Variety
November 15, 2021
Arnel Pineda, left, has been singing with Neal Schon and Journey since 2007.

Journey taps Billy Idol for another twofer flashback tour due at Xcel Center in March

Tickets go on sale Friday for the St. Paul concert, part of a 40-city trek.
Variety
November 15, 2021
ZOFO performed at National Sawdust in Brooklyn as a work by Cuban artist Douglas Pérez Castro was projected behind their piano.

Two hands good, four hands better: Piano duo ZOFO brings prowess to St. Paul

The two pianists mix visual art and music in a program Wednesday at Park Square.
Music
November 14, 2021
Texas giant George Strait heats up Minneapolis with help from ace-in-the-hole Chris Stapleton

Texas giant George Strait heats up Minneapolis with help from ace-in-the-hole Chris Stapleton

Review: Despite being delayed into cooler weather, Saturday's U.S. Bank Stadium concert drew a sold-out crowd of 51,000 country music fans.
November 14, 2021

Texas giant George Strait heats up Minneapolis with help from ace-in-the-hole Chris Stapleton

Review: Despite being delayed into cooler weather, Saturday's U.S. Bank Stadium concert drew a sold-out crowd of 51,000 country music fans.
Variety
November 13, 2021
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Dima Slobodeniouk brings a cooler energy to Minnesota Orchestra podium

REVIEW: While his resume invites comparisons to Vänskä, he projects a more stately presence
Variety
November 13, 2021
T.J. Osborne, left, and John Osborne of Brothers Osborne celebrate CMA Award for best vocal duo

In Minneapolis, Brothers Osborne show country is inclusive but not for everyone

Review: They celebrated another CMA vocal duo of the year award with guitar fireworks and post-Halloween skeletons.
Variety
November 12, 2021
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6 cool things in music this week include Dave Grohl, Jennifer Hudson, Duran Duran and Billy Strings

Variety
November 12, 2021
“Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy”

8 of the best holiday shows this season in the Twin Cities area

These popular shows are back.
Music
November 12, 2021
James Walsh of longtime Minneapolis rock band Gypsy.

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.
Variety
November 11, 2021
The Beatles capped a challenging January 1969 with an impromptu lunchtime performance on a London rooftop.

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.
Variety
November 11, 2021
Marisha Wallace at the Dakota

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
Variety
November 11, 2021
Diana Ross

Diana Ross' new album? Thanks, but no thanks

Reviews of Ross' "Thank You" and Jenny Lewis' new single "Puppy and a Truck."
Variety
November 11, 2021
George Strait performs at Loretta Lynn’s 87th birthday tribute in 2019. (Photo by Al Wagner/Invision/AP)

Our Friday Best: George Strait, 'The Empathy Project,' Chvrches, Tiny Tim and more

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
November 11, 2021
Craig Finn, top left, will reunite with his bandmates in the Hold Steady this weekend at First Avenue.

'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.
Music
November 10, 2021
Die kanadische Saengerin Alanis Morissette praesentiert sich am Mittwoch, 13. April 2005, waehrend des ersten Konzertes ihrer Deutschlandtour im Hambu

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.
Music
November 9, 2021
Libianca

Minnesota contestant Libianca eliminated from 'The Voice'

The local singer didn't make the top 13.
Variety
November 9, 2021
A photo from Shane and Hannah Burcaw’s wedding featured in the music video for “Spaces.”

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.
Music
November 8, 2021
Thomas Rhett

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
November 8, 2021
Justin Bieber posed with staff at the Lotus restaurant in Minneapolis on Sunday.

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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November 6, 2021

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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