Articles filed under Music
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5 things in the suburbs you can do this weekendFeb 12, 2016 12:00 am - Valentine's Day weekend doesn't have to be all roses and romance. You can take in global cultures or enjoy homegrown music without venturing too far. Here are five ideas...
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Yanni continues to embrace the unknown with new music, tourFeb 11, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Yanni, who has performed across the globe and whose sound is arguably its own genre of music, says his method is simple: He embraces the unknown. "Most p...
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Country music returns to Grammys after years awayFeb 11, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Country music has not had an album or song nominated in the top three categories at the Grammys since 2011 when Lady Antebellum won big, but the genre is back...
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Taylor Swift to kick off the Grammy Awards with performanceFeb 11, 2016 6:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Taylor Swift will open the 58th annual Grammy Awards with a performance from her nominated album, "1989," while Alabama Shakes, Miguel and 12-yea...
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RocHaus owner wants to 'breathe life' into historic West Dundee theaterFeb 11, 2016 12:00 am - Kevin Krak has a vision for the historic downtown West Dundee theater he bought three years ago. He wants it to become an entertainment opportunity for local residents, ...
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Acclaimed songwriter Sam Baker plays the ECC Arts Center Club Feb. 28Feb 10, 2016 10:00 pm - Songwriter Sam Baker will perform at the Elgin Community College Arts Center on Sunday, Feb. 28. The performance will begin at 6 p.m. in the SecondSpace Theatre, Buildin...
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A dozen last-minute ideas for Valentine's Day eventsFeb 10, 2016 10:00 am - Valentine's Day - a holiday with so much expectation, promise and possibility. It's nearly here, and if you didn't plan ahead, you're probably in panic mode. No worries....
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Will Kendrick Lamar make history at the Grammys?Feb 10, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Kendrick Lamar has a chance to become the first rapper to win album of the year since Outkast took the prize in 2004 for "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below." He cou...
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Bartoli, Max Martin win Polar Music PrizeFeb 10, 2016 6:00 am - STOCKHOLM (AP) - Italian opera singer Cecilia Bartoli who brought back "long-lost music" to listeners and Swedish hit songwriter Max Martin have won the 2016 Polar Music...
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Adele holds tour warm-up in LAFeb 10, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Adele is warming up for her upcoming concert tour with a special show for fans in Los Angeles on Friday. The singer announced Wednesday that she'll give ...