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Review: Robert Smith and the Cure offer deep cuts, dreary favorites for elated Minnesota fans
Thursday's sold-out Xcel Energy Center concert lasted nearly three hours with 29 songs.
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First look: See the Uptown Theater's makeover into Minneapolis' newest concert hall
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First look: See the Uptown Theater's makeover into Minneapolis' newest concert hall
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Fans took to Twitter to point out the error on the gig poster being sold at Thursday's Xcel Center show.
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Big Gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
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June 6
Tool and Queens of the Stone Age announce fall 2023 gigs in Twin Cities
Maynard James Keenan's crew will return to Xcel Center on Halloween, while Josh Homme's QOTSA is hitting the Armory in September.
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June 6
Critics' picks: The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
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June 5
Semisonic releases two new songs as co-headlining tour circles back to Minnesota
"Little Bit of Sun" and "Grow Your Own" arrived in conjunction with Barenaked Ladies outing, coming to St. Cloud and Mankato this week.
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June 5
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June 4
Review: Karen O and Yeah Yeah Yeahs still set a gold standard after a decade lull in Minneapolis
The New York rockers' sold-out Armory concert was once again sparked by their frontwoman's dazzling energy.
Music
June 2
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Shoutouts, too, to Terrace Martin, Eleganza and Triple Rock oral history.
Music
June 1
Review: English conductor Andrew Manze leads Minnesota Orchestra in a graceful, rewarding concert
Orchestra members Susie Park on violin and Silver Ainomäe on cello were outstanding in their performance as part of the midday program.
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May 30
Review: Janet Jackson takes a less-is-more approach in Twin Cities concert
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May 30
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May 30
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May 26
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