Music
March 7, 2019
Poliça singer Channy Leaneagh suffers broken back while clearing ice dams

Poliça singer Channy Leaneagh suffers broken back while clearing ice dams

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the frontwoman, who has two children and will not be able to perform for several months.
Music
March 6, 2019

No consensus on what to do with 188 acres once owned by Prince

Lennar Corp. wants to develop a neighborhood of market-rate and luxury houses on the vacant land, which lies on the shore of Lake Ann.
Music
March 6, 2019
Robyn performed at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul.

Swedish pop star Robyn displays a royal flair in sold-out Palace show

The dance-pop singer shined in shades of silver, white and especially purple in St. Paul.
Music
March 5, 2019
Kim Gordon performed with Dimitri Chamblas at the American Swedish Institute.

Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon improvises her way through Minneapolis performance

REVIEW: The art-rock royal co-created a small, unusual performance at the American Swedish Institute's Turnblad Mansion.
Music
March 5, 2019
Hall & Oates played to a packed audience at the Xcel Center in 2017.

Hall & Oates to play State Fair in late August

Tickets go on sale Friday for the blue-eyed soul duo.
Music
March 5, 2019
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley performed with Kiss at the Target Center.

Rock gods Kiss live in the past for their last blast in Minneapolis

The flashy '70s rockers stuck to their fiery formula as their End of the Road Tour hit Target Center.
Music
March 4, 2019
James Blake's Palace gig tonight in St. Paul cancelled due to illness

James Blake's Palace gig tonight in St. Paul cancelled due to illness

No make-up date could be confirmed with the British singer, so refunds will be given out.
Music
March 3, 2019
A portrait of Fanny Mendelssohn dated 1847. MUST CREDIT: Library of Congress, Music Division

The week's five best Twin Cities classical concerts

Music
March 2, 2019
A rendering provided by the city shows the proposed Upper Harbor Terminal riverfront redevelopment in north Minneapolis. The plan could face a Feb. 1

With Minneapolis' first amphitheater, city walks fine line between national and community attraction

Minneapolis riverfront plan has raised concerns for North Siders about their role in redevelopment.
Music
March 2, 2019
Alice Cooper performs with the Hollywood Vampires at the River Centre in St. Paul, MN, on Sunday evening. ] Isaac Hale • isaac.hale@startribune

St. Paul's Ordway Center hopes newcomers find 'treasure' in eclectic bookings

Rock 'n' roll acts surprise patrons expecting the usual calendar of Broadway and opera productions.
Music
March 2, 2019
The Jacksons show their support for brother Michael in Twin Cities concert

The Jacksons show their support for brother Michael in Twin Cities concert

Three of the Jackson 5 family performed some of their greatest hits -- and Michael's -- at Treasure Island Casino concert.
Music
March 2, 2019
Gary Clark Jr. performed Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 at the Surly Festival Field in Minneapolis, Minn.

Pick Six: Praise for 89.3 the Current, Queen, Gary Clark Jr., more

Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Music
March 2, 2019
Meghan Kreidler (Rosalind), Jesse Bhamrah (Orlando), Andrea San Miguel (Celia), and Luis Vega (Oliver) in the Guthrie Theater's production of As You L

Best of the Week: 'As You Like It,' Robyn, 'Surreal Promenade,' Kim Gordon, more

Music
March 1, 2019
Opponents of the Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment stood with their backs to the Minneapolis City Council following the unanimous approval of the pr

Massive riverfront project approved by Mpls. City Council

The redevelopment of 48 acres along the Mississippi River includes an amphitheater, park space and hundreds of housing units.
Music
March 1, 2019
Cactus Blossoms tout today's 'Easy Way' release with way-cool Electric Fetus gig

Cactus Blossoms tout today's 'Easy Way' release with way-cool Electric Fetus gig

The harmonious siblings act played a hometown in-store set Thursday on the eve of the album's arrival.
Music
March 1, 2019
Dominick Argento rewrote his opera "Dreams of Valentino" for tenor James Valenti. The relationship between the two men has taken on a mentor-pupil sta

Minnesota composer Dominick Argento was the last great American romantic

A critic's tribute to the lush, alluring music of Minnesota great Dominick Argento.
Music
March 1, 2019
Kiana Lede opened for Ella Mai at the Varsity Theater.

'Boo'd Up' hit singer Ella Mai parties up in Minneapolis headlining debut

Grammy winner Ella Mai, 24, shined well beyond the hit at a sold-out Varsity Theater gig.
Music
February 28, 2019
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Kiss' Paul Stanley on Mpls. farewell show: 'We're not a band that'll ever fizzle out'

Is this really the end? The star-eyed singer/guitarist provides answers and much more ahead of the band's Target Center concert.
Music
February 28, 2019

New album reviews: Gary Clark Jr. delivers career-making disc; 'Roma'-inspired collection features Beck, Eilish and barking dog

Music
February 28, 2019

Ticket Alert: Frenship, Rob Thomas, Hillsong United, Billy Idol, the Struts, Cardy B and Riverdance.

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