Music
February 6, 2020
FILE - This Aug. 22, 2019 file photo shows, from left, Ron Wood, Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones performing in Pas

Rolling Stones confirm spring tour date at U.S. Bank Stadium

The third stop on the band's No Filter 2020 Tour will be among 15 shows in North America.
Music
February 5, 2020
King Princess and her Cheap Queen Tour made a stop Feb. 4 at the Palace Theater in St. Paul.

It was coronation night for King Princess at St. Paul's Palace

In an exuberant Palace show, the singer proved that she has the stuff of pop royalty. All she needs now are hits.
Music
February 4, 2020
Michael Kiwanuka performs at the 2019 End of the Road Festival in Larmer Tree Gardens on Aug. 30, 2019 in Dorset. (Richard Gray/EMPICS/PA Wire/Zuma Pr

Nothing 'Little' about Michael Kiwanuka's ambitious, hazy St. Paul concert

The British tunesmith's TV hit belied the diverse range of his sold-out Palace show.
Music
February 3, 2020

Piano star Joyce Yang lights up Liszt in a dazzling, pyrotechnic recital

REVIEW: Joyce Yang returns in a dazzlingly varied recital.
Music
February 3, 2020
Rolling Stones coming to Mpls. in 2020? Ice sculpture adds to speculation

Rolling Stones coming to Mpls. in 2020? Ice sculpture adds to speculation

The ice sculpture outside the IDS Tower was spotted ahead of a planned concert announcement for Thursday.
Music
February 3, 2020
Guns N' Roses returning for another stadium show, July 24 at Target Field

Guns N' Roses returning for another stadium show, July 24 at Target Field

Axl Rose and Slash also played a lengthy but muddy show 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium during their initial reunion run.
Music
February 1, 2020
Theo Crocker played the Instrument of Hope last summer at Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Made from bullets and hope, this trumpet will sound at Minneapolis concerts

A Twin Cities singer is bringing the Instrument of Hope, inspired by a Florida school shooting, to Minneapolis in honor of her sons' school lunchroom helper: Philando Castile.
Music
January 31, 2020
Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum of the Cactus Blossoms.

6 cool things in music this week include Cactus Blossoms, Billie Eilish, Greta Van Fleet and Rebirth Brass Band

Music
January 30, 2020
It's a phone-y world: But don't spend the whole concert (Billie Eilish's Armory show here) looking at your screen.

12 rules every concertgoer should follow (especially tall, chatty or gassy ones)

From phone etiquette to song requests, here are a dozen commandments for your next show.
Music
January 30, 2020

Ticket Alert: Inner Wave, Ween, Jurassic World Live, Lauv, Trampled by Turtles, Passenger and more

Music
January 30, 2020
Michael Kiwanuka

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Michael Kiwanuka, King Princess, Drone Not Drones, Armin van Buuren

The big gigs for Jan. 31-Feb. 6, also including Andrew Broder's Don't [Bleep] This Up fundraiser, Trippie Redd, Juliana Hatfield, Temples and Erik Koskinen's residency kick-off.
Music
January 30, 2020

New music reviews: Third time is not a charm for Halsey; Bad Bunny salutes Kobe Bryant

Music
January 29, 2020
Cortez Mitchell as Refugee in Minnesota Opera’s staging of Flight. Dan Norman photo

Despite its comic flights, Minnesota Opera production is grounded in real-world issues

REVIEW: "Flight" eventually finds its way in the story of a stateless refugee.
Duluth
January 27, 2020
Giulia Calland as Amahl and Calland Metts as King Kaspar in Lyric Opera of the North's "Amahl and the Night Visitors."

Duluth second-grader turns in stellar performance in LOON's 'Amahl'

REVIEW: "Amahl" makes a welcome return to Lyric Opera of the North.
Music
January 27, 2020
Pianist Joyce Yang.

The week's best classical concerts: Egarr returns to SPCO for a fresh take on Vivaldi

Music
January 27, 2020
Trampled by Turtles and Wilco to pair up Sept. 19 at Treasure Island

Trampled by Turtles and Wilco to pair up Sept. 19 at Treasure Island

The Saturday night gig is part of a three-show Midwest outing with both bands.
Music
January 27, 2020
Alicia Keys, from left, and Dua Lipa present Billie Eilish with the award for best new artist at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 202

Billie Eilish sweeps Lizzo in a historic Grammy battle of the newcomers

Lizzo seized her Grammy moment, but 18-year-old Billie Eilish pulled off a historic sweep of the top prizes.
Music
January 26, 2020

Major winners

Music
January 26, 2020
"Pepperland" features colorful costumes and Beatles-inspired tunes.

Dance inspired by Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper' is guaranteed to raise a smile

The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper" inspires a new dance work reuniting former Bad Plus pianist Ethan Iverson with mentor Mark Morris.
Music
January 25, 2020
In an effort to make up for a faux pas, female performers and host Alicia Keys were added to the 2019 Grammy Awards. Keys returns this weekend to host

Ouster of the Grammys' first female boss taints a strong year for women

Despite a stellar list of women nominees, misconduct claim has tainted Sunday's show.

Music

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