Music
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AP Exclusive: Roberta Flack ready to sing again
Oct 12, 2018 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Once a week, Roberta Flack gives a musical performance for an exclusive group. The lucky audience consists of a musical director, who works with the lege...
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Weekend picks: Glass Pumpkin Patch brings colors to arboretumOct 12, 2018 6:00 am - Glassy gourds Marvel at all the colorful creations (and maybe buy one) at the eighth annual Glass Pumpkin Patch this weekend at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois ...
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Rock band Julianne Q & the Howl exploring new sonic territory with upcoming EP, release showOct 12, 2018 6:00 am - I was once told by a Chicago-area musician “You never want to write the same song twice.” West suburban artist Julianne Quaas is living that sentiment. The Hinsdale nat...
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Tom Morello teams up with eclectic partners on solo album
Oct 11, 2018 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - If you listen closely to Tom Morello's new album, you'll hear a 24-year-old guitar riff. He's been patiently waiting since the mid-1990s to finally unlea...
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Concerts: Blue Oyster Cult, Bruce Hornsby, Simple Minds and moreOct 11, 2018 6:00 am - Soil, The Outfit, Saint Tragedy: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at RocHaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. $15-$20. (815) 482-2870 or rochaus.com. Thrice, The Bronx, Teenage W...
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10 hot tickets: Eric Church, New Kids on the Block and Mumford & Sons on sale this weekendOct 11, 2018 6:00 am - "Black Cat: Halloween Chicago 2018 featuring K Alexi and Freakeasy Residents": 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago: house. $30-$35. On sale n...
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Review: John Hiatt finds inspiration doing romance dance
Oct 10, 2018 7:00 am - John Hiatt, "The Eclipse Sessions" (New West) At age 66, John Hiatt is still writing love songs - and good ones. On "The Eclipse Sessions," he sings about the wonder of ...
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AP: Cardi B, Post Malone won't compete for new artist Grammy
Oct 10, 2018 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Cardi B and Post Malone marked major breakthroughs in the last year, but the rap stars won't compete for best new artist at the 2019 Grammy Awards. Cardi...
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Grand Ole Opry gives rare salute to soul genius Ray Charles
Oct 10, 2018 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Grand Ole Opry gave a rare salute to soul genius Ray Charles with performances from Darius Rucker, Boyz II Men, Ronnie Milsap and LeAnn Rimes...
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Review: The Bottle Rockets keep it real on basic 'Bit Logic'
Oct 10, 2018 7:00 am - The Bottle Rockets, "Bit Logic" (Bloodshot Records) As the world is running down, the Bottle Rockets offer a no-nonsense view of their surroundings through Brian Hennema...