Music
April 18, 2017
Rachel Omodt, Mandy Lindberg and Paige Wilson posed for a photo by the Prince mural.

Floodgates are about to open on Prince's career after death

A year after he died, Prince has a lucrative second career taking off. The industry moguls he despised are calling the shots — and his wishes don't apply.
Music
April 17, 2017
The estate of Prince, shown performing in Chicago in 2012, is valued at $100 million to $300 million before taxes.

Prince got Rx for oxycodone under friend's name, warrants show

Court documents unsealed Monday do not reveal the source of fentanyl, the drug that killed the star musician.
Music
April 17, 2017
Joel Weinshanker, managing partner of P Park management, speaks to media members before the first Paisley Park Tour Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in Chanhas

Paisley Park takes center stage for Prince anniversary

When they first entered Paisley Park last summer, Joel Weinshanker and his crew from Graceland saw that Prince's elaborate, 65,000-square-foot studio and part-time home in Chanhassen was in disrepair.
Music
April 17, 2017
This undated photo provided by Paisley Park/NPG Records shows the atrium of Prince's Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minn. Prince's handwritten notes are

You don't have to be rich! Your guide to Prince anniversary events in Minnesota

A guide to this week's tributes to the hometown icon on (and around) the anniversary of his death.
Music
April 17, 2017
Review: Dessa gives truly brainy performance with Minnesota Orchestra

Review: Dessa gives truly brainy performance with Minnesota Orchestra

As if performing her songs at Orchestra Hall wasn't daunting enough, the rapper added a scientific bent to her weekend performances.
Music
April 16, 2017
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SPCO made last-minute singer substitution seem easy

REVIEW: Replacement vocalists saved the day in sacred music of Pergolesi.
Music
April 16, 2017
Pianist Stephen Hough, picture taken at the Royal Festival Hall. Picture date 17/05/2011

Week's best classical concerts: Edo de Waart conducts Elgar's 'Gerontius'

Music
April 16, 2017
John Mayer performed Saturday night.

John Mayer teases and pleases but doesn't satisfy

Review: His chameleonic concert was long on new tunes and short on guitar fireworks.
Music
April 15, 2017

Pick Six: Father John Misty, 'West Side Story,' Letterman inducts Pearl Jam, more

Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Music
April 15, 2017
Ben Rosenbush, the pastor of creative arts, coordinates three bands that play in three locations for Sunday services at Westwood Community Church.

Your favorite Minnesota musicians say 'Hallelujah!' for paid church gigs

How do Minnesota musicians spend their Sundays? For many, it's the week's most important workday.
Music
April 15, 2017
Herbie Hancock arrives at the 58th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invis

Herbie Hancock, B-52's top Minnesota Zoo's 31-concert summer series

Several classic names, including Herbie Hancock, the B-52's and Buddy Guy, have been tapped to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Music in the Zoo outdoor concert series.
Music
April 14, 2017
A weathered, torn portrait of Prince sits along the fence, outside Paisley Park on May 14, 2016.

Carver County plans to unseal search warrants into Prince's death

State and federal investigation is ongoing a year after his death from an accidental drug overdose.
Music
April 14, 2017
John Mayer plays the Xcel on Saturday.

Twin Cities concerts of the week: The Stnnng, John Mayer, Bob Mould, Zombies and more

Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
Music
April 14, 2017
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What's old is Wu again: Jam band celebrates 25th anniversary at First Ave

Friday's concert will include many guests (mostly guitarists) and coincides with a new documentary on the Minnesota vets, who originated from Northfield.
Music
April 13, 2017
Summer Set fest's groovy 2017 lineup includes Griz, Zedd, Run the Jewels

Summer Set fest's groovy 2017 lineup includes Griz, Zedd, Run the Jewels

Zed's Dead, Die Antwoord, RL Grime and Zomboy will also head to Somerset for the sixth annual fest Aug. 11-13.
Music
April 13, 2017
HazelFest 2017 to celebrate sobriety with Lizzo, Har Mar Superstar

HazelFest 2017 to celebrate sobriety with Lizzo, Har Mar Superstar

The fifth annual party at Hazelden Betty Ford Center takes place Aug. 5 and will also feature Sonny Knight & the Lakers and Communist Daughter.
Music
April 11, 2017
Arnellia Allen, owner of Arnellia's in St. Paul, was photographed at the bar in 2004.

St. Paul's mainstay R&B club Arnellia's to close as owner fights cancer

A four-day finale will be held April 27-30 as the bar's owner undergoes chemotherapy.
Music
April 11, 2017
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Divorce attorney won't get $600,000 he claimed Prince owed him

Patrick Cousins missed the deadline for filing a legal challenge after his claim was first denied, a judge has ruled.
Music
April 11, 2017

Former manager to Lady Gaga named adviser to Prince's estate

Troy Carter will assume the roles formerly served by Londell McMillan and Charles Koppelman.
Music
April 11, 2017

Week's best jazz concerts: Bill Carrothers and Red Planet CD release party

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