The story behind Twins closer Jhoan Duran's fiery entrance song(s)
Latino music stars Farruko and Daddy Yankee and a St. Paul-born DJ played a role in the big walk-on moment.
Minneapolis music eatery Icehouse will avoid eviction under new ownership plan
Some formerly silent partners in the Eat Street venue are taking over with the continued involvement of founder Brian Liebeck.
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Festival, ahoy! A dozen things to know about St. Paul's Minnesota Yacht Club
Lollapalooza promoter C3 Presents brings the Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette and more to Harriet Island this weekend.
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Black Crowes cancel Minnesota Yacht Club appearance set for Friday
After an illness in the Atlanta band, organizers have rearranged the schedule for the inaugural fest's opening day.
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St. Paul Chamber Orchestra names Gábor Takács-Nagy its newest artistic partner
He joins a team of other world-class musicians serving in that role with the SPCO.
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Review: Katy Perry drops 'Woman's World' with its positive-vibes affirmation
Quavo teams with Lana Del Rey while Zach Bryan collaborates with Bruce Springsteen.
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Review: Cantus' 'Queen's Songbook' concert delivers refreshing songs from Hawaii
The vocal octet performs works composed by Hawaii's Queen Lili'uokalani.
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Soul Asylum and Hippo Campus drop new songs, album news ahead of Minnesota Yacht Club gigs
Each band teamed with well-known producers for their latest albums due out this fall.
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The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 18-24 include Minnesota Yacht Club, Sunny Sweeney, Lyle Lovett and Thirty Seconds to Mars.
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Tickets go on sale for Foxing, Fran Lebowitz, the Bad Plus and Elyanna
Other shows include Paula Poundstone, Steel Panther, Chat Pile, Montell Fish, Amy Grant and Cole Chaney.
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Critics' picks: The 11 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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Harriet Island boasts long music fest history starring Bob Dylan, Whitney Houston and Dave Matthews
A look back at music events on the Mississippi River from 1983 to 2012.
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Review: Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago make St. Paul fans feel the love
The extended joint encore culminated in a knockout version of "25 or 6 to 4."
Stage & Arts
Walker Art Center's 2024-25 season features Grammy winners and artists from Africa to Asia
The roster includes singer-songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello, composer Caroline Shaw, Pulitzer winner Tyshawn Sorey and performance artist Eiko Otake.
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Bowling with Lars? Metallica announces side events in its Minneapolis 'takeover' weekend
The metal kings are playing two shows at U.S. Bank Stadium in August, with a night off in between for other fun.
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Larry McDonough is a lawyer by day, a jazz pianist by night
Music is good therapy for his day job of helping the needy navigate life's necessities.
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Review: Camila Cabello can't decide if she should rock the 'B.O.A.T.'
Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan collaborate and Wayne Shorter drops posthumous live track.
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The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 11-17 include Nickel Creek with Andrew Bird, Grace Potter, Chicago with Earth, Wind & Fire, X and Jeezy.
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Tickets go on sale this week for Chris Botti, La Dona, Sidepiece and B2wins
Other shows include Delfeayo Marsalis, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Rick Wakeman and Jake Xerxes Fussell.
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'Purple Rain' to be screened at Target Center on 40th anniversary of movie's release
The July 27 event in Minneapolis will feature members of Prince's family and collaborators.
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LGBTQ choirs gather in Minneapolis for the GALA Choruses Festival
Some 7,000 singers and 122 choirs from across the globe will converge on the city for five days of song.
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Critics' picks: The 15 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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Review: Niall Horan goes in many directions for first Minnesota arena show
The One Direction alum charmed 15,000 fans in St. Paul with the same nice demeanor seen on NBC's "The Voice."
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