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The Secret History of Chicago Music: Fawn
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The Secret History of Chicago Music: Betty Everett
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Secret History of Chicago Music: Ultima Thule
These 70s rockers reunited in 2007 as the Willing
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The Secret History of Chicago Music: Willie Buck
Mississippi-born guitarist still plays in local clubs
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, Mar 10, 2011
Secret History of Chicago Music: Papa Charlie Jackson
Groundbreaking blues artist recorded with legends
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, May 17, 2010
5/18 — Free Kelan Phil Cohran Performance at the MCA
Kelan Phil Cohran performs a free set on Tue 5/18 at 7 PM at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Gossip Wolf: Feed the Animals
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