Minneapolis jazz pianist and composer Carei Thomas dies at 81
The innovative, Buddhist arts leader and educator died after six decades in music.
Hook & Ladder operators see 'moral responsibility' after surviving Lake Street riots
Hook & Ladder's plans are on hold for now as the nonprofit venue hopes to fill other needs in its ravaged community.
George Floyd was once part of Houston hip-hop legend DJ Screw's crew
A recording of Floyd with the Screwed-Up Click surfaced Thursday following his death in the hands of Minneapolis police.
Music
6 cool things in music this week include Duran Duran's John Taylor, Steve Cropper, the Steeles and Jason Isbell
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view. John Austinson of Robbinsdale: 1 John Taylor’s “Stone Love Bass…
Coronavirus
Virtual entertainment highlights: The Steeles, ComedySportz, Blues Fest Live
The Steeles Now: On Thursday last week, Jearlyn Steele called Dakota proprietor Lowell Pickett, saying the Steeles needed to sing. So in response to what…
Music
New music review: Lady Gaga delivers a banging club album at a clubless time
POP/ROCKLady Gaga, "Chromatica" (Interscope)After detours to jazz standards with Tony Bennett and the movies with Bradley Cooper, Gaga makes her inevitable return to pop…
Music
DJ Mark Wheat signs off at 89.3 the Current after 15 years
The well-known British DJ, there from Day One, plans to pursue other unspecified interests.
Music
Hexagon Bar owners deny blaming Black Lives Matter for arson, cite 'heavyset white male'
A post on the destroyed bar's Facebook page that pointed at "Black Lives Matter arsonists" was allegedly not approved by management.
Music
They gave a sitting ovation, at Twin Cities' first drive-in concert since pandemic
A drive-in concert at Crooners Monday evening brought live concerts back to the Twin Cities.
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St. Paul rapper Dua Saleh issues single 'body cast' in response to George Floyd tragedy
The song addresses police brutality and will benefit Minneapolis-based Black Visions Collective.
Music
Hexagon Bar destroyed, Turf Club and Hook & Ladder flooded during overnight rioting
Fire ravaged the Hex, and looters and sprinkler water damaged the Turf and Hook & Ladder.
Music
Minneapolis singer Ondara releases quarantine album: 'I was just trying to give myself a little therapy'
Fresh off a Grammy nom and Lumineers tour, Minneapolis tunesmith Ondara was on a roll and apparently couldn't stop.
Music
6 cool things in music this week include Lucinda Williams, Larkin Poe, Eric Clapton
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view. Rick Lee of St. Cloud: 1 Larkin Poe, “Self Made…
Duluth
Duluth's Bayfront Blues Festival canceled and refunds put on hold
Ticketholders have to wait a year to request a refund.
Music
Music venues Hook & Ladder and Schooner Tavern damaged but survive protests
Already reeling from the coronavirus quarantine, the venues are in the heart of the ravaged protest area.
Music
Ticket alert for Friday, May 29
10 a.m. FRIDAY Jeff Daniels virtual concert, June 17. $15. … The Singing Out Virtual tour with Heather Mae and Crys Matthews, June 18. $15.…
Coronavirus
Virtual entertainment picks: Alexander O'Neal, Dan Israel, Asian-American monologues
Alexander O’Neal Saturday: The soulful-voiced Minneapolis Sound hitmaker of “Fake” and “Criticize” fame doesn’t call Minnesota home anymore, but he’s bringing it back home live…
Music
In new album, Charli XCX looks for connection in life under lockdown
Charli XCX, "how i'm feeling now" (Atlantic)The title of Charli's fourth album is lowercase, e.e. cummings-style, to express the disconnection and dissatisfaction of a…
Music
At 79, Bob Dylan reminds us he's still full of surprises
"Murder Most Foul" is the latest unexpected move from the birthday boy. Here are 17 more surprises from throughout his career.
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6 cool things in music this week include Band of Heathens, Dead & Company, Stokley and Marshall Chapman
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view. Ron Elwood of Minneapolis: 1 The Band of Heathens’ “Good…
Music
No Soundset, no problem: Prof readies new album 'Powderhorn Suites'
The rowdy rapper is releasing his hotel-themed record despite sidelined Soundset and tour plans.
Music
Collector owns both of Bob Dylan's childhood homes – and his highchair
Bill Pagel has more than 15,000 photos, 4,000 concert posters and 18 four-drawer file cabinets filled with manuscripts and ephemera.
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