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Singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke 'didn't expect to be so happy' in Minneapolis
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke unexpectedly moved to Minneapolis, where "I didn't expect to be so happy."
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Hear the Stnnng's latest Steve Albini-produced golden noise
On tap for an Entry release party Friday, "Veterans of Paradise" is the band's second LP with Albini.
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First Avenue announces Prince parties for next week's anniversary
The club of "Purple Rain" fame will host another street memorial, plus two late-night and one kid-friendly dance parties.
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Controversy turns into applause for $55M Orchestra Hall revamp
Once a target for criticism, Orchestra Hall's expansion has proved to be a success, both economically and artistically.
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Don't call Chris Brown's Xcel Center show a comeback
The troubled R&B singer put on a big, dazzling show to a half-empty arena.
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Zeitgeist plays Lou Harrison's music with warmth, wit and twinkling chopsticks
Review: Lou Harrison's playful mastery celebrated with music festival.
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From KMOJ to MLK: Black music, history inspire this St. Paul jazz musician
Drummer Davu Seru writes deeply personal jazz infused with hip-hop, blues and black history.
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Pick Six: Praise for Kimberly Michaels, Shelby J, Valerie Simpson, Lizzo, Against Me, Andre Cymone
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
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'Spider John's Legacy' concert explores roots of Minnesota folk-blues legend
Local musicians will celebrate the legacy of the West Bank folk-blues institution.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: Chris Brown at Xcel, Tift Merritt at the Cedar
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
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Cantus vocal ensemble gets a little too political with its latest concert
REVIEW: Social messages clash with exquisite singing in the latest concert from Cantus.
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Tribute fence at Paisley Park returns as anniversary of Prince's death nears
Fans can place tribute items near the Paisley Park entrance in tribute to the music icon.
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Treasure Island books big outdoor series with Journey, Weezer, Brad Paisley
Nine shows are set at Treasure Island this summer in Welch, Minn., with more possible, starting June 9 with Willie Nelson.
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Lil Wayne will not reschedule Minneapolis concert but will offer full refunds
He failed to show on Friday at Target Center, bowing out after three opening acts had performed.
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Piano soloist offers clear, heartfelt take on Brahms at Orchestra Hall
Review: Guest pianist and Minnesota Orchestra played to music's natural expressiveness.
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Jason Aldean wins country's entertainer of the year
Florida Georgia Line may have lost entertainer of the year to Jason Aldean, but the country duo owned the Academy of Country Music Awards, thanks to some help from the Backstreet Boys.
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