Music
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Songwriters Hall inducts Bob Seger, Gordon LightfootJun 15, 2012 6:51 am - NEW YORK — Stevie Nicks prefers writing a song over meeting a handsome prince. Ne-Yo claimed songwriting saved his life. And Bob Seger said writing a song is the hardest...
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Def Leppard talk Tom Cruise, 'Rock of Ages'Jun 15, 2012 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES — Def Leppard has no shame. When it comes to riding the fur-covered, animal print-lined coattails of “Rock of Ages,” the big-screen musical opening Friday a...
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Zac Brown Band fans eat up what the chef's cookingJun 15, 2012 6:00 am - “All right it's dinnuhtime, baby. Let's do it.” That's Rusty Hamlin's way of inviting a crowd to partake of his pre-concert buffet. It's a steamy, sunny Thursday, about ...
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Patti Smith's influence is wide-rangingJun 15, 2012 6:00 am - NEW YORK - The success of Patti Smith's memoir "Just Kids," about her friendship with Robert Mapplethorpe, sealed her reputation as a wide-ranging artist and writer at t...
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Mt. Prospect Community Band series to showcase top young talentJun 14, 2012 10:38 am - The Mount Prospect Community Band is back Monday night for the first of seven outdoor concerts they will play this summer, June 18-July 30, at the Veterans Memorial band...
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Elgin Brewfest hopes for clear skies, good turnoutJun 14, 2012 8:05 am - Organizers of the 15th annual Elgin Brewfest are crossing their fingers for clear skies this weekend, as the event’s fundraising component depends on the attendance of h...
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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...