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Trampled by Turtles' Dave Simonett goes it alone with new solo album
Simonett tried to write a happier solo record after his marriage ended and his regular band went on extended hiatus. It didn't work out.
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Pick Six: Praise for Robbie Robertson, Flat Five, iHeart Radio, Somi, Lady Gaga, Winter Jazz Festival
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
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Meet the final five acts competing in our 'Are You Local?' best-new-bands contest
They will play a Turf Club show Monday to decide who gets $2,000 and a First Avenue showcase gig.
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First Avenue's Sonia Grover wins national concert industry award for talent buying
After three nominations, the Pollstar Awards gave Grover the top award Thursday in Los Angeles.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: Dawes and Ladysmith Black Mambazo play concerts at State Theatre
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
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Who will perform at 2018 Super Bowl? Our critic places his bets
It might be too early to predict which teams will be playing in the 2018 Super Bowl in Minneapolis, but it's not too early to speculate on who will be the featured halftime entertainer. Who's your pick?
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Minneapolis band Romantica sees the light with 'Shadowlands,' its first album in nine years
After nine up and down years, Ben Kyle finally finished his band's overdue follow-up album.
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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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