Music
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Crystal Gayle, Lee Greenwood to headline the ArcadaNov 03, 2017 1:00 am - Country stars Crystal Gayle and Lee Greenwood are two of the headliners in six newly announced shows from the Arcada Theatre and Onesti Entertainment. New shows: • Ven...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsNov 03, 2017 1:00 am - Take the kids to see sea creatures in Schaumburg or superheroes in Rosemont this weekend in the suburbs. Or, if you're looking for a night out, consider a musical in Nap...
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42nd annual Do-It-Yourself Messiah tickets on sale Nov. 15Nov 02, 2017 11:00 pm - The 42nd annual performances of the International Music Foundation's Do-It-Yourself Messiah take place at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park on Mo...
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Media restricted from gun, political questions at CMA Awards
Nov 02, 2017 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Country Music Association is warning media outlets to avoid questions about a recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, gun rights or political affi...
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Review: Maroon 5 absolutely sparkle on 'Red Pill Blues'
Nov 02, 2017 7:00 am - Maroon 5, "Red Pill Blues" (Interscope/222 Records) When Adam Levine hits his buzzer and swivels his chair on "The Voice," you know he recognizes talent. So is it any su...
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Geneva church music director celebrates 30 yearsNov 01, 2017 11:00 pm - Scott Stevenson, director of music at the United Methodist Church of Geneva, is celebrating 30 years of music ministry at the church this fall. The occasion will be ma...
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Fox Valley Orchestra to explore 'Colors Bold and Soft' Dec. 3Nov 01, 2017 11:00 pm - The Fox Valley Orchestra presents "Colors Bold and Soft," led by maestro Brian Groner, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium, 407 S. Calumet ...
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Chris Brown's 45-song album not the skip-fest you'd expect
Nov 01, 2017 7:00 am - Chris Brown, "Heartbreak on a Full Moon" (RCA) Chris Brown sure has some nerve, releasing a 45-song album when audience attention spans are notoriously s...
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Music Review: Endearing set of love songs from Scott Miller
Nov 01, 2017 7:00 am - Scott Miller, "Ladies Auxiliary" (F.A.Y. Recordings) On "Ladies Auxiliary," Virginia songwriter Scott Miller surrounds himself with all-female accompaniment to sing abou...
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Review: Bootsy Collins' bass bursts big on 'World Wide Funk'
Nov 01, 2017 7:00 am - Bootsy Collins, "World Wide Funk" (Mascot Records) The word "funk" is said or sung over 200 times on the new Bootsy Collins album. What were you expecting? Banjo duets, ...