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Rapper Kid Cudi books his first Twin Cities show in 7 years Aug. 7 at Target Center
The "Day 'N' Nite" hitmaker will be joined by Pusha T and Jaden Smith on his Insano Tour stop in Minneapolis.
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The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 7-13 include Jenny Lewis, Otoboke Beaver, Mary Gauthier, Luna and Minnesota Opera doing Bernstein.
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Schubert Club announces 2024-25 International Artist Series and Music in the Park Series concerts
Jeremy Denk, Leonidas Kavakos and Emmanuel Pahud are among those slated to perform as part of the International Artist Series.
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The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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Surf rockers Black Widows spotlighting 'artists of all kinds' in Minneapolis variety show residency
The so-called Greatest Shows Ever coincide with Women's History Month every Thursday in March at the Hook & Ladder.
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Meet the Ordway boss working to keep the arts relevant and vital to the Twin Cities
Christopher Harrington said arts organizations must better connect with people.
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Radio vet Brian Oake talks about his surprise firing, and his Cities 97.1 bosses have no explanation
Nevertheless, he will continue as a weekly guest on sister station KFAN.
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Motion City Soundtrack frontman Justin Pierre wants to teach you everything is music
The affable rocker has been volunteering at a Twin Cities elementary school since early February.
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Review: Jason Isbell keeps on trucking through changes in rock-solid two-night St. Paul stand
The Americana rocker mixed up his set lists for the sold-out Palace Theatre shows with his newly revised band, the 400 Unit.
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Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit at St. Paul's Palace Theatre
Jason Isbell and his band the 400 Unit stretched out over two nights at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul.
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Review: Cat Power offers Bob Dylan's home-state fans a visionary tribute in St. Paul
Chan Marshall and her band re-created the '1966 Royal Albert Hall' concert song-for-song but not note-for-note at the Fitzgerald.
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Scene Makers Q&A: Laura Westley-Williams curates vibrant music rooms with no cover
The booker for White Squirrel Bar and 331 Club wants you to tip the bands.
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6 cool things in music this week include Victoria Victoria, Lolo's Ghost and Winter Jazz Festival
Shoutouts, too, to Becky Kapell, Annie and the Bang Bang and Don't Rock the Inbox.
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Taste of Minnesota lines up Time ex-bandmates, Martina McBride, Wallflowers for 2024 concerts
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will return home with Morris Day to play the free event July 6-7 in downtown Minneapolis.
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Review: SZA looks beyond Earth with 'Saturn'
New songs from Rhiannon Giddens, Kings of Leon and Adrianne Lenker come with a twist.
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Veteran Minneapolis rocker Tina Schlieske celebrates 'the good life' of jazz standards
She will showcase her new album Friday at Icehouse in her hometown.
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Twin Cities Jazz Festival announces Regina Carter, Stefon Harris for 2024 headliners
Joe Lovano and Karrin Allyson are also booked for the June 21-22 event in St. Paul, free as always.
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The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Feb. 29-March 6 include Cat Power, Tomeka Reid, Jason Isbell, Aimee Mann and Matisyahu.
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Minneapolis' Hook & Ladder announces first 22 concerts in its popular Under the Canopy series
The nonprofit venue will host fewer outdoor shows this year because of city restrictions.
Music
Minnesota Opera's 2024-25 season features 'The Barber of Seville,' 'The Snowy Day,' a recital series
The season opens Nov. 2 with "Romeo and Juliet."
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