Music
Father John Misty, Kamasi Washington lead lineup for Rock the Garden 2018
One of the 89.3 the Current's perennial favorites headlines Walker Art Center's annual garden party.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Jill Scott, Trombone Shorty, Stone Arch Festival
Big gigs for the week of June 15-21, also including Steely Dan/Doobie Brothers, Gomez and Jackson Browne.
Music
First-ever Frebella Fest to combat eating disorders with Haley, Cactus Blossoms
The Sept. 22 festival in Victoria, Minn., will benefit St. Paul's renowned Emily Program and promote wellness.
Music
Nashville alt-twanger Nikki Lane took a long road to Rock the Garden
The Walker party comes amid a rare break for the Nashville-based "Highway Queen."
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Bobby McFerrin is spontaneously spot on at the Dakota
Review: Vocalist amazes with a cappella improv extraordinaire.
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Returning to Minnesota, Grammy-winner Bobby McFerrin gives first interview in 4 years
Vocalist will perform for four nights at the Dakota without a script.
Movies
Heights Theater lands rare Minnesota screening of feel-good musical from East Germany
1968 film "Hot Summer" is the centerpiece of a rock 'n' roll film fest at the Heights Theater.
Music
Improvising with Bobby McFerrin is 'pure joy' for this Minnesota singer
Local singer Judi Donaghy Vinar says it's "brand-new music and it's only going to be done once."
Music
St. Paul native's Aizuri String Quartet rivets listeners in Twin Cities concert
Review: Minnesota-born Ariana Kim and her Aizuri Quartet riveted listeners at Sundin Music Hall.
Music
Minnesota's trailblazing Alzheimer's choir reminds us: 'Love Never Forgets'
Singers with dementia, and their caregivers, will perform an hour of new music, written especially for them.
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Blue Ox bluegrass fest plows its own path amid Eau Claire's music festivals
It's not the best known of Eau Claire's big music shindigs, but the bluegrass and alt-twang campout may be the best loved.
Music
Pick Six: Praise for DMA, Shindig magazine, 'Chicago,' Tina Schlieske, more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Music
The sound of Simon makes for a grand goodbye in St. Paul
Review: Paul Simon was generous, musical and crowd-pleasing at the X as he said farewell to the road.
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St. Paul Chamber Orchestra plays a smiling 2017-18 season finale
REVIEW: St. Paul Chamber Orchestra offered an especially sunny take on Brahms' Serenade No. 2.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: Paul Simon, Amadou & Mariam, Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly
Big gigs for the week of June 8-14, also including Winstock, Diana Krall and Bobby McFerrin.
Music
Electric Fetus turns 50: Fun facts about Minnesota's legendary record store
Check out these fun facts about the Electric Fetus, the head shop/record store that's celebrating its golden anniversary.
Music
A day after Prince would have been 60, Twins giving away purple air guitars
Second annual "Prince Night" will pay homage to the late musical legend.
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