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Risk-taking Minneapolis singer Mankwe Ndosi caps an adventurous year
Daring singer Mankwe Ndosi aims to "take people on journeys they didn't know they needed."
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Young cellist who became a royal wedding viral star makes his Minnesota debut
Fueled by a viral video from last year's royal wedding, fast-rising Sheku Kanneh-Mason is on a U.S. tour that brings him to Minnesota.
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Who's running the show? Women promoters dominate Twin Cities concert scene
From the State Fair to the State Theatre, the Twin Cities have an inordinate number of women talent buyers booking our concerts. Lucky us.
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Unclassical setting for Outpost program frees up classical music
REVIEW: Outpost puts together an eclectic show at Hook and Ladder.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: Trashy Little Xmas, Lydia Liza, Brockhampton, CeeLo
The big gigs for Nov. 29-Dec. 5, also including the Cactus Blossoms, Crescent Moon & Big Trouble, Kim Petras, Dead Man Winter residency and the annual Replacements tribute.
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Tips from well-traveled rock star Alison Mosshart
Alison Mosshart on hotels, supplements, souvenirs and why road trips are great.
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How '1999' made Prince a star: 'This album was the turning point'
An expanded reissue of Prince's breakthrough album shows how prolific he was in the early '80s.
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Doobie Brothers the first act announced for next year's State Fair
The Grammy-winning band is on its 50th anniversary tour.
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Duluth star Gaelynn Lea brightens up Wilco's 'California Stars' at final Palace show
She also added violin to the new song "An Empty Corner" at the end of a mellower night in St. Paul.
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At Minneapolis concert, Elvis Costello's aim was true but his voice wasn't
His State Theatre show was as disappointing as last year's Northrop gig was satisfying.
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Returning to the Palace for another three-peat, Wilco gets back to business on Night 1
Jeff Tweedy and his Chicago crew played their new "Ode to Joy" songs and older picks with focus and drama Friday in St. Paul.
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Wilco returns for another three-night 'Joy' ride at St. Paul's Palace Theatre
The band finishes its tour with another three-night gig at the Palace in St. Paul.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: Elvis Costello, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Booker T., Ike Reilly
The big gigs for Nov. 22-28, also including Ronnie Milsap, Poliça, Anthony Hamilton, Bobby Rush, Nancy Harms and Leo Kottke's usual Thanksgiving week gig.
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