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James Taylor & Carole King return!

James Taylor & Carole King return!

| July 14, 2010 | 1 Comment

United Center, Chicago Friday, July 9, 2010 Time-tested classic songs performed by musicians entertain. These same songs, sung by the writers send their message. So, when James Taylor and Carole King cha-cha’d by the United Center Friday night — the second local performance in their Troubadour Reunion Tour — one had to figure there were […]

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Hot enough for ya?

Hot enough for ya?

| July 12, 2010 | 0 Comments

Today’s Stage Buzz post title comes to you from Gary Larson — may he’ll someday reconsider.

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Liz Phair’s response

Liz Phair’s response

| July 12, 2010 | 1 Comment

Last week, LizPhair.com supplied a download link for Funstyle, 11 experimental songs for $5.99. It quickly scored reviews as one of the worst sets ever. Now, Phair has a note on her Web site commenting on it.

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Batusis contest!

Batusis contest!

| July 9, 2010 | 2 Comments

Batusis is the new collaboration between Sylvain Sylvain (New York Dolls) and Cheetah Chrome (Dead Boys). Win tickets for July 17th and a T-shirt!

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It’s not quite folk metal

It’s not quite folk metal

| July 9, 2010 | 0 Comments

It’s folk and metal. This weekend sports two of the dandiest street music festivals you can find during Chicago’s crowded summer. And they’re miles and worlds apart.

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Against Me live . . . on TV, sorta.

Against Me live . . . on TV, sorta.

| July 7, 2010 | 1 Comment

JBTV Studios, Chicago Saturday, July 3, 2010 Prior to taking the stage that evening at the Aragon Ballroom, Gainesville, Florida’s Against Me stopped by the JBTV studios for a brief afternoon set. Performing plugged-in and stripped-down in front of a crowd of roughly 50, the five-man live act played a handful of cuts across 25 […]

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More photos!

More photos!

| July 6, 2010 | 0 Comments

Visit our photo page for shots from holiday-weekend shows Silversun Pickups with Against Me, and then Rush. Also be on the lookout soon for a full Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival exposé!

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Shaggy preview

Shaggy preview

| July 2, 2010 | 0 Comments

Festival Of Life July 2 through 5, 2010 Washington Park, Chicago Thanks to his fun-loving charm and catchy yet accessible reggae/pop rhythms, Shaggy remains the most commercially successful reggae artist on the international market. Best known for chart blockbusters like “Boombastic,” “It Wasn’t Me,” and “Oh Carolina,” the Kingston native has been consistently pumping out […]

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Crossroads Guitar Fest review!

Crossroads Guitar Fest review!

| June 30, 2010 | 0 Comments

Toyota Park, Bridgeview Saturday, June 26, 2010 Eric Clapton called in enough favors Saturday to make Bridgeview the one-day center of the musical universe.

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June’s Almost Over

June’s Almost Over

| June 28, 2010 | 0 Comments

June 30th, 2010 June’s almost over, but life isn’t. To the contrary, a benefit concert at Double Door looks to ensure that the lives of troubled young girls don’t follow a predictable path.

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90°? Rainy? Bring it indoors!

90°? Rainy? Bring it indoors!

| June 25, 2010 | 0 Comments

Weekend preview The masses have to choose from the Pride Parade, Eric Clapton Crossroads Fest, Jimmy Buffett, Green Fest, Taste Of Chicago, and Fountain Square Arts, but we drag you indoors.

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It’s Mobfest again!

It’s Mobfest again!

| June 23, 2010 | 0 Comments

Mobfest 2010 The industry staple of Chicago music’s summer diet, Mobfest returns this weekend for self-help showcases and panels.

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The Big 4 simulcast review

The Big 4 simulcast review

| June 23, 2010 | 5 Comments

After being broadcast live to a European audience, the Sonisphere “Big 4” concert in Sofia, Belgium was hastily edited for broadcast in North American movie theaters on Tuesday.

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Skinny dipping with Essex Chanel & more weekend fun

Skinny dipping with Essex Chanel & more weekend fun

| June 18, 2010 | 0 Comments

Spring’s over Celebrate the end of spring with some wildly varied weekend shindigs.

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Win a chance to see Somi tomorrow night!

Win a chance to see Somi tomorrow night!

| June 17, 2010 | 0 Comments

Somi The Shrine, Chicago Friday, June 18, 2010 People unfamiliar might wonder why she topped the iTunes World Music chart when her latest album came out. “I thought she was from Illinois . . . “

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