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Northwestern alumni (left to right) David Skidmore (Bienen ‘05), Peter Martin (Bienen G‘04, G‘11), Robert Dillon (Bienen ‘02) and Sean Connors (Bienen G‘06) are a part of Third Coast Percussion, a classical percussion ensemble. Third Coast is nominated for a 2017 Grammy Award in the Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance category.

Northwestern alumni percussion group nominated for Grammys, attribute success to university

February 9, 2017

Peter Martin was not having a good morning. It was 8 a.m. on Dec. 6 and Martin (Bienen ‘04, ‘11) was rushing to get to his classical percussion ensemble’s — Third Coast Percussion — studio...

Hayes: As music changes, Lollapalooza evolves

Hayes: As music changes, Lollapalooza evolves

April 9, 2014

In the minds of thousands of young Chicagoans, perhaps the most hyped weekend all year, every year is the first weekend of August: Lollapalooza. Those three sunny days represent an annual celebration...

Hayes: What really bothers us about 'selling out'

Hayes: What really bothers us about ‘selling out’

February 26, 2014

“This trailblazer has earned Grammy nominations, a platinum album and the title of hottest MC in the game,” shouted Nick Cannon as he introduced Kendrick Lamar to the stage of New Orleans’ Smoothie...

Here we go again: Feb. 6

February 5, 2014

“MTV’s paying me today in ones, so we can all go to the strip club after this.” — Miley Cyrus after her performance on the network’s “Unplugged.” “Just ‘cause you chew it and swallow...

Beyonce’s lace Michael Costello dress was just one of the gorgeous gowns at this year’s Grammys.

2014 Grammys Fashion: Pretty gowns that don’t push the envelope

February 4, 2014

Red carpet season promises provocative fashion choices, often fresh off the runway. This year, superstars pulled out all the stops at the Grammys, but, much to my disappointment, risky choices were practically...

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