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Rock Hall of Famer Leon Russell dies in Nashville in his sleep
Wife says the Southern blues musician died Saturday in Nashville; "Tight Rope" and "This Masquerade" among his hits.
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Sting's return to rock to include a March 2 date at Myth in Maplewood
The former Police frontman will tour with a stripped-down band again behind his new album, "57th & 9th."
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Band of Horses ride out rough patch at State Theatre
REVIEW: Ben Bridwell's vocal issues didn't hobble a lovingly received State Theatre set.
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From 'Letterman' to St. Paul, singer Darlene Love loves Christmas
Hall of Fame singer Darlene Love saw her career rejuvenated by a holiday song that will bring her to St. Paul.
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Prince's Paisley Park adds weekend dance parties, new tours to its mix
Fans will even have a chance to record their own Prince song as the Chanhassen museum seeks visitors.
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How a Minneapolis producer coaxed Communist Daughter into recording one of the year's best albums
Critics nationwide are buzzing about the band's sophomore LP, "The Cracks That Built the Wall."
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Minnesota music heir Jeanne Taylor becomes L.A. hopeful in pursuit of Top 40 career
Jeanne Taylor hopes to carry the Peterson family name into Top 40 territory.
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Best concerts of the week: Bank of Horses at State Theatre, Black Market Brass rides good buzz with debut album
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows this week.
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See Lizzo's feel-'Good' appearance on Samantha Bee's post-election 'Full Frontal'
The Minneapolis hip-hop star was called upon to end Wednesday's episode on a positive note.
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Pacifica Quartet dives into Schubert's delicate darkness
Review: Pacifica Quartet played convincingly in a Schubert-inspired concert.
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Election Eve hip-hop rally set in Minneapolis with Dilated Peoples, Allan Kingdom
The final push by the Go Vote Mn campaign takes place at Mill City Nights.
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Review: Keith Urban rips it up at sold-out Target Center show
The Australian star and frequent Twin Cities visitor shredded on guitar more than he plucked on ganjo in front of 13,000-plus fans.
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Culture Club stops time -- and song -- in Twin Cities show
Boy George's snit couldn't get in the way of a soul-satisfying return to Minnesota.
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Pick Six: Praise for Crooner's, 'Hamilton's America,' Beyonce, more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
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