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Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

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Soldier Field finally had something to celebrate again, as the Chicago Bears snapped their eight-game losing streak to the New Orleans Saints with a 26-14 win. Powered by a dominant defense and resurgent run game, the Bears overcame offensive struggles to notch their fourth straight win and move to 4-2 on the season.

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When We Were Young in Las Vegas, 2025 Festival Preview

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This weekend, Las Vegas will host the fourth edition of When We Were Young. A festival celebrating the scene out in the desert holds more than you’ve bargained for as 53 bands take on 4 stages in 1 day. A whirlwind for every pair of vans and fishnets in the pit, it’s Christmas in October for many. Here is your stage by stage preview of When We Were Young 2025.

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A Guide to 2014 Music Festivals

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I have attended Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza twice, and Pitchfork once. Each festival has had a different vibe. Here are some other festivals that are happening all over the country this summer.   Counterpoint Music Festival April 25-27, 2014 in Kingston Downs, Georgia $199 (GA Camping) This three-day festival features four music stages. Counterpoint also has an Art Village which features artists from all over the world displaying their work. The 2014 line-up includes: : Outkast, Pretty Lights, J. Cole, Major Lazer, Chance the Rapper, Sleigh Bells, Rubblebucket, and Tycho.   Hangout Music Fest May 16-18 in Gulf Shores, Alabama $229 … Continued

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Concert Review: Mason Jennings

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Every band, especially a singer-songwriter, should be able to produce a sense of prestige and conviction while on stage. Mason Jennings’s performance Saturday, October 5th at The Englert succeeded in both of these aspects, as he sailed through a menagerie of melodic, guitar and piano based tracks. He quickly jumped into his set, with the crowd anxiously awaiting his presence. Within the first few songs, Jennings built a lot of respect from the crowd. He spoke of his family with gratitude, the kind only seen when someone has really taken the time to appreciate his surroundings. This sense of kindness … Continued

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Show Preview: Danny Brown w/ Kitty @ Gabe’s – 4/28/13

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On Sunday, April 28, Danny Brown will hit the stage at Gabe’s with guest Kitty following his recent tour with Bauuer and a praised performance at Coachella. Local act AWTHNTKTS will also be opening.  Danny Brown is preparing to release his new album, Old, which follows his acclaimed 2011 album, XXX. The Detroit rapper has been in the game for years and has recently garnered more press and attention because of his energetic performances, clever rhymes, and a style that is uniquely his own. Danny Brown and his badass producer, SKYWLKR, make a damn good combination that stands out in … Continued

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