Music
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Music notes: Smoking Popes fetes Double Door's 20 yearsJun 13, 2014 5:30 am - Popes show Suburban pop-punk band the Smoking Popes will perform this weekend at the Double Door as part of that great venue's 20th anniversary celebration. The Smoking ...
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Ray Davies, Donovan inducted into Songwriters Hall of FameJun 13, 2014 1:01 am - NEW YORK - A death in Ray Davies' family didn't allow the singer to attend the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, but Jon Bon Jovi closed the three-hour event by perf...
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Katy Perry to support education during U.S. tourJun 13, 2014 1:01 am - LOS ANGELES - As Katy Perry returns stateside to kick off the North American leg of her Prismatic World Tour, she's reflecting on the hard work that got her here and pre...
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Church to perform 'Jericho: The Musical'Jun 13, 2014 1:01 am - The biblical story of Joshua and the Battle of Jericho will be retold in a compelling format, "Jericho: The Musical," to be performed Sunday, June 15, by the Chancel Cho...
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Checker to Rock Hall: Induct me or 'drop dead'Jun 12, 2014 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - Chubby Checker wants the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to know it's time to induct him into their exclusive club before it's too late. "I don't want to get in th...
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Elk Grove High School Choir performs with Foreigner in ChicagoJun 12, 2014 11:00 pm - Members of the Elk Grove High School Choir joined classic rock group Foreigner onstage June 6 at Northerly Island in Chicago after winning a radio contest. The choir was...
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Wheaton Municipal Band opens summer concert seriesJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - The Wheaton Municipal Band opened its summer concert series Thursday evening in Memorial Park. The concert was to feature tuba soloist and Northern Illinois University ...
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Hawthorn Woods farmers market:Jun 12, 2014 1:01 am - The Hawthorn Woods Farmers Market season kicks off Friday at 4:30 p.m. at Community Park, 42 Park View Lane. Bring friends and family each Friday to get your fresh fruit...
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Amazon launches music streaming for Prime membersJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - Amazon is launching a music streaming service for its Prime members, adding yet another freebie to its popular free-shipping plan ahead of the expected unveiling of its ...
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Youth rock band US keeps finding success after winning Annecto Music's Battle of the BandsJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - With a head nod and a gentle foot tap, an electric guitar, a bass and a drum set burst out in unison to begin the Beatles' famous "Come Together." It wasn't John Lennon ...