Music
Trampled by Turtles' Minnesota homecoming gigs exemplify the varying approaches to COVID rules
The band's show at Grand Rapids' Riverfest on Friday will require vaccines or test results, but its Treasure Island Casino Ampitheater date with Wilco next weekend will not.
Music
Live music returns this weekend to Uptown VFW with added vaccine policy
The venue side of the James Ballentine VFW Post 246 in south Minneapolis was renovated to accommodate bands in 2016.
St. Paul
St. Paul's Selby JazzFest gearing up for 20th year
Music festival is back before a live audience for the first time since 2019.
Music
Concerts at the Armory in Minneapolis crank up this month without a set vaccine policy
Machine Gun Kelly will play to a packed house Thursday without safety protocols, but Kesha and St. Vincent added their own policies.
Local
Prince's brother, one of his remaining family heirs, dies
About half of the superstar's estate is owned by a music company.
Variety
Ex-Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham goes his own way to explore his troubles in Twin Cities concert
REVIEW: At Mystic Lake, he focused on his solo tunes but didn't ignore Mac hits.
Variety
Questlove to appear at Paisley Park with his film 'Summer of Soul'
The film's director will do a Q&A and DJ set after a screening on Sept. 19.
Music
Nashville's new Black music museum is out of place but spot-on
What's the National Museum of African American Music doing in Nashville? We visited to find out.
Variety
Nashville's new Black music museum is out of place but spot-on
What's the National Museum of African American Music doing in Nashville? We visited to find out.
State Fair
Tim McGraw scores with girl-dad country at Minnesota State Fair grandstand
He drew the State Fair grandstand's biggest crowd yet.
Music
Hennepin theaters in Minneapolis will also now require vaccines and masks
Children under 12 will be exempt from the requirements for vaccination or test results at the Orpheum, State and Pantages.
Music
Surprise gig at Icehouse showcases Low's new album and bassist
The Duluth trio played an unannounced set Tuesday to test-drive its new Sub Pop album, 'Hey What.'
State Fair
Doobie Brothers rock State Fair without 'recuperating and isolating' Michael McDonald
The performance went on, as it has without McDonald for decades.
State Fair
Michael McDonald pulls out of Doobie Brothers' State Fair gig due to COVID
The opening act pulled out as well, but "the show must go on," band co-founder says.
Variety
Treasures of Twin Cities film scene, musical duo Dreamland Faces returns after studio fire
Minneapolis duo Dreamland Faces create distinctive soundtracks for films that have none.
State Fair
Spinners, Little Anthony deliver a tasty oldies show at Minnesota State Fair
They celebrated vintage R&B with show-bizzy style.
Music
Kacey Musgraves announces 'Star Crossed' tour kickoff Jan. 19 at Xcel Center
The country-pop singer will start her 15-city trek behind her new album "Star Crossed" in St. Paul.
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