Music
October 6, 2017
Roderick Cox is the associate conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra.

Conductor Roderick Cox presides over thrilling Minnesota Orchestra concert

REVIEW: Conductor Roderick Cox dazzles in Minnesota Orchestra program.
Music
October 5, 2017
Pitbull, left, and Enrique Iglesias perform at Xcel Energy Center Friday.

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias, Rodriguez, Chris Stapleton

Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
Music
October 5, 2017
This cover image released by Mercury Nashville shows "Now," the latest release by Shania Twain. (Mercury Nashville via AP)

New album reviews: Shania Twain tries to find her own voice, a mature Miley Cyrus returns to country

Music
October 5, 2017
The singer-songwriter P!nk brought her "The Truth About Love Tour" to Xcel Energy Center on March 19, 2013.

Pop star Pink books Xcel Energy Center for March concert

Grammy-winning pop star Pink brings her 40-date tour to the Twin Cities, with the Xcel Energy Center booked for March 12, organizers announced Thursday.
Music
October 5, 2017
Sisters Julida Alter and Annella Platta are the lead vocalists for the Blacksmith's Daughters.

Family history from WWII fuels folky Minnesota sister act Blacksmith's Daughters

Family history inspires the Blacksmith's Daughters, a sister act whose Polish grandfather narrowly survived the Nazis.
Music
October 4, 2017
Aar Maanta

Minnesota concerts canceled for London-based Somali musician after visa delays

Aar Maanta has performed twice before in Minnesota without problems.
Music
October 4, 2017
Composer Dominick Argento.

At 90, composer Dominick Argento reflects on 'love affair' with Minnesota music community

The Minnesota legend has some advice for younger composers: "Look for a community that needs you."
Music
October 4, 2017
Minnesota Orchestra concert designed for audiences confronting 'racism and injustice'

Minnesota Orchestra concert designed for audiences confronting 'racism and injustice'

Associate Conductor Roderick Cox will preside over a program featuring musicians from Shiloh Temple International Ministries.
Music
October 3, 2017
Bob Seger postpones tour for vertebrae work, including St. Paul date

Bob Seger postpones tour for vertebrae work, including St. Paul date

The Detroit rocker, 72, hopes to make up the dates, but it's not yet clear if he will.
Music
October 3, 2017
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers last performed at Xcel Energy Center in June.

Rock legend Tom Petty dies from heart attack at 66 after confusing reports

His death was widely reported but then retracted Monday afternoon, as he reportedly lingered on life support following a heart attack. He was officially pronounced dead Monday night.
Music
October 2, 2017
The Replacements
For Sale: Live at Maxwell's 1986

5 more Replacements live albums worth issuing

Other known Replacements concert recordings could see the light of day.
Music
October 2, 2017
Lead singer Robin Pecknold performs with the Fleet Foxes.

A more fleshed-out Fleet Foxes harmoniously fill up the Palace

Golden-voiced Robin Pecknold and his loftier-sounding Seattle band played to a pious audience.
Music
October 2, 2017
Las Vegas tragedy hits close to home for Twin Cities stations BUZ'N 102.9 and K102

Las Vegas tragedy hits close to home for Twin Cities stations BUZ'N 102.9 and K102

Both stations plan to show support for victims at upcoming concerts with acts who played the Vegas event.
Music
October 1, 2017
Roderick Cox profile, assistant conductor for MN Orchestra Wednesday October 26, 2016 in Minneapolis, MN. ] Jerry Holt / jerry. Holt@Startribune.com O

Week's best classical: Minnesota Opera's 'Don Pasquale,' Minnesota Orchestra's 'Send Me Hope'

Music
September 30, 2017
Credit: Caryn Rose The Replacements, Live at Maxwells in 1986.

First Replacements live album defies Minneapolis band's bad reputation

Recorded in 1986, "Live at Maxwell's" captures the band's original lineup before things really got messy.
Music
September 30, 2017

Pick Six: Praise for Actual Wolf, Cheap Trick, Roger McGuinn, Jimmy Webb, more

Music
September 29, 2017
The Mavericks.

The Mavericks celebrate 'Brand New Day' with Minneapolis concert

America's greatest dance band is in town to tout a new album and a PBS documentary on Cuba.
Music
September 28, 2017
Minneapolis Convention Center to turn all Dayglo for two-day Snowta NYE Fest

Minneapolis Convention Center to turn all Dayglo for two-day Snowta NYE Fest

The second annual electronic dance music fest will feature Excision, Pretty Lights and Post Malone -- but not indoor camping, darnit.
Music
September 27, 2017
'Video Games' singer Lana Del Rey to open her 2018 tour at Target Center

'Video Games' singer Lana Del Rey to open her 2018 tour at Target Center

Tickets to the Jan. 5 date in Minneapolis go on sale Monday.

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