Music
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Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman dies at 49May 03, 2013 6:55 am - LOS ANGELES — Jeff Hanneman, a founding member of Slayer whose career was irrevocably changed after a spider bite, has died. He was 49. Slayer spokeswoman Heidi Robinson...
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Impressive debut by blues vet Gitlo LeeMay 03, 2013 6:00 am - Gitlo Lee, “Comin' Out the Hole” (Chuckie Productions) Gitlo Lee sings with glee, whether the subject is beer, large women, collard greens, silk sheets, the Okefeno...
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Country music stars back gay marriage in IllinoisMay 02, 2013 8:24 pm - Four country music stars are announcing their support for legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois. “Big” Kenny Alphin of the musical duo Big & Ric...
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TobyMac to play Sears CentreMay 02, 2013 4:35 pm - Tickets are on sale now for TobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour, which plays the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates on Saturday, Nov. 23. On the bill are Brandon Heath, Mandisa,...
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Weezer to play free concert at Woodfield June 22May 02, 2013 4:00 pm - Weezer, the alt-rock band that rose to fame with hits like “Buddy Holly” and “Undone — The Sweater Song,” will play a free concert Saturday, June 22, at Woodfield Mall i...
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Music City mourns country legend George JonesMay 02, 2013 3:27 pm - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For a guy who sang so many sad songs, George Jones left behind a lot of laughs. There was more humor than sadness at Jones’ funeral Thursday at the Gr...
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Guest conductor to lead ESO in ‘Lark Ascending’May 02, 2013 2:20 pm - Submitted by Elgin Symphony Orchestra The Elgin Symphony Orchestra closes its season with “The Lark Ascending” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5 a...
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Oakton’s Six Piano ensemble to perform May 4, 5May 02, 2013 1:09 pm - Be prepared to be musically dazzled when the internationally-acclaimed Oakton Six Piano Ensemble performs two concerts of popular, classical and ragtime selections at 8 ...
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The Weeks hit hard with 'Dear Bo Jackson'May 02, 2013 6:00 am - The Weeks, “Dear Bo Jackson” (Serpents and Snakes) Here's more proof Nashville, Tenn., is saving rock 'n' roll one band at a time: The Weeks. The mostly Mississippi...
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Monheit sings from the heart on new albumMay 02, 2013 6:00 am - Jane Monheit, “The Heart of the Matter” (Emarcy/Decca) Jane Monheit sometimes seemed detached from the material on her earlier albums as she overemphasized her jazz...