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Doug MacLeod takes stage at JustGoods Sept. 19
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Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts and the Crossroads Blues Society are teaming up to bring you “A
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Local band rallies in fan’s cancer battle
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
A local music fan has plenty of support in his battle with cancer. Vern Smith, sometimes known
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Charlotte’s Web presents Bryan Bowers in concert Sept. 10
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Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts opens its 39th season with Bryan Bowers in concert at 7:30 p.m.,
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Music Academy of Rockford College unveils 25th anniversary season
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In honor of its 25th anniversary, the Music Academy of Rockford College plans a special 2010-11 season of
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Middlewest Music & Arts Fest Sept. 10-11 in DeKalb
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DEKALB, Ill.—Middlewest Music & Arts Fest will be Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10-11, throughout downtown DeKalb, Ill.
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On the Waterfront 2010: Weird Al, Billy Idol, Adam Lambert and RAMI Youth Charity Jam bands entertain
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Weird Al, Dierks Bentley, Hinder, Adam Lambert, Billy Idol headline 27th On the Waterfront Sept. 2-5
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Rockford’s 27th annual On the Waterfront (OTW) Festival brings music, movies, food and fun for all ages to
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Movie Review: Doors documentary captures ’60s, Jim Morrison–the artist
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
When Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek mentioned a documentary about the band was in the works, there was
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Corey Chisel, Miles Nielson perform at Block 5 Festival Aug. 28
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Music aficionados, food lovers and fans of pedicures, salons and boutiques all know Block 5 (500 block
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Byron Crossroads Blues Festival set for Aug. 28
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BYRON, Ill.—The Inaugural Byron Crossroads Blues Festival is being held from noon to midnight, Saturday, Aug. 28.
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Michael Miller performs at JustGoods Aug. 27
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Southern California troubadour Michael Miller will perform an all-ages show at JustGoods, 201 Seventh St., Rockford, Friday, Aug.
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Mike Williamson Trio in concert at Tinker Aug. 22
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Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens is celebrating the rich heritage of Rockford with the “Tinker with Music”
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Auditions Aug. 23 for Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra
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Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) will hold auditions Aug. 23 at Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St.,
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Madison geek rockers bring interactive show to Freeport Friday, Aug. 13
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Billed as the KISS of geek rock and the Van Halen for nerds, Madison’s Sunspot will bring
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Country star Rodney Atkins at Boone County Fair Aug. 13
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Country music star Rodney Atkins will be in Belvidere, Ill., to perform at the Boone County Fair on
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Kurt Elling to perform in benefit for UCEF at Coronado
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Copy Editor
World-renowned jazz vocalist and Grammy winner Kurt Elling returns to Rockford to perform in a benefit
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Rockford native, Grammy winner Kurt Elling at Coronado Aug. 6
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Rockford native Kurt Elling will be in concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6, at the Coronado Performing
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Hot Fest for Hospice July 25 at Sinnissippi
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Hot Fest for Hospice will be Sunday, July 25, at Sinnissippi Park. The event, which was named
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American Idol feeder contest winner mesmerizes teens at City Market
Rockford’s new City Market was filled with the screams of teen-aged girls Friday night, July 16—not because they were terrorized,
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Charlotte’s Web presents soul, R&B band Too Deep at Sinnissippi July 24
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For the final concert of its 12th Annual Sinnissippi Summer Series, Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts presents
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Local band finalist in national talent search
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Since May, Rockford-based band The Poets Dance has been turning heads of national talent scouts, playing their
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Drive-By Truckers play Otto’s July 11
By Joe McGehee
Staff Writer
Drive-By Truckers will take the stage Sunday, July 11, at Otto’s in DeKalb, as they continue to
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Goodyear Pimps headline July 3 Green Light Night on Main Street
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The Second Green Light Nights event Saturday, July 3, features headliners The Goodyear Pimps with NIL8, Geronimo! and
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Clock Tower to host ‘Blues Around the Clock’ Aug. 7
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
The vibrant Rockford-area festival season will be even more exciting for more music fans this year.
