Music
September 18, 2015
The Who postpones tour, Target Center show until spring

The Who postpones tour, Target Center show until spring

Singer Roger Daltrey's illness caused the band to delay the rest of its North American tour.
Music
September 17, 2015
Trampled by Turtles return to Canterbury Park on Saturday to headline their Festival Palomino, with a lineup that includes the Dr. Dog, Benjamin Booke

Trampled on Palomino: Band members' guide to Saturday's festival

Minnesota's renowned string sextet offers its view on Saturday's second annual horse-track bash.
Music
September 17, 2015
In this April 30, 2015 photo, musicians Rodney Crowell, left, and Emmylou Harris pose for a portrait to promote their album "The Traveling Kind" in Ne

The Big Gigs for Sept. 18-24: Cats Under the Stars, John Prine, Tragically Hip, Stromae, Wavves and more

Music
September 17, 2015
Alice Cooper performs in concert during his ìRaise The Dead Tour 2015î at the Royal Farms Arena on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, in Baltimore. (

Ticket alert: Punch Brothers, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Peppa Pig Live and more

Music
September 16, 2015
JD McPherson to play Saturday's free "Prairie Home" street dance

JD McPherson to play Saturday's free "Prairie Home" street dance

The vintage "North Side Gal" rocker from Oklahoma will perform after the live broadcast at the Fitzgerald Theater.
Music
September 16, 2015
Oh fer fun: See new videos by L'Assassins and Bad Bad Hats

Oh fer fun: See new videos by L'Assassins and Bad Bad Hats

Both Twin Cities bands have gigs in town Friday before hitting the road again.
Music
September 16, 2015
Ed Sheeran performs at the Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015.

Ed Sheeran brings his one-man-band act twice around to Twin Cities

REVIEW: Fans screamed as British balladeer Ed Sheeran killed them softly
Music
September 14, 2015
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September 14, 2015
Twin Cities still aglow from three nights of Taylor Swift

Twin Cities still aglow from three nights of Taylor Swift

A wrap-up on Swift's precise, precious three-night run in St. Paul, which made for one illuminating lovefest of a weekend.
Music
September 14, 2015
Taylor Swift flexed her star power at Xcel Energy Center with three sold-out concerts Friday through Monday.

Taylor Swift's Minnesota mania by the numbers

Music
September 13, 2015
Jeremy Denk, new artistic partner of the SPCO.

At Ordway, SPCO gets 'serious' with pop-inflected music

REVIEW: Season opener explored jazz, swing, folk and other idioms.
Music
September 13, 2015
Taylor Swift performs during the "1989" world tour at Staples Center on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.

Who's on Taylor Swift's all-star guest list for Twin Cities shows?

One of the most talked-about facets of Taylor Swift's "1989" tour is the celebrity guests who've shown up. We can think of several Minnesotan she might invite to join her over her three-night stand in St. Paul this weekend.
Music
September 12, 2015
Audra McDonald of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill" accepts the 2014 Tony Award for Leading Actress in a Play during the 68th annual Tony Awards.

Versatile Audra McDonald's star power lights up Orchestra Hall

Review: Tony-award winner was stunning in orchestra season-opener.
Music
September 12, 2015
Slick Taylor Swift sizzles and struts with a new persona

Slick Taylor Swift sizzles and struts with a new persona

Review: In the first of three weekend shows at the Xcel Energy Center, a snootier new Swift appeared.
Music
September 11, 2015
Taylor Swift

Why does Taylor Swift have her haters?

Despite becoming the biggest and most ubiquitous pop star of our day — or more likely because of it — Taylor Swift has her fair share of detractors. Here's a look at the flip side to all the things people love about her as she begins a three-night stand in the Twin Cities.
Music
September 11, 2015
Classical music: Fall's big 5 include Mahler, Fröst and 'Dreams of the Fallen'

Classical music: Fall's big 5 include Mahler, Fröst and 'Dreams of the Fallen'

Music
September 11, 2015
Twin Cities' top fall concerts blend old (Madonna) and new (Lianne La Havas)

Twin Cities' top fall concerts blend old (Madonna) and new (Lianne La Havas)

What's big in Twin Cities pop-music concerts this fall? Look for veteran artists like the Who and Madonna in October and newer artists such as Beach House and Lianne La Havas in the coming weeks.

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