Music
November 12, 2019
Jennifer Mack in "DIVE," a dance work exploring resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, Photo by Steve Peterson.

Christopher Watson Dance Company: 'Gravity'

Music
November 12, 2019
Maren Morris: "I don't have this formula when I write a song. ... I just love to write songs and sing whatever comes out of my heart that day."

Rising star Maren Morris might bring bunch of CMA awards to Armory concert

Country-pop star Maren Morris may have a fresh bunch of awards in hand when she arrives in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Music
November 11, 2019
Terry Katzman grew up by Lake Minnetonka and promoted new Minnesota bands up until the end.

Hüsker Dü, Replacements sound tech, Garage D'Or operator Terry Katzman dies

Music
November 11, 2019
I want my MTV Courtesy Sound Unseen

5 must-see music films to catch at this week's Sound Unseen fest

The 20th annual festival of music-related films runs Tuesday through Sunday.
Music
November 11, 2019
Beck surprises fans with 'Paisley Park Sessions' EP recorded in Chanhassen

Beck surprises fans with 'Paisley Park Sessions' EP recorded in Chanhassen

The "Where It's At" hitmaker included a medley of Prince hits in the new Amazon-only release.
Music
November 11, 2019
Long-feuding Black Crowes shaking their 'Money Maker' again Aug. 13 at Xcel Center

Long-feuding Black Crowes shaking their 'Money Maker' again Aug. 13 at Xcel Center

Brothers Rich and Chris Robinson will perform their band's debut album in full to mark its 30th anniversary. If they can get along.
Music
November 10, 2019
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Rodion Pagossov as Figaro and Liam Beck O’Sullivan as Figaro’s Assistant in Minnesota Opera’s The Barber of Se

Vaudeville 'Barber of Seville' goes for laughs at Minnesota Opera

REVIEW: Strong voices, but new staging of Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" sells classic comedy short.
Music
November 10, 2019
Trisha Yearwood salutes Prince, St. Cloud in overdue Minneapolis concert

Trisha Yearwood salutes Prince, St. Cloud in overdue Minneapolis concert

With Garth Brooks backstage but not onstage, she delivered her hits and material from her two 2019 albums.
Music
November 10, 2019

Collaborative impulse brought to the fore in Liquid Music's 'Let the Crows Come'

Music
November 9, 2019
The O'Neill brothers, Tim and Ryan O'Neill at Creation Audio in Minneapolis.

They're one of Minnesota's most-streamed music acts – and you probably haven't heard of them

Straight out of New Prague, piano duo the O'Neill Brothers have rolled with the times to become unlikely stars of digital streaming.
Music
November 8, 2019
FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2015 file photo, Bob Dylan accepts the 2015 MusiCares Person of the Year award at the 2015 MusiCares Person of the Year show in

Cool things in music this week: Springsteen, Dylan, David Byrne, Rhiannon Giddens

Music
November 8, 2019
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Angel Olsen

Best of the Week (Nov. 10-17): Angel Olson, 'Steel Magnolias,' FKA Twigs, Kris Kristofferson, Minnesota Orchestra, more

Music
November 8, 2019
South African soprano Goitsemang Lehobye and the Gauteng Choristers will reunite with the Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Chorale.

'Carmen' abridged and Minnesota Orchestra's new cello concerto: The week's best classical concerts

Music
November 8, 2019
David Evan Thomas

Quiet in the court: Music's now in session at St. Paul's Landmark Center

REVIEW: Courtroom Concerts have become a welcome home for chamber music.
Music
November 8, 2019
Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra, conducted by Sarah Hicks, before they began their encore.

Inside the making of Dessa's groundbreaking live album with Minnesota Orchestra

Two worlds collided as the Minneapolis hip-hop star recorded a live album with the biggest band in town.
Music
November 8, 2019

3 secrets to the O'Neill Brothers' streaming success

How the piano-playing siblings have racked up big numbers via Spotify and other digital music sites.
Music
November 8, 2019
Associate conductor Roderick Cox posed for a photo with members of the South African National Youth Orchestra during the Minnesota Orchestra's 2018 tr

What attracts the Minnesota Orchestra to overseas tours? It's not the money

What attracts the Minnesota Orchestra and its peers to distant destinations? It sure isn't the money.
Music
November 8, 2019
The instruments of Lamont Cranston Ban guitarists Johnny O and Rod Smith, right, clashed during a solo in the band's second set.

Leader of Minnesota's Lamont Cranston Band celebrates 50 years of the blues

Pat Hayes of the Lamont Cranston Band celebrates 50 years of the blues.
Music
November 7, 2019
Niall Horan performs May 11 at the Xcel Energy Center.

Ticket Alert: Prof, Atmosphere, Bret Michaels, Niall Horan, Bert Kreischer and more

Music
November 7, 2019
Angel Olsen plays First Avenue on Tuesday amid raves for her new orchestral album, "All Mirrors."

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Angel Olsen, FKA Twigs, Trisha Yearwood, Kris Kristofferson

The big gigs for Nov. 8-14, also including an all-star benefit at Hook & Ladder, a Neil Young birthday tribute, Bishop Briggs and more.

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