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Review: Judas Priest delivers for Minnesota's 'defenders of the metal faith'
Singer Rob Halford showed steely resilience in the British band's packed Armory concert in Minneapolis.
Coming soon to Airbnb: Prince's once-derelict Purple Rain House in Minneapolis
"Sleep like the Kid himself," reads the property listing, which names bandmates Wendy and Lisa as the hosts.
Scene Makers Q+A: University of Minnesota professor explains his course about Prince
His goal is not to create Prince fans but to help students understand why the Purple One matters.
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra's artistic director Kyu-Young Kim stepping down but staying on
The leader and violinist cited "shifts in priorities" in a statement explaining his decision.
St. Paul's Arborators play in the treetops: 'We're the world's only tree-climbing brass band'
They play traditional polkas, waltzes and marches in unusual locations — like the tops of trees.
Minnesota music teachers play alongside Minnesota Orchestra members in special concerts
Each of 54 educators sat beside an orchestra member playing the same instrument for a performance of Gustav Holst's "Jupiter" during season sampler concerts.
6 cool things in music this week include Rolling Stones, Nicki Minaj and 'Civil War' soundtrack
Shoutouts, too, to Khruangbin, "Freaknik" and David Foster with Katharine McPhee.
Review: Single from Normani's debut album is decent if unremarkable slow jam
Johnny Cash, Pearl Jam and Teddy Swims deliver more remarkable songs.
Minnesota pop-rockers Hippo Campus return with new single and record label ahead of big gig
The Twin Cities quartet will headline Red Rocks again next week before summer festival dates.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights from May 2-8 include Judas Priest, Belle & Sebastian, Kenny Chesney, Robyn Hitchcock, Daniel Lanois and Ber.
Heartthrob crooner Stephen Sanchez is headed to Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 31
Evoking Elvis and Orbison, he had women swooning at First Avenue. Tickets go on sale Friday.
Critics' picks: The 14 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
In 'Pursuit' of one of the Twin Cities' best-kept music secrets, Lady Midnight
St. Paul's electro-R&B singer Adriana Rimpel confronts family trauma with heavy dance beats on her new record and accompanying VR film.
David Foster and Katharine McPhee, the Sonny & Cher of power ballads, head to Minneapolis
The hit producer and "American Idol" runner-up make beautiful music as a married couple.
Is this the last time for the Rolling Stones live? Not the way Mick carries on.
The band opened its North American tour in Houston on Sunday night.
Billie Eilish returning to St. Paul for two-night stand in November
The repeat Oscar and Grammy winner will hit Xcel Center again promoting her new album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft."
Review: Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj turns Target Center pink in overdue return to Minnesota
The rapper's "Barbie"-buoyed tour stop followed a 13-year gap in Twin Cities appearances.
Review: Sierra Ferrell wows sold-out First Avenue with her refreshingly quirky country sounds
The rising West Virginia Americana star evoked Dolly Parton with less vibrato and garishness.
6 cool things in music this week include Billie Eilish, Lzzy Hale and Leslie Odom Jr.
Shoutouts, too, to Homegrown Music Festival, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Lou Reed tribute album.
Review: Violinist Daniel Hope offered romanticism and emotion in Schubert Club concert
Hope performed works by César Franck and Maurice Ravel, among others, with English pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips.