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music

The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

Pulitzer Prize-winning rap giant Kendrick Lamar returns Saturday to Xcel Energy Center as part of his Big Steppers Tour.

Concert highlights for Aug. 18-24 include Kendrick Lamar, Duran Duran, A.R. Rahman and Chastity Brown.

  • Minnesota piano giant Butch Thompson dies at 78
  • Duluth rockers Low shuffle fall concert dates around cancer treatment

Minnesota piano giant Butch Thompson dies at 78

Butch Thompson, seen in 2020, was a Minnesota musical giant, the original pianist on radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion,” an expert on stride and

A distinguished musician and historian of traditional New Orleans jazz, he performed around the world.

Duluth rockers Low shuffle fall concert dates around cancer treatment

Mimi Parker, drummer for Low, performed at Rock the Garden in June outside Walker Art Center.

European dates have been called off but U.S. shows are still on while singer/drummer Mimi Parker is further treated.

  • After ‘contrary’ 2013 gig, Low returns to Rock the Garden on higher ground

Review: Jeff Beck's magic can't save Johnny Depp's musical chops

Willow's new single is where pop punk and emo rock converge.


Our Friday best: Kendrick Lamar, 'To Sit Awhile,' Chastity Brown and A.R. Rahman

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.


Duran Duran will kick off its U.S. tour in Minnesota as newly elected Rock & Roll Hall of Famers

Singer Simon Le Bon says the band will get a boost from "other member" Nile Rodgers of Chic.


Review: 'Drunken karaoke party' vibe suits Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe stadium tour in Minneapolis

Poison and Joan Jett added to the '80s-hit-factory element of Sunday's seven-hour, five-band stamina test at U.S. Bank Stadium.


Review: Jack White fights off the doubters in army-like Armory performance

The Detroit rocker of White Stripes fame came to Minneapolis with two unusual new albums and a lot more to play.


Inspired by a Simon & Garfunkel song, two old friends travel the world to sit on a bench together

After a decade of trips, these pals from St. Paul will turn 70 on a New York park bench — just like the song says.


6 cool things in music include Leonard Cohen documentary, 'Yellowstone' soundtrack and Pokey LaFarge

Pick Six shout-outs, too, to "Wicked" in Minneapolis and "Story of Their Songs" on Reelz


Walker Art Center boasts 3 commissions, 4 world premieres and a milestone in 2022-23 season

The roster includes Cécile McLorin Salvant and Andrew Schneider, and "Choreographers' Evening" turns 50.


Our Friday best: Al Franken, Jack White, Bayfront Blues Festival and Indiafest 2022

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.


Rock of aged: These 1980s hair bands will rock Minneapolis, again

They had some of rock's biggest hits and hairdos, and now they're playing at the Twin Cities' biggest rock concert of 2022.


Review: Carly Rae Jepsen has boy problems on new 'Beach House'

The 1975 and DJ Khaled featuring Drake and Lil Baby are other new singles you need to hear.


The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

Concert highlights for Aug. 11-17 include Jack White, Lakeside Guitar and Bayfront Blues fests and a run of Surly outdoor shows.


Review: Source Song Festival returns to Minneapolis after COVID-19 hiatus

Six women singers gave beautiful voice to the words of six poets in Monday's festival-opening performance.


Review: Minnesota Orchestra's 'Fantasia' is inspiring, crisp, but also uneven

Amid inspiring moments, there are some curious cartoon choices on display.


Melissa Etheridge cancels her Tuesday concert at Canterbury Park in Shakopee

A case of COVID-19 has knocked the rock star temporarily off the road.


Review: For hyper Kenny Chesney at U.S. Bank Stadium, it was no shoes, no shirt, big volume

In a busy weekend for country music, the stadium king thrilled fans at the twice-postponed concert.


6 cool things in music include Beyonce, Celisse and Bonnie Raitt

Pick Six shout outs, too, to the Rolling Stones, Jelly Roll and Pamela McNeill.


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