Music
-
Music notes: Kansas makes its way to the ArcadaSep 20, 2012 6:00 am - Kansas carries on Bands named after geographical places were a hit in the 1970s — America, Chicago, Boston. Not to be forgotten is Kansas, which combined classic gu...
-
British quartet Alt-J rides ‘Wave’ to U.S.Sep 20, 2012 6:00 am - Alt-J, “An Awesome Wave” (Canvasback) Alt-J defies genres. Often categorized as trip-hop by those who want to pigeonhole, the band prefers not to be labeled at all. The...
-
Mt. Prospect concert series ends season with rock showSep 19, 2012 4:48 pm - This year’s Fridays on the Green concert series in downtown Mount Prospect comes to an end with a performance by the Committee Band, which plays popular funk, rock and b...
-
R. Kelly makes Soul Train history, Usher up for 5 awardsSep 19, 2012 11:35 am - NEW YORK — R. Kelly is nominated for two awards at this year’s Soul Train Awards, making him the most nominated act ever at the awards show. Kelly is up for the Ashford...
-
Yoakam shows how it's done on '3 Pears'Sep 19, 2012 6:00 am - Dwight Yoakam, “3 Pears” (Warner Bros.) Dwight Yoakam's new album “3 Pears” reunites the veteran Los Angeles musician-actor with Warner Bros. Records, his label hom...
-
Matchbox Twenty returns with No. 1 album 'North'Sep 19, 2012 6:00 am - NEW YORK - The recording process for Matchbox Twenty's new album was somewhat like living in a frat house - with tons of red wine instead of beer. While creating "North"...
-
St. Charles set to swing with Jazz WeekendSep 18, 2012 4:26 pm - If you’re in the mood for a truly musical experience, jazz may be just the thing you’re looking for. This weekend will be a treat for both jazz junkies and those new to...
-
Nelly Furtado has uber flavor on 'Spirit'Sep 18, 2012 3:00 pm - Nelly Furtado, "The Spirit Indestructible" Nelly Furtado's been putting out an album every three years like clockwork since the turn of the century. Her newest rele...
-
St. Charles set to swing with Jazz WeekendSep 18, 2012 2:00 pm - If you're in the mood for a truly musical experience, jazz may be just the thing you're looking for. This weekend will be a treat for both jazz junkies and those new to...
-
St. Viator opens school year with partySep 18, 2012 1:42 pm - Popular cover bands, food and a kids’ section made for a winning combination at St. Viator High School’s recent September Fest. The event drew more than 800 people, incl...