Music
November 30, 2016
This cover image released by Atlantic Records shows, "24K Magic," the latest release by Bruno Mars. Mars, 31, said the album was inspired by his love

New album reviews: Bruno Mars is engineered for maximum joy, Mo Pitney makes impressive country debut

Music
November 30, 2016
Neil Diamond performed at the Xcel Energy Center in St, Paul on April 12, 2015.

Neil Diamond to mark 50th anniversary with tour that stops in Twin Cities

The rock Hall of Famer is scheduled to perform in late May at the Xcel Energy Center.
Music
November 30, 2016
Michael Kiwanuka cancels tour, including Sunday's sold-out Cedar show

Michael Kiwanuka cancels tour, including Sunday's sold-out Cedar show

Tonsillitis forced the British soul-rock singer off the road, with no word of make-up dates.
Music
November 30, 2016
Jesse Johnson

Time's Jesse Johnson returns to First Ave, a venue that 'always felt strange'

After stints with the Time and D'Angelo, guitar ace Jesse Johnson returns to First Avenue fronting a power trio.
Music
November 29, 2016
Sinne Eeg, photo by Stephen Freiheit

Best jazz concerts of the week: Sinne Eeg, Joey DeFrancesco, more

Music
November 29, 2016
Yes, those billboards mean Guns N' Roses is coming to the Twin Cities

Yes, those billboards mean Guns N' Roses is coming to the Twin Cities

Axl Rose and Slash, who first reunited last April, have not played together in Minnesota since 1992.
Music
November 28, 2016
Prince's performance for the halftime show at the Super Bowl XLI football game in Miami is celebrated in one of the museum rooms at the new remade Pai

Paisley Park to host Celebration concerts on anniversary of Prince's death

The Revolution, Morris Day, NPG and other cohorts will perform at his Chanhassen studio in April.
Music
November 28, 2016
Madison's Smart Studios to be celebrated on screen at Turf Club

Madison's Smart Studios to be celebrated on screen at Turf Club

The Wisconsin studio, where Butch Vig produced Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins, is explored in a new touring documentary.
Music
November 27, 2016

Best classical concerts of the week: VocalEssence for the holidays, Midwestern premiere of David Lang's 'Darker'

Music
November 26, 2016
The New Standards: From left, Chan Poling, John Munson and Steve Roehm.

Chan Poling and John Munson talk 10 years of New Standards holiday shows

Chan Poling and John Munson look back on the essential songs and moments from their annual show.
Music
November 26, 2016

Pick Six: Green Day, Leonard Cohen, Mary J. Blige and more

Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Music
November 25, 2016
The Cactus Blossoms 9 p.m. Sat., $15
Page Burkum and Jack Torrey ramped up their tour schedule after winding down their weekly Turf Club residency in

First Ave's year-end tradition continues with Jayhawks, Har Mar, Lizzo

It's common for Minnesota bands to wrap up a year of touring on familiar home turf.
Music
November 25, 2016
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The Pines

Best concert of the week: The Pines & Frankie Lee at the Cedar

Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows this week.
Music
November 22, 2016

CD reviews: Metallica's hard-rocking 'Hardwired,' Miranda Lambert's softer 'Wings'

Music
November 22, 2016
"Friends" starred, from left, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, Courteney Cox Arquette as Monica Geller, Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani, Lisa Kudrow as

'Friends' cast didn't like Rembrandts' theme song, Jennifer Aniston says

"Friends" fans know the theme song by heart, but they may not know this: The cast didn't like it very much.
Music
November 22, 2016
Geoffrey Keezer
credit Brad Buckman

Best jazz concerts of the week: Dave King's Icehouse takeover, Geoff Keezer at Crooners

Music
November 22, 2016
Prince's first posthumous collection, '4Ever,' released with new song

Prince's first posthumous collection, '4Ever,' released with new song

The 40-track compilation includes a 1982 tune that was shelved, "Moonbeam Levels."
Music
November 21, 2016
Screen grab from Har Mar Superstar's video.

Har Mar Superstar reflects Mpls. riverfront in gorgeous new video

Local filmmaker Phil Harder crafted a shiny, cool clip for "How Did I Get Through the Day?"
Music
November 18, 2016
Legendary country musician, Alan Jackson performs his headlining 25th anniversary tour Sunday night, August 30 at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand.

Saturday's Alan Jackson concert at Target Center postponed

Music
November 18, 2016
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The band Farewell Milwaukee.

Best concerts of the week: Farewell Milwaukee at Turf Club, Ike Reilly Assassination at First Ave

Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows this week.

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