Music
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Album review: The groove is still the thing for Steve Cropper
Apr 27, 2021 6:00 am - Steve Cropper, "Fire It Up" (Provogue Records) Perhaps no guitarist has carved out more great grooves than Memphis soul man Steve Cropper, and his new album is all ...
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra to spend three 'Friday on the Farm' in Pingree GroveApr 27, 2021 1:00 am - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will be among the first in the area to hold a live performance in 2021 when it launches its Fridays on the Farm summer concert series next m...
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Oakton Piano Ensemble to perform virtual concertApr 26, 2021 11:00 pm - Treat your ears to an evening of musical mastery as the internationally-acclaimed Oakton Community College Piano Ensemble hosts a free virtual performance May 1 to June ...
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Rosemont confirms return of concert seriesApr 26, 2021 1:00 am - Rosemont officials Monday confirmed earlier plans to resume their weekly summer concert series, though it's still unknown which public health protocols might remain in p...
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Leslie Jordan parlays Instagram fame with new book and album
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Naperville Park District to offer free summer concerts, movies and moreApr 22, 2021 11:00 pm - Naperville Park District is bringing back a variety of free, family-friendly outdoor events this summer for the community. For the 2021 season, the safety measures relat...
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Schaumburg Library invites music lovers to live 'Sound Opinions' May 11Apr 22, 2021 11:00 pm - Join music critics Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot, hosts of the world's only rock 'n' roll talk show, for a live, online event celebrating Chicago music. The "Sound Opinions...
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Enjoy student piano showcase American Grands XXVI from anywhereApr 21, 2021 11:00 pm - On Saturday, May 1, the Elgin Community College Arts Center presents the 2021 American Grands XXVI as a virtual concert at 7 p.m. This annual event features pianists of ...
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Music review: Pandemic makes folkie Todd Snider a funky studio rat
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Earnestness, vulnerability key to Northbrook pop singer JORDY's rising successApr 21, 2021 6:00 am - In JORDY's song "I Just Wanna Be Loved" released earlier this year, the Northbrook-native pop singer jokes "Is it too much just to ask to be adored?" And with his recen...