Review: For hyper Kenny Chesney at U.S. Bank Stadium, it was no shoes, no shirt, big volume
In a busy weekend for country music, the stadium king thrilled fans at the twice-postponed concert.
It's not just Lizzo and Beyonce; check out these hits that had objectionable lyrics rewritten
The PC police called out Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift and Black Eyed Peas to revamp offensive words.
Laughing Waters bluegrass fest will continue at Minnehaha Park on Labor Day
The late founder Alan Jesperson's wish will be honored by his family and the bluegrass community.
Music
Melissa Etheridge cancels her Tuesday concert at Canterbury Park in Shakopee
A case of COVID-19 has knocked the rock star temporarily off the road.
Music
6 cool things in music include Beyonce, Celisse and Bonnie Raitt
Pick Six shout outs, too, to the Rolling Stones, Jelly Roll and Pamela McNeill.
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Our Friday best: Kenny Chesney, Wild Hearts Tour, song fest, Khalid, 'Red Rock West'
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
The big gigs: the 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Concert highlights for Aug. 4-10 include Kenny Chesney, Khalid and Sharon Van Etten/Angel Olsen/Julien Baker.
Music
Review: Beyonce 'releases the wiggle' on 'Renaissance' album
Her seventh solo album is the year's smartest and most deep feeling record.
Music
THC sales are already a thing at Minnesota music festivals, likely soon at venues, too
This weekend's WE Fest will have a table, after brisk sales at the recent TC Summer Jam.
Music
Review: Brandi Carlile excites her fans and herself at once-in-a-lifetime concert in St. Paul
The Grammy winner was giddy and generous to her audience and opening acts in her 125-minute performance.
Music
Review: Roger Waters reworks and politicizes Pink Floyd classics in hi-fi Minneapolis concert
Saturday's in-the-round concert at Target Center featured a lot of political rhetoric but also many visual spectacles and musical highlights.
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Review: Gary Clark Jr. gets comfortable and mellow in Live at the Hilde kickoff concert
The Texas guitar slinger sang a lot of falsetto and mellow blues tunes in the first of two nights at Plymouth's cozy amphitheater.
Music
Review: Bonnie Raitt gets friendly, frisky and emotional in her return to Minnesota
In her first Gopher State headline gig since 2016, the Hall of Famer gave shout-outs to many local musicians.
Music
Minnesota Orchestra's next music director Thomas Søndergård meets his first audience
Musicians, Minnesota and the classical music world react to Danish conductor's new role.
Business
Court case for Prince's estate finally closes
A final agreement was filed Friday that clears the path for disbursements and the end of estate administration.
Music
6 cool things in music include Joni Mitchell at Newport and Mavericks and Lyle Lovett in Minneapolis
Pick Six shout-outs, too, to Mary Chapin Carpenter and RAP Act restricting lyrics in criminal indictments
Music
Review: Machine Gun Kelly leans hard on canned vocals, opening acts in his Twin Cities arena debut
Avril Lavigne and Willow helped make the rapper-turned-rocker's Xcel Energy Center show nearly sold-out.
Music
Bonnie Raitt returns to Minnesota with themes of recovery and redemption
She'll perform on Friday at the Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park.
Music
The Minnesota Orchestra's music directors, over the years
Thomas Søndergård will become the next music director of the Minnesota Orchestra. Here are the orchestra's music directors through the years: Emil Oberhoffer, 1903-22Henri Verbrugghen,…
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Minnesota Orchestra names Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård its new music director
He was a guest conductor with the orchestra in December and April.
Music
Review: 'Take It Like a Man' should make Amanda Shires a country star
A little bit Parton, a little bit punk, she addresses marital difficulties on her new album.
Variety
Our Friday best: Alan Jackson, 'Flamenco in the Garden,' Gary Clark Jr. and 'Confetti'
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Concert highlights for July 28-Aug. 3 include Brandi Carlile, Gary Clark Jr., Roger Waters, Alan Jackson, Bonnie Raitt and Palmer's Palmfest.
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