Music
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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...
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Big names at SXSW, but what about big breaks?Mar 11, 2013 4:00 pm - AUSTIN, Texas — In the frenzy of South by Southwest, even standouts like The Flaming Lips feel the need to stand out. Now consider that problem while surveying the 2,200...
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Mundelein High spring concert set for ThursdayMar 11, 2013 1:31 pm - Three Mundelein High School bands will present a spring concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in the auditorium, 1350 W. Hawley St. Admission is free. The participating ...