Music
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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...
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Summer concert sold out? How to save a few bucksMar 09, 2013 6:23 am - NEW YORK — It’s not even spring yet, but tickets for big summer concerts are going fast. Pop stars Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have already sold out most of their summer t...
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Get all of Verdi in 1 big boxMar 08, 2013 5:00 am - Verdi: The Complete Works (75-CD boxed set) Decca From the ever-popular “Aida” to the obscure “Alzira,” all 28 of Giuseppe Verdi's operas have been repackaged in a ...
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Lake Zurich High School Varsity Flag Squad Earns Team Dance Illinois (TDI) 2013 State Grand Champion Title!Mar 07, 2013 10:00 pm - Lake Zurich High School Varsity Flag Squad Earns Team Dance Illinois (TDI) 2013 State Grand Champion Title! On their quest for an Illinois Drill Team Association (IDTA) ...
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Time for Three: Classics with a twistMar 07, 2013 5:09 pm - Time for Three, a trio from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, performed Thursday for students at Tefft Middle School in Streamwood. This group consists of three young musici...
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Orchestral, pop lead Ravinia’s 2013 seasonMar 07, 2013 4:31 pm - The Ravinia Festival on Thursday announced its 2013 season featuring more than 120 events, including returning favorites Tony Bennett, Sting, Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy, The...