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April 3
Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl fell in love during the pandemic, keeping in touch online for months and "overcoming all that initial relationship stuff.

'Dallas' star Patrick Duffy and 'Happy Days' fave Linda Purl make beautiful music together

Purl performs at Fridley's Crooners Supper Club on Saturday.
Music
April 3
British rockers the Last Dinner Party hit First Avenue riding an American buzz off its single "Nothing Matters."

The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

Highlights for April 4-10 include Herbie Hancock, Chris Stapleton, Fall Out Boy, Dan + Shay, Nur-D and the Last Dinner Party.
Variety
April 3
The Black Keys

Tickets go on sale this week for The High Kings, Koe Wetzel, The Black Keys and Over the Rhine.

Other shows include Sheng Wang, Twenty One Pilots, Dashboard Confessional and more.
Variety
April 2
The Last Dinner Party performs Thursday at First Avenue in Minneapolis. (Photo Credit: Cal McIntyre)

The 14 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
April 2
Nur-D (Matt Allen) was at Orchestra Hall last week gearing up for his concerts Friday and Saturday with the Minnesota Orchestra.

Twin Cities rap star Nur-D breaks in a new band this weekend: the Minnesota Orchestra

The fun but topical rapper follows proudly in the footsteps of Dessa's groundbreaking gigs blending classical and hip-hop music.
Local
April 1
Black Keys recreated a vintage photo shot at Bryant Lake Bowl for the cover art of their 12th studio album, "Ohio Players."

Is that Bryant-Lake Bowl on the cover of the Black Keys' new album? Yes, it is.

"Ohio Players" is the band's 12th studio album.
Music
March 30
Yuja Wang / Konzerthaus Wien © Julia Wesely

Review: Pianist Yuja Wang performs a spirited, satisfying program with the Minnesota Orchestra

The Chinese virtuoso performed works by Sergei Prokofiev, Arturo Márquez and Franz Schubert.
Music
March 29
Jon Bon Jovi performed at the Xcel Energy Center on the This House is not for sale tour in March 2017.

6 cool things in music this week include Bon Jovi, Leela James and Lizzy McAlpine

Shoutouts, too, to Rochester Thaw fest and Ledge Amphitheater.
Music
March 29
The cover image of “Act ll: Cowboy Carter” by Beyoncé.

Review: 7 first impressions of Beyoncé's new 'Cowboy Carter' album

It's not a country record but an often appealing gumbo of musical styles tossed into a Queen Bey blender.
Music
March 29
Music icon Peter Frampton.

Despite crippling disease diagnosis, rock star Peter Frampton comes alive again

Eyeing a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he heads to Minneapolis with revamped guitar moves.
Music
March 28
Minneapolis' Jeremy Ylvisaker has toured with Andrew Bird and Grace Potter but prefers staying close to home.

This Suburbs guitarist is all over the Twin Cities music scene, especially at Icehouse in April

The ubiquitous Jeremy Ylvisaker emphasizes keeping it simple ahead of his name-filled Monday residency.
Music
March 28
Olivia Rodrigo drops a new single from the deluxe version of "Guts."

Review: Olivia Rodrigo gets breathless with 'So American'

Alicia Keys drops a Broadway showstopper while Gary Clark Jr. teams with Stevie Wonder.
Music
March 27
Kaskade, seen here at this year's Super Bowl, will be one of the headliners at Breakaway Minnesota 2024 at Allianz Field.

Dance-music festival will be the first concert at Allianz Field in St. Paul

Illenium and Kaskade will headline the two-day EDM affair, with tickets on sale Friday.
Variety
March 27
Mears Park in downtown St. Paul hosts bands most Thursdays in summer thanks to the Lowertown Sounds series.

St. Paul's popular (and still free!) Lowertown Sounds concert series announces 2024 lineup

Organizers of the Mears Park series stuck with regular favorites despite rising challenges, including the New Standards, Flamin' Oh's and Salsa del Soul.
Music
March 27
San Francisco's experimental quartet Deerhoof returns to play the Fine Line on Thursday.

The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

Highlights for March 28-April 3 include Deerhoof, Peter Frampton, Pam Tillis, Erik Koskinen and LA LOM.
Music
March 26
Lori Barghini and Julia Cobbs announced the end of "Lori & Julia" on MyTalk107.1 FM.

Popular MyTalk 107.1 hosts Lori and Julia announce their surprise retirement

They shared the news on the radio Tuesday because Lori Barghini wants more time to "fart around."
Music
March 26
Brian Setzer last toured with the Stray Cats, including bassist Lee Rocker, in 2019.

Twin Cities rocker Brian Setzer to reunite with Stray Cats in 2024, including two Minnesota dates

The rockabilly trio's first tour in five years will stop near Moorhead and St. Cloud in August.
Variety
March 26
Peter Frampton performs Monday at the State Theatre. photo credit: Rob Arthur

The 12 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
March 25
Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov performed a Chopin Society recital on Sunday.

Review: Pianist Daniil Trifonov delivers exciting, emotionally powerful Chopin Society recital

The Russian virtuoso's interpretations of Beethoven's "Hammerklavier" and Peter Tchaikovsky's "In Church" were the concert's most outstanding performances.
Music
March 24
Carrie Brownstein, left, and Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney performed at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago two nights before Saturday's St. Paul concert

Review: Sleater-Kinney channels grief without losing edge in dramatic St. Paul showing

Saturday's concert included a homage to the Minnesota band Low as the Great Northwest rockers confronted loss.

Music

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