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Roberto Fonseca blends the sounds of past and present into dynamic Afro-Cuban jazzon February 28, 2020 at 8:11 pm

I had a chance to see Roberto Fonseca play at the 2015 Fes Festival of World Sacred Music in Morocco,…

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Two dangerously catchy local pop legends, Green and the Joy Poppers, celebrate releases new and oldon February 28, 2020 at 7:41 pm

When I contacted Jeff Lescher of legendary mod/glam/punk/power-pop band Green to find out what his set would be like for…

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Indie-rock sidemen Jim Becker and Joe Adamik partner up in Lanzonon February 28, 2020 at 7:22 pm

Jim Becker and Joe Adamik are resolute sidemen and longtime fixtures of Chicago's live-music scene. The former often plays fiddle,…

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Bob Weir shines in his stripped-down trio the Wolf Broson February 28, 2020 at 9:52 pm

Every member of the Grateful Dead played a vital role in the band: Jerry Garcia was the spaced-out leader, Mickey…

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Best Coast deliver a clear, optimistic vision of rock ‘n’ roll on Always Tomorrowon February 28, 2020 at 9:36 pm

California duo Best Coast are a long way away from the bite-size stoner love songs and sun-drenched slacker tales of…

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Paloma Mami is reggaeton’s newest and youngest staron February 28, 2020 at 9:15 pm

Paloma Rocio Castillo Astorga, better known as Paloma Mami, was only 18 when she released her debut single, 2018's "Not…

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Hedda Gabler: A Play With Live Music, Charlie and the Hashbrown Factory Chili Cook-Off, and more to do this weekendon February 28, 2020 at 4:00 pm

click to enlarge It's Leap Day weekend, spend your extra day wisely. We're here to help with a list…

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High school basketball scores: Hillcrest at Oak Forest, Benet vs. St. Charles North, Class 1A, 2A playoffson February 28, 2020 at 11:35 pm

Friday, February 28, 2020 FOX VALLEY Burlington Central at Huntley, 7:00 Dundee-Crown at Hampshire, 7:30 Jacobs at Crystal Lake South,…

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How to Celebrate International Women’s Day in Chicagoon February 28, 2020 at 5:28 pm

ShareTweetPin0sharesMark your calendars, Women’s International Day is on Sunday, March 8! This annual event was first held in 1909 to…

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Air Rage: Road Rage at 32,000 Feeton February 28, 2020 at 8:22 pm

ShareTweetPin0sharesThere was a time in the distant past when flying was a genteel activity. Passengers could sit around a table,…

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