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Robert Smith of the Cure reveled in dark tones Thursday at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

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

June 8
The old letters from above the marquee now hang inside the newly remodeled Uptown Theater, where a media preview was held Thursday ahead of Saturday�
The historic movie house will host its first public rock show Saturday following an overhaul from the company behind the Armory's rebirth.
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Welcome to Paisley Park: Prince fans love unreleased songs and concert footage

June 8
Lureece Lewis of Atlanta bought more Prince souvenirs Thursday at Celebration 2023 at Paisley Park
Celebration 2023 honors the Purple One for four days this weekend.
  • How much would you pay for Prince's first demo tape?
Duluth
10:21am
Lacy Sauter is Santuzza in Lyric Opera of the North’s production of “Cavallaria Rusticana,” which opens Friday in Duluth.

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.
Music
5:30am
Taylor Swift performed at windy Soldier Field in Chicago.

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.
Music
June 8
Robert Smith of the Cure performed in May at New Orleans’ Smoothie King Center; not to be confused with Baton Rouge.

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.
Music
June 8
Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters released the band’s first album since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Review: Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl rocks on with raw emotion

The band's new album features a back-to-basics immediacy and intensity.
Music
June 8
The demo tape and promotional brochure that got Prince signed to Warner Bros. Records is up for auction.

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.
Music
June 7
Tyler Childers performed at the Railbird Music Festival in his native Kentucky last week and is headed to the Armory in Minneapolis next week.

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.
Music
June 6
Josh Homme and Queens of the Stone Age last played in Minnesota in 2017.

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.
Variety
June 6
The Cure will perform at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday.

Critics' picks: The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
June 5
Bassist John Munson, drummer Jacob Slichter and singer/guitarist Dan Wilson played their first post-COVID gig as Semisonic at Icehouse in January.

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.
Music
June 5
Chaka Khan will be interviewed at Celebration 2023 at Paisley Park, but she won’t sing.

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.
Music
June 4
Karen O and her band the Yeah Yeah Yeahs played their first Twin Cities show in 10 years at the Armory in Minneapolis.

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
Tina Turner in 2009.

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.
Music
June 1
Visiting conductor Andrew Manze leads Minnesota Orchestra musicians in programs Thursday and Friday.

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.
Music
June 1
Dua Lipa

Review: Dua Lipa dances the night away for 'Barbie' soundtrack

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé get remixed with rappers Ice Spice and Kendrick Lamar, respectively.
Music
May 31
Singer Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs performs during the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York in 2018.

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.
Music
May 31
Austin and Taryn Durry in 2021 at a park near their parents’ house in Burnsville.

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."
Music
May 30
Janet Jackson, during the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Media photographers were not allowed at her concert Tuesday in St. Paul.

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.
Variety
May 30
Brooks & Dunn play Xcel Energy Center on Saturday.

Critics' picks: The 9 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
May 30
Trevor McSpadden, center, and Mary Cutrufello picked through classic country tunes last week at St. Paul’s White Squirrel Bar with bassist Dan Lowin

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.
Music
May 26
Artistic partner Jonathan Cohen conducts the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in concerts this weekend.

Review: SPCO displays masterful musicianship with Mozart, Jean-Philippe Rameau and Joseph Haydn

The chamber orchestra's artistic partner Jonathan Cohen conducted the program.
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