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Composer Dominick Argento's literate song settings brought to life
REVIEW: The 86-year-old Minnesota composer was fêted in recent concerts.
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Will concerts sound better at U.S. Bank Stadium than the Metrodome?
With the Dome's dismal acoustics still echoing in many fans' minds, Metallica and Luke Bryan will test U.S. Bank Stadium's acoustics next weekend.
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Bon Iver releases two new tracks, announces new album
Fans not in Eau Claire this weekend will have to wait until Sept. 30 to hear all of "22, Million."
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What to expect at Eaux Claires? National's Dessner previews this weekend's fest
Aaron Dessner and the Eaux Claires fest return to Wisconsin farmland. Dessner previews Year 2, and his Grateful Dead tribute.
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Seven Prince properties, including Caribbean villa, can now be sold
A Carver County judge ruled Thursday that the estate's special administrator can begin selling off some of the late musician's property.
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All-star Grateful Dead tribute coming to Eaux Claires music fest
Aaron Dessner previews three of the 59 tracks featured on the new Grateful Dead tribute album.
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Best concerts of the week: Deftones, Gaelynn Lea, plus a '90s explosion featuring Tone Loc, Naughty by Nature and En Vogue
Your guide to the Twin Cities's must-see shows this week.
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It's a weekend of outdoor bashes: Cloud Cult at HazelFest, Metric at Kraftskiva, Lizzo at Lucé
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows this week.
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Beethoven for non-boomers: SPCO concerts now free or discounted for young fans
In an effort to diversify its audience, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra offers free concert tickets to kids and students of all ages.
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Is a new Bon Iver album coming this weekend timed to Eaux Claires?
Hints on social media and a wall in Brooklyn have built the anticipation ahead of Justin Vernon's hometown music fest.
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Gwen Stefani's concert was all about Eve, Blake Shelton
Those special guests added a needed spark to the pop star's show Sunday in St. Paul.
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Summer Set vs. Eaux Claires: Western Wisconsin music fests go head-to-head
Western Wisconsin farmland will be a fertile hotbed of music with next weekend's dueling festivals.
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Minnesota's well-traveled musicians offer road-trip advice
Tips for your next long spin down the highway from Minnesota's well-traveled musicians.
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Who's family? Sibling question at heart of Prince estate case
The issue of whether Prince and Duane Nelson shared a father has become a multimillion-dollar question in the musician's estate case.
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