Brian Shamie
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Today's Recommended Read: "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman and Terry PratchettApr 08, 2020 6:00 am - The end of the world seems unlikely fodder for the late Terry Pratchett, the English author behind the lighthearted Discworld fantasy series. Nor would one expect Neil G...
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Sound check: Stars, deities and 'Spinal Tap' in our list of movies about musicApr 04, 2020 6:00 am - Last week, we tried to fill the musical void with some of my favorite movies about music, bands or the music industry. We opened things up to the Daily Herald staff for ...
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West suburban rocker Matt Keen 'Restless' for solo album release, streaming showApr 02, 2020 6:00 am - Elburn-area musician Matt Keen, who until recently fronted the Southern rock band Rebel Soul Revival, is steering his musical life into new waters with the release of “R...
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Concerts from your couch: Performances to stream this weekMar 26, 2020 10:00 am - Looking for livestream concerts? • Every day just in time for lunch break, Chicago's Metro posts a classic concert from the venue on its Facebook page (facebook.com/Met...
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Sound check: Five movies that keep the music aliveMar 26, 2020 6:00 am - I like movies a lot. And obviously I like music. But since we can't really go see either in theaters or clubs right now, it's a perfect time to curl up on the couch with...
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Arlington Heights' Kevin Farris excited to move on with Team Nick on 'The Voice'Mar 23, 2020 6:00 am - "I'm Kevin Farris, and I'm from Arlington Heights, Illinois." With that, the Northwest suburban musician introduced himself to celebrity judges Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jon...
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Bandcamp waiving music sale fees Friday; proceeds go directly to artistsMar 20, 2020 10:00 am - Today's up-and-coming musicians need your help. With tours and gigs falling away under the coronavirus threat, Chicago-area artists are finding a revenue stream drying u...
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How suburban venues are bringing the music to you during the virus scareMar 17, 2020 9:00 am - How suburban venues are bringing the music to you during the virus scare
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Concerts: Steve Aoki, Silversun Pickups postponed; Revivalists rescheduledMar 13, 2020 6:00 am - Editor's note: Concerns about the coronavirus have caused some cancellations throughout Chicago and the suburbs this week. Before you go, check online or with...
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Ravinia celebrates women's voices, pop and rock favorites with 2020 seasonMar 12, 2020 11:00 am - With a new chief conductor and a slate of returning artists as well as a thrilling lineup of pop, rock and blues performers playing for the first time, Ravinia Festival ...