Music
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Bette Midler to be honored by Songwriters HallMar 07, 2012 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Bette Midler's voice has helped make songs like “Wind Beneath My Wings” classics, and now she'll be honored for that gift. Midler is set to receive the Sammy ...
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'Devine' singing with Elgin Children's ChorusMar 07, 2012 11:00 am - Michael Devine may not qualify as an “American Idol” with his choral singing, but he's an idol nonetheless in the eyes of Elgin Children's Chorus members. Even more so n...
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Concert in Lake Forest:Mar 07, 2012 10:49 am - The Lake Forest community-based North Suburban Symphony and music director and conductor Ron Arden will partner with the Lake Forest High School Orchestras and conductor...
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Buffalo Grove H.S.'s Expressions is show choir championMar 07, 2012 7:00 am - The 19th annual Chicagoland Showcase Show Choir competition brought singing and dancing groups from all around the Midwest to John Hersey High School in Arlington Height...
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Music notes: Jim Peterik reunites with Ides at Montrose RoomMar 07, 2012 5:00 am - Approaching the Ides Jim Peterik, leader of the veteran Chicago rock band Ides of March, has a resume most musicians would dream of. He spent time in chart-topping ...
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DeWyze: I want to work with someone who believes in meMar 07, 2012 5:00 am - Last year was one of both struggle and triumph for former "American Idol" winner Lee DeWyze, a native of Mount Prospect. He was dropped by RCA records - a deal he said...
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Palatine preparing to paint town greenMar 06, 2012 2:16 pm - Palatine will “Paint the Town Green” on Saturday, March 17, at the community’s second annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, featuring a parade, Irish market and festivit...
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'Poppins' songwriter Sherman dies at 86Mar 06, 2012 1:00 pm - LONDON — How do you sum up the work of songwriter Robert B. Sherman? Try one word: “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” The tongue-twisting term, sung by magical nanny ...
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Tyrell crafts romantic soundtrack with CDMar 06, 2012 10:00 am - Steve Tyrell, “I'll Take Romance” (Concord) Taking up a suggestion from former President Bill Clinton, who danced to Steve Tyrell's music at daughter Chelsea's wedd...
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Garth Brooks gets nod for Country Music Hall of FameMar 06, 2012 9:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country superstar Garth Brooks, singer Connie Smith and keyboard player Hargus “Pig” Robbins are the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame....