Music
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Fitting tribute to Arcada mainstay, organist ShafferJan 19, 2014 8:16 pm - The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles brought out the bells and whistles Sunday — literally — to pay tribute to its late former organist, Jim Shaffer. They could be heard du...
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Suburban singers among those trying to become the next ‘Voice’Jan 19, 2014 10:48 am - Raul Polidario said he felt calm and confident as he made his way to Sunday’s audition session for NBC’s popular singing-competition show, “The Voice.” That confidence ...
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Trip south inspires singer Rosanne CashJan 19, 2014 4:30 am - NEW YORK — John Hiatt once commanded us in song to “Drive South.” Rosanne Cash took him up on it. Cash's first collection of new compositions in seven years is inspired ...
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Cougars debut ballpark concert seriesJan 17, 2014 8:52 am - The Kane County Cougars will debut a ballpark concert series during the 2014 season that features some of the Chicago area’s most popular bands. For select Saturday date...
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Music notes: Bob Mould plays Schaumburg's Prairie CenterJan 16, 2014 4:30 am - Post-punk hero Bob Mould has been a driving force in two of the most influential bands of the past 30 years — Husker Du in the 1980s and Sugar in the 1990s. He's al...
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Former club owner makes comeback in Round LakeJan 15, 2014 4:15 am - An entertainment entrepreneur best remembered for his popular Shades nightclub in southern Lake County is making a live-music comeback. Mark Aleckson is now bringing wel...
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Ramshackle R&B from Cebar on new albumJan 14, 2014 10:30 pm - Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound, “Fine Rude Thing” (Groovesburg Joys) Within the narrow confines of 1960s R&B, Paul Cebar throws a lot at the wall. And most of his shtick...
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Luke Bryan heading to Soldier Field Aug. 31Jan 14, 2014 2:07 pm - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Three years ago, Luke Bryan was a promising down-bill opening act. This summer he’ll join the touring elite with three stadium dates planned as part o...
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SHS singers going to Disney World:Jan 14, 2014 11:45 am - Seventy-three students from Stevenson High School’s advanced chorus and Patriot Singers will perform at Walt Disney World in Florida this week. Students will perform in ...
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Jennifer Nettles strips down sound on solo debutJan 14, 2014 10:00 am - Jennifer Nettles, “That Girl” (Mercury Nashville) As lead singer in the contemporary country duo Sugarland, Jennifer Nettles and partner Kristian Bush kept growing ...