Music
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Sunday picks: Lynyrd Skynyrd still rockin'Oct 13, 2013 6:00 am - Free bird's the word The current incarnation of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd headlines a rock concert that also features John Kay & Steppenwolf on the bill Sunday at Fes...
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Will.i.am on producing for Spears, Gaga and CyrusOct 12, 2013 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Will.i.am says his heart is connected to Britney Spears’ upcoming album. He’s the executive producer of the pop star’s untitled eighth album, to be released D...
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Weekend picks: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy swings at RaueOct 12, 2013 6:00 am - Saturday Swing, swing, swing Hear some of the best exponents of modern day swing music when Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performs Saturday at the Raue Center for the A...
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Sting sails into Chicago to promote 'Last Ship'Oct 11, 2013 11:00 am - Whenever the 17-time Grammy Award-winning pop superstar Sting plays the Chicago area, it's typically in huge venues like Soldier Field or Rosemont's Allstate Arena. But ...
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Pusha T's raps superb. Album? Not so muchOct 11, 2013 6:00 am - Pusha T, “My Name is My Name” Def Jam Pusha T proves he is one of hip-hop's most skillful lyricists on his debut album, “My Name is My Name.” The rapper is hardly n...
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Mackelmore & Ryan Lewis lead with 6 AMA nodsOct 10, 2013 9:50 am - NEW YORK — Newcomers Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are the top contenders at the 2013 American Music Awards. The rap duo is up for six awards, including artist, new artist and...
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Sleigh Bells miss mark on ‘Bitter Rivals’Oct 10, 2013 6:00 am - Sleigh Bells, “Bitter Rivals” (Mom + Pop) Brooklyn noise pop duo Sleigh Bells’ new album, “Bitter Rivals,” is an unfortunate thing. Perhaps singer Alexis Krauss and guit...
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Mundelein Idol competition:Oct 09, 2013 6:00 pm - On Saturday, Oct. 12, 16 young singers will compete for the title of Mundelein Idol. The show will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Mundelein High School auditorium. Contestant...
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The Jonas Brothers cancel tourOct 09, 2013 4:55 pm - NEW YORK — The Jonas Brothers have canceled their upcoming tour over creative differences. Brothers Joe, Kevin and Nick were scheduled to begin their 19-date tour Friday...
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Cher, Imagine Dragons heading for AllstateOct 09, 2013 4:51 pm - Tickets to three major concert tours at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11: Ÿ George Strait: The Cowboy Rides Away Tour is set to play ...