Tag: music

Village of Orland Park to Host Summer of Free Concerts at Centennial Park West

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Village of Orland Park to Host Summer of Free Concerts at Centennial Park West The Village of Orland Park invites residents and visitors to enjoy a summer filled with free live music at Centennial Park West (15609 Park Station Blvd). Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the entertainment at one of the…

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Village of Orland Park to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Year of Events

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Village of Orland Park to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Year of Events The Village of Orland Park is proud to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday with a year full of special events and programs. The season of celebration will kick off with the Red, White & Blue BBQ Fest & Parade on Saturday,…

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Too old to rock? Elton John, in town tonight, turning back the clock

August 5, 2022August 7, 2022 Steve Metsch No Comments

Too old to rock? Elton John, in town tonight, turning back the clock Looking back at some great rock-n-roll performances from Elton John to Rod Stewart By Steve Metsch On a bike ride this morning, thinking about tonight’s Elton John concert at Soldier Field, I couldn’t help but start wondering how long the rockers of our…

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Student offers insight into the “daily life” of being in college

November 7, 2021November 13, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Student offers insight into the “daily life” of being in college Illinois College student takes you through the daily life of a college student in his new YouTube TV documentary “A Day in the Life of a College Student” released Oct. 22, 2021 exploring the challenges and pressures and creative opportunities students face as displayed…

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Musician thrives in pandemic

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 Steve Metsch

Musician thrives in pandemic Being solo helps, says guitarist/singer Fascetta By Steve Metsch Like many musicians, Joe Fascetta has had an odd year. Gigs dried up for months after the coronavirus pandemic hit hard in March 2020 and the nation shut down. But unlike the big-name bands who have not been able to tour or…

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Geffen/UMe set to release new Mamas and Pappas vinyl album

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Geffen/UMe set to release new Mamas and Papas vinyl album The Mamas & The Papas’ Chart-Topping Debut Album Set For Black And Color Vinyl Via Geffen/UMe On January 29, 2021. An Instant Classic, ‘If You Can Believe Your Eyes And Ears’ Features “Monday, Monday” and “California Dreamin’” On January 29, Geffen/UMe is set to release The…

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Release of Alex Winter’s highly acclaimed documentary on Frank Zappa, “Zappa,”

November 29, 2020November 29, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Release of Alex Winter’s highly acclaimed documentary on Frank Zappa, “Zappa,” Forget Black Friday, Franksgiving is the real event as today ushers in the long-awaited release of Alex Winter’s highly acclaimed documentary, “Zappa,” about the prolific genius composer, free speech activist, cultural ambassador to Czechoslovakia and legendary musician, Frank Zappa, as well as the surprise digital…

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Mineshaft, a song to calm concerns in the Coronavirus Pandemic wake

April 8, 2020November 13, 2023 Aaron Hanania 1 Comment

Mineshaft, a song to calm concerns in the Coronavirus Pandemic wake Student musician releases new song, “Mineshaft” to encourage calm during Pandemic (Watch a video interview with Aaron Hanania below) College freshman, writer and musician, Aaron Hanania, has composed a song to help ease concerns the public has over the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The music,…