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10/25/2006
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Erin Pettitt Headlines "Vocal Virtuosity"
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Soprano Erin Pettitt will perform selections by Strauss, Handel, Poulenc and others in Vocal Virtuosity, the third concert in Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center's 2006-2007 Concert Series, beginning at 3 pm Sunday, November 5, at Second Congregational Church in Rockford. > More
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08/03/2006
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After Over 25 Years of Best Shots Pat Benatar Will Be at This Year's On The Waterfront
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That voice has been a mainstay of radio since 1979. You know the powerful, yet feminine, operatically trained, but still rocking sound of Pat Benatar. Just think back to such hits as "Heartbreaker," "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" and "Love Is A Battlefield" and you can't forget those vocal chords. Well, while she may not be achieving the same sort of media attention that she did in those days, Benatar has been anything but dormant, and she's bringing the voice and the songs to the Rockford On The Waterfront Festival. > More
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06/14/2006
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Harlan Jefferson Presents Soul Explosion to Shogun
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Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist Harlan Jefferson gave a whole lotta soul to the Silver Lounge on April 16, Easter Sunday night. > More
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05/05/2006
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Blackmaker and Wing Ding - Be Impressed
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The chorus of one of Blackmaker's songs may say, "You've tried everything you can think of, and I'm not impressed," but Blackmaker is coming to Rockford's Wing Ding, and I'll bet you will be impressed if you get to see them. > More
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05/05/2006
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Black Stone Cherry - Modern Southern Rock Comes To Rockford
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Along with seven other bands Black Stone Cherry will be tearing up the stage at Rockford's 13th Annual Wing Ding. The event will be held at The Rockford Speedway on the 28th of May, and it should be a great time. It's seems certain that this Edmonton, Kentucky group will be one of the highlights of the day's entertainment. > More
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04/06/2006
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No "Make Believe" - Ernie Hendrickson and the Guys Really Rock!
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Make no mistake, as jam bands go, Ernie Hendrickson rock out more than most. The guys combine a solid jazz texture with the jam band arrangements, but do it with more crunch and punch than most artists in the genre. In fact, they seem to make a habit of stretching the limits of the genre even more than they do the limits of song length. And they aren't afraid of taking chances by playing with a different style (reggae, hard rock, fusion, etc.) > More
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04/05/2006
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Dean Moriarty Jazz Band Does Woodstock
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Charlotte's Web for the Performing Arts will present "Woodstock: Long Time Gone - An Evening of Peace and Music" performed by the Dean Moriarty Jazz Band on Saturday, April 29, at 8 p.m. at the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 415 N. Church St., Rockford, Ill. > More
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03/25/2006
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The Progressive Singer's Workshop
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Tamara Anderson once again brings her exciting, cutting-edge, Grammy award winning vocal techniques to the public. THE PROGRESSIVE SINGER'S WORKSHOP will help give you new vocal and emotional freedom, get you in touch with your creative inner-self, while greatly improving the quality of your voice. > More
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03/15/2006
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Jackyl - Southern Boogie Chainsaw Tears Up Rockford
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Lots of bands have things that have become their trademark - Judas Priest has the Harley Davidson, Ted Nugent has his loincloth and Jackyl has their chainsaw. They got associated with that implement of deconstruction with the song "The Lumberjack" on their self-titled debut that includes what is probably the only chainsaw solo in rock history. They will be hitting Rockford, chainsaw and all, on April 6th at Elixur. > More
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03/14/2006
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FireHouse Set to Burn Up The Rockford Stage
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FireHouse will be tearing it up at Elixur on March 17th along with Sugarfuse. For those who aren't familiar with the band, now is the time to make the acquaintance. These guys are international rock legends and to see them in Rockford is sure to be a treat. How often do you get to check out a band with platinum albums playing at Elixur? Well, more frequently these days, but still this is something that any fans of hard rock and melodic metal should not miss. > More
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02/07/2006
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The Reverend is In The House - Reverend Agony To Return To Rockford
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March 4th will see the return of Reverend Agony to their hometown stage at Hard Times in Rockford. The band will be performing with Lockjaw. If you haven't heard of Reverend Agony and are a fan of such groups as Marilyn Manson, Ministry and Skinny Puppy it's time to take notice. > More
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01/24/2006
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Folk Hero Patty Larkin to Perform at Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center
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February 4th will be the date that Patty Larkin graces the stage of Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center. Interesting things have been written about Larkin's personal world of folk music. Amongst the snippets listed on her site are such statements as - "where Beck meets Richard Thompson," "where Beth Orton intersects with Guy Clark" and "where Me'Shell NdegeOcello melds with Bob Dylan." Having heard her music, I don't think I'd disagree with any of those statements. > More
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Rockford Area Arts Council
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Rockford Area Music Industry
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center
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