Articles filed under Music
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Lawrence offers something different on second solo effortFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Even the most devoted gospel music listener sometimes tires of oft-repeated encouragement to "hold on" and "be strong" in the midst of various troubles. Songwriter, prod...
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Hersey show choir and guest present the best of the American song bookFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - If you like classic Broadway show tunes, Arlington Heights is the place to be this Saturday. Musical talent Daniel Narducci of Bloomington, Ind., takes the stage with Ar...
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Def Leppard returns to road, but may take breakFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Def Leppard has become a fixture on the touring circuit over the last few summers, and this year is no different. The classic rock group plans to go out on t...
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Morrissey's latest has pared-down soundFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - On his new album, "Years of Refusal," Morrissey continues to roll in self-pity, but this time, does it with a more stripped-down accompaniment. Whereas recent Morrissey ...
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Stevie Wonder celebrated at White HouseFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Wednesday thanked musician Stevie Wonder for creating "a style that's uniquely American" as he presented the singer-songwriter t...
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Get a piece of Jonas Bros. for charityFeb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - A Jonas Brothers T-shirt would have sufficed. Instead, the folks at Holy Family Catholic Parish in Inverness got a donated Epiphone Les Paul electric guitar signed by he...
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Fleetwood Mac is back with a setlist of favoritesFeb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Reunion tours can be seen a few different ways. On one hand, a big-name reunion can be counted on to fill a concert hall with fans who are paying to hear the hits and on...
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Taj Mahal to be inducted into Blues Hall of FameFeb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Taj Mahal, the blues legend whose vibrant, worldly music encompassed African-rooted sounds of all kinds, will be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Mahal,...
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Country music in St. Charles, benefit show in Batavia top music offeringsFeb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Hot country party Country's Hottest Party 2009 comes to the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles this weekend with a bill headed by Gretchen Wilson. One of the three openi...
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Ryan Leslie steps into spotlight on new discFeb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Ryan Leslie is best known as the man behind Cassie's 2006 smash "Me & U." The Harvard-educated music man not only wrote the song, he helped build Cassie's ca...