Music
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Beat-boxing duo take top prize in Suburban Chicago's Got TalentAug 11, 2012 10:00 am - Saturday evening was bittersweet for Sanu John, half of the beat-boxing duo that wowed the fans and the judges who awarded iLLest Vocals the top prize in the Suburban Ch...
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Carol Stream fest showcases teen music talentAug 11, 2012 6:00 am - Some communities plan activities to keep their teens busy. Others let teens pick the event and plan it for themselves — such as Carol Stream’s seventh annual T...
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Free concert in Island LakeAug 10, 2012 3:45 pm - The rock band Industrial Drive will perform in a free outdoor concert Friday, Aug. 17, at Converse Park in Island Lake. The show is set for 7 p.m. at the park, which is ...
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‘Eye of the Tiger’ singer visits Aurora Public LibraryAug 10, 2012 1:00 pm - When Maggie Perez auditioned for the Aurora Public Library’s Teen Talent Show, she sang Colbie Caillat’s “Bubbly” while wearing a pink flower in her hair. She could nev...
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Eminem to fans: Thanks for help in dark timesAug 10, 2012 6:58 am - NEW YORK — Eminem, who battled an addiction to prescription drugs, thanked his fans at a New York concert for helping him get through dark times. The 39-year-old told hu...
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Debut single gives 'Idol' winner Olympic exposureAug 10, 2012 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Phillip Phillips says he wasn't that excited about performing his debut single, "Home," when he won "American Idol" this year. That's because he didn't have a...
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Music notes: Kenny Wayne Shepherd plays Viper AlleyAug 09, 2012 11:00 pm - A rootsy evening Grammy-nominated Kenny Wayne Shepherd is known for his blistering, contemporary take on blues guitar and songwriting. He'll make a stop this weeken...
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Hoffman Estates outdoor concert tonight canceledAug 09, 2012 3:27 pm - Due to inclement weather, a Hoffman Estates outdoor concert scheduled tonight has been canceled. The Jin and Tonic Band was scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. at the Villag...
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A few great moments on 'We Walk the Line'Aug 09, 2012 6:00 am - “We Walk the Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash,” Various artists (Legacy) Johnny Cash was a big-tent artist, drawing followers from every corner. “We ...
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Elle Varner's debut disc is R&B goldAug 09, 2012 6:00 am - Elle Varner, “Perfectly Imperfect” (RCA Records) Elle Varner's debut album is titled “Perfectly Imperfect,” but she should have called it “Perfect.” The newcomer's ...