Music
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Arrested Development, The Violent Femmes among headliners for Ravinia 2024 seasonMar 14, 2024 2:38 pm - Tony Award winners Jessie Mueller and Ben Platt, The Violent Femmes, jazz singer Samara Joy, guitarist Divi Roxx Kids, Big Boi, Digable Planets and Arrested Development a...
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Hans Zimmer talks about first North American tour in 7 years, including a Chicago stop Sept. 22Mar 14, 2024 12:58 pm - This fall, the “Hans Zimmer Live” tour will hit U.S. and Canada, marking the first time Zimmer has performed in North America in seven years. He’s performing at Chicago’s United Center on Sept. 22.
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Sound check: Ike Reilly at Schubas; Dropkick Murphys streaming; ARC, Pitchfork ticketsMar 13, 2024 7:46 pm - Libertyville bard Ike Reilly plays three shows at Schubas; Pitchfork and ARC music festivals announced their lineups; and The Venue hosts a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration with The Irish Mystics.
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Sleater-Kinney is still speaking its own language
Mar 13, 2024 9:37 am - “Coming to a collaborative art project with more of an adult voice has been really helpful for us in terms of writing and arranging. I feel like that’s one of the things that’s made ‘Little Rope,’ our new album, so strong,” says Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney. The band headlines The Riviera Theatre in Chicago on Thursday, March 21.
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Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Cody Johnson lead CMT Music Awards nomsMar 13, 2024 8:51 am - Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney and Cody Johnson are the leading nominees for the 2024 CMT Music Awards, celebrating the best in country music ...
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Best Bets: Beatles and Van Morrison tributes, Brookfield Zoo’s new Ferris wheel and moreMar 13, 2024 8:39 am - The Ides of March and Beatles and Van Morrison tribute concerts take to local stages. Plus, the new Ferris wheel debuts at Brookfield Zoo and “Paw Patrol Live!” comes to the Chicago Theatre.
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Things to do March 15-21: The Ides of March, St. Patrick’s Day, Warrant and moreMar 12, 2024 4:26 pm - Mark your calendars for performances by The Ides of March, Warrant, and Boy Band Night, plus check out St. Patrick’s Day events, The Chicago Sports Spectacular in Rosemont and more happening this week.
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Chicago Big Band set to play iconic video game hits at Hey NonnyMar 12, 2024 2:48 pm - On Wednesday, March 20, Arlington Heights music venue and bistro Hey Nonny is hosting The Blueshift Big Band, a 17-piece jazz orchestra lead by Joel Baer and Chris Parso.
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Beyoncé’s new album will be called ‘Act II: Cowboy Carter’
Mar 12, 2024 1:36 pm - Beyoncé is full of surprises — and on Tuesday, she dropped yet another one. Her forthcoming album has a name: “Act II: Cowboy Carter.”
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Enrique Mazzola extends contract as music director of Lyric Opera of Chicago through 2030-31