2010 Lollapalooza lineup announced

Monday, April 5th, 2010

On Tuesday, Lollapalooza will confirm its 2010 headliners as previously reported in the Tribune and other news sources: Lady Gaga, Soundgarden, Green Day, Arcade Fire, the Strokes and Phoenix.

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Gil Scott Heron keeps his cool on ‘I’m New Here’ (The Michigan Daily)

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Watching The Who perform at the Super Bowl was a difficult experience. It wasn’t the lights, embarrassingly tight shirts or overall lack of energy. There was something slightly more troubling. Throughout the show, the audience was faced with unanswerable questions: How do classic artists maintain their integrity into old age? read more

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Gil Scott Heron keeps his cool on 'I'm New Here' (The Michigan Daily)

Vultures hang onto a piece of Led (The Charlotte Observer)

Monday, February 8th, 2010

When Them Crooked Vultures plays The Fillmore at the N.C. Music Factory on Wednesday, it will mark a rare Charlotte appearance by a member of the legendary Led Zeppelin.

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Super Bowl XLIV as it happened (BBC News)

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

The New Orleans Saints win their first Super Bowl with an upset 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Miami.

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Super Bowl XLIV as it happened (BBC News)

In life, even on edge of death, quake victim focused on God (The Des Moines Register)

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Decorah, Ia. - Ben Larson, trapped in earthquake rubble in Haiti, sang hymns in his final moments as his wife listened and tried to find a way to free him.

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Glendale man in Super Bowl ad (The Arizona Republic)

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Owner of Bizarre Guitar and Drum appearing in spot for Miller Beer.

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The unlikely NFL owner: Colts Jim Irsay has a different beat (USA Today)

Friday, February 5th, 2010

The southern-tinged voice on Jim Irsay's cellphone message sounds a little goofy. .. just like it's author. "Well, hey there little sailor," Irsay says, trying to disguise his voice to callers before Sunday's Super Bowl XLIV. "Tell me something: We had all that rain in Miami last time and, hell, we still won the game."

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Concert review: Rosanne Cash at Harris Theatre (Chicago Tribune)

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Rosanne Cash had a few laughs with her husband, John Leventhal, on the stage Friday of the Harris Theatre, mostly over how to tune a guitar. It seemed like a set-up: What? They couldn’t afford a guitar tech? How about bringing along an extra guitar or two?

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What Was Super Bowl’s Best Halftime Show? (ClickOnDetroit)

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Most people remember Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction," but take a look at some of the other memorable Super Bowl halftime shows.

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What Was Super Bowl's Best Halftime Show? (ClickOnDetroit)

Review: Pixies play ‘Dolittle’ at Aragon (Chicago Tribune)

Friday, November 20th, 2009

The Pixies, an ahead-of-its-time band two decades ago, got its due on a wildly received 2004 reunion tour. Since then, the quartet hasn’t bothered to put out any new music and remains more popular than ever.

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