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.
First look: See the Uptown Theater's makeover into Minneapolis' newest concert hall
The historic movie house will host its first public rock show Saturday following an overhaul from the company behind the Armory's rebirth.
Welcome to Paisley Park: Prince fans love unreleased songs and concert footage
Celebration 2023 honors the Purple One for four days this weekend.
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Review: Guest conductor Gabor Takacs-Nagy is exultant in St. Paul Chamber Orchestra season finale
Dear St. Paul Chamber Orchestra: About this conductor-less model you've been moving toward … I know that you want to emphasize the collaborative nature of…
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Duluth opera company's 'Cavalleria Rusticana' marks debut of secret soprano
Newbie Lacy Sauter is among the cast and crew of dozens of mostly local artists who are involved with the fiery one-act.
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6 cool things in music this week include Taylor Swift, Jelly Roll and Parkway Theater
Shoutouts, too, to Sounds of Blackness, Al Stewart and KFAI DJ.
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Wait, where's the Cure show tonight?
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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Review: Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl rocks on with raw emotion
The band's new album features a back-to-basics immediacy and intensity.
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How much would you pay for Prince's first demo tape?
The 1977 tape that got him signed to Warner Bros. is up for auction.
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Big Gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for June 8-14 include the Cure, Bebe Rexha, Tyler Childers and Weezer.
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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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Critics' picks: The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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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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Celebration 2023 will explore Prince's complex relationship with hip-hop
The annual Paisley Park event will feature Chaka Khan and Minneapolis' Stokley and Sounds of Blackness.
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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.
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6 cool things in music this week include Tina Turner, Janelle Monáe and Cornbread Harris
Shoutouts, too, to Terrace Martin, Eleganza and Triple Rock oral history.
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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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Review: Dua Lipa dances the night away for 'Barbie' soundtrack
Taylor Swift and Beyoncé get remixed with rappers Ice Spice and Kendrick Lamar, respectively.
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The Big Gigs: 10 concerts (and more) to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for June 1-7 include the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Morris Day, Brooks & Dunn, Jaedyn James and Alejandro Escovedo.
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Twin Cities rockers Durry rerelease hit 'Who's Laughing Now' ahead of debut LP's arrival
A self-parodying new video for the viral hit begins the rollout of the sibling band's Sept. 8 album, "Suburban Legend."
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Review: Janet Jackson takes a less-is-more approach in Twin Cities concert
The Rock Hall of Famer offered 40 mostly truncated songs and smaller dance moves.
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Critics' picks: The 9 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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Two ex-Texans paired up for the coolest happy-hour gig in the Twin Cities
Trevor McSpadden and Mary Cutrufello are now stepping out from their Tuesday night White Squirrel Bar gigs.
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