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Meet the Minneapolis mogul behind First Avenue's ever-expanding concert empire
Nate Kranz is the force behind First Avenue's music kingdom – including the renovated Palace Theatre.
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Sting thrills fans with rare club show at Myth in Maplewood
Having more fun that he's had in years, he thrilled fans at Myth.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: Lake Street Dive at First Ave, Tabah at the Turf Club
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
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Toby Keith, 3 Doors Down, Frankie Valli to play State Fair
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons also grab a grandstand slot.
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Two by two: Hall & Oates pairing with Tears for Fears at Xcel Center on May 11
The two duos each haven't played Minnesota in many years.
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Twin Cities' largest music festival announces lineup of Travis Scott, Lauryn Hill, T.I.
Rhymesayers' 10th annual hip-hop marathon returns to the fairgrounds May 28 with local acts including Atmosphere, Brother Ali and the Stand4rd.
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Brother Ali's first album in five years looks to be a 'Beauty'
Hear the first single, "Own Light (What Hearts Are For)," ahead of the record's May 5 release.
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Renaissance man Sting returns to rock, and to the Twin Cities
Sting is set to play his first Twin Cities club concert since 1979.
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Pick Six: Praise for Dakota Dave Hull, Maud Hixson, the Suburbs, more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
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Former SPCO maestro presides over sexy, daring Minnesota Orchestra program
Review: Former SPCO maestro expertly guides works by Mendelssohn, Bartok and Thomas Ades.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett at the State, Destiny Roberts at the Southern
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
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Why are Minnesotans so quick with standing ovations? A newcomer investigates
It's supposed to be the ultimate accolade for concerts and theater productions. Why, then, do Minnesotans hop to their feet for almost every show?
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Jack Brass Band is blowing up Mardi Gras in Minnesota
The eight-man ensemble has the NOLA street cred to be Fat Tuesday ambassadors.
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