Music
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Newton-John talks 'Grease,' 'Xanadu' and reteaming with TravoltaNov 06, 2012 5:00 am - It turns out when you ask a bunch of Olivia Newton-John fans for suggested questions ahead of an interview with the iconic movie star, pop music sensation and sex symbol...
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No Doubt apologizes, pulls music videoNov 05, 2012 11:54 am - NEW YORK — No Doubt has pulled its new cowboys-and-Indians-themed music video and is apologizing to Native Americans and others offended by the clip. In a posting on its...
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West African drumming concert in Round Lake BeachNov 05, 2012 7:08 am - Grayslake musician and Lake Forest College professor Helen Bond will host the 3rd Annual Benkadi Benefit, a West African drumming concert that helps raise funds for proj...
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Mexico City school seeks to dignify mariachi musicNov 03, 2012 7:29 am - MEXICO CITY — In the golden age of mariachi, thousands of music lovers would crowd into theaters and fancy restaurants or fill the Plaza Garibaldi in the heart of the ca...
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Obama’s iPod a bit like his electorate — variedNov 03, 2012 7:29 am - WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s iPod could pass for a voter outreach tool. Interviewed Monday on Cincinnati radio station WIZF, Obama ran through his musical tast...
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Warren Bands craft fairNov 02, 2012 4:26 pm - The 18th Annual Warren High School Craft Fair, hosted by the Warren High School Band Boosters, is Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school’s Almond Road cam...
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Enjoy Early Music Series at the Byron Colby BarnNov 02, 2012 2:05 pm - The Early Music Series at the Byron Colby Barn in Grayslake features highly acclaimed musicians performing music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ...
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Meek Mill doesn't tap into talents enoughNov 02, 2012 2:00 pm - Meek Mill, “Dreams & Nightmares” (Warner Bros. Records/Maybach Music Group) The hype machine around Meek Mill has been humming since the rapper signed with Rick Ros...
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DeWyze sees silver lining: 'Idol' winner's new album more folk-rockNov 02, 2012 12:00 pm - Lee DeWyze knows the rather infamous numbers he's known for. Lowest-selling debut for an “American Idol” winner. A single that failed to chart. Worst first week sales o...
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Gary Clark Jr. opens his mind to the possibilitiesNov 02, 2012 6:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gary Clark Jr. had to learn how to trust someone else to record his major label debut. When noted producer Mike Elizondo signed on to help with “Blak ...