Music
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Billy Corgan says listen to 'Oceania' as a full albumJun 14, 2012 6:00 am - In a musical landscape dominated by singles that average, at best, three minutes, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan wants 60 minutes of your time. Well, 60 minute...
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Josh Turner at traditional best on new CDJun 14, 2012 6:00 am - Josh Turner, “Punching Bag” (MCA Nashville) Josh Turner, to his credit, continues to follow a creative path outside that of other contemporary country stars. It's n...
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Music notes: Blues on the Fox quite a bargainJun 13, 2012 11:00 pm - Blues in the 'burbs Some top-shelf talent is on the schedule for the annual Blues on the Fox festival taking place this weekend in Aurora. The festival, the first o...
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Young jazz artists to take part in Chicago festivalJun 13, 2012 3:51 pm - The final lineup for the Chicago Jazz Festival has been announced, including student groups performing on a special stage. The free festival runs Aug. 30 through Sept. 2...
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The Suburbs This Weekend: Highland games, “Old Blue Eyes,” and a winery/restaurantJun 13, 2012 10:23 am - The Scottish Highland games, a winery/restaurant combo and a tribute to “Old Blue Eyes,” are among events recommended by Sean Stangland and Richard Battin in The Suburbs...
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Blizzard Bash celebrates one of ECC’s foundersJun 13, 2012 8:39 am - While Harry Blizzard was not born or raised in Elgin, he has enthusiastically claimed the city as home over the last half-century — much to the benefit of several Elgin ...
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Buffalo Grove native's band opening for Bruce HornsbyJun 13, 2012 6:00 am - When Buffalo Grove native Michael Berg and his Van Ghost bandmates chose the cover art for their debut release "Domino Effect," they probably didn't have any idea how se...
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Tradition stays alive at the 102nd Geneva Swedish DayJun 12, 2012 2:00 pm - One of the longest-running festivals in the Fox Valley, Geneva's Swedish Midsummer Festival or Swedish Day, is back for its 102nd annual celebration. The one-day fest, ...
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With 'Looking,' Usher in strong formJun 12, 2012 10:30 am - Usher, "Looking 4 Myself" (RCA) In the last decade, Usher, along with Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé, was part of an elite group of pop acts who released back-to-back al...
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Talent Contests auditions set for SaturdayJun 12, 2012 10:24 am - Performers, it’s time to polish your acts. The Kane County Fair Talent Contest auditions will be Saturday, June 16, at St. Patrick Catholic School, 6N491 Crane Road, St....