Articles filed under Music
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Deer Tick singer finds positivity in new recordDec 18, 2013 4:30 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Singer John McCauley of the rock band Deer Tick figured out how to turn his pain into something positive. McCauley used the Rhode Island-based band’s...
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Nirvana, Kiss, Peter Gabriel headed to Rock HallDec 17, 2013 1:41 pm - NEW YORK — Nirvana, Kiss and Peter Gabriel will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year. The Rock Hall announced Tuesday that Hall and Oates, Linda Ron...
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Northwest Festival Orchestra holiday concert Wednesday nightDec 17, 2013 9:00 am - The Northwest Festival Orchestra and Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Verne Schwager, will present its “Holiday Spectacular!” concert 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at t...
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Best bets: Donny & Marie share Christmas cheer at AllstateDec 17, 2013 4:30 am - Top pick A lotta Christmas Brother-sister stars Donny & Marie Osmond drew sold-out crowds two years ago for their run of Broadway holiday shows at Chicago's Or...
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Beyoncé reaches new heights on 5th albumDec 16, 2013 11:28 am - Beyoncé, “Beyoncé” (Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment) Beyoncé is a beast. Her fifth self-titled album, released in surprise form late last week, is a collection o...
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6 geezers laying? Holidays bring on song botchesDec 16, 2013 4:45 am - NEW YORK — Milk and spiders? Nine lazy Hansons? Sleep in heavenly peas? It’s that time of year: holiday music time. And with holiday music comes all the strange and twis...
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Northwest Festival Orchestra deserving of more supportDec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I appreciated your recent photo and article about the Northwest Festival Orchestra, but I am disappointed that this fine orchestra is not better supported by corporate s...
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Village should not be funding concertsDec 16, 2013 4:00 am - Elk Grove Village pension accounts have not been adequately funded in more than a decade, prompting the introduction of a new electrical usage tax. Property assessments ...
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra puts on “Magical” holiday performanceDec 15, 2013 12:34 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra’ performed its annual Magical Holiday Concerts this weekend at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin. Resident Conductor Stephen Squires led ...
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Sunday picks: Chamber Opera Chicago presents 'Amahi'Dec 14, 2013 5:00 am - Miracle opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors” doesn't get regular play on TV nowadays, so see it live this weekend when Chamber Opera Chicago brings Gian Carlo Menot...