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Pick Six: Praise for Ric Ocasek, Iggy Pop, Linda Ronstadt doc and more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
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There's a lot to celebrate as Minnesota Orchestra cellist Tony Ross turns 60
Minnesota Orchestra cellist Tony Ross celebrates his 60th with a weekend full of concerts.
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A Baroque music ensemble sprouts in Minnesota farm country
La Grande Bande, which opens its debut season Friday, sees a "hunger" for culture there.
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Minnesota fans are still a 'sucker' for the Jonas Brothers
The boy-band members proved themselves as grown-up pop stars.
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Three-peat repeat: Wilco announces another Palace Theatre run Nov. 22-24
The Chicago rockers also played three nights at the St. Paul venue in 2017 before going on a yearlong hiatus.
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Changing the color of opera is the goal of Minnesota Opera's new leader
A singer herself, Minnesota Opera's Priti Gandhi sees diversity as a way to "open people's imaginations" — not to mention a matter of survival.
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In concert, Janet Jackson shows her love for Minneapolis
Review: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis spark her winning concert at Treasure Island.
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Country star Jason Aldean says 'We Back' with tour coming to St. Paul in March
The winter and spring outing also includes earlier stops in Des Moines, Madison and Fargo.
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![Violinist Eunice Kim performed with her fellow musicians during the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra's performance Friday. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthon](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/XFNP3ZLQ2JTMGZCWZNOZELPGZE.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
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Conductorless SPCO makes the most of its freedom and talent
Pianist Jeremy Denk offered music by both Schumanns.
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Vince Gill captivates with song about sexual abuse during excellent Mpls. concert
The country stalwart was emotional, humorous and musically rewarding in a generous 140-minute show at the Orpheum.
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To Janet Jackson, Minneapolis will always be her 'home away from home'
Balancing motherhood and megahits, Janet Jackson talks about her return to Minnesota, where she recorded her breakthrough albums.
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Rap-rock odd couple Blink-182 and Lil Wayne a hard sell in St. Paul
The crowd was among the small things at Blink-12 and Lil Wayne twofer.
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Arrest warrant issued in Minneapolis for jailed R&B star R. Kelly
Authorities expect that once Kelly's federal case in Illinois resolves, he'll be asked to appear in court in Minnesota.
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Twin Cities concerts of the week: Jonas Brothers, Tycho, Vince Gill, K. Flay
The big gigs for Sept. 13-19, also including Nick Lowe, Of Monsters & Men, Brittany Howard, Lee "Scratch" Perry and release parties for Porcupine and Sean Anonymous.
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