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Stirrup performs a CD release concert Sun 5/26 at the Hungry Brain.  ›

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Pokey LaFarge talks misconceptions, quality, and his upcoming record. ›

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Chicago Gospel Music Festival Returns for 28th Year  ›

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The Universal Zulu Nation presents Chicago's first annual Hip Hop for Peace… ›

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Ra-ra-RIOT! The Riot Fest 2013 ineup is here! ›

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You might think differently about the organ after seeing Christopher Houlian. ›

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MUSIC GROWS HERE.  by Neil Tesser

Look around and you’ll find no end of towns across America, from hamlets to megalopises, touting their music scenes. “Live Music Capital of the World,” drawls one. “Music City!” cries another. Here’s one bragging on its “musical gumbo,” and over there, “the home of the blues.”  And that’s not even counting those cities promoting their own special “[pick a city] Sound.” … read more