Music
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Questlove talks The Roots, Philly, Fallon and WinehouseMar 14, 2012 6:00 am - The Roots aren't known for selling records. While the hip-hop band has released 14 albums — mostly to critical acclaim — only two have managed to crack gold status. But ...
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Music notes: Lincoln Hall hosts Ike Reilly AssassinationMar 14, 2012 6:00 am - Lake County rocker Libertyville native Ike Reilly has earned acclaim for his gritty, literate songs about regular people struggling to find their way in the world. ...
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Buzz bands seek to cut through SXSW chaosMar 13, 2012 11:00 am - AUSTIN, Texas — Members of the ascendant rock band Alabama Shakes can tell you all about buzz in the 21st century. They first read about themselves on the Internet about...
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Harvest Christian Academy presents 'Oliver!'Mar 13, 2012 8:00 am - Tickets are now on sale for Harvest Christian Academy's production of “Oliver!” which will be performed March 15-17 inside the chapel at the school, 1000 N. Randall Road...
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Slash mum on Guns N' Roses reunionMar 12, 2012 11:00 pm - LONDON - Will Guns N' Roses reunite for their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Behind his dark glasses, hat and big hair, the group's former guitarist Sla...
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Hersey Jazz Band shines at festivalsMar 12, 2012 11:40 am - The John Hersey High School Jazz Band had a busy and successful weekend in February, displaying its talents at two prestigious events. On Feb. 23, Hersey’s Jazz Band was...
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An afternoon of arias from Barrington Lyric chapterMar 12, 2012 6:00 am - On April 25, the Barrington Chapter Lyric Opera of Chicago will host an afternoon soiree of opera arias and a luncheon. This event will be held at the prestigious Medina...
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Illinois Brass Band to play spring concertMar 11, 2012 5:30 am - Join music director Stephen Squires and The Illinois Brass Band as they fill Cutting Hall with their brilliant sounds during their spring concert, “An Afternoon with The...
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Wheeling High School concert Monday nightMar 10, 2012 5:48 pm - The Wheeling High School Fine Arts department presents a choir concert 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 12, in the school’s Robert Sang Theater. Directed by Kirstin Snelten, the ...
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Chicago Master Singers' gala celebrates upcoming Russian tourMar 10, 2012 8:00 am - Chicago Master Singers' annual benefit gala Saturday, March 17, will celebrate the chorus's upcoming tour to Latvia, Estonia and St. Petersburg, Russia. The “White Night...