Music
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Music notes: On Parr at Viper AlleyJul 12, 2012 6:00 am - Young love What Generation Xer doesn't know the '80s anthem “St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)”? The song, from the soundtrack of the Brat Packer film “St. Elmo's Fir...
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Drummer Paul Wertico headlines Jazz in Glen EllynJul 12, 2012 6:00 am - Drummer Paul Wertico can make jazz out of anything — even the kitchen sink. He’s bringing his Grammy-winning beats to Jazz in Glen Ellyn on Saturday as the evening’s hea...
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Libertyville to videotape meetingsJul 11, 2012 5:58 pm - The Ela Area Public Library in Lake Zurich will pay special tribute to former librarian Bridget Hennessey on Thursday, July 12 with music by Banna Irish Pop Duo and a co...
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Florence and The Machine cancels Europe gigsJul 11, 2012 11:33 am - LONDON — Florence and The Machine have pulled out of two European concerts because the lead singer has lost her voice and been told not to perform to avoid permanent dam...
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Williams gets political on new albumJul 11, 2012 11:00 am - Hank Williams Jr., “Old School, New Rules” (Bocephus/Blaster) Hank Williams Jr. kicks off his album “Old School, New Rules” by addressing ESPN's decision to drop hi...
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Hank Williams Jr. storms back with 'Old School, New Rules'Jul 11, 2012 11:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Fired up after laying down a new song in 45 minutes flat, Hank Williams Jr. emerges from the sound booth with a big, toothy grin wrapped around an unl...
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David Cassidy headlines Des Plaines Summer FlingJul 11, 2012 10:00 am - David Cassidy should know his way to Des Plaines — after all, he played Rosemont just last year with the late Davy Jones. Cassidy, who can still coax a swoon or two from...
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Zac Brown Band show diversity on new CDJul 11, 2012 10:00 am - Zac Brown Band, “Uncaged” (Southern Ground/Atlantic) The Zac Brown Band delivers a message with the title of its new album, “Uncaged” — and the songs back up that s...
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Windy City drumline to perform in PalatineJul 11, 2012 8:06 am - Palatine Park District’s “Daze Off” program presents the Windy City All-Stars Drumline at 10:30 a.m. on July 18. This energetic group is the official drumline of the WN...
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Get your gyro on at Elgin Greek FestJul 11, 2012 8:00 am - This weekend, Greek music, dancing, food and culture converge in one place in Elgin — St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church, which will hold its 34th annual Greek Fest Frid...