Music
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The Leslie Sister Duo presents 'Tunes for a June Afternoon' June 13 at Gail BordenJun 07, 2021 11:00 pm - Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin is planning a month of music and community events. On June 13, the library's Sunday Afternoon Concert series continues with the Lesli...
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Snoop Dogg to join Def Jam label as strategic consultant
Jun 07, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Snoop Dogg is getting ready to bark out orders at Def Jam Recordings - he's joining the label as an executive creative and strategic consultant. Def Jam ...
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Copeland, Ingram among winners of Blues Music Awards
Jun 07, 2021 7:00 am - MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Singer Shemekia Copeland and guitarist Christone 'œKingfish'ť Ingram are among this year's top winners at the Blues Music Awards. Veteran musicians...
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Music review: Chris Thile sings about faith, doubt and communityJun 07, 2021 6:00 am - Chris Thile, "Laysongs" (Nonesuch) On his new solo album, Chris Thile contemplates being alone. The theme is God, as Thile - armed only with his mighty mandolin and his ...
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Wayne Brady, his Black experience and his new spoken-word piece
Jun 07, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK — For years Wayne Brady had been working on a one-man show about being a young Black man growing up in Orlando, but he could never finish the project. That's un...
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Wheaton Municipal Band kicks off 92nd season on June 10Jun 06, 2021 11:00 pm - The Wheaton Municipal Band is back. Starting Thursday, June 10, the 2021 summer concert season begins at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Park in downtown Wheaton. The band waited ...
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AP PHOTOS: Return of live music to London inspires artists
Jun 06, 2021 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Step by step - and note by note - London's many musicians are getting back to work and preparing to perform new music under new public guidelines. The retu...
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Chloe x Halle, H.E.R part of Apple Music Juneteenth playlist
Jun 04, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Artists including Chloe x Halle, Black Thought of the Roots and H.E.R. have recorded songs honoring Juneteenth for Apple Music. Some artists recorded cov...
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Finn's Mac experience leads to reconstituted Crowded House
Jun 04, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK - Touring as a member of Fleetwood Mac in 2018-19 made Neil Finn appreciate the memorable band in his own history. Two years later, Finn has brought that group,...
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Sammy Hagar & Friends to play Aurora's RiverEdge Park on July 18Jun 04, 2021 1:00 am - Expect to hear song hits like “I Can't Drive 55,” “Right Now” and “Why Can't This Be Love” when Sammy Hagar & Friends play live at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. The Grammy ...