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Iowa's Surf Ballroom, site of Buddy Holly's last concert, named National Historic Landmark
Don McLean immortalized "the day the music died" at the Surf in his classic song "American Pie."
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Dessa is hollerin' for Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in new tribute song
The Twin Cities hip-hop star delivered the "Hamilton"-inspired track at the behest of public radio's "Marketplace" — and President Biden, too.
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Minnesota's Lyra Baroque brings 17th-century music into the Zoom era
The chamber ensemble Lyra Baroque embraces technology as an opportunity for interaction.
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Review: Music stars echo Biden's call for unity
The themes were sounded earlier at the inauguration by the combination of Lady Gaga, Garth Brooks and Jennifer Lopez.
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Streamed concerts by Minnesota Orchestra and SPCO offer both intimacy and brilliance
REVIEW: Minnesota Orchestra and SPCO take advantage of limitations.
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The best albums are live albums, especially during the pandemic
Why many of my all-time favorite records are concert LPs. Especially now in lieu of actual concerts.
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Twin Cities musicians pick their favorite live albums
Picks from Cory Wong, PaviElle, Bill Lindsey and more.
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A digital experience: Is virtual reality the next frontier for Twin Cities artists?
Twin Cities musician Lady Midnight premieres a new VR soundscape.
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Ordway offers 5 eclectic concerts to stream on demand for next 5 weekends
The pay-what-you-like series includes the Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra, the a cappella Naturally 7 and Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats.
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Hear new Minnesota singles from Dessa, Stokley, Mark Mallman
The new year is already loaded with new local music, also including Dan Israel's "Pandemic Blues."
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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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