Music
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Prophets of Rage, Libertyville's Tom Morello make it political
Oct 19, 2017 1:00 am - When it comes to protest music, there's the subtle stuff and the really angry stuff. The all-star band Prophets of Rage takes the latter to a whole new grab-you-by-the-t...
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Country stars honor shooting victims at CMT Artists show
Oct 18, 2017 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Singer Jason Aldean and other stars honored victims of a mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas instead of accepting awards at th...
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New country traditionalist Jon Pardi dances to his own beat
Oct 18, 2017 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - When Jon Pardi was a kid growing up in Northern California, he was so obsessed with country music that when he was asked his name in preschool, h...
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Syrian-American musicians raise voices as homeland suffers
Oct 18, 2017 7:00 am - DETROIT (AP) - When Samer Saem Eldahr finished university, he was ready to spread his wings and start his career. He planned a month away from home to discover and pursu...
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Diana Ross to perform, be honored at American Music Awards
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Review: Margo Price's 'All American Made' is superb quality
Oct 18, 2017 7:00 am - Margo Price, "All American Made" (Third Man Records) Margo Price extends her deep country roots in new directions on "All American Made," her sophomore album which adds ...
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Garth Brooks, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan to perform at CMAs
Oct 18, 2017 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Music fans who tune in to the Country Music Association awards next month will get to hear performances by the reigning Entertainer of the Year a...
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Weekly picks: Dino Archie plays standup at two ZaniesOct 18, 2017 6:00 am - Comic character Catch up with comedian Dino Archie ("Adam Devine's House Party," "Hollywood Hobo") when he performs standup gigs this week at two Zanies locations: Pheas...
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RocHaus opening next week in West DundeeOct 18, 2017 1:00 am - Kevin Krak had a clear vision for the shuttered, century-old theater he purchased five years ago in downtown West Dundee. He pictured the exposed brick walls, comfortabl...
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Jennifer Frautschi to perform ESO premiere of Tributes Concerto Nov. 4-5Oct 17, 2017 11:00 pm - Violinist Jennifer Frautschi returns to the Elgin Symphony Orchestra on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4-5, to perform the ESO premiere of Chicago-area composer James M. Step...