Music
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Hip-hop artist debuts all-Elgin albumMay 18, 2017 5:16 am - Hip-hop artist Andrew Moore feels so connected to his native Elgin that he made his newest album an all-local music and art project. The musicians, artists, videographer...
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Official: Chris Cornell's death was suicideMay 17, 2017 11:00 pm - DETROIT - Chris Cornell, one of the most lauded and respected contemporary lead singers in rock music with his bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, killed Wednesday in a De...
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Soiree Lyrique to begin Vocal Competition June 3May 17, 2017 11:00 pm - Soiree Lyrique has announced its first Vocal Competition with cash awards and scholarships to its Young Artist Program. There are four divisions: • Division I: Twinkling...
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Review: Modern troubadour Pokey LaFarge excels on new album
May 17, 2017 7:00 am - Pokey LaFarge, "Manic Revelations" (Rounder Records) Modern troubadour Pokey LaFarge has an old-time band, out-of-time sounds and themes both ageless and current on "Man...
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Music notes: PIQNIQ a strong lead-in to summer festsMay 17, 2017 6:00 am - Outdoor PIQNIQ 101-WKQX proves again it can put together the best mixtape, blending different genres and eras in an appealing, compact package. This year, West subu...
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Weekend picks: Lee DeWyze hits Evanston's S.P.A.C.E.May 17, 2017 6:00 am - Hometown 'Idol' “American Idol” winner and Mount Prospect native Lee DeWyze performs songs from his new album, “Oil & Water,” plus other hits on Thursday at S.P.A.C.E., ...
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Illinois Brass Band performs Memorial Day concert in Round Lake BeachMay 17, 2017 1:00 am - The Illinois Brass Band will perform a Memorial Day concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 28, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, off Hook Drive west of Route 83....
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Feels like the 1st time: many '77 rock kings still touring
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Review: 'Transient Lullaby' filled with beautiful harmony
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Review: Snoop Dogg looks back on CD reflecting rap's shift