Music
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Ani DiFranco talks about her past, her music and her quest for connectionJun 29, 2019 7:15 am - Ani DiFranco, 48, is a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter. DiFranco's poetic lyrics often tackle major social issues, and she has been active in various progress...
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New Whitney Houston remix by DJ-producer Kygo released
Jun 28, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - You can dance to a new-ish Whitney Houston song this weekend. Houston originally released a cover of Steve Winwood's "Higher Love" as a Japan-only bonus ...
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Concerts: Counting Crows at Ravinia, Jennifer Lopez at United CenterJun 28, 2019 6:00 am - Outlaw Music Fest with Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Alison Krauss, Dawes, Old Crow Medicine Show, Phil Lesh and Lissie: 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Hollywood Cas...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsJun 27, 2019 11:00 pm - Ravinia goes country with Little Big Town Friday and Sugarland Sunday, take your favorite pooch to Cantigny's Dog Days Saturday or catch Patty Smyth and Rick Springfield...
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MYAC returns to Cantigny Park for summer outdoor pops concert Aug. 17Jun 27, 2019 11:00 pm - Join Midwest Young Artists Conservatory's top level Symphony Orchestra and conductor Dr. Allan Dennis in their anticipated return to Cantigny Park on Saturday Aug. 17, a...
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Review: Allman Betts Band feels staid on 'Down to the River'
Jun 27, 2019 7:00 am - Allman Betts Band, "Down to the River" (BMG) Southern comfort blues-rock has never been about bluster, but Allman Betts Band could have ramped things up a notch on "Down...
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Music Review: The Black Keys stick to roots on 'Let's Rock'
Jun 27, 2019 7:00 am - The Black Keys, "Let's Rock" (Nonesuch/Easy Eye Sound) The Black Keys are back with a return to their roots. And just in case their opening song doesn't make that clear ...
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10 hot tickets: Barbra Streisand, Avril Lavigne and Brittany Howard on sale this weekendJun 27, 2019 6:00 am - Ross Mathews presents "Dragtastic Bubbly Brunch": Noon Sundays July 28, Aug. 11 and Sept. 15, at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago: comedy and drag shows. $25-$...
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Dennis DeYoung replaces Boz Scaggs on Elk Grove concert billJun 27, 2019 1:00 am - Elk Grove Village officials announced Thursday that Dennis DeYoung will perform a free concert July 9 in place of Boz Scaggs, who had to cancel his performance for healt...
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Dixie Chicks say new album is coming
Jun 26, 2019 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Dixie Chicks took the long way around, but they're returning with new music soon after a 13-year hiatus. The award-winning group's lead singer, Na...