Where: Martyrs'
Date: 2007-09-14 21:00:00
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Jon McLaughlin's music stays with you long after he walks off stage. Clearly, his skill as a performer can only be described as "unique". His combination of song and conversation makes even a large audience seem intimate.With his classically trained ear and influences from Ben Folds and Billy Joel, Jon McLaughlin has crafted his unique piano-driven rock style to create a sound that has delighted audiences and coated the states with his sound. Influenced by soul, jazz, rock and pop Sara's writing is bold, honest and edgy. Her sound has been described as everything from Norah Jones to Joni Mitchell, Fiona Apple to Alicia Keyes
Where: Double Door
Date: 2007-08-25 21:00:00
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Door: 8PM. Cost: $25. Ages: 21+.
Where: Navy Pier
Date: 2007-08-04 11:00:00
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Hallmark’s seven-city “Use Music Summer Tour” is traveling throughout the country with fun, free, music-oriented activities for the entire family! The tour rolls into Chicago from August 4th through August 5th at Navy Pier. At the “Use Music Summer Tour,” fans can participate in interactive activities including a listening station with Hallmark’s Cards with Sound, mock photo shoots with an Entertainment Weekly magazine cover, areas to play against friends on the ultra-popular “Guitar Hero” video game, and Hallmark’s first “Summer Sing-Off” Challenge. Activities in the area will be available between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The “Summer Sing-Off Challenge” will begin at 2:00 p.m. on August 4th, but participants are encouraged to sign up early.
Where: Double Door
Date: 2007-12-04 21:00:00
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Machina is a rock/metal/alternative band from Houston, Texas. Neverset has come a long way since first hitting the scene in Dallas, TX back in 2003. After releasing a few small demos throughout 2003-04, Neverset really hit the scene hard with their final EP 'For The Pain,' which was released in December 2004. Having formed a strong fan base locally with the clubs owners, concert goers, local music industry and an ever-growing fan base, they ended up being nominated for Best New Band in 2004 for local radio station The Buzz.
Where: Pritzker Military Library
Date: 2008-05-08 12:30:00
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SPRING MEMBER/GUEST LUNCHEON ~ TODD DEPASTINO discusses/signs BILL MAULDIN: A LIFE UP FRONT Reception/Book signing 11:30 a.m., Luncheon 12 p.m., Presentation and live webcast 12:30 p.m. Library Atrium opens at 12:15 p.m. for program. Pritzker Military Library, 610 N Fairbanks Ct, 2nd Fl. Reservations required for lunch. 312.587.0234 $55.00 pp includes reception, lunch and copy of the book.
Where: The Rave/Eagles Ballroom
Date: 2008-05-20 19:00:00
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All Ages: KILLSWITCH ENGAGE headline, Throwdown, Poison The Well and The End support. Tickets: $25.50 Adv/$28.50 DOS.
Where: United Center
Date: 2008-07-02 19:30:00
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Since the late '70s, Tom Petty has combined blues, rock and folk sounds to create hits like 'Breakdown,' 'Don't Come Around Here No More' and 'Free Fallin'.' Steve Winwood is considered to have achieved one of the most esteemed careers of the rock era, one that spans more than 40 years. The Grammy winner, who has featured both as a solo artist and as a member of such celebrated bands as the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith, has registered chart-topping, platinum-selling albums and singles and has jammed and recorded with everyone from George Harrison and Jimi Hendrix to Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker.
Where: Schubas Tavern
Date: 2008-07-09 21:00:00
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Cost: $18. Ages: 18+. Night 1 of 2.