg H.S. band to play at Outback BowlDec 03, 2013 3:49 pm - The Schaumburg High School Band will be traveling to sunny Florida to be part of the Outback Bowl festivities in Tampa, culminating in the half-time show of the New Year...
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Oops, she did it again: Spears fails on new albumDec 03, 2013 3:11 pm - Britney Spears, “Britney Jean” (RCA Records) You want to release a good album? You better work harder, chick. A lot harder. Britney Spears’ latest release, “Britney Jean...