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Read MoreLake Geneva – Wisconsin Resort Community Dazzles by Design
As we boarded luxurious 1898 yacht “Polaris” to begin our short passage to historic Black Point mansion in Lake Geneva, the dazzling colors of autumn encircled us and added to the grandeur that defines this all-season relaxation, romance and recreation destination.
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Read MoreInterview with Eric Rachmany and Wesley Finley of rastified reggae group Rebelution
A California quintet hailing from Santa Barbara, Rebelution has a history of making sunny, island-flavored sound with a West Coast twist. Though reggae at its core, Rebeultion’s style is a medley of SoCal pop, breezy funk and acoustic folk with a burst of Jamaican dub, resulting in an unpredictable yet effortlessly refined flow.
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Read MoreOhio-based jam band The Werks on their metamorphic style
Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, The Werks are a genre-hopping jam band that play everything but the kitchen sink. In fact, they’d probably play the kitchen sink, too, if it had any sort of musical resonance. Comprised of Rob Chafin, Chris Houser, and brothers Dino and Norman Dimitrouleas, the four-piece blends rock, funk, jam and everything in between into a kaleidoscopic mix of psychedelic dance rock.
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Read MoreLuxury canal cruising aboard the Scottish Highlander
Imagine your favorite boutique hotel with attentive staff, gourmet cuisine and luxurious accommodations. Now picture yourself elegantly gliding through the misty Scottish Highlands taking in the spectacular scenery, ancient history, and charming folklore, all while leisurely cruising across legendary Loch Ness and through the Caledonian Canal.
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Read MoreCalifornia instrumental duo El Ten Eleven on their full-band sound
For a two-man band, El Ten Eleven can make a lot of sound. Known for their unconventional pairing of fretless bass and electronic drumming, the indie instrumental duo utilizes effect pedals to loop and layer the contrasting sounds. The result is an array of chilled out electro ballads and laidback rock jams, compacted into five studio albums and a handful of singles.
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Read MoreYouth Lagoon keeps things covert at Chicago show
On Wednesday night’s concert at Lincoln Hall in Chicago, psych pop solo act Youth Lagoon let his music do the talking. The 24-year-old singer/producer—otherwise known as Trevor Powers—shied away from the small venue’s typically intimate setting, opting for a shadowy show with minimal conversation.
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Read MoreBreaking boundaries: Chicago-based producer Manic Focus explores new sides of the EDM realm
Manic Focus is not your average EDM producer. Rather than lean toward the pop-laced, big anthem club tracks as so many producers before him, the young up-and-comer boasts a more laidback sound, accenting synth-laden tracks with subtle funk, hip-hop flavor, and hoards of dubbed-out bass.
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Read MoreBrassft Punk’s Earl Scioneaux explains the madness behind his multifarious career
With a signature pair of oversized heart-shaped glasses and an afro rivaling that of Jimi Hendrix, Earl Scioneaux III is hard to miss. Born and bred in New Orleans, the sound engineer/producer/performer has been turning heads from an early age.
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Chicago-based sextet The Heard brings funk into the modern age
Known for its deep pocket, authentic groove and explosive live shows that stretch late into the night, Chicago-based six-piece The Heard is bring legendary funk alive in the present day. The funk aficionados combine smooth horn, soulful keyboards, hard-hitting percussion and chicken-scratch rhythm guitar into groovy yet danceable beats, putting on a sweat-drenched show every Thursday at aliveOne.
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From Potbelly to national TV: Voice veteran Jamie Lono’s journey to a full-fledged music career
Jamie Lono sits casually at a worn, wooden picnic table in Chicago’s Union Park, gratefully twisting the cap from a coconut water as he relieves his throat from the hot summer day. His floppy red hair is covered by a backwards baseball cap, and the beginnings of a sunburn span across his fair-skinned cheeks.
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North Coast Music Festival: Photos and Recap
Despite torrential downpour and severe thunderstorms, festivalgoers raged on at Chicago’s North Coast Music Festival last weekend. Nicknamed “Summer’s Last Stand,” the three-day fest is held annually in Union Park over Labor Day weekend. Though relatively new to the festival scene, North Coast has gained notable traction in its four-year period, drawing in thousands of scantily clad teens and twenty-somethings eager to celebrate their final weekend of freedom.
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Introducing the dame: newcomer Ivy Levan redefines herself on debut EP
With a voice reminiscent of Christina Aguilera in Burlesque and a face to match, Ivy Levan has been making quite the impression on the L.A. music scene. Influenced by everything from Whitney Houston to Depeche Mode, the brassy-voiced singer debuted her first EP, “Introducing the Dame,’ last June, though this isn’t her first brush with the music industry.
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Rock ‘n’ soul foursome Vintage Trouble is bringing retro back
A live-wired soul band straight from the heart of L.A., Vintage Trouble knows how to get down and dirty with rock ‘n’ roll. The funky four-piece has been gaining major attention for their raw, retro-inspired sound and electric live shows, landing them opening slots for high profile acts like Lenny Kravitz, Bon Jovi, The Who and The Rolling Stones.
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Interview with Chef Curtis Stone: host of Top Chef Masters and author of What’s for Dinner?
Internationally known for his roles on “Top Chef Masters,” “Take Home Chef” and other reality food shows, celebrity chef Curtis Stone knows his away around a kitchen. The Bravo favorite gained instant appeal with his simple, homegrown style and unforgettable Aussie accent, making his way from highly acclaimed London restaurants to network television.
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Wood Family Foundation celebrates first annual wiffle ball tournament
Former Chicago Cubs’ pitcher Kerry Wood returned to Wrigley Field last weekend—this time to play a different kind of ball. On August 10 Wood and his wife Sarah premiered the first annual Woody's Wiffle Ball Classic, inviting celebrities, retired pros and corporate ringers to battle it out in an all-day wiffle ball tournament. On the batting list were Bill Murray (“Lost in Translation”), Matthew Perry (“Friends”) and Jenny McCarthy ("Love in the Wild"), among others.
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