Music
Country music pioneer celebrates 45 years in the biz
Radio personality-turned-media mogul Len Ellis remembers when country music was country-western.
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Folk singing duo return to the Front Porch
Most marriages don't last as long the musical partnership of David Tamulevich and Michael Hough, Midwest folk singers who have been pickin', writin' and tourin' together for the past 35 years.
Nov 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Old school Steely Dan
Get ready to go back to the late '70s with Steely Dan this weekend at Merrillville's Star Plaza Theatre.
Nov 06, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Christian hitmakers take '10' to look back
For Mike Scheuchzer, guitarist for American Contemporary Christian hitmakers Mercy Me, bypassing large-sized venues for the more intimate settings of churches and community centers is a welcome detour.
Nov 06, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
The guide to local bands and concerts
The guide to local bands and concerts. Submit your local events online at nwitimes.com/app/calendar/events and to Marge Kullerstrand at margaret.kullerstrand@nwi.com.
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Kiss wants to rock 'n' roll in Chicago tonight
Kiss has launched its latest North American tour. This time, founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are joined by guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer.
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Hallelujah for Handel's 'Messiah'
Carl Drews still remembers the first time he heard the "Hallelujah" chorus. His parents had taken him to see "The Greatest Story Ever Told," the movie about the life of Jesus with a soundtrack including the famous chorus from Handel's "Messiah." It made the little boy feel that heaven was…
Nov 05, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
'MaMa Mia!' NISO tackles ABBA
The hits of '70s supergroup ABBA will soar once again courtesy of Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and tribute band Arrival from Sweden.
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Smooth Rob Thomas
Singer songwriter Rob Thomas had no problem rocking The Venue at Hammond's Horseshoe Casino Friday. The Matchbox Twenty lead singer performed a nearly 2 1/2-hour solo show to a full house and never waned in energy. Thomas, who proved in prime vocal form, delivered a mix of ballads and upb…
Nov 03, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
New York City Opera revives 'Esther' _ and itself
Launching its comeback in perilous financial times, the New York City Opera might well have played it safe with a surefire crowd-pleaser, like its production of Puccini's "Madama Butterfly."
Nov 08, 2009 | 10:10 am
Peter Wolf to perform with Portland Symphony
Rocker Peter Wolf says he's looking forward to trying some home-brewed beer and good wine when he arrives in Maine for a gig with the Portland Symphony Orchestra.
Nov 07, 2009 | 4:05 pm
Honolulu Symphony cancels remaining 2009 concerts
The Honolulu Symphony said Friday it's canceling concerts for the rest of the year and filing for bankruptcy, citing a big drop in donations.
Nov 06, 2009 | 11:10 pm
Rihanna: Chris Brown 'had no soul in his eyes'
Rihanna on Friday described the horror she felt as her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was biting and punching her during a violent argument in February, saying she saw "no soul in his eyes."
Nov 06, 2009 | 10:05 pm
NYC's Village Gate club owner, Art D'Lugoff, dies
Art D'Lugoff (Duh-LOO'-guhf), who owned the famed Village Gate nightclub in New York City, has died. He was 85.
Nov 06, 2009 | 8:25 pm
R&B singer Usher's divorce from his wife is final
R&B singer Usher's divorce from his wife is final, according to court documents.
Nov 06, 2009 | 2:25 pm
Latin singer Alejandro Sanz searches for paradise
Whenever Latin pop sensation Alejandro Sanz writes music, he sets off on a "long mental journey" to find inspiration. But when Alicia Keys surprised the singer at a party in New York by joining him in an impromptu jam session, Sanz knew then that he'd found his muse.
Nov 06, 2009 | 8:40 am
Calle 13 wins 5 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas
Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 won all five awards it was nominated for Thursday at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, including two of the top awards of the night and honors in both urban and alternative categories.
Nov 06, 2009 | 8:40 am
Elton John on mend, resuming tour dates
Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection.
Nov 06, 2009 | 6:25 am
Estelle, Ludacris pay tribute to late Otis Redding
Grammy-winning singer Estelle remembered when she used to strut in the living room when she was younger, singing many of soul legend Otis Redding's classic songs like "Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay."
Nov 06, 2009 | 12:15 am
Winners at the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards
Partial list of winners from the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards in Houston, Texas:
Nov 05, 2009 | 10:50 pm
Rihanna, Jay-Z to perform at American Music Awards
Rihanna (ree-AH'-nah), Eminem, Lady Gaga, Green Day and Carrie Underwood are among the diverse roster of performers planning to take the stage at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Nov 05, 2009 | 5:50 pm
Winners of the 16th annual MTV Europe Music Awards
Winners of the 16th annual MTV Europe Music Awards, presented Thursday:
Nov 05, 2009 | 4:50 pm
Outrage over wall blocking free U2 Berlin concert
Irish rockers U2 returned to Berlin for a free mini-concert Thursday in front of the Brandenburg Gate, playing its classic singles and a duet with Jay-Z even as the show was obscured from public view by a nearly 6-1/2-foot (two-meter) high metal barrier.
Nov 05, 2009 | 4:25 pm
Midler announces end date for her Las Vegas show
Bette Midler will perform her Las Vegas show "The Showgirl Must Go On" for the last time on Jan. 31.
Nov 05, 2009 | 1:45 pm
Islamic critics blast Beyonce on eve of Egypt show
As Egypt gears for pop diva Beyonce Knowles' first performance in North Africa, Islamic conservatives are branding her show an "insolent sex party" that threatens the Muslim nation's "social peace and stability."
Nov 05, 2009 | 12:15 pm
Killers slay audiences with live show experience
When the Killers started out, they wanted to raise a ruckus like their favorite rock stars did on the road: Frontman Brandon Flowers heard of the legendary exploits of Led Zeppelin and David Bowie and wanted to emulate those experiences.
Nov 05, 2009 | 12:05 pm
Green Day to play at Carson Daly's New Year's Eve
Green Day already has New Year's Eve plans: They'll be ringing in 2010 with Carson Daly.
Nov 05, 2009 | 11:05 am
Latin Grammys honors Mexican icon Juan Gabriel
The Latin music world celebrated 100 million records sold, 1,500 songs written and 30 years of recording, all by one artist, Mexico's beloved Juan Gabriel.
Nov 05, 2009 | 2:50 am
Classical music has its day at the White House
Classical music took over the White House on Wednesday as Barack and Michelle Obama used two concerts and a series of workshops for young musicians to send a clear message that the music of the masters isn't just for stuffed shirts.
Nov 04, 2009 | 8:10 pm
Chris Brown is unsure about his image
Chris Brown says he is unsure about how the public perceives him since he attacked Rihanna.
Nov 04, 2009 | 5:25 pm
British singer Leona Lewis performs in hometown
British pop singer Leona Lewis won strong fan support at her first ever full-length concert Monday night, performing on familiar territory in the east London neighborhood where she grew up and still lives.
Nov 04, 2009 | 11:15 am
Rod Stewart realizes dream recording with Smokey
Rod Stewart grew up idolizing soul singers like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson and Otis Redding. On his new album, "Soulbook," he gets a chance to pay tribute to his childhood idols in song _ and even gets a chance to sing with one of them on the CD.
Nov 03, 2009 | 3:10 pm
The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes
iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Nov. 2, 2009:
Nov 03, 2009 | 7:35 am
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