Variety
March 23, 2021
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Debbie Duncan Legacy Fund gives microgrants to needy Minnesota musicians

Microgrants of $500 honor the Minnesota's always generous First Lady of Song.
Variety
March 22, 2021
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St. Paul Chamber Orchestra returns to the virtual stage with 'Lamentations'

REVIEW: "Lamentations" struck a note of sadness after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of concerts last fall.
Music
March 22, 2021
Kenny Chesney performed Saturday night at US Bank Stadium. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com

Kenny Chesney postpones tour again, casting a pall on 2021 summer concerts

The country megastar's June 5 date at U.S. Bank Stadium will be rescheduled in 2022.
Variety
March 20, 2021
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Minnesota Orchestra strikes a hopeful note as it prepares to bring back audiences

REVIEW: Friday's live broadcast had a palpable sense of anticipation.
Variety
March 19, 2021
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Crooners will kick off tent concerts April 23 with Jamecia Bennett

For its second pandemic outdoor series, the Fridley supper club plans some upgrades.
Variety
March 19, 2021
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6 cool things in music this week include H.E.R., Brandi Carlile, Loretta Lynn, Lil Baby and BTS

Variety
March 19, 2021
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A new miniseries gives Aretha Franklin the R-E-S-P-E-C-T she deserves

In "Genius: Aretha," Cynthia Erivo continues a hot streak with her role as the Queen of Soul.
Variety
March 19, 2021
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7 must-see videos of Aretha Franklin performing live

Variety
March 19, 2021

Last week's top Billboard hits

Variety
March 19, 2021
Jellybean Johnson does a Real Music Radio livestream interview in the green room during the break between sets performing with Jay Bee and the Routine

At 64, Minnesota music hero Jellybean Johnson makes his solo guitar debut

Thanks to the pandemic, the drummer for the Time got a chance to finish something he's wanted to do for a long time.
Music
March 18, 2021
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'Groove was everything' to Minnesota bluesman Big George Jackson, dead at 71

The Minneapolis native grew up in a blues family and kept the music alive through last year.
Variety
March 18, 2021
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10 best things our critics are watching this week

From Marvel's new series to dinner with Andrew Zimmern, here's what we're tuning into right now.
Variety
March 18, 2021
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Five things to do this weekend: Mick Sterling, Shakespeare & Siah Armajani

Music
March 18, 2021
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New music reviews: Rootsy Valerie June shoots for 'The Moon and Stars'

March 18, 2021

At 64, Minnesota music hero Jellybean Johnson makes his solo guitar debut

Variety
March 18, 2021

Dinosaur Jr. returns to First Avenue

Variety
March 18, 2021
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Once viewed as potential 'super spreaders,' Minnesota choirs are emerging again

One more welcome sign of spring:  Minnesota choirs are emerging from hibernation.
Music
March 17, 2021
RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER ¥ reneejones@startribune.com St. Paul, Minn. - 4/24/11 - GENERAL INFO - The 80s/90s alt-rock heroes the Pixies reunited after 1

Now streaming: Pixies' 2004 reunion kickoff at Fine Line in Minneapolis

A recording of the Boston band's hotly anticipated show has been newly posted to streaming sites.
Local
March 16, 2021
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Minnesota Orchestra to resume indoor concerts in June

In-person, indoor concerts will resume in June at about 20% of Orchestra Hall's capacity.
Music
March 16, 2021
Davina & the Vagabonds performed Saturday night for an online show filmed at the Hook & Ladder.

Hook & Ladder announces Minneapolis' first outdoor music series of 2021

The nonprofit venue's Under the Canopy series will feature local and national acts in its parking lot.

Music

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