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Justin Timberlake rumored as Super Bowl halftime act for Minneapolis
The "SexyBack" hitmaker would meet running backs at U.S. Bank Stadium if Us Weekly's report holds.
Music
Robert Plant to grace us with his presence again Feb. 22 at Orpheum
The Led Zeppelin frontman hasn't played in town since 2011 and has been playing a decent amount of oldies on recent outings.
Music
Phil Solem of "Friends" TV theme fame leaving Minnesota for Nashville
The Rembrandts co-founder and Twin Cities music fixture will be celebrated with a going-away party Tuesday night at the Cabooze.
Music
VocalEssence marks 'Finnish miracle' with choral music, folk fiddling
Review: VocalEssence and Osmo Vänskä on clarinet teamed up for a powerful concert.
Music
Ed Sheeran's big-league tryout set for U.S. Bank Stadium on Oct. 20, 2018
Tickets go on sale Oct. 20 exactly one year ahead of the concert, part of the British singer/songwriter's first big U.S. stadium tour.
Music
R&B-pop sensation the Weeknd underwhelms in front of 14,000 fans at Xcel
Even with 14,000 fans singing every song in St. Paul, the Weeknd's first local arena headline appearance did not wow.
Music
Pick Six: Praise for Midnight Oil, Marty Stuart, Grant Hart, Rhiannon Giddens, 'Aladdin,' ZZ Top
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
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Hear the Afghan Whigs and Har Mar Superstar pay tribute to Grant Hart at First Ave
Whigs frontman Greg Dulli brought Sean Tillmann up during their encore to sing Hart's Hüsker Dü nugget "Keep Hanging On."
Music
Prince items belonging to Susannah Melvoin and other associates go up for auction
Boston company RR Auction has the coveted Rick James tour pass up for sale along with Melvoin's postcards teasing of a marriage proposal.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: The Weeknd, Jimmy Webb, Glass Animals, Black Sabbath tributes
Also spotlights on Wynton Marsalis, Black Uhuru, SurlyFest, Joseph, Lavender Country, Dale Watson and more.
Music
New Standards, Nellie McKay stage musical tribute to 'strange life' of Peggy Lee
Four singers and the New Standards will salute her with a musical biography at the Guthrie.
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Songwriter Dan Wilson covers his 'Re-Covered' hits with Adele, Dixie Chicks, Taylor Swift
A song-by-song guide to the Semisonic frontman's newly rerecorded collaborations with Adele, Dixie Chicks, Taylor Swift and more.
Music
'Prairie Home' announces October guests Chris Stapleton, Randy Newman, Margo Price
The second season under Chris Thile's watch will kick off with three impressively stacked tapings.
Music
Babes in Toyland return by request
Dave Grohl called on the Minneapolis trio, sparking Friday's hometown show.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Spoon, Thundercat, Gorillaz, Rhiannon Giddens
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows.
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Kiss members reunite in all-star concert to send hurricane relief from St. Paul
Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley performed together for the first time in 16 years, capping a night with other Hall of Famers for the Children Matter concert.
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