Music
March 7, 2020
SZA performed on the St. Paul stage during her set Sunday evening. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com The 12th annual Soundset festi

6 cool things in music this week include Jiselle McCollam, Rolling Stone's women's issue and Cyrille Aimée

Music
March 6, 2020
Fans showed up in droves to see Bob Weir & the Wolf Bros. at the Fillmore on Tuesday, but then Weir called off his tour Thursday.

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Bob Weir, Best Coast, Three 6 Mafia, Black Lips

The big gigs for March 6-12, also including Hayes Carll with Allison Moorer, Omar Sosa, Yonder Mountain String Band, Liv Warfield, Wilco in Duluth and more.
Music
March 5, 2020
Liz Phair performed at the Turf Club in St. Paul. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – June 4, 2018, St. Paul, MN, Turf Club,

Ticket Alert: The Whispers, Emily King, Jhene Aiko, 311, the Growlers, Marshmello and more

Music
March 5, 2020

New music reviews: Lady Gaga returns to flamboyant dance-pop and Guided by Voices get heavy

Music
March 5, 2020
Drummer Tom Murray helmed the new album by the Litter.

Minneapolis' celebrated '60s garage-rock band the Litter re-emerges in 2020 (sort of)

Cult-loved Minneapolis '60s band is back in action. Sort of.
Music
March 4, 2020
Peter Schimke at the piano circa 2000, not long after he returned home.

'Very accomplished but very natural' Twin Cities jazz pianist Peter Schimke dies at 59

A memorial will be held March 22 at the Dakota, where he regularly played with Irv Williams, his longtime partner Estaire Godinez and many others.
Music
March 3, 2020
Robert Plant releases Low cover to tout upcoming Pantages gig with new band

Robert Plant releases Low cover to tout upcoming Pantages gig with new band

The Led Zeppelin singer posted a cover of Low's "Everybody's Song" to add buzz to his band Saving Grace.
Music
March 2, 2020
Nathaniel Rateliff

Nathaniel Rateliff kicks off solo tour in Minneapolis: 'I needed to do something for myself'

Denver soul-rocker Nathaniel Rateliff has gone solo for an emotional new album and tour that begins in Minneapolis.
Music
March 2, 2020
The Current's morning show host Jill Riley in the studio.] Jerry Holt •Jerry.Holt@startribune.com The Current's morning show host Jill Riley du

The Current's Jill Riley named solo morning host after firing of Brian Oake

After the firing of her co-host, Jill Riley will lead an all-women weekday lineup on 89.3 the Current.
Music
March 1, 2020
Tanya Tucker performs "Bring My Flowers Now" at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision

Review: Tanya Tucker earned her flowers at Grand Casino Hinckley

The country veteran was a singular entertainer in Hinckley.
Music
March 1, 2020
Christian Tetzlaff Photo ©Giorgia Bertazzi

Tetzlaff and the Chevalier: The week's best classical concerts

Music
February 28, 2020
Beyonce poses for photographers upon arrival at the 'Lion King' European premiere in central London, Sunday, July 14, 2019. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invi

6 cool things in music this week include Doomtree, Beyoncé, Lizzo, Steve Earle and Dusty's Bar

Music
February 28, 2020
Buddy Guy performs at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on Sunday, May 5, 2019, in New Orleans. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

For blues legend Buddy Guy, it's all about the showmanship

He became the first Rock and Roll Hall of Famer to headline at the new Fillmore Minneapolis.
Music
February 27, 2020

New music reviews: Tame Impala is lighter than air while Grimes gets dark

Music
February 27, 2020

Ticket Alert: Doomtree, Tool, Jamey Johnson, the Weeknd, Judas Priest and more

Music
February 27, 2020
Tanya Tucker hits Grand Casino Hinckley after Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings co-produced her latest album.

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Rufus du Sol, Saint Motel, Tanya Tucker, Wire

The big gigs for Feb. 28-March 5, also including Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Bill Frisell, Sudan Archives, Destroyer and Kamasi Washington.
Movies
February 27, 2020
The Band in 1969, from left: Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel, Garth Hudson and Robbie Robertson, from the documentary "Once Were Brothers: Robb

Review: Vintage footage buoys a one-sided film about the Band

Great vintage footage buoys this one-sided ode to the Band — or at least to its leader.
Music
February 27, 2020
The Band (from left): Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Garth Hudson, Robbie Robertson and Levon Helm. The group is the subject of the new film "Once Were B

In a new film, rock legend Robbie Robertson remembers his brothers in song

The Rock Hall of Famer talks about the breakup of the Band, the booing of Bob Dylan and his new documentary.
Music
February 27, 2020
Nathaniel Rateliff to play Sanders rally Monday ahead of State Theatre gigs

Nathaniel Rateliff to play Sanders rally Monday ahead of State Theatre gigs

"When it makes sense, I don't hesitate to speak my views," the Night Sweats frontman said.
Music
February 25, 2020
Doomtree is back! New song drops alongside news of Palace and First Ave gigs

Doomtree is back! New song drops alongside news of Palace and First Ave gigs

The Twin Cities hip-hop crew issued the standalone single "Five Alive" ahead of its May 1 and 2 shows.

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