Articles filed under Music
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Weekly picks: Janet Jackson brings the moves to Allstate ArenaOct 25, 2017 6:00 am - 'World' arrives in Rosemont Pop and R&B star Janet Jackson is back on the road with her "State of the World Tour." It makes a stop on Thursday at the Allstate Arena, 69...
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Actor Jeff Daniels shows off musical side in Chicago, Woodstock showsOct 25, 2017 6:00 am - A love of music runs deep in Jeff Daniels' veins - and family. The Emmy Award-winning actor may be best known for playing Will McAvoy in HBO's “The Newsroom” and half of...
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An oldie and a goodie - legendary Chicago DJ Dick BiondiOct 25, 2017 5:30 am - Editor's Note: This story originally ran on December 7, 2006. Getting fired when you're 73 years old usually means retirement, especially in a youth-obsessed busine...
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Documentary spotlights DJ Dick Biondi, growing up in Chicago in the '60sOct 24, 2017 11:00 pm - “The Wild I-tralian” is about to hit the big screen. The finishing touches are being put on “The Dick Biondi Film,” a documentary about the legendary WLS radio disc jock...
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St. Charles Episcopal Church to host Taizé prayer service, spaghetti dinner Oct. 29Oct 24, 2017 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 29, St. Charles Episcopal Church invites the community to experience a Taizé Prayer Service at 4 p.m. featuring the parish choir and instrumentalists. I...
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Review: Destroyer's 'ken' good for listening between linesOct 24, 2017 7:00 am - Destroyer, "ken" (Merge Records) Prolific Dan Bejar's restless musical journey reaches a new stage with "ken," which travels the similar-yet-different path to its most r...
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Review: Star-studded lineup celebrates Kris KristoffersonOct 24, 2017 7:00 am - Various artists, "The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson" (Blackbird) A star-studded lineup - including Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell and Lady Antebellum...
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Review: Newly free, Kelly Clarkson lets loose soulfullyOct 24, 2017 7:00 am - Kelly Clarkson, "Meaning of Life" (Atlantic Records) What's that great sound on Kelly Clarkson's new album? It's proud, it's sexy, it's funny. Oh, yes, t...
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Sound check: Debbie Gibson, Lisa Lisa, Jody Watley play the GeneseeOct 24, 2017 6:00 am - Ladies of the '80s A dream come true, out of the blue ... the “Ladies of the '80s” tour is coming to town! Relive every foolish beat of your heart when three of the deca...
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Schaumburg Township to host senior music night Nov. 7Oct 24, 2017 1:00 am - Schaumburg Township will host its second senior music night from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 1 Illinois Blvd. in Hoffman Estates. Local artist LaVerne will provide t...