Music
October 12, 2017
Paul Weller plays Pantages Theatre on Friday.

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Paul Weller, Zombie Pub Crawl, Imagine Dragons, the War on Drugs

Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
Music
October 12, 2017
Puerto Rico native Maria Isa will lend her voice to a jam session for hurricane relief next Thursday.

Twin Cities music notes: Benefit gigs flood the clubs

Local musicians pitch in to help with Texas and Puerto Rico disasters.
Music
October 12, 2017
Chris Thile will succeed Garrison Keillor as host of A Prairie Home Companion.

'Prairie Home' host Chris Thile promises more great music, better jokes

It seems the changes have clicked with younger listeners, convincing St. Paul-based American Public Media to distribute another round.
Music
October 11, 2017
Pixies motor through new gems and deep cuts in first of two Palace shows

Pixies motor through new gems and deep cuts in first of two Palace shows

The Boston alt-rock legends delivered 33 songs in wham-bam fashion but still left plenty off the table for Wednesday's gig.
Music
October 10, 2017
Ke$ha, Charlie Puth and two One Direction members to rattle Jingle Ball 2017

Ke$ha, Charlie Puth and two One Direction members to rattle Jingle Ball 2017

The Dec. 4 pop showcase at Xcel Energy Center will feature the local solo debuts by Niall Horan and Liam Payne, plus Fall Out Boy and an ex-Fifth Harmony singer.
Music
October 9, 2017
Craig Colclough as Don Pasquale and Andrew Wilkowske as Dr. Malatesta in Minnesota Opera's "Don Pasquale."

'Don Pasquale' sparkles in Minnesota Opera's Hollywood-inspired production

REVIEW: Donizetti's classic comedy gets a satisfying Hollywood-inspired update.
Music
October 8, 2017
Chris Stapleton performed Saturday night at Xcel Energy Center.

At the X, chart-topper Chris Stapleton earns respect for voice, guitar

The chart-topper displayed personality and a powerful presence in his first Twin Cities headline concert.
Music
October 7, 2017
Fans crammed into Roy Wilkins Auditorium to watch Sam Smith in 2015.

It's time to unplug the worst concert venue in the Twin Cities

With a sudden influx of shows this fall, it's officially time to ask concert promoters to put St. Paul's oldest and cruddiest venue out to pasture.
Music
October 6, 2017
Tom Petty, shown in concert at the St. Paul Civic Center in 1985, was always a low-key performer.

A critic remembers 'reluctant rock star' Tom Petty

Petty was a terrific songwriter, superb bandleader and serious appreciator of music.
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.

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