Review: Kenny Chesney gets overamped in familiar show at Vikings stadium
Veterans Zac Brown Band and Nashville newcomer Megan Moroney impress as Kenny Chesney's openers.
Review: Judas Priest delivers for Minnesota's 'defenders of the metal faith'
Singer Rob Halford showed steely resilience in the British band's packed Armory concert in Minneapolis.
Coming soon to Airbnb: Prince's once-derelict Purple Rain House in Minneapolis
"Sleep like the Kid himself," reads the property listing, which names bandmates Wendy and Lisa as the hosts.
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St. Paul's Arborators play in the treetops: 'We're the world's only tree-climbing brass band'
They play traditional polkas, waltzes and marches in unusual locations — like the tops of trees.
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St. Paul Chamber Orchestra's Kyu-Young Kim stepping down as artistic director
The leader and violinist cited "shifts in priorities" in a statement explaining his decision.
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Minnesota music teachers play alongside Minnesota Orchestra members in special concerts
Each of 54 educators sat beside an orchestra member playing the same instrument for a performance of Gustav Holst's "Jupiter" during season sampler concerts.
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6 cool things in music this week include Rolling Stones, Nicki Minaj and 'Civil War' soundtrack
Shoutouts, too, to Khruangbin, "Freaknik" and David Foster with Katharine McPhee.
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Scene Makers Q+A: University of Minnesota professor explains his course about Prince
His goal is not to create Prince fans but to help students understand why the Purple One matters.
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Review: Single from Normani's debut album is decent if unremarkable slow jam
Johnny Cash, Pearl Jam and Teddy Swims deliver more remarkable songs.
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Minnesota pop-rockers Hippo Campus return with new single and record label ahead of big gig
The Twin Cities quartet will headline Red Rocks again next week before summer festival dates.
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The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights from May 2-8 include Judas Priest, Belle & Sebastian, Kenny Chesney, Robyn Hitchcock, Daniel Lanois and Ber.
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Heartthrob crooner Stephen Sanchez is headed to Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 31
Evoking Elvis and Orbison, he had women swooning at First Avenue. Tickets go on sale Friday.
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Critics' picks: The 14 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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In 'Pursuit' of one of the Twin Cities' best-kept music secrets, Lady Midnight
St. Paul's electro-R&B singer Adriana Rimpel confronts family trauma with heavy dance beats on her new record and accompanying VR film.
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David Foster and Katharine McPhee, the Sonny & Cher of power ballads, head to Minneapolis
The hit producer and "American Idol" runner-up make beautiful music as a married couple.
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Is this the last time for the Rolling Stones live? Not the way Mick carries on.
The band opened its North American tour in Houston on Sunday night.
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Billie Eilish returning to St. Paul for two-night stand in November
The repeat Oscar and Grammy winner will hit Xcel Center again promoting her new album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft."
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Review: Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj turns Target Center pink in overdue return to Minnesota
The rapper's "Barbie"-buoyed tour stop followed a 13-year gap in Twin Cities appearances.
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Review: Sierra Ferrell wows sold-out First Avenue with her refreshingly quirky country sounds
The rising West Virginia Americana star evoked Dolly Parton with less vibrato and garishness.
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6 cool things in music this week include Billie Eilish, Lzzy Hale and Leslie Odom Jr.
Shoutouts, too, to Homegrown Music Festival, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Lou Reed tribute album.
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Review: Violinist Daniel Hope offered romanticism and emotion in Schubert Club concert
Hope performed works by César Franck and Maurice Ravel, among others, with English pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips.
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Icehouse owner hopes to avoid eviction as music scene rallies around Eat Street venue
"It'd be a shame to lose it," one musician said as the Minneapolis supper club faces a lawsuit over unpaid rent.
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Indian classical music: Lean in, it's fun, two performers say ahead of St. Paul show
The Carnatic violinist and Hindustani vocalist will meld their different styles in a concert Friday in St. Paul.
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