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“Dear John Hughes” celebrates integral ’80s scenes and songs, in spite of some rough spots

Any child of the 1980s is surely infatuated with the many movies of Chicago’s very own John Hughes, and with this year marking the 30th anniversary of the “Brat [More…]

From The Gap Band through today, Uncle Charlie’s a soul survivor

He pioneered the electric funk scene as leader of The Gap Band throughout the 1970s and ’80s, and then in one of the most monumental (albeit somewhat unlikely) [More…]

Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton and Brad Whitford on upcoming cinema concert and the band’s recording future

With membership in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, more than 150 million albums sold and status as one of the most consistent concert attractions of all time, Aerosmith [More…]

Al Jarreau & Jeffrey Osborne at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino

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The legendary Al Jarreau brings hits and George Duke tribute to Hammond

No matter if it’s jazz, R&B or pop circles, Al Jarreau is nothing short of a legend, who even at 74-years-old, continues to regularly record and tour (including [More…]

Spandau Ballet singer talks reunion, “True” and missing America

To those overseas, the name Spandau Ballet is essentially new romantic royalty right alongside Duran Duran and Culture Club, though for more casual American listeners, merely [More…]

Cameo and Zapp funk it up at 5th annual “Party With a Purpose”

For the 5th annual “It’s A Party With A Purpose,” concert promoter, production and management company Narski Music turned the musical tides towards the [More…]