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June 14, 2011 at 9:49PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Clarence Clemons

Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham is going his own way with a solo tour and new album, "Seeds We Sow." The album drops Sept. 6 and he plays the Pantages Sept. 16. Tickets, priced from $43.50-$53.50, will go on sale Friday.

Prince is playing June 24-25 at the Montreal Jazz Festival — at the Metropolis, which holds 2,000 people.... Guitar hero Tommy Emmanuel will perform Sept. 10 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Ticket go on sale Friday.

Bruce Springsteen has issued a statement about E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons, who suffered a serious stroke. The statement in part: "While all initial signs are encouraging, Clarence will need much care and support to achieve his potential once again. He has his wonderfully supportive wife, Victoria, excellent doctors and health care professionals, and is surrounded by friends and family. I thank you all for your prayers and positive energy and concern. This is a time for us all to share in a hopeful spirit that can ultimately inspire Clarence to greater heights."

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