Music
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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...
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Review: John Gorka's new album bridges the past and present
Jan 17, 2018 6:00 am - John Gorka, "True In Time" (Red House) The past is present on "True In Time." John Gorka digs into his songwriting archives for several tunes, including two he had lost,...
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U2, Elton John, Kendrick Lamar to perform at Grammys
Jan 17, 2018 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - U2 and Elton John are headed to the Grammys to help the organization celebrate its 60th awards show. The Recording Academy announced Wednesday that U2 an...
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Review: They Might Be Giants' 'I Like Fun' is tunefully zany
Jan 17, 2018 6:00 am - They Might Be Giants, "I Like Fun" (Idlewild Recordings) They Might Be Giants have a spring in their step on "I Like Fun," their 20th studio album. As is often the case,...
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Run by women, Prototype Festival showcases diverse composers
Jan 17, 2018 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - In an art form dominated by men, a small organization run by four women is transforming opera with cutting-edge work. The Prototype Festival is presentin...