Articles filed under Music
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Library patrons discover the sounds of rare instrumentsJan 05, 2016 12:00 am - Music composer Jim Kendros of Des Plaines played the classical "Anniversary Waltz" on a rare stringed instrument called a nyckelharpa Tuesday during a concert at the Ver...
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'Andrew Grams Plays Violin' with ESO this weekendJan 04, 2016 10:00 pm - You've seen him conduct. Now, hear him play. In the Elgin Symphony Orchestra's "Andrew Grams Plays Violin" concerts this weekend, Grams unites his talent with his love ...
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Thesix Chamber Ensemble to celebrate Mozart's birthday with Jan. 10 programJan 03, 2016 10:00 pm - On Sunday, Jan. 10, the Thesix Chamber Ensemble will be playing pieces by Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart in honor of his birthday, which is Jan. 27, 1756, as part of Gail Borde...
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Sunday picks: Adam Ferrara brings standup to SchaumburgJan 03, 2016 5:45 am - ‘Rescue Me' man If you love the FX series “Rescue Me” or the American version of “Top Gear,” then don't miss comedian Adam Ferrara as he continues a standup comedy ...
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BG Singers holding auditions in JanuaryJan 03, 2016 12:00 am - If you love to sing, consider auditioning for the BG Singers, the Buffalo Grove Park District's community chorus. The group will be starting its 24th season on April 5. ...
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Weekend picks: Shining Star brings tribute to Earth, Wind and FireJan 02, 2016 5:45 am - Funky tribute Groove along to Earth, Wind and Fire hit songs such as “After the Love Has Gone,” “Sing a Song” and “September” when the tribute band Shining Star per...
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Weekend picks: Durty Nellie's goes acousticJan 01, 2016 4:45 am - Jason Picchiotti on guitar Singer and guitarist Jason Picchiotti brings a night of acoustic rock and folk to Palatine's Durty Nellie's Friday, Jan. 1. Picchiotti is...
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5 shows in the suburbs you should see in 2016Jan 01, 2016 4:30 am - Taylor Swift and her best friend tour is so 2015. We'll go out on a limb and guess Swift fans may not to want hear this, but why not put big stadium concerts and scripte...
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Check out these five great small music venues in the suburbsJan 01, 2016 4:30 am - There's nothing quite like getting wrapped up in the heat and emotion of a concert where 20,000 people are all in tune. But you can't beat a smaller venue for being ass...
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Rockin' through 2016: A preview of Chicago, suburban music festsDec 30, 2015 5:00 am - One of the great things about living in the Chicago area is access to a variety of music festivals. With national events such as Lollapalooza and more regional ones such...