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Daniel Lanois to make multiple Chicago-area appearances

Canadian musician Daniel Lanois is best known for his notable production clients including U2, Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris, and Neil Young. Lanois' haunting musical textures have also earned him his own devoted following. Currently, Lanois is focused upon his solo material. "I'm counting my summers," says the 61-year-old Lanois with a laugh.

This activity brings him to Chicago for a string of special events.  On Sunday, Lanois appears at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Lincoln Square. In addition to a set with his trio, Lanois will present a series of short films accompanied by some of his "prepared music." "I'll be acting like a DJ," explains Lanois, who may also play pedal steel guitar to accompany the films.

On Monday, Lanois headlines a performance in Chicago's Downtown Sound series of free concerts at Prtizker Pavilion in Millennium Park.  The set will span his solo career and recent side projects. Hymnal pop singles like "The Maker" from 1989's "Acadie" album and "Silverado" from 2010 side project Black Dub are candidates for presentation alongside otherworldly pedal steel pieces like those from 2005's "Belladonna."

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Material from a new studio album is also anticipated. Due in spring 2014, the album's working title is "You Are Wonder." 

On Tuesday, Lanois will present a Behind the Glass lecture at Shure Incorporated for the Chicago chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

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