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December 23, 2011

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Andrew Bird: A happy collision of sight and sound When Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird and Ian Schneller collaborated on the "Sonic Arboretum," the process went something like this ... Morgan emotionally invested in Gold Motel Greta Morgan had success with her previous band, the Hush Sound, but it wasn't until she formed a new band that she found a better fit. Best concerts of 2011 Here are Tribune music critic Greg Kot's favorite concerts from 2011: Album review: Common, 'The Dreamer/The Believer' Old Town School rolls out historic song archive Old Town School set to open new concert venue, classroom space Read more >> Maurice Brown brings his new tunes back home to Chicago Read more >> Musical thrill-rides from different eras share exciting CSO program under Salonen's direction Read more >>

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