Music
November 7, 2019
Trampled by Turtles

Hear Trampled by Turtles remake Radiohead from upcoming covers EP

The five-song collection, out Dec. 6, also includes tunes by Warren Zevon, Iris DeMent, Neil Young and the Faces.
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November 7, 2019

Lamont Cranston by the numbers

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November 6, 2019
Neil Young performed Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at the Pantages Theater in Minneapolis, Minn. ] Aaron Lavinsky ¥ aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Neil

New music reviews: Neil Young speaks his mind with Crazy Horse; Miranda Lambert gets happy with 'Wildcard'

Music
November 5, 2019
Country singer Alan Jackson performed at We Fest in 2007.

In Detroit Lakes, one-year hiatus for We Fest is 'a tug at the heartstrings'

New owner could make Detroit Lakes country music event "king of the mountain again."
Music
November 5, 2019
Another farewell concert by Kiss on the books for St. Paul in February

Another farewell concert by Kiss on the books for St. Paul in February

The End of the Road Tour will roll on into 2020 and includes stops in Sioux City and Grand Forks.
Music
November 5, 2019
Minneapolis hip-hop guru Brother Ali drops surprise album with L.A. rap vet Evidence

Minneapolis hip-hop guru Brother Ali drops surprise album with L.A. rap vet Evidence

"Secrets & Escapes" arrived head over the weekend of their tour dates together, including a Dec. 19 gig at First Ave.
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November 4, 2019
Photo by Emma Delevante Tyler Childers

Kentucky country singer Tyler Childers kick-starts two-night stand at First Ave

The Sturgill Simpson associate came to town with a high-energy band and one of the year's best twang albums.
Music
November 3, 2019

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra opens up fresh soundworlds with premiere

REVIEW: A new concerto for double bass reveals the hidden soul of the instrument.
Music
November 3, 2019
Nathalie Stutzmann

A new look for 'Barber of Seville'? The week's best classical concerts

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November 2, 2019
Conductor Juraj Valčuha

Juraj Valcuha scales the peaks in Strauss' Alpine journey

Slovakian conductor impresses with a return to the Minnesota Orchestra.
Music
November 2, 2019
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 1: Celine Dion performs her Courage World Tour at Target Center on November 1, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Celine Dion's heart still in it as she makes overdue Twin Cities pilgrimage

The Canadian diva finally left Vegas and brought her Courage Tour to Target Center.
Music
November 2, 2019
Tyler Childers
Photo by David McClister

Best of the Week (Nov. 3-10): Tyler Childers, 'A New Brain,' Rachel & Vilray, Black Grace, 'Votes for Women,' SPCO, more

Music
November 2, 2019

6 cool things in music including Prince's memoir, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Lewis Capaldi, Tom Morello

Music
November 1, 2019
"Scars to Your Beautiful" singer Alessia Cara opened for Shawn Mendes at Xcel Energy Center in June.

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Celine Dion, Alessia Cara, Tyler Childers, Prairie Fire Lady Choir

This week's big gigs, also including Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Tiffany Young, Janiva Magness and New Order's Peter Hook.
Music
October 31, 2019
Bassist Zachary Cohen

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra bassist goes 'Dark' in a bold new solo vehicle

Zachary Cohen steps into the spotlight as soloist in the U.S. premiere of composer Missy Mazzoli's double bass concerto.
Music
October 31, 2019

New music review: Kanye West goes gospel with mixed results

Music
October 31, 2019
Journey recruits Pretenders for June 2020 pairing at Xcel Center

Journey recruits Pretenders for June 2020 pairing at Xcel Center

The "Don't Stop Believin'" hitmakers won't stop touring with fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famers for co-headliners, it seems.
Music
October 30, 2019
'Wits' cast promises 'nonstop swear words' in Saturday's radio-free reunion show

'Wits' cast promises 'nonstop swear words' in Saturday's radio-free reunion show

John Moe, John Munson and their friends will meet up again at the Fitzgerald Theater four years after their MPR-affiliated show went off the air.
Music
October 29, 2019
Park Square Theatre's artistic director, Flordelino Lagundino, will direct two shows in the 2019-20 season, both by Korean-American playwrights.

St. Paul theater cuts two shows, including 'Evita,' to counter budget shortfall

Because of larger casts, as well as musicians, musicals are generally costlier to produce than straight plays.
Music
October 29, 2019
St. Paul's Amsterdam Bar quickly settles ASCAP songwriters lawsuit

St. Paul's Amsterdam Bar quickly settles ASCAP songwriters lawsuit

The popular live music venue claimed it was being overcharged by the international royalties-collecting organization.

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