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Duran Duran, Tim McGraw At Casinos

October 9, 2008

Duran Duran played a pair of preview shows in Connecticut last year for its "Red Carpet Massacre" album and tour; now the band is coming back through to perform Dec. 12 at MGM Grand at Foxwoods. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. for $125, $55, $40 and $35. R&B singer Usher is there Nov. 7; tickets are $175, $150 and $100.

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Neil Diamond Expected At Mohegan Sun

October 2, 2008

Neil Diamond returns to Connecticut with a performance Nov. 28 at Mohegan Sun; tickets go on sale Monday at 10 a.m. for $135, $95 and $65. Smashing Pumpkins is there Nov. 16 as part of its 20th anniversary tour; tickets go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. for $40.
Oldies night at Chevrolet

September 25, 2008

It's oldies night in Wallingford Nov. 15 when Tommy James & the Shondells perform at Chevrolet Theatre with Felix Cavaliere's Rascals, Gary Puckett, the Turtles and the Buckinghams. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. for $48.50 and $38.50. One Republic is there Nov. 24 with Augustana, the Spill Canvas and the Hush Sound. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. for $32.50 for the general-admission pit and $32.50 for reserved seats.
After Various Musical Directions, Joan Wasser Settles On A Solo Road

September 18, 2008

Joan Wasser always knew she wanted to be a musician. The only question: What kind?
Titles' 'Up With The Sun' A Strong, Gutsy Second Album

September 11, 2008

After graduating from college in 2004, the members of First Aid Kit, one of Connecticut's most promising young bands, experienced what one of them described as "a post-college get-your-[life]-together freak-out."
Kath Bloom Puts Out First All-New Album In 24 Years

September 4, 2008

She's spoken of in reverential terms such as "long-lost folk-music legend," which amuses Kath Bloom.