Music
June 9, 2017
See a video recap of 35,000-plus fans enjoying Soundset 2017

See a video recap of 35,000-plus fans enjoying Soundset 2017

Newly posted by Rhymesayers, the clip captures the energy of the Twin Cities' biggest music fest.
Music
June 9, 2017
Manchita's album, "One"

Ex-Grrrl Prty rapper Manchita goes 'sola' with debut EP

The former Grrrl Prty member has been working toward a solo act for almost a decade.
Music
June 8, 2017
Cantus

Singing gets lost in Cantus vocal group's 'Sgt. Pepper's' pop concert

Review: The a cappella ensemble doesn't play to its strength in concert featuring the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's."
Music
June 8, 2017

Pick Six: Praise for Norah Jones, Flogging Molly, U2, more

Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Music
June 8, 2017
Old Crow Medicine Show plays the Palace Theater on Saturday.

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Old Crow Medicine Show at the Palace, Willie Nelson at Treasure Island

Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
Music
June 8, 2017
Prince's local NPG mates 'in a better head space' for this weekend's Fine Line tributes

Prince's local NPG mates 'in a better head space' for this weekend's Fine Line tributes

Michael Bland, Sonny Thompson and Tommy Barbarella have a different game plan with singer Julius Collins for their three shows starting tonight.
Music
June 8, 2017
John Legend performed at Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

John Legend makes lovers swoon

Review: His Northrop concert was heavy on songs from "Darkness and Light," but eventually he connected with the sold-out crowd.
Music
June 8, 2017
This cover image released by Astralwerks/Capitol Records shows "Hopeless Fountain Kingdom," the latest release by Halsey. (Astralwerks/Capitol via AP)

New album reviews: Halsey's music is less compelling than her story, Dan Auerbach finds his solo pop groove

Music
June 8, 2017
Stop your crying: Harry Styles coming next summer to Xcel Center

Stop your crying: Harry Styles coming next summer to Xcel Center

The One Direction castaway will play St. Paul on July 1, 2018, tickets for which go on sale June 16, 2017.
Music
June 8, 2017
One man, 25 keyboards: See Mark Mallman cover all of Minneapolis' Pianos on Parade

One man, 25 keyboards: See Mark Mallman cover all of Minneapolis' Pianos on Parade

The local rocker made a video to promote the downtown public art and music project.
Music
June 7, 2017
Mary Lucia provides a familiar voice for Replacements audiobook 'Trouble Boys'

Mary Lucia provides a familiar voice for Replacements audiobook 'Trouble Boys'

The Current DJ says she wanted to do it because "the band has an incredible story to be told."
Music
June 7, 2017
Deaf singer Mandy Harvey performs on "America's Got Talent."

Deaf singer's performance on 'America's Got Talent' will give you chills

"I want to do more with my life than just give up," 29-year-old singer Mandy Harvey told the "America's Got Talent" judges after losing her hearing 10 years ago. Then she gave a jaw-dropping performance.
Music
June 6, 2017
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 03: Music legend Tony Bennett arrives for his 90th birthday celebration at the at The Rainbow Room on August 3, 2016 in New York

The week's best Twin Cities jazz: Tony Bennett at Mystic Lake

Music
June 6, 2017
A pool table at Paisley Park bears Prince's symbol.

Carver County Historical Society scores trove of Paisley Park photos

The photos, taken by a friend, capture Prince's home at a time when no pictures were allowed.
Music
June 6, 2017
A pile of broken concrete was all that remained of "The Scaffold" sculpture at the Walker Sculpture Garden Tuesday afternoon. "Spoonbridge and Cherry"

Walker director admits to pain of 'learning in public'

Sculpture may not be burned after all, Olga Viso says in one of her first interviews since the controversy erupted.
Music
June 6, 2017
U2 adds a Sept. 8 date at U.S. Bank Stadium on 'Joshua Tree' tour

U2 adds a Sept. 8 date at U.S. Bank Stadium on 'Joshua Tree' tour

The announcement follows two sold-out, mass-scale shows at Soldier Field in Chicago last weekend.
Music
June 5, 2017
A pile of broken concrete was all that remained of "The Scaffold" sculpture at the Walker Sculpture Garden Tuesday afternoon. "Spoonbridge and Cherry"

June 2017: 'I take full responsibility,' Viso says of 'Scaffold' controversy

"We were always hoping to bring awareness" through the work but realized it could only be viewed "through the lens of trauma," says Olga Viso.
Music
June 5, 2017
Hear Bob Dylan's 'roundabout' lecture for his literature Nobel Prize

Hear Bob Dylan's 'roundabout' lecture for his literature Nobel Prize

The Swedish Academy made the Minnesota rock legend's speech public on Monday, including an audio version he recorded himself.
Music
June 4, 2017
Cellist Anthony Ross of the Minnesota Orchestra.

Late substitute conductor makes impressive debut with Minnesota Orchestra

REVIEW: Prieto led ably, and cellist Tony Ross played with intensity.
Music
June 4, 2017
Top Petty and the Heartbreakers performed Saturday night at the Xcel Energy Center.

Review: Learning to party the laidback Tom Petty way

With mid-tempo favorites and a run of rockers, the Heartbreakers delivered on Saturday in St. Paul.

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