Music
November 10, 2019

Collaborative impulse brought to the fore in Liquid Music's 'Let the Crows Come'

Music
November 9, 2019
The O'Neill brothers, Tim and Ryan O'Neill at Creation Audio in Minneapolis.

They're one of Minnesota's most-streamed music acts – and you probably haven't heard of them

Straight out of New Prague, piano duo the O'Neill Brothers have rolled with the times to become unlikely stars of digital streaming.
Music
November 8, 2019
FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2015 file photo, Bob Dylan accepts the 2015 MusiCares Person of the Year award at the 2015 MusiCares Person of the Year show in

Cool things in music this week: Springsteen, Dylan, David Byrne, Rhiannon Giddens

Music
November 8, 2019
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Angel Olsen

Best of the Week (Nov. 10-17): Angel Olson, 'Steel Magnolias,' FKA Twigs, Kris Kristofferson, Minnesota Orchestra, more

Music
November 8, 2019
South African soprano Goitsemang Lehobye and the Gauteng Choristers will reunite with the Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Chorale.

'Carmen' abridged and Minnesota Orchestra's new cello concerto: The week's best classical concerts

Music
November 8, 2019
David Evan Thomas

Quiet in the court: Music's now in session at St. Paul's Landmark Center

REVIEW: Courtroom Concerts have become a welcome home for chamber music.
Music
November 8, 2019
Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra, conducted by Sarah Hicks, before they began their encore.

Inside the making of Dessa's groundbreaking live album with Minnesota Orchestra

Two worlds collided as the Minneapolis hip-hop star recorded a live album with the biggest band in town.
Music
November 8, 2019

3 secrets to the O'Neill Brothers' streaming success

How the piano-playing siblings have racked up big numbers via Spotify and other digital music sites.
Music
November 8, 2019
Associate conductor Roderick Cox posed for a photo with members of the South African National Youth Orchestra during the Minnesota Orchestra's 2018 tr

What attracts the Minnesota Orchestra to overseas tours? It's not the money

What attracts the Minnesota Orchestra and its peers to distant destinations? It sure isn't the money.
Music
November 8, 2019
The instruments of Lamont Cranston Ban guitarists Johnny O and Rod Smith, right, clashed during a solo in the band's second set.

Leader of Minnesota's Lamont Cranston Band celebrates 50 years of the blues

Pat Hayes of the Lamont Cranston Band celebrates 50 years of the blues.
Music
November 7, 2019
Niall Horan performs May 11 at the Xcel Energy Center.

Ticket Alert: Prof, Atmosphere, Bret Michaels, Niall Horan, Bert Kreischer and more

Music
November 7, 2019
Angel Olsen plays First Avenue on Tuesday amid raves for her new orchestral album, "All Mirrors."

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Angel Olsen, FKA Twigs, Trisha Yearwood, Kris Kristofferson

The big gigs for Nov. 8-14, also including an all-star benefit at Hook & Ladder, a Neil Young birthday tribute, Bishop Briggs and more.
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.
Music
November 7, 2019

Lamont Cranston by the numbers

Music
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.
Music
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.

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