Music
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Review: The Whistles and the Bells' 2nd album is a winner
Apr 26, 2017 7:00 am - The Whistles and the Bells, "Modern Plagues" (New West) This is the sound of freedom. The Whistles and the Bells is Bryan Simpson, former mandolinist in the bluegrass ba...
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Weekend picks: Gilbert Gottfried brings the voice you can't forget to ZaniesApr 26, 2017 6:00 am - Voice grater Get ready to laugh when comedian Gilbert Gottfried, famed for his signature screeching voice, performs this week at three Zanies locations: first at 1548 N....
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Homecoming for St. Viator grad at chorusApr 26, 2017 1:00 am - The New Tradition Chorus, a Northbrook-based men's a cappella group, will perform with the Purdue Varsity Glee Club Friday night at St. Viator High School. It's the glee...
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St. Hugh's Coffee Concert Series continues Sunday with Rise JonesApr 26, 2017 1:00 am - On Sunday, April 30, St. Hugh Episcopal Church in Elgin welcomes Rise Dawn Jones as guest musician during the 10:30 a.m. service and featured performer at a noon concert...
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Music notes: Remada cuts a harder edge on 'Blackout' releaseApr 25, 2017 11:00 am - Remada's new release Rock/hip-hop crossover band Remada hinted at something heavier with the release of its latest single “A Better Tomorrow” back in March. The band cel...
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Review: Damon Albarn masterminds chaos on new Gorillaz album
Apr 25, 2017 7:00 am - Gorillaz, "Humanz" (Warner Bros.) Damon Albarn masterminds a chaotic party on "Humanz," the fifth album by Gorillaz, the virtual band relying on an extensive guest list,...
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Review: Feist mines pain and passion on 'Pleasure'
Apr 25, 2017 7:00 am - Feist, "Pleasure" (Interscope) Canadian singer-songwriter Feist has, by her own account, gone through some low times since the release of her last album, 2011's "Metals....
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KIDZ BOP ready bigger tour with help from Live Nation
Apr 25, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - KIDZ BOP, the musical brand for children that's sold millions of CDs over the years, is launching its new tour in a big way with the help of juggernaut p...
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Virtual reality, apps add interactivity to music videos
Apr 25, 2017 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - More musicians are using new technology, including 360-degree cameras, virtual reality musical experiences and vertical videos, to reach the smar...
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Drake named world's most popular recording artist in 2016
Apr 25, 2017 7:00 am - LONDON - Drake was the world's most popular recording artist in 2016, as the growth of music streaming gave global music sales their biggest boost in 20 years. The Inter...