Music
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Suburban festival singer becomes Radio Disney starJun 04, 2012 11:00 pm - Bartlett girl's career takes off after Ellen DeGeneres show
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McCartney to close Olympic opening ceremonyJun 04, 2012 11:00 pm - LONDON — Paul McCartney has confirmed an Olympic-sized rumor, saying he'll be the closing act at the London 2012 opening ceremony. Earlier this year the former Beatle di...
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Spektor charms despite missteps on new CDJun 04, 2012 11:00 pm - Regina Spektor, “What We Saw From the Cheap Seats” (Sire/Warner) From the opening moment of “What We Saw From the Cheap Seats,” Regina Spektor enchants. On the firs...
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Pneumonia forces Al Jarreau to cancel concertsJun 04, 2012 8:33 am - PARIS — Grammy-winning jazz musician Al Jarreau has canceled part of a French tour after being diagnosed with pneumonia. The singer’s press team said in a statement Mond...
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Beach Boys album balances retro sound with compelling new tracksJun 03, 2012 11:00 pm - Beach Boys "That's Why God Made the Radio" (Capitol) There's a fine line between re-creating your timeless signature sound and becoming a nostalgia act for your own mus...
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Forget Gaga: Indonesia wild for own raunchy showsJun 03, 2012 7:00 am - JAKARTA, Indonesia — Titin Karisma parades onto the stage wearing a rhinestone bustier and matching bottoms, with sequin fringe that jiggles wildly to the rhythm of the ...
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Kevin Costner to perform in St. CharlesJun 02, 2012 12:00 pm - Hollywood actor, director and producer Kevin Costner is also a country-rock singer, and he will perform with his band next month at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. Co...
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Scott Lucas keeps frenetic pace with new Married Men releaseJun 01, 2012 6:00 am - Scott Lucas is having a busy year. The Lake County native has been touring recently with his acclaimed alt-rock band, Local H. Early next week, a new record from his ot...
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Paramount unveils full season of showsJun 01, 2012 6:00 am - With talent ranging from Alison Krauss to William Shatner, the Paramount Theatre in Aurora has announced its full lineup of concerts and shows for its 2012-13 season. T...
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Confidence key to Suburban Chicago's Got Talent audition, experts sayMay 31, 2012 11:00 pm - Be confident. Be courteous. And if you mess up, just keep on going. Those are a few tips a music director and Vernon Hills' Jamie Lono have for those auditioning in the...