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Jeff Lynne's ELO to say goodbye with only their second Twin Cities concert in four decades
The '70s hitmakers' Over and Out Tour will hit Xcel Center on Sept. 30, five years after their long-awaited return to town.
Review: Who was louder in St. Paul: Olivia Rodrigo or her overexuberant fans?
The 21-year-old sensation proved to be the kind of rock star we didn't know we needed.
Scene Makers Q&A: Sanni Brown blends hip-hop and all-Black music stream into MPR's mix
The host of the new Carbon Sound stream is also still holding court on the Current's show "The Message."
Here's what Olivia Rodrigo was up to before her St. Paul show
The pop superstar performed her sophomore album, "Guts," at Xcel Energy Center Friday.
Trampled by Turtles and Avett Brothers to pair up again, this time at Xcel Energy Center
The Oct. 24 co-headlining gig in St. Paul will follow another meet-up at Wisconsin's Alpine Valley Music Theatre on Aug. 18.
6 cool things in music include Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish and Bob Dylan
Shoutouts, too, to Peso Pluma, Otoboke Beaver, Delfeayo Marsalis and Record Store Day.
Olivia Rodrigo tour offers late 'charity platinum' tickets for Friday's St. Paul concert
A way to combat inflated resale prices on her Guts Tour, the seats appeared Thursday on Ticketmaster for her Xcel Energy Center show.
Basilica Block Party's rebirth in 2024 to feature old faves Counting Crows, Goo Goo Dolls
The event's move to Boom Island Park in Minneapolis also will feature the Fray, Needtobreathe, Phillip Phillips and an all-local stage.
Review: Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine' is full of wholehearted emotion
Her R&B instincts shine on this collaboration with producer/songwriter Max Martin.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 14-20 include Olivia Rodrigo, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Arlo Parks, Mark Mallman and Next.
Aster Café owner plans to open a larger venue, Aster House, along Minneapolis riverfront
The new 200-capacity eatery and music space will take over a historic building in the St. Anthony Main district.
Chance the Rapper will rejoin his summer friends in Minnesota in the State Fair's 2024 lineup
The Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop star has made the Twin Cities one of the only stops on his limited itinerary.
10 reasons it's a bad idea to not take St. Paul-bound Olivia Rodrigo seriously
The former Disney TV star has come a long way in a short amount of time transitioning into a rock star.
The 14 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
St. Paul jazz haven goes quiet again as KJ's Hideaway abruptly closes
The club was housed in the downtown basement space previously occupied by the Artists' Quarter and Vieux Carré.
Review: MN Opera's 'Trouble in Tahiti' and 'Service Provider' explore marital bliss gone wrong
Mezzo-soprano Zoie Reams offers standout performances in both one-acts.
6 cool things in music this week include Jason Isbell, Aoife O'Donovan and Liam Gallagher
Shoutouts, too, to Las Migas, Thomas Walsh and the Hanging Stars.
Two Minnesotans are among the 19 new members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters
Composer Libby Larsen and author Charles Baxter have earned international reputations from their Minneapolis homes.
Review: Could fiery new Cardi B single portend an album to come?
Pharrell Williams and Miley Cyrus team up, and Molly Lewis whistles her way to delight.
Scene Makers Q&A: Minnesota guitar guru gives free guitars to kids
Terry Esau says the instruments help those ages 10 to 16 express themselves.