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Robust August music-making

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By Tom Irwin
| Illinois Times Verified
As we gear up for the first full weekend of August, the live music scene is in full throttle mode. With the pedal to the metal, the race is on to get to the Illinois State Fair, but first, let’s take a pit stop for upcoming shows happening in the here and now. Thursdays will be much quieter without the weekly Levitt AMP concerts rocking the Y-block until they return next summer, but that gives us time to look for more, less up front entertainment that’s equally compelling.
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Music moving into August

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By Tom Irwin
| Illinois Times Verified
Just as July flew by, August arrives in a hurry with a heap of heat on hand to make it all interesting, if not downright dangerous and definitely uncomfortable. Let’s power on through, staying as cool as cool can be. First off, we should stop to celebrate a few accomplishments from local music makers out in the world beyond our scene.
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July music flying by

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By Tom Irwin
| Illinois Times Verified
Believe it or not (and I prefer to not) we’ve reached the last full weekend of July for 2026. August peeks in with the Illinois State Fair just ahead and the end of our summer season not far away. So, I say, get out there while you can and take part in it all, in every way possible. What say you? Let’s start this week off with a couple of announcements before heading to the live music roundup.
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