Music
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Summer concert series at Independence GroveJun 26, 2013 1:54 pm - Music lovers, get ready for award-winning performers teeming with energy, freshness and talent at the Lake County Forest Preserve District’s Events in the Plaza outdoor ...
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Sonny Rollins cancels Chicago concertJun 26, 2013 8:50 am - CHICAGO — Jazz legend Sonny Rollins has canceled a September performance in Chicago. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra says the 82-year-old saxophonist has canceled his Sym...
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Neil Diamond records charity song for BostonJun 26, 2013 8:48 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Neil Diamond visited Boston in the days following the marathon bombings and left convinced he should do something to help. “I was moved by the unity a...
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Return of Morgan Heritage is a giftJun 26, 2013 6:00 am - Morgan Heritage, “Here Come the Kings” (VP Records) With a batch of songs that feature their signature vocals mixed with a nice blend of traditional roots music and...
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Bachman taking care of business in St. CharlesJun 26, 2013 6:00 am - As a member of the Canadian rock band The Guess Who, Randy Bachman recorded the 1970 hit "American Woman" at Mercury Records' studio in Chicago. "Chicago's like a big d...
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Weekend picks: Lynn, Travis grace RiverEdge stage SaturdayJun 26, 2013 6:00 am - Pure country See two country greats, Loretta Lynn and Randy Travis, on the same billSaturday at RiverEdge Park, 360 Broadway St., Aurora. $45 general admission; $55...
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Bartlett Arts Festival June 29-30Jun 25, 2013 3:24 pm - The highlight of the 11th Annual Bartlett Arts Fest is a juried art show featuring nearly 50 artists but there also is a wide variety of entertainment and kids activitie...
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Laura Marling's 4th record is mature yet playfulJun 25, 2013 6:00 am - Laura Marling, “Once I Was An Eagle” (Ribbon Records) “I'm the first to admit that I'm still pretty young,” sang Laura Marling on her debut single, “New Romantic,” ...
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Empire of the Sun deliver the goods on 2nd albumJun 25, 2013 6:00 am - Empire of the Sun, “Ice on the Dune” (Astralwerks) Empire of the Sun's new album opens with the instrumental track “Lux,” using drums of epic grandeur to build the ...
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Viking Park Singers offer free concertJun 24, 2013 5:46 pm - Gurnee Park District’s Viking Park Singers host a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 30. The “Songs We Love to Sing” will be at Viking Park Dance Hall, 4374 Old Grand A...