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Dave Simonett and friends find More Light as live music remains dark
His drone music project is another sidestep as he awaits Trampled by Turtles' return.
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Semisonic's Dan Wilson sells publishing for songs including Adele, Chicks hits
The St. Louis Park native's deal with Primary Wave Publishing follows similar deals by Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks.
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Jonny Lang calls off future concerts due to ongoing voice problems
The Minnesota-launched guitar hero's manager says promoters will issue refunds, including the Fillmore Minneapolis.
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We Fest returns in August with Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley
Tickets for the Detroit Lake's country-and-camping hoedown will go on sale on Friday.
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Bee Gees fever: Barry Gibb explains why he's gone country but won't watch the acclaimed documentary
Barry Gibb redefines trio's legacy with all-star country album and documentary.
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Bee Gees fever: Barry Gibb explains why he's gone country but won't watch the acclaimed documentary
Barry Gibb redefines trio's legacy with all-star country album and documentary.
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Guitar smashed by Paul Westerberg at old Guthrie now within your reach
Seemingly destroyed at a 2002 solo show, the hackneyed Gibson Les Paul Jr. was restored and is now up for auction.
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Duluth's Homegrown Music Festival goes all virtual for 2021
Last year's festival was canceled due to the pandemic.
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Minnesota's leading composer makes a 70th birthday wish
Honored with a tribute concert, Minnesota composer is thinking about music "in a different way."
Music
The Current announces new on-air staff following troubled 2020
Radio K vet Maddie Schwappach and Go 95.3's ex-staffer Zeke Salo will be added in the coming weeks.
Music
'Icehouse Live' album released to help Minneapolis supper club survive winter
The 18-track collection features tracks by Greg Grease, the Cloak Ox, PaviElle, Erik Koskinen and Fat Kid Wednesdays.
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Minnesota Orchestra concludes a tough year with a cathartic concert
REVIEW: Minnesota Orchestra's virtual New Year's Eve concert released pent-up tension.
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