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Twin Cities largest music festival, Soundset, is called off for this summer
Music festival will focus on Rhymesayers' 25th anniversary instead.
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Minnesota Opera program turns budding talents into potential stage stars
"Flight," opening Saturday at the Ordway, is an object lesson in how Minnesota Opera nurtures new talents.
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Get to know the rest of First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2019
Friday's lineup ranges from teen punk duo Loki's Folly and young bedroom rapper FruitPunchLoverBoy to the more seasoned fuzz-rock quartet Green/Blue.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: Cold War Kids, GZA, Rex Orange County, Rebirth Brass
The big gigs for Jan. 24-30, also including Mandolin Orange, Wesley Stace's John Wesley Harding, Badi Assad, Malamanya, Phish's Mike Gordon and album release parties by Stolyette and Barbaro.
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Nur-D embraces comics, video games and insecurity to be Minnesota hip-hop's new superhero
There's a serious side to the comics-loving rapper who tops the Best New Bands showcase.
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Roger Waters warns 'This Is Not a Drill' ahead of Aug. 25 date at Target Center
The Pink Floyd co-founder will perform on an in-the-round stage for what promises to be a topical tour.
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Judge denies founding drummer's right to play with Aerosmith at Grammys
Recovering from injury, Joey Kramer reluctantly but respectfully accepts the court's decision about this weekend's high-profile appearances.
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Lizzo reveals even more in overdue Rolling Stone cover story ahead of Grammys
The 31-year-old ex-Minneapolitan opened up a little more about the romantic split that informed many of the songs on last year's album "Cuz I Love You."
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Aerosmith rejects its drummer before this weekend's performance at the Grammys
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Hall of Fame band made Joey Kramer "audition" for his own job after he suffered a shoulder injury.
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Nickelback and Hall & Oates each announce summer 2020 shows at Xcel Center
H&O are bringing Squeeze, while Nickelback is marking the 15th anniversary of its biggest album.
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George Strait returns to Twin Cities for Aug. 22 show at U.S. Bank Stadium
Minneapolis so far has the only stadium show announced in the Texas twanger's gradual return to the road.
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Two wrongful-death claims quietly dismissed by Prince's estate
Legal settlements likely in wrongful-death suits.
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Australian conductor's debut with Minnesota Orchestra was worth the wait
REVIEW: Simone Young covered all the bases in pieces from Ravel, Mahler and Debussy.
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How short is too short for a concert? Twin Cities fans, promoters weigh in
Headliners should play for well over an hour — but it all depends on audience expectations.
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In Minneapolis debut, British singer Yola proves she's award-worthy
The Grammy-nominated newcomer impressed in her Twin Cities debut.
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