Music
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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 ...
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LHS to host concert SundayMar 11, 2013 12:37 pm - The North Suburban Wind Ensemble will perform Sunday, March 17, in the Libertyville High School Auditorium, 708 W. Park Ave. The show will start at 4 p.m., and it will f...
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Grammy winner fun. to play Taste of ChicagoMar 11, 2013 8:07 am - The Grammy-winning band fun. will headline the opening night of the Taste of Chicago. The band from New Jersey won two Grammys at this year’s awards, including song of t...