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Twin Cities concerts of the week: G. Love and Special Sauce, Jackie Venson, the Killers
Big gigs for the week of Jan. 12-18, also including Roy Hargrove, Tracy Nelson and an annual tribute to Janis Joplin.
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Backstreet Boys singer tells Wisconsin school kids they're getting a snow day
Administrators in a northwestern Wisconsin district got some help from A.J. McLean to inform kids about the day off.
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Bon Jovi bringing 'This House' back to Xcel Center April 28
Jon Bon Jovi and his band already sold out the X last March on the same tour.
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Minneapolis music vet Mark Mallman jingles all the way for Taco John's
The piano man's new commercial for the fast-food chain's three-taco combo is unmistakably Mallman.
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Grammy-winning Sugarland headlines night of country music at State Fair grandstand
More main-stage acts will be announced in the coming months, fair officials said.
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Two more summer twofers: Taylor and Raitt, Steely Dan and Doobies coming to Xcel
Taylor and Raitt will play St. Paul on June 22 between outdoor dates in ballparks and at Milwaukee's Summerfest.
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First Ave's Best New Bands of 2017 full of old tricks
The Bad Man, Lady Lark and Dwynell Roland shined in First Ave's local newbies showcase.
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Drummer Lori Barbero, artist Chris Larson propose all-girl St. Paul rock school
A GoFundMe campaign hopes to raise $20,000 for the St. Paul space, to be helmed by girls ages 6 to 15.
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Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper to pair up at Xcel Center on Aug. 15
The two road veterans are continuing a successful joint tour that began last summer.
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Pianist Kyle Orth, Minnesota Orchestra shine in Tchaikovsky Marathon
REVIEW: Vänskä's powers of restraint enliven evening of Tchaikovsky.
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Review: Pop star Lana Del Rey suffers wintertime sadness
REVIEW: Emotional lyrics but little emotion at Target Center.
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Musicians will compete at Minnesota's 'electric' first SongSlam
Audiences will have the final say on a winner as a dozen new songs are performed.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: Lana Del Rey, Rebirth Brass Band, First Ave's Best New Bands of 2017
Big gigs for the week of Jan. 5-11, also including Birthday Suits, Flobots, Christine Lavin and Devil Makes Three.
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How did Prince shape his image? Photo show at Weisman Art Museum provides a view
Weisman exhibit presents a fresh angle on a familiar face.
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Cactus Blossoms, Messersmith, Parr, Broder launch January residencies at Twin Cities clubs
The hard-touring Minnesota music mainstays are home for the month but don't want to stay in the house, so each booked a weekly gig.
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New band Scrunchies pulls from Kitten Forever, Tony Peachka lineups
Laura Larson of Kitten Forever fronts the new quartet, making its live debut Thursday at 7th Street Entry.
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