Articles filed under Music
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Steve Martin plucks top bluegrass awardSep 30, 2011 8:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers turned the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards into funny business Thursday night. Martin and h...
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New Kasabian album an instant classicSep 30, 2011 6:00 am - "Velociraptor!" Kasabian (Columbia) "Velociraptor!," the fourth offering from British rockers Kasabian, is destined to become a modern classic. Recorded in their homet...
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Documentary shows emotional ride for Pearl JamSep 30, 2011 6:00 am - TORONTO - At one point in the new Pearl Jam documentary, a young Eddie Vedder flails onstage with so much intensity, he seems possessed. Considering Vedder's been doing ...
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Hoffman Estates school’s Madrigal Troupe performsSep 30, 2011 12:00 am - The Hoffman Estates High School Madrigal Troupe will perform for the 32nd year in Oregon, Ill., at Stronghold Castle’s Olde English Faire on Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday...
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Sammy Hagar's supergroup hatches new Chickenfoot albumSep 29, 2011 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES - Sammy Hagar is hoping his supergroup avoids a sophomore slump. The former Van Halen frontman, guitar legend Joe Satriani, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Ch...
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Brass ensemble opens Wheaton College’s Artist SeriesSep 29, 2011 12:00 am - Wheaton College’s Artist Series almost has become a staple in DuPage County. The program, which enters its 62nd year Friday and counts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and...
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Wilco's 'The Whole Love' is wholly enjoyableSep 28, 2011 11:00 pm - "The Whole Love," Wilco (dBpm Records) With a burst of distortion, Wilco delivers a sonic blast at the outset of "The Whole Love" that's a sign of what is to come over ...
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Weekend picks: Enrique Iglesias' Euphoria Tour stops at AllstateSep 28, 2011 4:00 pm - Latin heartthrob Latin singer Enrique Iglesias headlines the Euphoria Tour, which also features Pitbull and Prince Royce this Saturday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. M...
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Music notes: Montrose Room hosts Bob Mould for two nightsSep 28, 2011 6:00 am - Rock and reading Bob Mould, former leader of the seminal '80s punk band Husker Du and an icon in the indie-music world, makes two stops in the suburbs this weekend. Mou...
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Fremd marching band show is sweeping salute to culture of GranadaSep 28, 2011 12:00 am - This fall, the Fremd High School Viking Marching Band is taking the audience to Spain for its 10-minute competitive march band show. The band’s fall production, “Espana,...