Music
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Detroit's decline inspires Flogging Molly's latestSep 25, 2011 11:00 pm - Flogging Molly lead singer and lyricist Dave King took the saying “write what you know” to heart on his band's latest album. “Speed of Darkness” was written primarily i...
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Black Eyed Peas to play Jackson tributeSep 22, 2011 11:00 pm - LONDON — The Black Eyed Peas will perform at next month's Michael Jackson tribute concert in Wales. They'll join Christina Aguilera, Smokey Robinson and Cee Lo Green at ...
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Music notes: Tossers come to PalatineSep 22, 2011 11:00 pm - Celtic punks The Tossers emerged roughly 15 years ago from Irish neighborhoods on the South Side, and they've built a loyal following with their mix of traditional ...
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Chicago Sinfonietta makes Naperville its new suburban homeSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - Chicago Sinfonietta Music Director Mei-Ann Chen's name means beautiful tranquillity, however, she promises that's not what Naperville audiences are going to see this wee...
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R.E.M. calling it quitsSep 21, 2011 3:00 pm - NEW YORK — R.I.P. to R.E.M. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group announced on its website Wednesday that it has “decided to call it a day as a band.” “A wise man once sa...
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Jagger unsure of Stones' anniversary tourSep 21, 2011 12:00 am - NEW YORK — Rumors of a Rolling Stones 50th anniversary tour have been floating around for months. But if they're true, Mick Jagger isn't saying. “I have no idea if ther...
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Caillat replaces Benatar for NCC Sesquincentennial HomecomingSep 20, 2011 11:00 pm - Grammy Award-winning vocalist and guitarist Colbie Caillat is set to perform a solo acoustic show as part of North Central College's Sesquincentennial Homecoming Weekend...
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Hugh Laurie singing the bluesSep 20, 2011 2:00 pm - YouTube The album is steeped in New Orleans blues, and Laurie sings, plays piano and guitar on classic tunes. #8220;Let Them Talk#8221; debuted in the United Kingdom at ...
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Nirvana members reminisce about the band and its effects on musicSep 19, 2011 11:00 pm - NORTHRIDGE, Calif. - It's been 20 years since the release of Nirvana's "Nevermind." The album, which included cultural anthems like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Come A...
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Kristin Chenoweth not country enough to sing countrySep 16, 2011 1:00 am - Kristin Chenoweth, “Some Lessons Learned” (CBS Masterworks) A successful Broadway and TV actress, Kristin Chenoweth brings a country music background to her first N...