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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Columnist shares heartfelt memories linked to Styx and more
I met Jen when I started going to Styx and Dennis DeYoung concerts. Seeing these bands six or seven times a year, these concerts...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Music from across the border
Expecting a review of a mariachi band or a flamenco guitar player? No, not that border. I’m talking about the Illinois-Wisconsin border; more specifically...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Country stars Thompson Square to play Pfeiffer Hall
Once again, the Naperville community will be treated to a performance by a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated music act. International Country music superstars Thompson Square will...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – A gift wrapped in ivy
As I was glued to my set watching the Cubs win the World Series (and yes, it still sounds surreal), I had a song...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Dinner and jazz
Most of my early years were spent on the North Side of Chicago. I would take the Clark Street bus south to Wrigley, and...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Driving Music
I have to thank my lovely wife for the inspiration this month. You see, I'll be celebrating my 48th birthday this month and Barb...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Oh say, can you hear?
Like most everyone else, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the Olympics these past couple of weeks. With a few local athletes being recognized for...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – A Rita Coolidge experience
Music seems to cloud our skies like birds and mosquitoes in the summer. Outdoor festivals with loud music (and even louder food) are all...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – So you want to be a music journalist?
I was recently interviewed by a student with an interest in music journalism. She has been to the Dr. Music website, read this column,...
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Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Local Guitarist Continues to Find Success
There are quite a few people that make Naperville and the surrounding areas their home, and many of them are musicians with extensive experience...
