Minneapolis rocker Mary Bue is in love with the world (yes, despite everything)
Mary Bue's journey from Duluth to Minneapolis, New Mexico and India culminated in her best album yet, "The World Is Your Lover."
Minnesota guitar great Leo Kottke to release a new album with Phish's Mike Gordon
Dropping digitally on Aug. 28, "Noon" is Kottke's first album in 15 years and his third with Gordon.
Music
6 cool things in music this week include Nina Simone, Eliza Blue, Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view. Jim Walsh of Minneapolis: 1 Nina Simone, “Sinnerman.” One episode…
Music
New music review: On her debut, Skullcrusher strikes softly with her songs
POP/ROCK Skullcrusher, “Skullcrusher” (Secretly Group) The artist who performs as Skullcrusher crafts work that on the surface is hardly as menacing as her moniker.…
Music
Slim Dunlap live album from 2002 Turf Club gig arrives for his birthday
The ex-Replacements guitarist picked the show himself from a trove of recordings from throughout his 10-year residency.
Prince
Women who worked with Prince will dish in panel discussion 'She's Always in My Hair'
The virtual event will take place Saturday evening, with proceeds to help former Prince keyboardist Chance Howard.
Coronavirus
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.
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,…
Coronavirus
Virtual entertainment weekend picks: Z Renaissance fest, Rhythmically Speaking dance, Michael Monroe
Z Renaissance: A New Era Friday: Promising to “educate, advocate and inform the community about the ways that youth can and are making change,” this virtual…
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."
Coronavirus
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.
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.
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