Music
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Who’s No. 1 in music? Tech makes it hard to tellJul 30, 2011 6:00 am - In pop music, being No. 1 doesn’t always mean you’re on top. Earlier this year, the Oregon rock band the Decemberists reached the summit of the Billboard 200 albums cha...
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Snoop Dogg to launch youth football league in ChicagoJul 30, 2011 12:00 am - Rapper and actor Snoop Dogg is launching a youth football league in Chicago. The rapper is holding a press conference about the inaugural season on Saturday at the Chica...
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Tickets on sale: July 29-Aug. 5Jul 29, 2011 1:00 am - Following is a list of recently announced shows. Prices do not reflect service fees. “So You Think You Can Dance” Tour, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont: ...
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Concerts: July 29 to Aug. 5Jul 29, 2011 12:00 am - Not Too Far from the Tree, Mount Prospect Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect: Acoustic roots/bluegrass. 6 p.m. Friday, July 29. Free. (847) 392-6000. The Bo...
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Naperville man to hold 42nd Mugwump festival this weekendJul 29, 2011 12:00 am - Mugwump and Woodstock share a birthday, theme and arguably a vibe. Woodstock organizers capitalized on the fame of the original 1969 bash to throw 25th and 30th annivers...
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Music notes: McCartney graces Wrigley FieldJul 28, 2011 11:00 pm - Sir Paul returns Rock legends don't get much bigger than former Beatle Paul McCartney, who's playing two shows at Wrigley Field Sunday and Monday. McCartney will ce...
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Adele, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne to perform at VMAsJul 28, 2011 9:00 am - NEW YORK — Chris Brown and Lil Wayne are returning to the MTV Video Music Awards stage, while Adele will make her first appearance. The trio are the first performers ann...
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Amy Winehouse left trove of unreleased musicJul 28, 2011 12:00 am - LONDON — Amy Winehouse left a trove of unreleased music, but no decision has been made about whether it will be released, people close to the singer say. The soul diva,...
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Mount Prospect holding Concert on the Green FridayJul 28, 2011 12:00 am - Mount Prospect will be hosting its second Friday Concert on the Green 6 p.m. Friday, July 29. “Not Too Far from the Tree” will be headlining the show on the Village Gree...
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Country star Kenny Chesney chugs to touring milestoneJul 28, 2011 12:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Already secure as country music's king of the road, Kenny Chesney is really flexing his muscle now. Chesney is poised to reach a milestone — and perha...