Articles filed under Music
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Distinguished violinist joins Andrew Grams for ESO's opening weekendSep 14, 2016 6:00 am - Local audiences are in for a treat this weekend, according to Elgin Symphony Orchestra music director Andrew Grams. Why? Because they'll have the chance to hear 19-year-...
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Weekend picks: Get your update from Norm MacDonald at ArcadaSep 14, 2016 6:00 am - Friday live Fans who remember comedian Norm MacDonald and his stint as the main "Weekend Update" anchor on "Saturday Night Live" won't want to miss his special standup g...
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Shawn Mendes, Trans-Siberian Orchestra heading to Allstate Arena in RosemontSep 14, 2016 1:00 am - Shawn Mendes and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra are coming to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, and tickets go on sale this weekend. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "The Ghos...
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Northbrook teen falls short in 'America's Got Talent' finaleSep 14, 2016 1:00 am - While she beat out thousands of acts to make it to the final 10 on this season of NBC's "America's Got Talent," Northbrook teenager Laura Bretan did not make it to the f...
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Ian McFeron to perform Sept. 25 at Kiss the SkySep 13, 2016 11:00 pm - Ian McFeron and Dave Ramont will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at Kiss the Sky, 180 First St. in Batavia. Admission is free. McFeron continues to tour over 180 sho...
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Prospect Knights triumph at Lancer JoustSep 13, 2016 11:00 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 marching bands captured several honors last weekend at the 38th Annual Lake Park Lancer Joust at Lake Park High School in Ros...
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Plainfield's Marina City joins Riot Fest this weekendSep 13, 2016 11:00 pm - Riot Fest, the last big bastion for summer music, slides in right under the deadline this weekend, packing a load of major acts into Chicago's Douglas Park. With th...
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Review: KT Tunstall oozes confidence on super new CD 'KIN'Sep 13, 2016 7:00 am - KT Tunstall, "KIN" (Caroline Records) The last time Hillary Clinton ran for president, one of her campaign songs was KT Tunstall's pretty "Suddenly I See." Eight years l...
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Snoop Dogg to be honored at BET Hip-Hop AwardsSep 13, 2016 7:00 am - ATLANTA (AP) - Snoop Dogg, known for his ultra-smooth West Coast swagger and rap style, will be honored with the "I Am Hip Hop" award at the 11th annual BET Hip-Hop Awar...
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Music Review: Amanda Shires explores the meaning of homeSep 13, 2016 7:00 am - Amanda Shires, "My Piece of Land" (BMG) Amanda Shires has a fine sense of humor, which may be why a single measure at the start of "My Piece of Land" is propelled by han...