Music
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Grammy nods show Anthony Hamilton still relevantJan 20, 2013 5:00 am - ATLANTA — When Anthony Hamilton released his fifth album in December 2011, it didn't receive the same amount of attention his previous efforts did. So he was extremely ...
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Metropolis Music School concert MondayJan 18, 2013 4:38 pm - Metropolis Music School students will get a chance to show off their work 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in a concert along with their instructors at Metropolis Performing Arts...
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Musicians gearing up for Jazz in the Meadows next monthJan 18, 2013 11:48 am - The Rolling Meadows High School Music Boosters will present the 28th annual Jazz in the Meadows Jazz Festival Saturday, Feb. 23, at the school, 2901 W. Central Road, Rol...
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Local singers get a shot at 'Idol' stardomJan 18, 2013 4:30 am - The Windy City basked in the spotlight as Fox's "American Idol" premiered Thursday night. Judges Mariah Caray, Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson and Keith Urban visited Chicag...
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Drury Lane ready for closeup with 'Sunset Boulevard'Jan 17, 2013 5:00 am - If local audiences' appetites for Andrew Lloyd Webber aren't satisfied with the Marriott Theatre's “Now & Forever,” they can also feast on the composer's full-length mus...
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A$AP Rocky is impressive on debut albumJan 17, 2013 5:00 am - A$AP Rocky, “Long.Live.A$AP” (RCA Records) Rapper A$AP Rocky meshes his laid-back lyrical persona with a melodic sound, delivering an impressive piece of work with ...
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‘X Factor’ winner Stevens signs record dealJan 16, 2013 8:17 am - NASHVILLE — “The X Factor” champ Tate Stevens has signed a record deal. A Tuesday news release says the Season 2 winner signed a deal with Syco Music/RCA Records Nashvil...
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Dawn Richard's 'Goldenheart' is goldenJan 16, 2013 8:00 am - Dawn Richard, “Goldenheart” (Altavoz Distribution) As a member of Diddy-Dirty Money and Danity Kane, Dawn Richard was impressive. As a solo artist, she's extraordin...
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Jessie Ware strikes right chords on EPJan 16, 2013 5:00 am - Jessie Ware, “If You're Never Gonna Move EP,” (Interscope/Cherrytree) Though she was first heard singing vocals for U.K. acts like Joker and SBTRKT, South Londoner ...
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British R&B singer Jessie Ware hopes to find success in U.S.Jan 16, 2013 5:00 am - Jessie Ware flashes back to a Dublin gig last year. The bass bumps, the lights flare, the British singer squints into the crowd. "And there's this couple slow-dancing to...