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JOHN DOE'S "KEEPER" is Well-worth the Wait by Lisa Torem

  • American singer-songwriter
  • October 26, 2011
Once a purveyor of punk rock and a sonic, soul mate to the expressive Exene Cervenka in the LA-based, X, John Doe branched out as a solo artist...
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Fingers and Strings shows what Merv Collins can do

  • Merv Collins
  • July 12, 2011
Back in the day, to get a vinyl LP produced, a musician had to score a record contract, then go into the studio, with a company producer, assigned...
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Bruce Foster gives us 'Snakes in the Water'

  • Bruce Foster
  • June 1, 2011
"Snakes in the Water" is the most recent CD from local singer/songwriter Bruce Foster, but it sounds anything but local. Peppered with...
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Julian Lage's gig opens imaginary doors to "Gladwell" by Lisa Torem

  • jazz artist
  • March 23, 2011
Thirteen years ago, this prodigy developed a life-long love for his guitar. Now, 21, Julian Lage, who sharpened his chops with Gary Burton, and has...
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Chicago Psychedelic Week Day 6 - Girls of the New South

  • Girls of the New South
  • February 23, 2011
Day five of Chicago Psychedelic Week will be comprised of these other unknowns Girls of the New South. Mysterious and intriguing are the first two...
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Tom Kastle - review and videos

In a land about 40 miles west of Chicago, over the vast chasm that is Des Plaines, Roselle, and Streamwood, lies the land of Elgin, near the river...
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The kids are all right for concerts

  • kids
  • February 8, 2011
The winter season of Kids Fare is in full swing at Northwestern University’s Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music. Designed to awaken...
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Bryan wows them in Woodstock

  • Bryan Bowers
  • January 16, 2011
Count me among those who are glad that Keith Johnson and friends brought live music back to Off Square in Woodstock. The church that appears huge...
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"Cackalak" (of course) is Jonathan Byrd's 7th

"Cackalak" is a term that has something to do with the state of North Carolina, Jonathan Byrd's home state. Of course, this CD was...
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Old favorites, new favorites, and medium favorites in town this week

From the Four Freshmen, to Trillium, something for everyone this week.Monday, November 29.Muriel Anderson's guitar workshop at the Two Way...
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