Music
Minnesota jazz piano hero Butch Thompson celebrates a new album while battling memory loss and hand disease
Pianist Butch Thompson touts a new album while fighting memory loss and a disease that affects his hands.
Music
Zach Sobiech's 'Clouds' flies high again to top of iTunes chart
The single is soaring again thanks to the Disney+ movie based on the Stillwater area teen's death to cancer.
Local
In Minnesota study, U's engineers try to orchestrate a return to concerts
The University of Minnesota is working with the Minnesota Orchestra to study aerosols, with hopes of getting musicians back on stage.
Home & Garden
Minneapolis family's garden offers a musical respite during a difficult summer
A south Minneapolis family turned their yard into a neighborhood haven and a Beautiful Garden winner.
Music
Representing Minnesota in this weekend's SOS Fest, Dizzy Fae says 'all stages matter'
The St. Paul hip-hop star performs Friday in the three-day marathon also featuring the Roots, Foo Fighters, Miley Cyrus and Lumineers.
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Badfinger's Joey Molland makes a solo album with a little help from his Beatle-y friends
"Be True to Yourself," his sixth solo album and the first in seven years, has echoes of John, Paul, George and sometimes even Ringo.
Music
'Mad Max-meets-Beatles' concert series has bands play on the rooftop of a van
The Bands on Vans concert series is taking the fight for live music's return to the streets.
Music
First Avenue's original owner Allan Fingerhut dies, fostered club 34 years
Fingerhut had not been formally involved in First Ave since 2004, but he still factored heavily in its story as recently as this year.
Music
At a big top in Fridley, 92-year-old singer shows her musical and comic mastery
The 92-year-old cabaret queen beguiled with music and humor in a big tent at Crooners.
Music
Can opera still have an impact? That's literally this Minnesotan's job
Meet the Minnesota Opera's new V.P. of impact, Lee Bynum.
Music
Music takes to the streets via Bands on Vans
See how the live-music series works as Nur-D performs in northeast Minneapolis.
Music
Rock on, Eddie: Ranking the 10 best Van Halen albums
Interest in the band's music has re-erupted following Eddie Van Halen's death.
Music
Take a master class from Seinfeld: Best things to watch, hear or read this week
Our weekly picks to lift your spirits and expand your playlist.
Music
Lissie says Icehouse concert series is about 'camaraderie of it all'
The Iowa-based hitmaker is leaving her farm for her five-part Autumn Escape concerts.
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