Music
Review: Country superstar Chris Stapleton shows it's about the conviction, not the showmanship
Opening act Lainey Wilson demonstrated in Minneapolis why her time has arrived.
Chris Stapleton performs at U.S. Bank Stadium
Chris Stapleton performs Saturday, April 6, 2024 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
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Review: Country duo Dan + Shay's lovefest resumes in St. Paul
The incurable romantics shared their emotions with each other and a sold-out crowd.
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Review: Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott performs mesmerizing, haunting program with the SPCO
The concert included the premiere of a new piano concerto by American composer Chris Rogerson and works by French composers Francis Poulenc and Ernest Chausson.
Music
Review: Jazz giant Herbie Hancock plays the funky rock star in Minneapolis
Backed by five stellar musicians, the veteran keyboardist reimagined material from mostly the 1970s.
Music
6 cool things in music this week include Waxahatchee, Peter Frampton and 'The Lion King'
Shoutouts, too, to Sierra Ferrell, LA LOM and Béla Fleck.
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Scene Makers Q+A: Xcel Energy Center GM Kelly McGrath thinks country crowds, not Wild fans, drink more beer
The new arena boss dishes on Olivia Rodrigo, Pearl Jam and Target Center.
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Review: Beyoncé has a bumpier ride on 'Cowboy Carter'
Her overstuffed album is meant to be discussed and footnoted, not just listened to.
Music
Lizzo says she's not quitting music, surprising no one
"When I say 'I quit,' I mean I quit giving any negative energy attention," she said.
TV & Media
'Dallas' star Patrick Duffy and 'Happy Days' fave Linda Purl make beautiful music together
Purl performs at Fridley's Crooners Supper Club on Saturday.
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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
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
The 14 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
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
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.
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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.
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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
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
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
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.
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