Articles filed under Music
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Why is it hard to make 'Empire,' 'Nashville' songs into real-life hits?Nov 16, 2015 5:00 am - As everyone knows after 15 years of reality television, it's incredibly difficult for people on singing competitions to make the jump to actual stardom. So in the age of...
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ESO explores the "French Connection" this weekendNov 15, 2015 10:00 pm - Elgin Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Isabella Lippi takes the stage under the direction of ESO Music Director Andrew Grams for the orchestra's upcoming classical conce...
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Sunday picks: Say goodbye to 'Mamma Mia!'Nov 15, 2015 5:45 am - Dancing queens "Mamma Mia!" recently closed on Broadway after a 14-year run. Yet the international hit jukebox musical, featuring an all-ABBA score, lives on in oth...
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St. Charles Singers to perform 20 contrasting carols Dec. 4-6Nov 14, 2015 10:00 pm - The St. Charles Singers' 32nd annual "Candlelight Carols" Christmas concerts, a perennial audience favorite, will blend an intriguing new array of off-the-beaten path so...
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Weekend picks: Lucky Boys headline the House of BluesNov 14, 2015 5:45 am - Lucky Boys, lucky you For those of you who have been missing Lucky Boys Confusion, you're in luck. Sure, the guys from DuPage County have been doing more shows rece...
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Fun things to do: Be wowed by celebrity impersonator Jeff TractaNov 13, 2015 9:45 am - Holiday Steamroller: For more than 40 years, Mannheim Steamroller has been synonymous with Christmas. With their rock-driven twists on classical holiday songs, they'...
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Nelson, Roots to perform at Lennon's 75th birthday concertNov 13, 2015 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - John Lennon's 75th birthday will be celebrated in New York City at a December concert featuring Willie Nelson, the Roots, Steven Tyler and Sheryl Crow. E...
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Sorry not sorry: Justin Bieber's new album is really goodNov 13, 2015 6:00 am - Justin Bieber, "Purpose" (Def Jam) Justin Bieber's new album is peppered with songs full of apologies and redemption. The troubled star claims he's changed. And maybe he...
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Weekend picks: Comedian Eddie Brill takes the spotlightNov 13, 2015 4:15 am - Comedy opener Comedian Eddie Brill is famed for being a longtime audience warm-up act for the "Late Show with David Letterman." Catch him live this weekend at the Z...
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Enjoy Illinois Brass Band's Holiday Classics Concert Dec. 19Nov 12, 2015 10:00 pm - Celebrate Christmas at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church as music director Stephen Squires and the Illinois Brass Band present "Holiday Classics" at 5 p.m. Saturday...