Music
April 23, 2020
Elton John's June concerts in St. Paul are postponed until 2021 because of coronavirus pandemic

Elton John's June concerts in St. Paul are postponed until 2021 because of coronavirus pandemic

Having already played in Minneapolis in 2019 on his farewell tour, Sir Elton hasn't announced the new dates or refund arrangements.
Music
April 22, 2020
Music producers Jimmy Jam, left, and Terry Lewis attend the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Barclays Center on Friday, March 2

Minneapolis Super Bowl got Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis ready for salute to Prince

"Minus the weather, the experience was similar," Jam said. But then Dave Grohl helped him focus for the Time's performance.
Local
April 21, 2020
Darius Rucker was supposed to co-headline Winstock in 2020 and will be invited back for 20201.

Winstock country music festival also now called off for 2020

Organizers have already set the dates for 2021, while other regional country fests hang onto this year's plans.
Music
April 21, 2020
The Jayhawks before social-distancing, from left: Tim O'Reagan, Karen Grotberg, Gary Louris and Marc Perlman.

Jayhawks announce new album 'XOXO' with timely track 'Living in a Bubble'

The Twin Cities music vets' 11th album, finished before the quarantine, will arrive July 10.
Music
April 21, 2020
VIP area in the NPG Music Club room at Paisley Park.

On anniversary of Prince's death, Paisley Park will stay dark for now

Music
April 21, 2020
Mavis Staples teams with guitarist Wendy Melvoin and the Revolution for "Purple Rain" during "Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince."

Tuesday's all-star Grammy salute proves 'Prince does music better than anybody'

CBS salutes Prince on the fourth anniversary of his death.
Music
April 20, 2020
Don Henley, left, with new Eagles member Vince Gill, who were supposed to play Xcel Energy Center in early April but rescheduled for October.

Relenting to fans, Ticketmaster offers 30-day refund window for postponed concerts

Local
April 19, 2020
Lady Gaga co-organized Saturday's One World: Together at Home concert and kicked off the home-bound performances, too.

Stones, Stevie, Lizzo highlight Live Aid-like 'Together at Home' concert

Saturday's "Together at Home" event showed on all three TV networks.
Music
April 19, 2020
Members of the Black Feathers and Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indians perform at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on Friday, May 3, 2019,

Dreaming of New Orleans, waiting for the city's Jazz Fest to return

Music
April 19, 2020
Prince performing at concert March 7, 1982 at Met Center. [ Star Tribune photo by David Brewster, Minneapolis Star Tribune extra info: November 28, 19

Our Prince wish list: 12 more items we hope to unearth from his fabled vault

Here's a wish list of 12 cherished items from Prince's fabled vault.
Music
April 17, 2020
Comedian Pete Davidson attends the premiere of "Big Time Adolescence" at Metrograph on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/I

6 cool things in music this week include Adam Sandler, Todd Snider, Rita Ora, Pete Davidson and Andrea Bocelli

Music
April 17, 2020
Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum.

Soul Asylum performs exclusive mini-concert for Star Tribune readers

The band's tour was canceled, so they're celebrating their album release with a special in-home concert. Check out the two-song set performed exclusively for their hometown newspaper.
Music
April 17, 2020

Prince estate treats quarantined fans to 'Live at Aladdin' EP, new concert playlists

The 2002 EP is part of a five-disc 'Up All Nite' box set due on May 29.
Local
April 17, 2020
The Minnesota Orchestra
Photo by Travis Anderson

Minnesota Orchestra plans a busy slate when season begins next fall

It announced a packed calendar for Osmo Vänskä's next-to-last season, which starts in September.
Music
April 16, 2020
Bob Dylan drops another late-night surprise single, 'I Contain Multitudes'

Bob Dylan drops another late-night surprise single, 'I Contain Multitudes'

Like last month's JFK-inspired "Murder Most Foul," this new song features lots of references to pop culture and real life.
Music
April 16, 2020
LOW Band Photo. Credit:Zoran Orlic. Alan Sparhawk center, Mimi Parker, Steve Garrison)

Virtual entertainment picks: Low, 'A Virtual Cabaret,' service-industry benefit concert

Music
April 16, 2020
The woodwinds section of the SPCO rehearsed in January 2019.

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra cancels the rest of its season

Plans for the 2020-21 season will be announced in a few weeks.
Music
April 16, 2020
Don Henley, left, with new Eagles member Vince Gill, who were supposed to play Xcel Energy Center in early April but rescheduled for October.

'Massive breakdown' has Twin Cities concertgoers stuck in refund limbo

Ticketmaster reworded its website as the Eagles and other acts deny refunds.
Music
April 16, 2020
Camila Cabello's concert at Xcel Energy Center wasn't until September, but it has also now been postponed indefinitely.

Concert changes: The latest updates on postponed and canceled dates

Music
April 15, 2020
Legendary Cuban jazz performers jam in documentary film "The Buena Vista Social Club" (1999), directed by Wim Wenders. Handout photo.

From Amy Winehouse to ZZ Top: 27 great music documentaries

Go behind the scenes with some of the greatest stars and those you might have just met.

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