Music
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Tommy DeCarlo, who became longtime singer of Boston after a Myspace tribute, dies at 60
Mar 10, 2026 7:11 am - Tommy DeCarlo, who became the lead singer of classic rockers Boston for nearly 20 years based on a Myspace tribute to the band’s original singer, died Monday at 60 after struggling for months with brain cancer, according to his children.
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Full circle: B2K and Bow Wow’s Boys 4 Life Tour is powered by forgiveness and accountability
Mar 09, 2026 11:37 am - When the members of the platinum-selling 2000s R&B group B2K — J-Boog, Omarion, Lil Fizz and Raz-B — went their separate ways, the ensuing years were filled with verbal attacks and discord. But now, the comradery is sincere as they prep for their first major tour in years that brings them to Chicago’s United Center April 23.
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What to stream: ‘Zootopia 2,’ Oscars, Kim Gordon, ‘One Piece’ and ‘Scarpetta’
Mar 09, 2026 7:15 am - Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western family drama series “The Madison” debuting on Paramount+ and the animated smash “Zootopia 2” landing on Disney+ are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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J Balvin remade Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ as Coca-Cola’s World Cup anthem. He says it was ‘a puzzle.’
Mar 09, 2026 6:57 am - In need of a global superstar for a sports anthem? Colombian singer J Balvin is the right man for the job.
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St. Charles Library concert series presents The Peacock TrioMar 08, 2026 10:58 pm - The St. Charles Public Library presents The Peacock Trio featuring flute, harp, and viola on March 15, as part of their Sunday Concert Series.
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'Country' Joe McDonald, '60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84Mar 08, 2026 6:09 pm - NEW YORK (AP) — “Country” Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag” was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that becam...
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A plea for help: Wauconda musician who lost his voice to a brain injury seeks answers through documentaryMar 08, 2026 2:45 pm - Wauconda singer-songwriter Eric Kinkel and his supporters have created a documentary film he hopes will lead to the return of his voice due to brain trauma.
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Naperville Chorus to perform opera, sacred classics for 50th anniversary concert April 19Mar 06, 2026 9:41 pm - The Naperville Chorus will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a concert titled “Opera Choruses & Great Choral Classics” on April 19, in Naperville. Led by new music director Kevin Kelly, the performance features works from “Aida,” “Carmen,” and “The Creation.”
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MAC’S Lakeside Pavilion summer concerts include classical, jazz, R&B and countryMar 06, 2026 3:13 pm - The McAninch Arts Center announced its free Lakeside Pavilion summer concert season will commence July 8.
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Augustana ensemble performing with District 300 choirs in Huntley March 20Mar 06, 2026 2:57 pm - Augustana College’s Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble will perform with two local choirs at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley on March 20, before their Seattle and Portland tour.