Brian Shamie
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Chicago rapper Taylor Bennett on his free show Friday, lessons he learned from big brother ChanceJul 20, 2022 6:00 am - While rapper Taylor Bennett was crossing the country on his recent “Be Yourself, Be A Champion” tour, he always knew he had his final tour stop to come back home to. On...
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Don't forget your stuffed animal when Laurie Berkner plays Ravinia SaturdayJul 14, 2022 6:00 am - The morning after a particularly late show in Long Island with her rock band, singer Laurie Berkner had an epiphany. As the gig ended around 3 a.m., leaving her reeking ...
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Sound check: Norah Jones fetes an anniversary; Martina McBride plays Des Plaines TheatreJul 13, 2022 6:00 am - Norah Jones' anniversary In 2002, singer-songwriter Norah Jones brought a bit of sultry calm to the radio with her breakout single "Come Away With Me," a dreamy ballad o...
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Chicago rock band RELEASE(R) reflects on 'Vicious Cycles' single ahead of Friday show with FilterJul 07, 2022 6:00 am - With strains of industrial leading off its latest single "Vicious Cycles," Chicago band RELEASE(R) walks a razor's edge between hard rock and comforting alternative. Ti...
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Ravinia cancels Sheryl Crow, Lyle Lovett, all concerts through the weekendJul 06, 2022 10:45 am - In response to the shootings at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade Monday, Ravinia Festival organizers announced in a statement Wednesday morning that they will be ...
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Sound check: Rage reunion, Jazz in the Park, DZ Fest and moreJul 06, 2022 6:00 am - Raging on Libertyville native Tom Morello and Rage Against the Machine - the heavy-driving rock band probably best known for the hits “Guerrilla Radio,” “Killing in the ...
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Sound check: Celebrate our musical roots with FitzGerald's American Music FestivalJul 01, 2022 6:00 am - American Music Festival For its 39th time, FitzGerald's is celebrating our country through its musical roots with its annual American Music Festival this weekend. The fo...
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Head outside for KC and The Sunshine Band, Blue Oyster Cult and more this Fourth of July weekendJun 30, 2022 6:00 am - The Fourth of July falling on a Monday this year means the holiday celebrations can spread across the whole weekend unbroken. And festivals and musicians are taking full...
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Chicago podcaster Case Kenny harnesses music and mindfulness to make self-exploration funJun 29, 2022 6:00 am - Don't call him a coach. And don't call him an influencer. But with a Top 25-ranked Apple podcast and upward of 439,000 followers on Instagram, it seems likely Case Kenn...
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Northwest suburban Isaiah Grass advocating for mental health with recent singleJun 23, 2022 6:00 am - Isaiah Grass' “Dance In Love” wasn't specifically released for Pride month, but it sure is fitting. The nine-song collection of dance remixes of his previous song...