Music
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Charlotte Church back with new material, tourMar 31, 2013 5:39 am - LONDON — In terms of chronological age, Charlotte Church — at just 27 — is probably too young for a comeback tour and album. But launching a second act can be tough when...
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Awards and honors given to producer Phil RamoneMar 30, 2013 4:59 pm - Some of the awards and honors given to music producer, arranger and engineer Phil Ramone, who died Saturday of complications stemming from heart surgery: Grammy Awards: ...
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Pioneering pop producer Phil Ramone dead at 79Mar 30, 2013 4:57 pm - NEW YORK — Phil Ramone, the masterful Grammy Award-winning engineer, arranger and producer whose platinum touch included recordings with Ray Charles, Billy Joel and Paul...
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Justin Bieber’s monkey quarantined in GermanyMar 30, 2013 10:02 am - $PHOTOCREDIT_ON$Associated Press$PHOTOCREDIT_OFF$ BERLIN — Justin Bieber had to leave a monkey in quarantine after landing in Germany last week without the necessary pap...
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Metropolis adds new comedy revues, concertsMar 29, 2013 6:01 pm - The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights announced Friday a slate of recently added concerts and comedy shows for its 2013-14 season. On the bill are: ...
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Clutch get heavy again on ‘Earth Rocker’Mar 29, 2013 6:00 am - Clutch, “Earth Rocker” (Weathermaker Music) Hallelujah. Clutch, the hard-touring Maryland band with an endless supply of guitar riffs, is back on the righteous path of h...
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Luminous new album from PhosphorescentMar 29, 2013 6:00 am - Phosphorescent, “Muchacho” (Dead Oceans) Matthew Houck’s quest for a few moments of simplicity has led to his most complex album yet, a lush take on easygoing country fl...
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Music notes: Hip-hop artist Na Palm stops at Durty Nellie’sMar 29, 2013 6:00 am - Genre blender Na Palm, a rising star in Chicago’s hip-hop scene, has gained notoriety for combining traditional rapping with the exploding genre known as electronic danc...
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Smith realizes promise with comebackMar 29, 2013 6:00 am - Alice Smith, “She” (RainWater Recordings) Six years is a long time to build up anticipation. That’s how long it’s been since Alice Smith released her sultry, soulful 200...
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Green Day at Allstate ArenaMar 28, 2013 10:29 pm - ...