Music
Aerosmith's postponed Xcel Center gig is back on for January 2025
Steven Tyler and the gang are now scheduled to hit St. Paul on Jan. 22, after the singer recuperates from vocal cord injuries.
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for April 11-17 include Marshmello, Joe Satriani with Steve Vai, AJR, the Staves, Bernard Allison and Shemekia Copeland.
Music
Matchbox Twenty pushes its way onto the 2024 Minnesota State Fair grandstand lineup
Rob Thomas and the band will return Aug. 30, adding to the heavy '90s radio-rock flavor already on tap for summer concerts.
Music
Minnesota Orchestra's 2024-25 season includes mandolinist Avi Avital, jazz master Wynton Marsalis
Soprano Julia Bullock, violinist Isabelle Faust and soprano Christine Goerke are also among the world-class musicians slated to perform with the orchestra next season.
Stage & Arts
Critics' picks: The 10 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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.
Music
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.
Music
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.
Music
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.
Variety
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.
Music
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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