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Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles in April 2012 talks about harsh weather on the night of a stage collapse in Indianapolis in August 2011. (Courtesy: Attorney Ken Allen)

Sugarland Singer: It Wasn’t Band’s Responsibility To Cancel Ill-Fated Concert

In a deposition taped last week, Jennifer Nettles described what she thought of the storm that descended on the Indiana State Fair in August 2011.

2012/04/16

The overhead stage rigging collapses into the crowd in front of the stage at the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand at the Indiana State Fair, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Indianapolis. Authorities say they have confirmed at least three deaths after the stage collapse, where the country group Sugarland was set to perform. (AP Photo/The Indianapolis Star, Matt Kryger)

Reports Slam Response To Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Two reports are out on the collapse of the stage at last summer’s Indiana State Fair, and the response to the disaster, in which seven people died and dozens were hurt.

CBS Chicago–2012/04/13

The overhead stage rigging collapses into the crowd in front of the stage at the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand at the Indiana State Fair, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Indianapolis. Authorities say they have confirmed at least three deaths after the stage collapse, where the country group Sugarland was set to perform. (AP Photo/The Indianapolis Star, Matt Kryger)

Sugarland Attorneys Say Fans Share Blame In Fatal Stage Collapse

Attorneys for country music superstars Sugarland suggested in a recent court filing that fans who were killed or hurt when a stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair last year were partly to blame for their injuries.

CBS Chicago–2012/02/22

The overhead stage rigging collapses into the crowd in front of the stage at the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand at the Indiana State Fair, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Indianapolis. Authorities say they have confirmed at least three deaths after the stage collapse, where the country group Sugarland was set to perform. (AP Photo/The Indianapolis Star, Matt Kryger)

‘Gustnado’ Likely Cause Of Stage Collapse At Indiana State Fair

Meteorologists believe the deadly storm at the Indiana State Fair may have been caused by a “gustnado.”

2011/08/15

The overhead stage rigging collapses into the crowd in front of the stage at the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand at the Indiana State Fair, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Indianapolis. Authorities say they have confirmed at least three deaths after the stage collapse, where the country group Sugarland was set to perform. (AP Photo/The Indianapolis Star, Matt Kryger)

Officials Probe What Led To Deadly Stage Collapse At Indiana State Fair

The death toll stands at five after the stage collapse Saturday night at the Indiana State Fair, and the investigation into how it could have happened is getting underway as the grieving continues.

CBS Chicago–2011/08/15

The overhead stage rigging collapses into the crowd in front of the stage at the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand at the Indiana State Fair, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Indianapolis. Authorities say they have confirmed at least three deaths after the stage collapse, where the country group Sugarland was set to perform. (AP Photo/The Indianapolis Star, Matt Kryger)

Chicago Woman Among 5 Killed When Concert Stage Collapses At Ind. State Fair

The wind gust that toppled a stage at the Indiana State Fair Saturday night, killing five and injuring dozens of fans waiting for the country band Sugarland to perform, was a “fluke” that no one could have anticipated, the governor and others said Sunday.

2011/08/13

(credit: www.summerfest.com)

Guide To: Music At Milwaukee Summerfest

After this weekend Summerfest will be gone until next year. If you want to know some of the music that just might save you from a bad day, then read on, my friend.

2011/07/06

Sheryl Crow

5 Must-See Concerts For Spring

Some of the biggest acts in music are hitting the stage in Chicagoland, this spring. Check out these must-see concerts including; Sugarland, Sheryl Crow, Bob Seger and more.

2011/04/13

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