Music
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Beating the Beatles and other Grammy shockers of the last few decadesJan 19, 2018 5:00 am - There was little doubt who should take home the album of the year Grammy in 1984. That was Michael Jackson with a little record called “Thriller.” He won, of course, but...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsJan 19, 2018 12:00 am - Take in a beloved musical in Oakbrook Terrace, catch a concert in Grayslake or see "America's Got Talent" winner Terry Fator in Waukegan or Aurora. And if those shows do...
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Choir festival at VHHS Jan 23.Jan 19, 2018 12:00 am - The Vernon Hills High School Choir Festival with Hawthorn Elementary District 73 middle schools will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, in the main gym at the high school...
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Review: Chick Corea, Steve Gadd join up on impressive album
Jan 18, 2018 6:00 am - The Chick Corea + Steve Gadd Band, "Chinese Butterfly" (Concord Jazz) Compared to other genres, flexibility of lineups is one of the most fascinating aspects of jazz ban...
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Country stars from Vegas festival to perform Grammy tribute
Jan 18, 2018 6:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Three performers at last year's Route 91 Harvest Festival where a gunman opened fire on fans will perform a tribute at this year's Grammy Awards to ho...
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Review: Umphrey's McGee melodies stand out on 'it's not us'
Jan 18, 2018 6:00 am - Umphrey's McGee, "it's not us" (Nothing Too Fancy Music) In this era of hyper-specialization, there must be a satellite radio station somewhere playing only pop songs re...
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Opera star Jonas Kaufmann returns to the spotlight
Jan 18, 2018 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Jonas Kaufmann, the world's most sought-after tenor, hopes his cancellations are in the past. Back in the United States after a four-year absence caused ...
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Naperville residents invited to vote for 2018 summer concert locations, music stylesJan 17, 2018 10:00 pm - The Naperville Park District invites residents to vote for their preferred location and style of music for Concerts in Your Park 2018, a free summer music series that tr...
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Enjoy Free Music Fridays at College of DuPageJan 17, 2018 10:00 pm - The College of DuPage music program is offering a series of musical performances and lectures Fridays at the Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd. "Music Fridays @ Noon" i...
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Review: Craig David rewinds the years with great comeback
Jan 17, 2018 6:00 am - Craig David, "The Time Is Now" (RCA) If the name Craig David sounds vaguely familiar, congratulations - you're officially old. David was the British pop prodigy who at t...