Review: Minnesota Yacht Club festival ends in rowdy, dopey style with Chili Peppers
A capacity crowd turned out for the second day of St. Paul's big, new music fest, where the Offspring and Gary Clark Jr. also performed.
The story behind Twins closer Jhoan Duran's fiery entrance song(s)
Latino music stars Farruko and Daddy Yankee and a St. Paul-born DJ played a role in the big walk-on moment.
Review: 'Summer at Orchestra Hall' opens with a high-energy concert of Mozart and Beethoven
Bulgarian conductor Delyana Lazarova also led the Minnesota Orchestra in music by Joseph Bologne aka Chevalier de Saint-Georges.
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Minnesota singer Sherwin Linton shares stories of Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan
Minnesota's most enduring country singer hasn't missed a gig in his seven-decade career.
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Review: Duluth's Alan Sparhawk offers unconventional expression of grief
Kim Deal, Joy Oladokun and Childish Gambino try to find balance.
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Which 'Purple Rain' screening will fans attend: Paisley Park or Target Center?
The 40th anniversary of Prince's movie is Saturday, with options from different factions of his estate.
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TV review: Minnesota's Okee Dokee Brothers transform tunes into ponderous cartoon
The special on PBS will be followed by a Minneapolis concert.
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The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 25-31 include Foo Fighters, Vampire Weekend, Sheila E., Future, Dawes, Seun Kuti and Palmfest.
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Tickets go on sale this week for Suzy Bogguss, Disney on Ice, Rachael Yamagata and Nurse John
Other shows include Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Hippo Campus, "Les Miserables" and Jeffrey Foucault.
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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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Sheila E. talks about Paisley Park dust-up and her two new albums
As she returns to Minneapolis, she has a new salsa record and a new R&B disc.
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Minneapolis singer Jovonta Patton named 'new artist of the year' at Stellar Gospel Music Awards
It was an uncommon win for an independent artist at Saturday's ceremonies.
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Review: Stefani, Morissette spark a 'Hella Good' start to Minnesota Yacht Club festival
Day One at St. Paul's big new music fest was defined by female stars and pretty stellar organization
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It was smooth sailing for opening of Minnesota Yacht Club, the new music festival in St. Paul
At the first big music fest on Harriet Island since 2012, fans enjoyed the setup and '90s sounds.
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Philly's NBA coach digs Prince so much he's throwing a party at Paisley Park
Morris Day & the Time and the New Power Generation will entertain Aug. 17 for Nick Nurse's event.
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Black Crowes cancel Minnesota Yacht Club appearance set for Friday
After an illness in the Atlanta band, organizers have rearranged the schedule for the inaugural fest's opening day.
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St. Paul Chamber Orchestra names Gábor Takács-Nagy its newest artistic partner
He joins a team of other world-class musicians serving in that role with the SPCO.
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Minneapolis music eatery Icehouse will avoid eviction under new ownership plan
Some formerly silent partners in the Eat Street venue are taking over with the continued involvement of founder Brian Liebeck.
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Review: Katy Perry drops 'Woman's World' with its positive-vibes affirmation
Quavo teams with Lana Del Rey while Zach Bryan collaborates with Bruce Springsteen.
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Review: Cantus' 'Queen's Songbook' concert delivers refreshing songs from Hawaii
The vocal octet performs works composed by Hawaii's Queen Lili'uokalani.
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Soul Asylum and Hippo Campus drop new songs, album news ahead of Minnesota Yacht Club gigs
Each band teamed with well-known producers for their latest albums due out this fall.
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The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 18-24 include Minnesota Yacht Club, Sunny Sweeney, Lyle Lovett and Thirty Seconds to Mars.
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Tickets go on sale for Foxing, Fran Lebowitz, the Bad Plus and Elyanna
Other shows include Paula Poundstone, Steel Panther, Chat Pile, Montell Fish, Amy Grant and Cole Chaney.
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