Music
David Lee Roth jumps to Kiss' aid at under-attended Xcel Center show
The Van Halen singer added spark to the second go-around of the headliner's fizzling farewell tour.
Music
Minneapolis' Armory announces throwback concerts, including Kraftwerk, Judas Priest
Tickets for all three of the Gen X music affairs go on sale later this week.
![Matt Wilson, left, and James Ferree played as a duo.] Members of the SPCO will play music and tell stories around the idea of "home" at the Turf Club,](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/D2BJXLA636HEL5JJCLTB5W5AIY.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Music
Death of Prince heir complicates estate settlement even more
The death of Prince's brother, along with his contested will, and deals signed with entertainment company Primary Wave, are raising new questions in the efforts to settle the musician's estate.
Music
Cancer survivor Joe Henry uplifts with artful songs and reaffirming words in Minneapolis
He kicked off his first tour since beating his cancer death sentence with a nourishing night of humanity.
Music
!["We waited five years [for Van Halen], and now it's time to shine," said David Lee Roth, who played Las Vegas last month before joining Kiss on tour.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/7NEZJXH4SRNJ3BPXQ7VZACUGCQ.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
David Lee Roth embraces Kiss tour: 'At my age, everything's a farewell'
David Lee Roth isn't changing his tune after dismissing Van Halen's return and joining Kiss' farewell tour, which comes to St. Paul on Monday.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Big Turn Fest, Buddy Guy, Jill Scott, Raphael Saadiq
The big gigs for Feb. 21-27, also including Dashboard Confessional, the Cedar Commissions, Big Head Todd, Ben Noble and Echosmith.
Music
First Ave, Dakota and Crooners make national 'best venues' lists (again)
The Dakota earned another honor from Downbeat magazine alongside Crooners, while Minneapolis' nearly 50-year-old rock club landed in a roundup by the Manual.
Music
The Weeknd's 2020 tour will arrive at Xcel Center on a weeknight in June
St. Paul landed the fourth stop on the Toronto singer's newly announced After Hours Tour.
Music
Joe Henry on fighting cancer and performing: 'I know that music saved my life'
Headed to Minneapolis, singer Joe Henry beat cancer to deliver a remarkable album.
Music
Myth-busting composers will change the way you look at opera
Experimental opera brings a modern lens to an ancient tale.
Music
Minnesota Opera will bring back 'The Shining' next season
Along with old favorites, the 2020-21 schedule includes Jeanine Tesori's bold new opera "Blue," about a black family torn apart by a police shooting.
Music
For 30 years, VocalEssence's 'Witness' program has celebrated black music
For 30 years, VocalEssence's program has celebrated African-American music and creativity.
Music
Twin Cities rockers Hairball go viral after singer's hair catches fire mid-song
Bandleader Bobby Jensen plays it cool and just keeps playing "Detroit Rock City" in the clip from Sioux City.
Music
Longtime couple Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal delight at Guthrie
Cash surveyed her 40-year recording career and included an unplanned detour into Prince.
Music
Battling Parkinson's, Ozzy Osbourne cancels Xcel Center date again
The singer revealed last month he is battling Parkinson's disease.
Music
Tim McGraw returning to State Fair grandstand Sept. 1 with Midland
The country singer is the third headliner announced for the fair's 2020 season.
Browse Variety Sections
Around the Region
- New Orleans' own PJ Morton returns home to Jazz Fest with new music
- Music Review: Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism' is controlled dance pop
- As hip-hop grows in China, its performers seek a voice that reflects their lived experiences
- Time is on their side: Rolling Stones to rock New Orleans Jazz Fest after 2 previous tries
- Singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt's latest album is a distinct shift from her austere sound
- Mary J. Blige enlists Taraji P. Henson, Tiffany Haddish and more for women's summit in New York
- Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reached
- Movie Review: In 'The Idea of You,' a boy band is center stage but Anne Hathaway steals the show
- Music Review: Sia soars with first solo album in 8 years, 'Reasonable Woman'
- 'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' lead Tony Award nominations, 2 shows honoring creativity's spark
Most Read
- Review: Kenny Chesney gets overamped in familiar show at Vikings stadium
- Scene Makers Q+A: University of Minnesota professor explains his course about Prince
- The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
- Coming soon to Airbnb: Prince's once-derelict Purple Rain House in Minneapolis
- MPR receives $56 million from anonymous donor, largest gift in its history
Music
Complete coverage of music, concert and album reviews from the Minnesota and national music scenes.
