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10 things we learned about Bob Dylan from his friend's book
Bob Dylan's story has been told many times, but not by someone who knew the international icon as just a northern Minnesota kid at heart.
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Thanks to hit biopic, Queen rules in St. Paul
Singer Adam Lambert — and the biopic — let guitarist Brian May be the star of the revived British rockers.
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From summer camp to stardom, his friendship with Bob Dylan spanned 50 years
The life of Louie Kemp has been entwined with Bobby Zimmerman's since childhood.
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Four artists from India who made their mark on Minnesota
In honor of India's Independence Day, a look at four Minnesotans who changed the culture here.
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Last blast of summer for buzzing Twin Cities rock trio Last Import
The rock trio wraps a busy few months with a big gig Friday. Then it's back to the books.
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Live Nation previews its Fillmore Minneapolis concert venue: 'It's not just a black box'
The entertainment conglomerate promised it will stand out from other venues in the international chain — and local competitors.
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One of Minnesota's most stylish singers gets 'Stripped Down' for his solo debut
After a wildly varied 50-year music career, Maurice Jacox releases a quiet solo debut.
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Pick Six: Praise for Jeff Lynne's ELO, Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, Black Keys, Elvis Presley, Lil Nas X
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: Bayfront Blues, Billy Ray Cyrus, Gary Clark Jr.; Pizza Luce Block Party
The big gigs for Aug. 2-8, also including Queen, Lady Midnight, Kamasi Washington, Gladys Knight and Amanda Shires.
Music
Loons, lace & Prince: Minnesota is celebrated in song at Minneapolis festival
REVIEW: Composers from the state were celebrated at Source Song Festival kickoff.
Music
At 27, fast-rising opera star comes home to perform in Stillwater
Rising international star tenor Jack Swanson will lead a free Opera on the River concert.
Music
John Mayer barely comes alive in post-Dead, two-set Xcel Center gig
The bluesy pop hitmaker hit St. Paul fresh off a tour with his older pals.
Music
What do Bon Iver, Spike Lee & the Grateful Dead have in common? Piano man Bruce Hornsby
The "creatively restless" piano man brings his daring new music to Minneapolis on Friday.
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New Twin Cities troupe takes opera back to its very beginnings
REVIEW: Written more than 400 years ago, "La Dafne" gets an intimate period staging.
Music
Champions again: 13 key moments leading to Queen's killer comeback
Freddie Mercury's band endured a lot of ups and downs in his time. But Queen is bigger than ever in 2019.
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Willie Nelson's show at Target Center is brief but legendary
The country legend delighted his 9,000 fans, delivering 21 tunes in a mere 60 minutes.
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