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Minneapolis rocker Mary Bue is in love with the world (yes, despite everything)
Mary Bue's journey from Duluth to Minneapolis, New Mexico and India culminated in her best album yet, "The World Is Your Lover."
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Minnesota guitar great Leo Kottke to release a new album with Phish's Mike Gordon
Dropping digitally on Aug. 28, "Noon" is Kottke's first album in 15 years and his third with Gordon.
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Slim Dunlap live album from 2002 Turf Club gig arrives for his birthday
The ex-Replacements guitarist picked the show himself from a trove of recordings from throughout his 10-year residency.
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Women who worked with Prince will dish in panel discussion 'She's Always in My Hair'
The virtual event will take place Saturday evening, with proceeds to help former Prince keyboardist Chance Howard.
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Wisconsin concert series stirs COVID-19 worries with Sturgis bands
Events near Somerset, Wis., will host up to 2,500, with virus precautions not required.
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Now a regular on Stephen Colbert's show, guitarist Cory Wong returns home to Minnesota
Now a regular in Stephen Colbert's TV band, Fridley native Cory Wong played Red Rocks and Madison Square Garden this year while dropping his second solo album.
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North Minneapolis drummer tops iTunes jazz chart
Twin Cities drummer thanks "great support system" for success of his self-released debut album.
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Schubert Club becomes latest Minnesota arts organization to scratch live events this fall
Some move online while others — including a big Beethoven series — were postponed or canceled.
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Bob Mould announces massive post-Hüsker Dü box sets
The ex-Minneapolitan will drop the 24-CD, eight-LP vinyl collection on Oct. 2 right after his new album, "Blue Hearts."
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5 Minnesota State Fair grandstand shows are rescheduled for 2021
After pandemic canceled this year's fair, Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, NF, Darci Lynne and Doobie Brothers are set for next year.
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And now Metallica will perform for a drive-in movie theater near you
The pre-taped Aug. 29 performance will be shown at three Minnesota venues and one in Somerset, Wis.
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Minnesota icon Philip Brunelle shares 8 great 'Musical Moments' in his life
As Minnesota legend Philip Brunelle presents his 100th webcast Monday, he shares a few personal tales.
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