Music
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Painted pianos popping up around RosemontJun 21, 2019 5:30 am - This story has been updated to note that Rosemont purchased four pianos and four others were donated, and the names of all the artists who painted them. Eight custo...
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National Guard Band coming to WaukeganJun 21, 2019 1:00 am - The Waukegan Arts Council and the city of Waukegan are hosting The Air National Guard Band of the Midwest on Sunday, June 30, at 7 p.m. at the Stiner Pavilion at the Wau...
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Jagger appears healthy as Rolling Stones rock Soldier FieldJun 21, 2019 1:00 am - Mick Jagger appeared healthy and energetic Friday night as the Rolling Stones launched their North American tour at Chicago's Soldier Field. The 75-year-old frontman ran...
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Long Grove fest offers all sorts of strawberries — even friedJun 21, 2019 1:00 am - Strawberry Fest returned to Long Grove Friday, featuring the berry in its original form and converted into all kinds of unusual treats, including barbecued and fried on ...
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Unheard song from Queen frontman Freddie Mercury released
Jun 20, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Universal Music unveiled a previously unheard and unreleased song by the late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. The record label announced the track, "Time...
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10 hot tickets: on sale this weekend: Buddy Guy returns to St. Charles; Rachel Bloom plays ChicagoJun 20, 2019 6:00 am - Buddy Guy: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles: blues. $69-$99. On sale now. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. Gordon Lightfoot -...
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'Why change an apple?': A Q&A with Tony Bennett before he and his daughter take the Ravinia stageJun 19, 2019 11:00 pm - Tony Bennett, the musical legend, has led a storied career for nearly seven decades, performing with musical royalty, both past and present, and living out his creative ...
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Review: The Raconteurs venture to new places on 3rd album
Jun 19, 2019 7:00 am - The Raconteurs, "Help Us Stranger" (Third Man Records) Often a band is defined by its strongest member. A lead vocalist pushes to the front while the rest of the group f...
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Review: Mark Ronson's 'Late Night Feelings' hurts so good
Jun 19, 2019 7:00 am - Mark Ronson, "Late Night Feelings" (RCA) British producer Mark Ronson's fifth studio album "Late Night Feelings" is pretty perfect - a cool 13-track compilation uniquely...
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Review: Joanna Wallfisch's travels result in unique album
Jun 19, 2019 7:00 am - Joanna Wallfisch, "Far Away from Any Place Called Home" (Joanna Wallfisch) Songstress, poet and darn good cyclist Joanna Wallfisch draws from both disappointment and won...