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An emotional Sheila E. says show will honor Prince's 'quiet' philanthropy
In announcing the latest Prince tribute, Sheila E. pledged that hers would reflect his quiet philanthropy, its proceeds funding programs for Minneapolis' young people.
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Sheila E. to play Prince tribute show Oct. 23 at Orchestra Hall
His ex-drummer won't be at the big tribute concert but she'll headline one of her own.
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St. Paul Chamber Orchestra adds Francisco Fullana on principal violin
Fullana will split his duties with Kyu-Young Kim, the orchestra's artistic director and other principal violinist.
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With new album, Haley Bonar wins international acclaim – and a shoutout from Elton John
Her electrified new record is getting transatlantic buzz as she heads into Sunday's local release show.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers coming to Target Center in January
Tickets go on sale Friday for the one-night stop.
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5 hot newcomers to catch in Twin Cities concerts this fall
Never mind the arena shows. Save money and discover your new favorite singer in the clubs.
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Choral supergroups Cantus and Chanticleer went viral, now see them live
More than 1 million have viewed their first collaboration — in an East Coast pub. Now see them in concert.
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For Blake Shelton's first Xcel show, BS + GS = Big Success
REVIEW: His love interest, pop star Gwen Stefani, provided a sweet bonus on the first of his two nights performing this weekend in St. Paul.
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Pick Six: Praise for Har Mar Superstar, Andre Cymone, Dwight Yoakam, more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
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New work is risky business for Twin Cities arts groups
Reruns are big on local stages, too. (Shakespeare again? Not more Beethoven!) Audiences can turn a cold shoulder to untested work, but sometimes the risk is its own reward.
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Prince tribute show is set for Oct. 13, but at Xcel Center
Among those scheduled to perform in St. Paul: Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Christina Aguilera, John Mayer and Tori Kelly.
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Gwen Stefani, Bon Jovi, Garth Brooks perform at Target meeting
Gwen Stefani, Bon Jovi, and Garth Brooks performed at Target meeting
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Set to fill Xcel Center (twice) – why Blake Shelton is country music's biggest star
Blake Shelton is the biggest thing in country music right now. And it's not just because he's 6 feet 5. Here are 13 reasons why he has become so gosh darn popular.
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