AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Music Calendar: Zeeland’s Chalk Festival returns downtown with live music, food trucks, and a free, vote-for-your-favorite chalk art contest. Anniversary Spotlight: Amy Winehouse’s original band, The Amy Winehouse Band, adds a UK date at Parr Hall for the 20th anniversary of Back to Black. Hall of Fame: The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum’s 5th annual induction lands at Chicago’s Harris Theater on Sept. 27 with Survivor, Koko Taylor, Curtis Mayfield, Kevin Cronin, and more. Community Concerts: Wheaton Municipal Band kicks off its 97th free summer season with a gala opening and weekly outdoor shows. Roots & Regional: Farm Aid debuts in Virginia Beach on Sept. 26 with Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews, and Neil Young. Big-Name Live: Little River Band brings its 50 Years and More tour to CFCC’s Wilson Center on Oct. 16. Pop Culture Crossover: Apple Music gets major iOS 27 upgrades, including Siri AI that can steer you into playing tracks. Music News: Fontaines D.C. mourns longtime manager Trevor Dietz, calling him “the sixth member of the band.” Album/Release: Stephen Bishop reissues Careless for its 50th anniversary with two unreleased bonus tracks.
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