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How MPR and Minnesota Orchestra make the magic of live radio
For over four decades, MPR has broadcast Minnesota Orchestra concerts. We peek behind the scenes.
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Minnesota expat and her Nashville band Bully have another winning record with 'Losing'
Minnesota native Alicia Bognanno and her stormy band return with a buzzing new album.
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Music writer traces rise of Minneapolis scene that produced Prince
MPR writer Andrea Swensson examines the music scene that produced Prince.
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Review: Arcade Fire goes for a knockout at the X
The Canadian rock troupe drew only a modest crowd but came out swinging in the middle of an actual boxing ring.
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The night punk killed disco at First Avenue
Minneapolis' rock landmark was at a crossroads in 1979. Then the Ramones played their first show at the old bus depot.
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Duo from Fleetwood Mac goes its own way with new album, Minneapolis concert
Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie bring their duo act to Minneapolis.
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Prince tribute, and maybe Janet Jackson, in works for Super Bowl Live series
The pop mega-producers discussed their plans for the free outdoor concerts as organizers unveiled the look and layout.
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Historic photos from Minneapolis' First Avenue nightclub
These images appear in Star Tribune critic Chris RiemenÂschneider's new book, "First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom."
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: Arcade Fire, Charlie Parr, Habib Koite and a yacht-rock icon
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
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A committed Bob Dylan brought it all back home at the X
Review: He has never sounded more versatile, passionate and musical than he did in St. Paul.
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Hear Lizzo's new Prince cover and look for a New Year's Eve homecoming gig
The locally launched rapper/singer posted a mellow-cool version of "Little Red Corvette" and announced a Dec. 31 Myth gig.
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'Cher Show' musical headed to Broadway in 2018
The singer/actress has been heavily involved in the musical about her life.
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Thomas Rhett's Xcel Center concert Friday is postponed until Nov. 29 due to illness
Rhett, 27, also had to put off tour dates this week in Omaha and Brookings.
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Kenny Chesney's crew visits U.S. Bank Stadium to try to improve acoustics
The country singer's team says it can "make the experience much better" in time for his May 5 concert.
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Indie-rock pals Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile pair up for St. Paul concert
The Australian and Philadelphian partners talk country duets and writer's block at the start of their joint tour.
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