Music
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Singer Johnny Maestro dies in Fla. at 70Mar 24, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Singer Johnny Maestro of the rock-and-roll and doo-wop band The Brooklyn Bridge has died. Original band member Les Cauchi says Maestro died late Wednesday in...
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Monica's latest disappointsMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Monica, "Still Standing" (J records) There are a few good songs on Monica's fifth studio album, "Still Standing." Unfortunately, none of them are as good as the C...
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Deschanel fails to deliver on CDMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - She & Him, "Volume Two" (Merge) Zooey Deschanel, Hollywood's comely queen of deadpan delivery, continues her music journey as one half of She Him with the duo's ...
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At 82, Mose Allison never betterMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Mose Allison, "The Way Of The World" (Anti-) At age 82, Mose Allison is not about to change. He's still an unclassifiable classicist who would find a single music...
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REO Speedwagon coming to WaukgeanMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - 1980s pop doesn't get much cheesier or catchier than REO Speedwagon. The band hit it big with a string of heartfelt power ballads like "Keep on Loving You," but it's the...
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Local tribute bands say they take music, audience seriouslyMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Karaoke is more than a cheesy bar activity. It's also a vehicle for realizing your dreams. Especially if those dreams involve playing in a tribute band. Take 38-year-old...
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After troubles, McCready back with new CDMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Mindy McCready, "I'm Still Here" (Iconic) Mindy McCready's new album "I'm Still Here" opens with a somber string arrangement and prayerful words about sin, forgiv...
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Best bets: Bret Ernst, 'Tap Kids', Mexican danceMar 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Jersey boy Catch comedian and self-proclaimed "Guido" guy Bret Ernst live before he takes on hosting duties for the upcoming Oxygen TV show "Love Games: Bad Girls...
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Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult added to Ribfest stageMar 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Several bands, including Foghat and Blue Oyster Cult, have been added to the musical lineup on July 4 for this year's Ribfest celebration, the Naperville Exchange Club a...
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Local 'Idol' finalist DeWyze got his start pushing porridgeMar 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Lee DeWyze wasn't always rock 'n roll. Two years ago, he was more Farmer Brown. That's when the American Idol finalist helped out the wife of a fellow band member and re...