Wisconsin concert series stirs COVID-19 worries with Sturgis bands
Events near Somerset, Wis., will host up to 2,500, with virus precautions not required.
5 Minnesota State Fair grandstand shows are rescheduled for 2021
After pandemic canceled this year's fair, Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, NF, Darci Lynne and Doobie Brothers are set for next year.
Virtual entertainment weekend picks: Z Renaissance fest, Rhythmically Speaking dance, Michael Monroe
Music
Now a regular on Stephen Colbert's show, guitarist Cory Wong returns home to Minnesota
Now a regular in Stephen Colbert's TV band, Fridley native Cory Wong played Red Rocks and Madison Square Garden this year while dropping his second solo album.
Music
6 cool things in music: Rolling Stones, Jayhawks, 'Strange Fruit,' Jamila Woods, Sheryl Crow, Tom Petty
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view. Craig Vanderah of Prior Lake: 1 The Rolling Stones, “Havana…
Music
New music reviews: Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion get sex-positive; Ray Wylie Hubbard gets wise with Ringo Starr and co-stars
Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP” (Atlantic) I tried to do a ranked list of the vivid sexual metaphors in this new single,…
Music
North Minneapolis drummer tops iTunes jazz chart
Twin Cities drummer thanks "great support system" for success of his self-released debut album.
Music
Schubert Club becomes latest Minnesota arts organization to scratch live events this fall
Some move online while others — including a big Beethoven series — were postponed or canceled.
Music
Bob Mould announces massive post-Hüsker Dü box sets
The ex-Minneapolitan will drop the 24-CD, eight-LP vinyl collection on Oct. 2 right after his new album, "Blue Hearts."
Music
And now Metallica will perform for a drive-in movie theater near you
The pre-taped Aug. 29 performance will be shown at three Minnesota venues and one in Somerset, Wis.
Music
Minnesota icon Philip Brunelle shares 8 great 'Musical Moments' in his life
As Minnesota legend Philip Brunelle presents his 100th webcast Monday, he shares a few personal tales.
Music
Classical music's race problem: 9 musicians offer ideas for change
Founded on white European models and obstinately focused on the distant past, most U.S. classical music and opera institutions have been slower than American society…
Music
6 cool things in music this week include Lizzo, Cory Wong, Dave Koz, Lianne La Havas and Black pop fans
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view. John McCauley of St. Paul: 1 Pat Bianchi Trio, Blue…
Music
Indigo Girls donate to eight Indigenous organizations in Minnesota
A pandemic benefit concert helped to address food security, environmental protection and sustainable agriculture.
Music
Bandcamp Friday returns at 'crucial time' for musicians and fans seeking a pandemic kick
The monthly web sale has been a pandemic bright spot for musicians and fans.
Music
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra cancels all concerts for the rest of the year
Orchestra had planned to start a scaled-back season in September.
Movies
Virtual entertainment picks: The Current music fest, Gary Rue, 'Scream It' film series
Gary Rue Friday: Minnesota music man Gary Rue has had a remarkably varied career, serving as music director for ’60s star Gene Pitney and composing…
Music
New music reviews: Lianne La Havas looks at love as bittersweet; Psychedelic Furs return with familiarity
POP/ROCKLianne La Havas, "Lianne La Havas" (Nonesuch)It makes sense that her third album is eponymous because it's the Londoner's most confident disc, and the…
Music
Bon Iver enlists Springsteen and nods to Minneapolis homeless charity on new single
Heard on the new Taylor Swift album, Wisconsin's Justin Vernon lined up his own guests for "AUATC."
Music
With outdoor series, Minnesota Orchestra offers a quiet antidote to coronavirus
REVIEW: The Minnesota Orchestra returns in a series of outdoor chamber music.
Music
Minnesota Orchestra plays in Peavey Plaza
Minnesota Orchestra presented their first concert since March 13 in Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. These thank you concerts will run every Tuesday through Sunday for the entire month of August. Tickets are free and must be applied for via a lottery at MinnesotaOrchestra.org. All performances feature chamber groups of instrumentalists ranging in size from two to seven musicians with safety measures in place including mandatory masks, spaced seating, timed exits and pre-concert health screenings for all.
Coronavirus
U of M's Northrop plans a return to live dance concerts in February
Fall season will mainly focus on virtual events.
Music
Turf Club 'completely gutted' but expected back in full after riot damage
St. Paul's live music haven suffered fire and water damage in May bad enough to match its $1 million 2013 renovations.
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