Nick Hexum, singer/guitarist/keyboardist of 311, is well aware that many bands that have been around for more than 30 years, like his group, have made releasing albums of new material a rare occurrence – or essentially quit making new albums altogether. This happens for logical reasons. Veteran bands can tour on their back catalogs because…
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Viviana Martinez, 2, of Orange poses for a photo with a few of Grupo Folklorico Revolucíon’s youngest dancers at the annual Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Blacksmith Ken Kuhn demonstrates his craft during the annual Rancho Days Fiesta…
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The OC Fair has announced the final two shows coming to The Hangar during its 2022 season. Revolución de Amor: The Maná Tribute Band will headline the venue on Aug. 13. The Chicago-based act will perform a number of Maná’s classic rock, modern rock and Latin music hits. Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jóse Hernàndez…
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By ELENA BECATOROS and JON GAMBRELL ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pummeled the vital port of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, an apparent effort to disrupt supply lines and Western weapons shipments critical to Kyiv’s defense. Ukraine’s ability to stymie a larger, better-armed Russian military has surprised many who had anticipated a much quicker end…
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Mets fans should savor this, at least for now. Their favorite team is really, really, really good. It’s not just the National League-high 20 wins and the plus-36 run differential. The advanced stats love these Mets, too. Their hitters have put up more Wins Above Replacement than any other team in the NL. They also…
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By KIM CHANDLER and MIKE BALSAMO The murder suspect and his jailer who evaded authorities for more than a week after walking out of an Alabama lockup were carrying $29,000 in cash, four handguns and an AR-15 rifle and were prepared for a shootout when they were captured, an Indiana sheriff said Tuesday. The escaped…
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By Dave Gil de Rubio Last year’s “Made of Rain” was officially 29 years in the making as the follow-up to the Psychedelic Furs’ seventh studio album, 1991’s “World Outside.” During that time, grunge, rap-rock and a number of other music scenes arose and petered out, five American presidents served and the internet turned the…
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Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles ended the draft with 11 new players, but that wasn’t enough to fill his roster needs. So he set out to add depth by signing a number of undrafted free agents. Poles said he wanted his staff to sell players on being able to compete for opportunities. “It is…
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Jameson Taillon isn’t giving anything away this season. The Yankees right-hander has battled back from cancer, two Tommy John surgeries and last season’s unusual (for baseball) ankle injury. Coming off October 2021 surgery to repair that ankle, the Yankees did not know what to expect from him coming back this season. The 30-year-old is simply…
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There was no waiting game for Kyle Lowry on Tuesday morning, no Game 5 for the veteran Miami Heat point guard on Tuesday night. Rather than hold off on decision with Lowry’s balky left hamstring, the Heat announced at their gameday shootaround that Lowry would sit out for the third time in this best-of-seven Eastern…
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