Music
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Music Review: Justin Timberlake returns on nostalgic ‘Everything I Thought It Was’Mar 17, 2024 3:41 pm - In its better tracks, Justin Timberlake’s first new album in six years, “Everything I Thought It Was,” is a return to form for the musician. In the moments when his immed...
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How flash mob members were ‘Hangin’ Tough’ with NKOTB’s Donnie Wahlberg in St. CharlesMar 14, 2024 7:13 pm - Beth Hall is a “Donnie-girl.” A longtime fan of New Kids On The Block — the boy band whose 1980s/early 1990s hits included “You Got It (The Right Stuff)” and “Hangin’ Tou...
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Shannon McNally and Beth Bombara embark on joint tour, including stop at The Venue in AuroraMar 14, 2024 2:48 pm - Acclaimed musicians Shannon McNally and Beth Bombara are set to captivate audiences as they embark on a joint tour. The tour stops at The Venue in Aurora, promising an u...
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Arrested Development, The Violent Femmes among headliners for Ravinia 2024 seasonMar 14, 2024 2:38 pm - Tony Award winners Jessie Mueller and Ben Platt, The Violent Femmes, jazz singer Samara Joy, guitarist Divi Roxx Kids, Big Boi, Digable Planets and Arrested Development a...
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Hans Zimmer talks about first North American tour in 7 years, including a Chicago stop Sept. 22Mar 14, 2024 12:58 pm - This fall, the “Hans Zimmer Live” tour will hit U.S. and Canada, marking the first time Zimmer has performed in North America in seven years. He’s performing at Chicago’s United Center on Sept. 22.
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Sound check: Ike Reilly at Schubas; Dropkick Murphys streaming; ARC, Pitchfork ticketsMar 13, 2024 7:46 pm - Libertyville bard Ike Reilly plays three shows at Schubas; Pitchfork and ARC music festivals announced their lineups; and The Venue hosts a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration with The Irish Mystics.
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Sleater-Kinney is still speaking its own language
Mar 13, 2024 9:37 am - “Coming to a collaborative art project with more of an adult voice has been really helpful for us in terms of writing and arranging. I feel like that’s one of the things that’s made ‘Little Rope,’ our new album, so strong,” says Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney. The band headlines The Riviera Theatre in Chicago on Thursday, March 21.
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Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Cody Johnson lead CMT Music Awards nomsMar 13, 2024 8:51 am - Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney and Cody Johnson are the leading nominees for the 2024 CMT Music Awards, celebrating the best in country music ...
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Best Bets: Beatles and Van Morrison tributes, Brookfield Zoo’s new Ferris wheel and moreMar 13, 2024 8:39 am - The Ides of March and Beatles and Van Morrison tribute concerts take to local stages. Plus, the new Ferris wheel debuts at Brookfield Zoo and “Paw Patrol Live!” comes to the Chicago Theatre.
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Things to do March 15-21: The Ides of March, St. Patrick’s Day, Warrant and moreMar 12, 2024 4:26 pm - Mark your calendars for performances by The Ides of March, Warrant, and Boy Band Night, plus check out St. Patrick’s Day events, The Chicago Sports Spectacular in Rosemont and more happening this week.