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.
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.
Guns N' Roses postponement nearly clears the deck of Twin Cities stadium concerts this summer
Axl Rose & Co. plan to reschedule their Target Field date, which means fans will have to wait for refund options.
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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…
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New music reviews: Jason Isbell faces his fears, Hayley Williams makes a musical leap
POP/ROCK Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, “Reunions” (Thirty Tigers) Isbell established himself as a songwriter of emotional depth on 2003’s “Decoration Day,” the…
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Virtual entertainment picks for May 22-28: Sister Species, Park Square festival, Xcel podcast
Sister Species Friday: Although her sibling Abby is no longer in the group, Emily Kastrul’s chamber-folk-rock band Sister Species still has a charming familial vibe…
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Minnesota Orchestra shares new 'Pomp and Circumstance' for virtual grad ceremonies
Virtual graduation ceremonies are getting an upgrade thanks to the recording, which musicians created from home.
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Watch 350 young Minnesota musicians go virtual for Holst 'Jupiter' performance
A beloved springtime tradition comes to life online in the age of COVID-19.
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Green Day and Weezer's August date at Target Field postponed until 2021
The trek with Fall Out Boy was supposed to hit Minneapolis on Aug. 11.
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Minnesota musicians fight quarantine hunger with 'Bands for Cans' compilation album
The New Standards, Sims, Greazy Meal, Faith Boblett, Adam Levy, Nur-D and the Bad Man contributed unreleased tracks to benefit Second Harvest Heartland.
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Twin Cities record stores are reopening with new rules in play
Many stores will open again Monday, but the Electric Fetus says it still has "details to work out to keep everyone safe."
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Here comes another Purple memoir -- from Prince bassist Brownmark
As the Revolution continues, Brownmark has written "My Life in the Purple Kingdom," due in September.
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6 cool things in music this week include X, Jason Isbell, Avalon Jazz Band and Fergus Falls band director
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view. Ross Anderson of Marshall, Minn.:1 "Candide Overture" by the CNSMDL Clarinet…
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Bono writes thank-you notes to Bob Dylan, Prince for songs that saved his life
Read what the U2 hero said to these Minnesota icons, who were among 60 artists saluted by Bono on his 60th birthday.
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Crooners to begin live drive-in movie-style outdoor concerts on June 1 in Fridley
The on-again, off-again Lakeside Drive-In Series is back on in the parking lot by Moore Lake, starting with Joyann Parker.
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Amid pandemic, classical music finally gets its moment on streaming platforms
Fans were slow to adapt to streaming, but high-end sound is boosting listenership in the stay-at-home era.
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In lieu of surprise First Ave gig, Gayngs drops first new song in decade
Featuring members of Bon Iver and Polica, the group posted "Appeayl 2 U" on the 10th anniversary of its Last Prom concert.
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Ticket alert: New Power Generation
10 a.m. FRIDAY New Power Generation, Sept. 19 at Dakota in Mpls. $60-$80. dakotacooks.com.
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New album review: Is Drake's 'Dark Lane' boldly for now or a spoiler demo?
R&B/HIP-HOP Drake, “Dark Lane Demo Tapes” (Republic) Credit Drake for being both the most sonically consistent pop star of the past decade and also…
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The best virtual entertainment this week: The Current's Sounds Like Home fest, 24 Hour Comedy Festival, Jonatha Brooke
Sounds Like Home Friday-Sunday: Don’t feel guilty if you can’t afford a virtual tip for this one: The musicians are actually getting paid. Yeah, go…
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Kenny Chesney will reschedule his entire tour in 2021, including his Minneapolis show
The country superstar's May 2 concert was already postponed but now he says hang on to your tickets because the entire tour will take place in 2021.
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George Strait bumps his U.S. Bank Stadium date to July 2021
A few other big stadium shows are weirdly still on the calendar for this summer in Minneapolis.
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