Category: music
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tonight: music videos at the union in naperville
The Union in downtown Naperville bills itself as a venue for spiritually significant expressions of music, film, and art. My first experience at this very cool (old) converted church building was back in November to see JJ Alberhasky and Griffin House. They’ve also hosted folks like Sleeping at Last, Derek Webb, and Sandra McCracken. Tonight…
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iron and wine at wheaton college: a review
A few weeks ago I mentioned the upcoming Iron and Wine show at Wheaton College. I wasn’t able to make it to Edman Chapel for the concert, but a couple of friends did. Matt writes about the experience of seeing Sam Beam on the chapel stage of one of the centers of American Evangelicalism. A…
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ray’s random thoughts: john mayer
Ray is PCC’s Senior Pastor. Occasionally he sends out an email with his “Random Thoughts.” Here’s the latest installment. Friends, It’s always a challenge when speaking on difficult issues like pain and suffering. Take Sunday for example. With the cold rainy gloomy weather outside, how many of us really wanted to come and hear about…
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sound opinions on chicago public radio
The rock and roll talk show Sound Opinions on Chicago Public Radio is yet another reason for civic pride… even in the dead of winter. Seriously, it’s a great show. A few weeks back they had the actors/musicians from Once (one of the best films of 07). On 1/25 they had chef Anthony Bourdain (one…
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local music world impact: concert for darfur
In less than a month Parkview Community Church will be the location for an intriguing concert. A bunch of students have organized a concert to benefit the Darfur region of Sudan. The event deserves your attention for a few reasons. First, its a chance to hear six local bands: Belladonna, Beou-er, Sleepy Sleepy Octopus, Stain…
David W. Swanson 