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St. Charles Singers to kindle ‘Candlelight Carols’ in Wheaton, St. Charles
For the 40th anniversary edition of its holiday program, the St. Charles Singers will be joined by the Metropolis String ...
American Songwriter6h
The Only U.S. Vice President to Compose a No. 1 Pop Song Later Covered by Merle Haggard, Elton John, Glen Campbell, and More
Bob Dylan and the 30th U.S. Vice President Charles Dawes are the only recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize with a No. 1 Pop ...
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Band Aid Team Defends “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” As New 40th Anniversary Megamix Is Released
In 1984, the Boomtown Rats’ Bob Geldof and Ultravox’s Midge Ure wrote a catchy, well-intentioned, deeply problematic ...
The Current10h
Ike Reilly looks ahead to annual First Avenue show, reflects on new documentary
Reilly, part of a 20-plus-year, night-before-Thanksgiving tradition at First Avenue, talks about his ties to Minneapolis ...
Midge Ure On Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ As Charity Single Turns 40
The special 2024 'Ultimate Mix' of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' commemorates the original song's 40th anniversary.
How Chicago’s 16 On Center Became A Live Music Success Story
Craig Golden and Bruce Finkelman, the business partners behind Chicago’s 16 on Center have found a successful model to be an ...
Smooth Radio17h
Bob Geldof reminisces about Band Aid 1984 and addresses Ed Sheeran comments: 'We'll work it out'
Bob Geldof, Midge Ure and Trevor Horn are releasing an ultimate compilation of all Band Aid versions to commemorate the ...
Glide Magazine19h
Days Between: Bob Weir Still Finds Ways To Let The Music Grow At Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre (SHOW REVIEW)
There’s a spotlight over Bob Weir and his silver mane. He stands in front of dozens of Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra members ...