Articles filed under Music
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Hit it! Why Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi are heading to Joliet Prison this weekendAug 18, 2022 1:00 am - For years, officials at the Old Joliet Prison have heard the same refrain from fans of “The Blues Brothers.” “How cool would it be to get Dan Aykroyd here?” said Greg Pe...
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Best Bets: Chicago Air and Water Show, Boz Scaggs, Pitbull, Iggy Azalea and moreAug 17, 2022 11:00 pm - Gravity-defying Finally, the 2022 Chicago Air and Water Show is back in full this weekend along the shores of Lake Michigan, from Fullerton to Oak Street, with the focal...
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Review: Watkins Family Hour captures spirit of variety showsAug 17, 2022 7:00 am - 'œVol. II,'ť Watkins Family Hour (Family Hour Records) Tom Petty's pianist plays 'œTennessee Waltz,'ť an Ernest Tubb classic rides a Bo Diddley beat, and a deep cut by t...
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Little Bear Ribfest a lip-smacking, toe-tapping good timeAug 17, 2022 6:01 am - Vernon Hills Park District's 11th Annual Little Bear Ribfest will be held from 6-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, and 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in Century Park Arboretum, 100...
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Sound check: Celebrate Latin artists at Ruido Fest; 56 Music Fix takes over Mount ProspectAug 17, 2022 6:00 am - Ruido weekend Argentine ska band Los Fabulosos Cadillacs are cruising into town this weekend, and they're bringing singer-songwriter Cuco, the "high"-jinks of hip-h...
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A$AP Rocky pleads not guilty to gun chargesAug 17, 2022 1:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Rapper A$AP Rocky has pleaded not guilty to felony assault with a firearm charges stemming from a 2021 confrontation in Hollywood. He is accused of drawing...
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Late rapper Juice WRLD's mother pays $8.3 million for Burr Ridge home, landAug 17, 2022 1:00 am - The mother of late Chicago-based rapper Juice WRLD paid $8.3 million for a home in Burr Ridge earlier this year. Illinois and DuPage County records show that Carmela Wa...
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South Elgin celebrates end of summer with music, food and fireworks Aug. 20Aug 16, 2022 11:00 pm - The village of South Elgin is hosting an "End of Summer Music Fling" on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Panton Mill Park, 10 N. Water St. From noon to 9:30 p.m., enjoy music, food...
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Festivals Aug. 19-25: Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi headline Blues Brothers ConAug 16, 2022 11:00 pm - Starts before Friday 2022 Chicago World's Fair of Money: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 18-19, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Donald E...
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New to streaming this week: 'House of the Dragon,' Lakers doc and Demi LovatoAug 16, 2022 6:00 am - Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Movies • In th...