Music
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Weekend picks: Laugh with Larry the Cable GuyOct 19, 2013 6:00 am - Workin' man Catch the proudly blue-collar comedian known as Larry the Cable Guy (actor Dan Whitney) when he performs two shows at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galen...
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This charming man? Morrissey book climbs chartsOct 19, 2013 6:00 am - LONDON — The new book by British singer Morrissey is a classic. It says so right on the cover. The memoir from the former frontman of The Smiths — titled simply “Autobio...
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Jazz pianist Jarrett goes classical with Bach CDOct 19, 2013 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Keith Jarrett declared he was done with classical music recordings after recovering from the chronic fatigue syndrome that sidelined him for nearly two years ...
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Sir Paul, Katy Perry trade songwriting tipsOct 18, 2013 10:50 am - LONDON — Even a star who has been performing for more than 50 years sometimes wants a do-over. Sir Paul McCartney sang his new song “New” at a taping of “The Graham Nort...
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Music notes: Bonnie Raitt plays RosemontOct 18, 2013 6:00 am - Heartland heroes The BoDeans, a roots-rock band that emerged from Wisconsin in the mid-1980s with the classic album “Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams,” is still going str...
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Haunted happenings: 13 frightfully fun Halloween ideasOct 18, 2013 6:00 am - You've picked out your pumpkin, decorated your yard and started stocking up on candy. Now, it's time to seek out some seasonal fun. Whether your idea of Halloween is a ...
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MHS fall jazz concert:Oct 17, 2013 4:48 pm - Mundelein High School’s instrumental music department will present it fall jazz concert on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium at the school, 1350 W. Hawl...
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Linda Thompson's brand of gloom sounds lovelyOct 17, 2013 6:00 am - Linda Thompson, “Won't Be Long Now” (Pettifer Sounds) Linda Thompson briefly plays the role of proud parent on her new album, happily slipping into the background w...
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British boy band The Wanted to visit Barrington HighOct 17, 2013 5:30 am - After viewing a student-made music video set to one of their songs, British boy band The Wanted agreed Wednesday to visit Barrington High School next week. "I'm beyond ...
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Attorney: Casey Kasem receiving adequate careOct 16, 2013 10:46 am - LOS ANGELES — A judge said he did not see an urgent need to intervene in the affairs of Casey Kasem after a court-appointed attorney told him Tuesday the ailing radio ho...