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Mambo's Combo guitarist Billy Franze, who jammed with Prince and Jonny Lang, dies at 72
The veteran musician kept up his Bunkers gig for 32 years and was eager to return to the stage.
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It was an over-the-top debut for the new big top at Crooners in Fridley
REVIEW: Wondrous Jamecia Bennett explored jazz and blues in a showy performance.
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Luke Bryan date at Treasure Island amphitheater adds hope for fall concerts
The Sept. 3 outdoor show is a new booking and will sell at full capacity.
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Trading tigers for horses: Minnesota Zoo concerts move to Canterbury Park
Because of COVID concerns, the musical miniseries will temporarily relocate in late summer.
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Bonnie Raitt and Indigo Girls join Minnesota activists in new Line 3 protest song
"No More Pipeline Blues" was issued via Twin Cities music vets Larry Long and Rock the Cause for Earth Day.
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Prince fans mark fifth anniversary of his death: 'My soul said I need to be here'
The Minnesota superstar's ashes were on display at Paisley Park.
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Prince fans mark fifth anniversary of his death: 'My soul said I need to be here'
The Minnesota superstar's ashes were on display at Paisley Park.
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From unheard songs to cat doodles, this man catalogs the contents of Prince's vault
An unreleased album is one of many discoveries made by the man in charge of Prince's archives.
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Mankato native is first female audio engineer nominated for ACM Awards
Nomination caps several years working with acts as Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Brandi Carlile and the late John Prine.
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Guests spur Minnesota Orchestra in a stirring concert at a troubled time
REVIEW: Conductor Marc Albrecht and pianist Jon Kimura Parker infused the night with energy.
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Minnesota music venues are still on hold, awaiting federal relief after website crash
Grant money promised by Congress' #SaveOurStages bill was stalled by a website crash last week.
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George Strait, Roger Waters again postpone Twin Cities summer concerts
At least Strait's date at U.S. Bank Stadium has only been put off until November instead of next year.
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Minnesota duo Koo Koo Kanga Roo squeeze out new singles with Murs, UNICEF
The hip-hop-driven kids musicmakers' new album "Slow Clap" arrives May 21 with production by Lazerbeak.
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