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Celebrating 50 years, Minnesota rock legends Gypsy release a COVID-fueled album
Singer James Walsh said the new songs came to him in the night as he battled coronavirus last winter.
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Know how the Beatles ended? Peter Jackson may change your mind
The director's three-part documentary "Get Back" explores the most contested period in the band's history and reveals there's still plenty to debate.
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Broadway star Marisha Wallace shows off her wondrous voice in Minneapolis debut
Review: There were many wow moments including "Purple Rain" in Prince's hometown
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Diana Ross' new album? Thanks, but no thanks
Reviews of Ross' "Thank You" and Jenny Lewis' new single "Puppy and a Truck."
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Our Friday Best: George Strait, 'The Empathy Project,' Chvrches, Tiny Tim and more
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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'It might get emotional' returning to First Avenue, warns the Hold Steady's Craig Finn
The Edina native's New York band is playing its first post-COVID shows on familiar ground.
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5 films that will rock this week's Sound Unseen festival in Minneapolis
New documentaries on Alanis Morissette, Dinosaur Jr., Fanny and Material Issue lead the schedule for the 22nd annual film festival for music fans.
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Wedding of popular Minnesota vloggers 'Squirmy and Grubs' featured in music video
Couple portrayed in new song hope to increase visibility of the disability community.
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Get ready for a rockin' country New Year's Eve with Thomas Rhett in St. Paul
The "Beer Can't Fix" hitmaker will headline the Wild's Winter Classic NYE's Bash at Xcel Energy Center
Chappelle, Bieber and Kanye sightings abound around Minneapolis over the weekend
The Lotus, Billy's Sushi and Electric Fetus each hosted the celebrities on Sunday around two separate Target Center events.
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Festival attendees react to Houston concert crowd surge that killed 8
An estimated 50,000 people were at Astroworld, a sold-out, two-day event at the NRG Park stadium. It was not clear what set the crowd in motion.
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Danish String Quartet boldly begins its weeklong Beethoven marathon
REVIEW: Classical buzz band keeps its promise, with 6 concerts in 7 days.
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A Minneapolis musician has made a living in a most unusual way — playing the accordion
Mark Stillman works as a strolling performer in pubs, cabarets, theaters and senior centers.
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In overdue First Ave debut, Elvis Costello triumphs with humor, classics and rockin' new tunes
Review: The Rock Hall of Famer reflected on his 1978 Minneapolis debut and previewed his urgent-sounding 25th album.
Our Friday Best: Dave Chappelle, Brandy Clark, 'Little Women,' flying pigs & more
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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What does Beethoven have to say to us now?
We asked that of the Danish String Quartet, who'll play the complete Beethoven quartets in St. Paul starting Friday.
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