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Almost 200 everyday flutists form a 'flute force' for SPCO concert
The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra is pairing a superstar flutist with nearly 200 community flutists for an unusual concert.
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Prince's music may soon be unlocked on Spotify, other streaming services
Subway ads and industry reports suggest a deal has been struck to make his classic albums widely available online again.
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Twin Cities earplug maker's pitch not in tune with 'Shark Tank' panel
Vibe, designed to protect the hearing of concertgoers, drew one offer. The startup's founder declined.
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Bob Dylan releasing another collection of non-Dylan songs — a triple album
"Triplicate" will include 30 tunes from the Great American Songbook.
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John Wetton, lead singer of Asia and King Crimson, dies at 67
John Wetton, the progressive-rock bassist whose numerous credits include fronting King Crimson and the supergroup Asia, has died, his former bandmate Geoff Downes said Tuesday. He was 67.
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Review: Cabaret darling McKay sings/tells odd tale of jazz musician Billy Tipton
REVIEW: Nellie McKay's "A Girl Named Bill" is a ton of clever fun.
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The party goes on for 89.3 the Current, despite current events
Jeremy Messersmith, Haley Bonar and more raised their voices along with their glasses at First Avenue.
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John Mayer coming back from the Dead April 15 at Xcel Center
His first tour with his own band in three years will feature three different configurations.
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Pick Six: Praise for Red Hot Chili Peppers, 311, Dave Matthews, Pharrell Williams, Mike Phillips, Terry Walsh
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
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Minneapolis' X Games concerts to feature Atmosphere, Flume, A Day to Remember
The concerts will be held July 14-16 outside U.S. Bank Stadium and are open to the games' ticket holders.
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Kings of Leon: The last arena rockers still standing?
Kings of Leon are still together, still making hits.
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New Minnesota Orchestra recording offers intense take on Sibelius' 'Kullervo'
Osmo Vänskä has recorded the work before, but the new version is exceptional.
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Singer Nellie McKay brings her gender-swapping show to the Dakota Jazz Club
Cabaret darling Nellie McKay brings her gender-swapping show "A Girl Named Bill" to the Dakota.
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Bryant Gumbel: 'I own three Prince songs that have never seen the light of day'
The "Real Sports" host shares new anecdote about his late friend.
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Queen + Adam Lambert set for Xcel Energy Center on July 14
Even though this pairing has toured the world, this will be their Twin Cities debut.
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Tired of noisy rock clubs? New Mpls. 'listening rooms' thrive on intimacy
The Warming House, Hook & Ladder and River Room cater to music fans who want to hear.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: 50 Cent at Myth, Winter Jazz Festival remembers DJ Leigh Kamman
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
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Prince relatives say tribute concert was seriously mismanaged
New court filings reveal the extreme complexity involving the handling of the musician's estate.
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