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Sheet Music Festival July 10 at JustGoods
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The Third Annual Sheet Music Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, July 10, at
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Charlotte’s Web presents Treasa LaVasseur
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Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts announces its 12th Annual Sinnissippi Summer Series, beginning with Treasa LeVasseur,
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Park District releases Music in the Park commemorative CD
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To commemorate the year 2010 as the 60th anniversary of the Sinnissippi Music Shell, the Rockford Park District
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Sara Evans headlines June 19 Rock’n for the RED
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For the past two years, the Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cross has hosted Rock’n for
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39th Annual Young at Heart Festival kicks off summer, May 28-30
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LOVES PARK–The Young at Heart Festival, presented by Trickie Enterprises and held each Memorial Day weekend, will kick
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Greg Herriges at JustGoods Listening Room on May 28
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Greg Herriges, guitarist/multi-instrumentalist, will give a solo concert at 7 p.m., Friday, May 28, at JustGoods Listening Room,
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Emily Hurd returns to Rockford May 21 to release sixth CD
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Rockford-area native, singer-songwriter Emily Hurd, will release her sixth CD, Daytime Fireflies, Friday, May 21, at
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Local groups perform at Disney theme park
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Students from the following groups recently became stars of their own Disney show as part of the Disney
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Hip hop artist G-Eazy at Kryptonite Friday, May 21
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Local entertainment entrepreneur C. Hare of Borgata, who is also an artist manager for local hip hop artists
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Groove Walk: 10 bars, 10 bands, one cover
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Downtown will be buzzing with live music this Saturday, May 15, as the annual Groove Walk festival
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Men At Work’s Colin Hay at Sullivan Center May 18
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Get ready for a one-of-a-kind, one-night-only performance in downtown Rockford!
Charlotte’s Web was approached by Chris Wachowiak of Kryptonite
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Blues artist Dave Weld releases new CD
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Blues lovers and members of the Crossroads Blues Society joined Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames at
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‘A Night of Games and Music
Relay for Life of Winnebago County team The Winners Circle hosted ‘A Night of Games and Music’ Friday, May 7,
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19th Annual RAMI Awards a successful event
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Hundreds of musicians, supporters and a sizable event staff were on hand at Tebala Shrine Temple for
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Port Righ at Spring Creek United Church of Christ May 8
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Charlotte’s Web presents a concert event featuring Celtic harp, bagpipes and English concertina with Jo and Wayne Morrison,
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Rockford Symphony’s 75th season closes with Beethoven’s 9th
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The climax of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra’s (RSO) 75th anniversary is a magnificent performance of Beethoven’s 9th, a
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Fun at the RAMI Awards ceremony
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Band performs at Gun Club
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‘Handmade Music’ at JustGoods May 1
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“Handmade Music,” the Second Annual Midwest Handmade Musical Instrument Exhibition, will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
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19th RAMI Awards Ceremony April 29 at Tebala Shrine Temple
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
The votes are in, and the only thing for officials to do is make the final preparations
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Youth Orchestra presents spring concerts April 17, 25
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The Rockford Symphony Orchestra announces two concerts performed by the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) in April. These
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Small Potatoes performs at JustGoods April 16
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Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts welcomes back the popular duo Small Potatoes at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April
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Hope Despite wins RAMI Youth Charity Jam
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12th Annual RAMI Spring Benefit
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The 12th Annual Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) Spring Benefit was held the evening of Saturday, March 20,
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Monroe Crossing, Carrie Elkin March 26-27
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Charlotte’s Web offers two performances at two different venues March 26-27. Whatever your preference in music style, these
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On Music: The Wishing Tree echoes European folk, Americana
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Brainchild of prog rock guitarist Steve Rothery (Marillion) and vocalist Hanaah Stobart,The Wishing Tree has been delivering
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