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Rod Stewart plays Breslin

Jim Desormier began listening to rock legend Rod Stewart when he was in the Army - 25 years ago.“He was popular then and he brings back a lot of good memories,” the Mason resident said.

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Weekend Guide

Friday • Christian entertainer Chonda Pierce, will be at the Lansing Center, 333 E.

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Veteran rocker enjoys success with new band

Walter Schreifels was trapped. No, not trapped in a crappy recording contract or with a band he can’t get along with. Walter Schreifels was trapped in a Buffalo, N.Y., parking lot. “How the hell do you get out of here?” he said as he frantically drove about seeking an exit.

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Fans anticipate arrival of rock legend Rod Stewart at Breslin Center this weekend

Rock legend Rod Stewart hits Breslin Center on Saturday. From rock to pop, Stewart survived the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s and is still going strong. “He has staying power with so many hits,” said Keith Pellegrini, promotions director for WMMQ (94.9-FM). “A show like this is going to be two hours of hits.” Even though Stewart just released a new album, “Human,” Pellegrini thinks the concert will consist mostly of classics. “I would say Rod’s shows now are just all hits,” he said.

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Piece to be debuted at Wharton tonight

On Thursday evening, Wharton Center guests will hear music never before heard by concertgoers. “Trio in Red” by Aaron Jay Kernis was commissioned by Wharton Center to be performed by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. “They’re one of the premier chamber music groups in the country,” Wharton Center Executive Director Bill Wright said.

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Incubus does it again

Incubus “Morning View” Epic Incubus has done it again. It somehow managed to marry one of the greatest voices in modern rock with a generous dose of sweet alternative rock. From the fist-first heavy chords of “Nice To Know You” to the dreary and innocent conclusion of “Aqueous Transmission,” Incubus has taken yet another step in establishing itself as the premiere rock band of the new decade. “Wish You Were Here,” the band’s first single from the record, is only a small indication of the magnitude of this effort. “Circles” has an introduction familiar to most rock outfits, but varies its time signatures and vocal patterns to create something inventive and in a league of its own while “Just A Phase” is a quieter song driven by an interesting sample.

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Burnside releases solid live album

R.L. Burnside “Burnside on Burnside” Fat Possum Live records have their assets and their faults. Too many artists release live records as another reason to get an extra paycheck.

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Woven creates desire

Woven “EPrime” (EP) Interscope Sometimes EPs are better than full LPs for the simple reason that it creates a desire within the listener for more.