Music
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Enjoy St. Patrick's Day all weekend long in the suburbs, cityMar 14, 2013 11:00 pm - There's something about St. Patrick's Day that puts everyone in a mighty good mood. And the best part is, you don't have to be Irish to celebrate. St. Patrick's Day may...
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Future dad Michael Buble now focused on familyMar 14, 2013 8:01 am - LOS ANGELES — Michael Buble has sold millions of albums, but as he readies the release of his newest project, he’s less concerned with his future sales, thanks to his wi...
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Music notes: Viper Alley fetes Ides of MarchMar 14, 2013 6:00 am - On the March What better way to spend the Ides of March than seeing the Ides of March? The band, which was born in the suburbs of Chicago, first arrived on the scen...
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Jim James of Morning Jacket takes spiritual message to SXSWMar 14, 2013 5:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James thinks music is a spiritual force that can unite humanity. He's taking that message — and his new solo album “Reg...
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Bon Jovi offers self-help, catchy chorusesMar 13, 2013 11:00 pm - Bon Jovi, “What About Now” (Island Def Jam) Why does Bon Jovi crank out an unending string of relentlessly upbeat, unavoidably catchy songs in the style that made t...
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The Virgins fall short on 'Strike Gently'Mar 13, 2013 11:00 pm - The Virgins, “Strike Gently” (Cult Records/Frenchkiss Label Group) The best thing about the New York quartet The Virgins is Donald Cummings' adept angular guitar pl...
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Streamwood High School presents ‘Les Miserables’Mar 13, 2013 2:01 pm - Streamwood High School for its spring musical this weekend and next will be performing the challenging production of “Les Misérables.” Producer Barb Thomas says student...
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David Bowie's 'Next Day' is hereMar 12, 2013 6:00 am - David Bowie, “The Next Day” (Columbia-ISO) Many people wondered if there would be a next day for David Bowie, professionally speaking. Bowie retreated after sufferi...
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Reddy ready for St. Charles gig, return to stageMar 12, 2013 5:00 am - Helen Reddy is ready - for a return to her fans. The Australian born, Grammy Award-winning pop artist, now 71, reached superstardom in the 1970s with such chart-topping...
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Eric Clapton's 'Old Sock' is cozyMar 11, 2013 11:00 pm - Eric Clapton, “Old Sock” (Bushbranch/Surfdog Records) Imagine a jam session at Eric Clapton's house. He's not likely to trot out “Layla” for the 3,478th time. Inste...