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Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84

By JOHN ROGERS
Oct 25, 2024 3:55 pm - Phil Lesh, a classically trained violinist and jazz trumpeter who found his true calling reinventing the role of rock bass guitar as a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died Friday at age 84.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra to host free open rehearsal Nov. 14

By Mari Ullrick, DuPage Symphony Orchestra
Oct 23, 2024 4:00 pm - The DuPage Symphony Orchestra invites the community to experience a special behind-the-scenes look at a classical music performance during a free open rehearsal on Thursday, Nov. 14.
Music Review: Rare hometown recordings, ‘Bird in Kansas City,’ capture Charlie Parker’s playful mood

By STEVEN WINE
Oct 23, 2024 3:28 pm - Listening to Charlie Parker’s saxophone gymnastics on a new album of rare recordings is like watching Simone Biles stretch during warmups. A new collection, “Bird in Kansas City,” captures Parker’s grace and greatness in casual settings.
Concerts Oct. 25-31: Usher, Warrant, Diplo and more

By Luke Zurawski
Oct 23, 2024 11:03 am - Upcoming concerts this week include Usher, Diplo, Warrant with special guest Hoodlum Johnny and more.
ABBA, Radiohead, The Cure, Kevin Bacon sign AI protest letter against ‘unlicensed use’ of works

Oct 23, 2024 7:11 am - Musicians from ABBA, Radiohead and The Cure have joined actors and authors in signing a protest letter against the mining of their artistry to build artificial intelligence tools.
DuPage Symphony brings the magic of the Nordic soundscapes to Wentz Concert Hall Nov. 16

By Mari Ullrick, DuPage Symphony Orchestra
Oct 22, 2024 11:09 pm - The DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s next concert will be a “Scandinavian Showcase” on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville.
Award-winning entertainers Daryl Nitz and George Howe bring their 25th anniversary tour to Elgin’s Hemmens

Submitted by Dave Gallagher
Oct 22, 2024 9:06 pm - Elgin, fasten your seat belts! It’s going to be a crazy night with Chicago’s two wild and crazy guys – After Dark Award winners Daryl Nitz and George Howe.
Tears for Fears returns with a concert film in suburban theaters Thursday

By MARK KENNEDY
Oct 22, 2024 1:09 pm - When Tears for Fears hit the stage in Franklin, Tennessee, in July 2023, there were no tears but some fears. For the first time, a Tears for Fears concert was destined for the big screen. “Tears For Fears Live (A Tipping Point Film)” premieres in suburban theaters Thursday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 26.
Norris presents jazz, steelpan concerts and a program on ‘St. Charles Lost Railroad’ in November

By Mark Smith, Norris Cultural Arts Center
Oct 22, 2024 11:20 am - Variety is the name of the game in three diverse events presented during November by the Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles.
After decades in comedy, Tim Heidecker is ready to get serious about music

By KRYSTA FAURIA
Oct 21, 2024 3:42 pm - Best known for his absurdist comedy and creative partnership with Eric Wareheim, Tim Heidecker has leaned more into songwriting in recent years. Tim Heidecker & The Very Good Band’s “Slipping Away Tour 2025” is coming to Chicago’s Thalia Hall Jan. 31.

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