Music
April 12, 2019
The Minneapolis Fillmore Theater will be part of a development including an Element by Westin Hotel near Target Field Station in the North Loop.

Concert giant Live Nation prepares to challenge First Avenue with Fillmore club

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April 12, 2019
Lucinda Williams will perform her seminal "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" album in full at the Fitzgerald on Saturday and Sunday.

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Lucinda Williams, Amanda Palmer, Why Don't We, Billy Bragg

The big gigs for April 19-25, also including the Legends of Hip-Hop Tour, Ex Hex, Todd Snider and Alan Sparhawk's Velvety new project.
Music
April 12, 2019
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis kick off a new all-star project with Sounds of Blackness single

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis kick off a new all-star project with Sounds of Blackness single

Due this summer, the all-star "Jam and Lewis: Volume One" could feature new tracks by Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige and others.
Music
April 12, 2019
Stuart Murdoch, of Belle & Sebastian, performed during Rock the Garden at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday June 20, 2015.

Conor Oberst, Belle & Sebastian lead male-heavy Minnesota Zoo lineup

Tickets for the 22 concerts will go on sale April 20.
Music
April 11, 2019
Music fans filled the aisles during Record Store Day 2016 at the Electric Fetus, which is hosting in-store sets by David Huckfelt and 26 Bats! this ye

Record Store Day will groove on in Minnesota, however bad the weather Saturday

Twin Cities shops are braced for a flood of customers Saturday. Never mind the blizzard.
Music
April 11, 2019
"When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" by Billie Eilish

New album reviews: Billie Eilish makes assured, angsty debut; Khalid's sophomore effort suggests R&B superstardom

Music
April 10, 2019
One chance to catch Doomtree this summer: St. Louis Park's Common Sound block party

One chance to catch Doomtree this summer: St. Louis Park's Common Sound block party

Jeremy Messersmith will also play the June 30 event, hosted by Beth El Synagogue and Benilde-St. Margaret's.
Music
April 9, 2019
Lines formed as people waited to get in before the Prince concert at Myth in Maplewood Min., Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Frustrated Maplewood leaders to lay out new rules for Myth nightclub

Failure to follow a new "operational action plan" could result in fines, suspension and revocation of the Myth's liquor license.
Music
April 9, 2019
Matt Berninger performed with his band, The National, Saturday night on the FLAMBEAUX stage at the Eaux Claires Music and Art Festival. ] AARON LAVINS

The National, Courtney Barnett lead gender-balanced Rock the Garden lineup

Courtney Barnett, X and some buzzing newcomers round out the June 29 show at the Walker.
Music
April 9, 2019
Minnesota State Fair 2019 grandstand adds Why Don't We, Adkins/Black and Tommy James

Minnesota State Fair 2019 grandstand adds Why Don't We, Adkins/Black and Tommy James

All three of the newly announced concerts go on sale Friday and are priced $40 and under.
Music
April 8, 2019
85 and still picking! Willie Nelson returning to Target Center with Alison Krauss

85 and still picking! Willie Nelson returning to Target Center with Alison Krauss

The country music legend hasn't played an arena show in town since his Highwaymen tours.
Music
April 8, 2019
Tiffany Beamer, part of the band Rebel Queens, comes to Hymie's every year on Record Store Day at Hymie's Record Store Day Block Party on Saturday, Ap

9 things to do this week: Record Store Day, Southside Johnny, Ragamala Dance, more

Music
April 8, 2019
Sara Bareilles returning from Broadway to Xcel Energy Center in October

Sara Bareilles returning from Broadway to Xcel Energy Center in October

The "Love Song" hitmaker and "Waitress" star promoted her first all-original pop album in six years on "SNL" this past weekend.
Music
April 8, 2019
Katy Perry early in her show at The Armory in Minneapolis Sunday night. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com Katy Perry performed at The Ar

Review: Katy Perry is on the ball at Final Four show at the Armory

The hoops-savvy star showed in-the-moment fun in song and conversation.
Music
April 7, 2019
Minnesota Dance Theatre combines with Oratory bach Ensemble for "St. John Passion."

Dancers enrich Bach's St. John Passion

Lab Theater's collaborative production of "St. John Passion" is deeply affecting.
Music
April 7, 2019

The week's five best Twin Cities classical concerts

Music
April 7, 2019
The Jonas Brothers headline at the Armory in Minneapolis as part of Final Four Festivities.

Reunited Jonas Brothers charm their fans at Final Four concert

The Disney Channel darlings played their exuberant teen pop plus newer tunes that suggest they're growing up.
Music
April 6, 2019
Mott the Hoople at First Avenue.

Pick Six: Praise for Mott the Hoople, 'The Dirt,' Roxy Music, Donna Grantis, more

Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Music
April 6, 2019
Myth Nightclub

Maplewood to review safety of Myth nightclub after recent police calls

Police were called to the club five times in one night in March for a shooting, two drug overdoses, a large fight and thefts.
Music
April 5, 2019
The Chainsmokers duo consisting of Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart performed a free concert Friday at the Armory.

Armory courts weekend concert crowds, starting with Chainsmokers

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