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Okee Dokee Brothers rush-release album to help families 'celebrate togetherness'
The Grammy-winning Twin Cities folk duo wanted to reach out to an audience that's "stuck at home."
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26th annual Basilica Block Party is the latest summer music festival to cancel
The popular fundraiser for the Basilica of St. Mary is called off because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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First Ave's TC Music Trust raises $130k so far for musicians and venue workers
More than 350 members of the "gig workforce" will receive grants, a majority of them musicians.
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Dig if you will the Prince Channel on Sirius XM, starting Friday for free
It will be Purple music for 24/7 as one of nine new artist-dedicated channels including Bowie, the Eagles, Zeppelin, Metallica and Fleetwood Mac.
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Festival of Valkyries takes (virtual) flight Friday for women and nonbinary musicians in Minnesota
The 13-hour blend of live music and panel discussions will include sets by Annie Mack, Joyann Parker, Mayda, Maria Isa and more.
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Coronavirus took her big moment, but conductor says Minnesota Orchestra will 'come roaring back'
Minnesota Orchestra associate conductor Akiko Fujimoto is doing the only thing she can: Getting ready for her next shot.
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Crooners to bring live music back with parking-lot concerts
The Fridley supper club will offer live music in a drive-in movie style format during virus pandemic.
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Broadway stars celebrate Stephen Sondheim's 90th birthday with a performance for the ages
An all-star web tribute to Broadway's greatest living composer is worth staying in place for.
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Dan Wilson contemplates a post-quarantine world in new single 'The Real Question'
The Semisonic frontman dropped the new tune over the weekend from isolation.
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A salute to Stephen Sondheim, the Shakespeare of musical theater
At 90, Stephen Sondheim deserves wider applause for his work — one of American music's crowning achievements.
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Hear the debut single from Adam Levy-led harmony trio Turn Turn Turn
The Honeydogs frontman and new bandmates Savannah Smith and Barb Brynstad will drop an album in June.
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Minnesotans invited to belt out 'Lean on Me' this afternoon
For the second consecutive Friday, Minnesota Public Radio is hoping to create a kumbaya moment with the #BringTheSingHome event.
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Their shows canceled, Twin Cities musicians stay afloat as virtual teachers
Virtual music lessons are challenging but rewarding for players who've been sidelined.
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