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Minnesota artists ponder: Should they stay or should they go?
Actors, painters and musicians weigh the pros and cons of living in the Twin Cities.
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10 reasons you should see Bob Dylan in St. Paul
Bob Dylan doesn't sound like Bob Dylan anymore. But here's why you should go to his concert anyway.
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Pick Six: Praise for Beatles Sirius channel, Pink, Replacements live, more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
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Tribute to Triple Rock: It always did the job, now it's time for payback
Let's make the final month of the West Bank club as vibrant as the last 14 years.
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Dylan and Mavis Staples: Tour together was a long time coming
These '60s folk and civil rights veterans (and former sweethearts) have been on similar wavelengths for six decades.
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Kings of Leon regroup at X with help from another band of brothers
Review: The Followill brothers played full tilt despite a half-full arena with openers Dawes.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: Trombone Shorty, Fall Out Boy, Irma Thomas
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
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Kenny Chesney to change things up May 5 at U.S. Bank Stadium
Target Field's mainstay summer act is moving to the Vikings' palace next year.
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Imagine Dragons pick up steam in sold-out Xcel show
New tunes and heartfelt tributes gave the Vegas rockers more depth.
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Minneapolis punk haven Triple Rock Social Club to close around Thanksgiving
No reasons were cited for the decision to close the club, a beloved music venue 15 years running.
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Queens of the Stone Age outblasts the din at Wilkins
Review: Josh Homme circumvented a tragic year and a bad venue with an aggressive, full-volume love-in.
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Pick Six: Praise for 'A Prairie Home Companion,' Dan Wilson, Rhiannon Giddens, Chick Corea-Steve Gadd Band, Margo Price
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
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Twin Cities jazz pianist celebrates Thelonious Monk: 'He pretty much changed my life'
Laura Caviani's new album celebrates the jazz pianist who changed her career and life.
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Cantus vocal ensemble opens season with vocal and mental clarity
REVIEW: The vocal group's season-opening concert accelerates from pleasantly dreamy to revelatory.
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It's that Time of the year: Minnesota casinos unveil New Year's Eve shows
Buddy Guy, Morris Day's Time and comedian Dane Cook are all part of Mystic Lake's year-end celebration.
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