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Jury seated in trial over singer Aretha Franklin’s handwritten wills

A jury has been selected in Michigan in a dispute over the estate of music superstar Aretha Franklin.

‘Amazing and kind of shocking’: Bluegrass draws estimated 12K to Frankfort for free festival

“We have been swamped — the grass is full of kids,” a volunteer said. “Every year, the word gets out. People share our Facebook posts and social media. This year is our biggest yet.”

Review: Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner captivates the audience at a sold-out Salt Shed show

More often than not, Japanese Breakfast's songs have a way of washing over the listener rather than banging them over the head with sound.

Photos: Japanese Breakfast performs at Salt Shed

Popular indie rock group Japanese Breakfast performs at Salt Shed on July 9, 2023 in Chicago.

Windy City Smokeout 2023: All you need to know about the bands and barbecue as the fest marks 10 years

Windy City Smokeout pairs nearly 30 renowned barbecue joints, more than a dozen breweries and 21 artists for a four-day bonanza.

Drake opens ‘It’s All a Blur’ tour in Chicago, featuring a younger version of Drake wearing a Cubs jersey

Drake opened the concert sitting on a couch where he recited “Look What You’ve Done,” a cut from his 2011 album “Take Care,” while reading the lines off of a composition notebook.

Review: Flash floods couldn’t dampen a July Fourth celebration at Grant Park — if you were lucky enough to hear it

The Grant Park Music Festival’s Independence Day concert met a watery fate, but the show went on for the lucky few seated in the choir loft onstage.

Photos: Grant Park Music Festival Independence Day concert

Heavy rains delayed Wednesday's Grant Park Music Festival's annual Independence Day concert.

The Eagles announce ‘final’ tour dates with stop in Indianapolis

The Eagles will play Oct. 9 in Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Toby Keith’s Oklahoma shows mark return to stage after revealing cancer diagnosis

Country music star Toby Keith was back on stage over the Fourth of July weekend with his first shows since revealing last summer that he had been fighting stomach cancer.

Taylor Swift adds 14 shows, reveals Paramore will open entire European tour

Taylor Swift announced that 14 shows have been added to the lineup, all representing second, third, fourth or even sixth nights in cities that were already on the itinerary for May through August of 2024.

Neo-soul collective Karma Fête’s debut EP ‘Deep.End Ent.’ is an intriguing, challenging musical journey

While short in length, “Deep.End Ent.” is a confident debut, brimming with lush instrumentation, and rich vocal harmonies and styling.

A music critic’s 8 great places for live music this summer

Some choices here are tried and trusted (FitzGerald’s) and some are downright unexpected (ever been to the Waterfront Cafe?).

Ruido Fest is abruptly canceled for 2023

The two-day festival of Latin alternative music had been planned for Aug. 19-20 on the Chicagoland Fairgrounds in the Little Village Neighborhood.

Hall of fame rock disc jockey Dick Biondi dead at 90

Legendary Chicago rock disc jockey has died, WLS-AM radio announced Saturday. 1932-2023.

NASCAR Chicago Street Race: What to know about the 12-turn, 2.2-mile course around the city

Here’s what to know about the NASCAR Chicago Street Race — including the course map, road closures and how to watch (or avoid) it all.

Fitzgerald’s American Music Festival opens for its 40th year with cheers for Lucinda Williams

Euphoria erupted when her band took the Patio stage, opening with “Blessed,” and her unmistakable voice was heard over the streets of Berwyn.

American Music Festival at Fitzgerald’s

The 40th anniversary American Music Festival is at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn June 30 to July 3, with headliners including Lucinda Williams.

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan to stage Highland Park wrestling events for Cooper Roberts: ‘This whole community has his back’

The National Wrestling Alliance will hold HP Cares for Cooper, featuring professional wrestling matches, at 2 p.m. July 8 at the Highland Park Recreation Center to raise money as well as awareness to help defray the mounting expenses of Cooper’s care and needs.

Nothing else sounds like vintage brass: These CSO musicians are avid collectors of age-old instruments

They're guardians of a sound that’s rapidly disappearing. Playing an antique trumpet feels like “bringing a voice back to life, on an instrument that was played 100 years ago.”

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