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Minneapolis upstarts Sister Species, Lena Elizabeth pair their album releases Thursday at the Cedar
Abby and Emily Astrul of Sister Species expand to an eight-piece band with horns on their second record.
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Last call for JT's Jazz Implosion weekly gigs at Icehouse in south Minneapolis
Drummer JT Bates announced the end of his Monday night series, but he and the venue pledged to keep jazz alive there on other nights.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: Lissie, Astralblak, Brian Wilson
Big gigs for the week of Nov. 23-29, also including the Cactus Blossoms, Leo Kottke, Khruangbin, Rev. Horton Heat, JD McPherson and Brandi Carlile.
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Moon Palace becomes music venue for books with adventurous, diverse gigs
The store's 110-capacity performance room is set to the side of the cafe through a separate doorway. It feels a bit like walking into your goth cousin's basement.
Music
What's on deck at Twin Cities shops for Record Store Day Black Friday 2018
Flashlight Vinyl is reopening, Down in the Valley hosts a J.S. Ondara in-store, and most places open at 9 a.m.
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Rap legend Kurtis Blow leads 'Hip Hop Nutcracker' in St. Paul: 'I am a Christmas rapper'
Kurtis Blow's dancing, rapping and preaching all come together in "Hip Hop Nutcracker" at the Ordway this week.
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22-year-old violinist named to leadership post at Minnesota Orchestra
Felicity James has been named associate concertmaster. The orchestra also hired a 26-year-old as principal timpanist.
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Wednesday is last day for Cities 97.1 morning host Keri Noble
Local singer said she will focus on voice students, own music.
Music
Are you ready to rock? Just don't forget your earplugs
More rock and classical fans (and musicians) are protecting their ears from loud performances.
Music
Elvis Costello comes out swinging in lengthy Northrop set
His almost Springsteen-like, 2½-hour set came just four months after he canceled six shows to have a "cancerous malignancy" removed.
Movies
6 great Twin Cities holiday entertainment options
Sure, you can't wait to see "The Nutcracker" and the Brian Setzer Orchestra. But what else is there to do this holiday season? Find movies and more don't-miss picks in our annual arts and entertainment preview.
Music
Composer Missy Mazzoli talks politics, music and gender equity ahead of SPCO concerts
One of the country's brightest young composers, Missy Mazzoli is vocal about gender inequality in the music world.
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Singer David Huckfelt of the Pines found ocean of inspiration on Isle Royale
The Minneapolis-via-Iowa tunesmith took inspiration from a writing residency at Lake Superior's national park to craft his first solo album, "Stranger Angels."
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