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Never mind Bon Iver, meet Bon Dylan. Justin Vernon explains his plans to "try to be Bob Dylan for a night" at this summer's Eaux Claire fest and offers a taste of how they'll sound.
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Bon Iver's Justin Vernon explains his desire to 'try to be Bob Dylan for a night'
He said he hasnât âfelt much like being who Iâve beenâ in explaining his plans for âBon Dylanâ (not Bon Iver) at Julyâs Eaux Claires festival.
https://www.startribune.com/justin-vernon-bon-iver-debuts-bob-dylan-tribute-band-eaux-claires-festival-eau-claire/601789771
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Northbound Smokehouse led the pack of Minnesota breweries to win World Beer Cup medals this week, which also included beer makers in Duluth and Rochester.
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Bock stars: Northbound leads pack of Minnesota winners at 2026 World Beer Cup
The Minneapolis brewpub won two medals in the prestigious competition, which also awarded beer makers in Fridley, Duluth and Rochester.
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-breweries-world-beer-cup-awards-2026-northbound-forgotten-star-canal-park-little-thistle/601790489
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Della Mae, Band of Horses, Chucho Valdes, Jeremy Messersmith release parties and Waxahatchee + MJ Lenderman are among our highlighted concerts over the next week.
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for April 23-29 include Waxahatchee, Band of Horses, Chucho Valdes, Della Mae and a Julius Collins benefit.
https://www.startribune.com/waxahatchee-lenderman-della-mae-julius-collins-jeremy-messersmith-los-lonely-boys-chucho-valdes/601778464
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Della Mae, Band of Horses, Chucho Valdes, Jeremy Messersmith release parties and Waxahatchee + MJ Lenderman are among our highlighted concerts over the next week.
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for April 23-29 include Waxahatchee, Band of Horses, Chucho Valdes, Della Mae and a Julius Collins benefit.
https://www.startribune.com/waxahatchee-lenderman-della-mae-julius-collins-jeremy-messersmith-los-lonely-boys-chucho-valdes/601778464
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Ongoing coverage today.
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Live: Minnesota remembers Prince 10 years after his death
A decade after the global rock star died at his Chanhassen estate, fans flock to the Twin Cities to reflect on his legacy as Princeâs music continues to resonate.
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A decade after Prince died there, a younger generation of employees is working anew to keep Paisley Park a successful museum and major Minnesota tourist site.
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An inside look at Paisley Park, 10 years after Prince died there
A younger generation of employees is working anew to keep the studio complex in Chanhassen a successful museum and major Minnesota tourist site.
https://www.startribune.com/a-new-look-at-paisley-park-10-years-after-princes-death/601587516
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Happy Almost Record Store Day! What are your favorite shops in town?
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Find out whoâs performing where and whoâs selling wares on Saturday for everyone's favorite shopperâs holiday.
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5 things to know about Record Store Day 2026 in Minnesota
Find out whoâs performing, whoâs DJ-ing and whoâs selling wares in the April 18 shopperâs holiday.
https://www.startribune.com/5-things-to-know-about-record-store-day-in-the-twin-cities/601751109?utm_source=gift
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Tonightâs Talk of the Stacks interview with Mary is full but you can tune in via livestream 6:30.
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Mary Lucia | Friends of the Hennepin County Library
Talk of the Stacks - Free Event
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âWeâve been watching the news knowing we were going to be performing there, and itâs been concerning,â said Jorge HernĂĄndez, singer of Norteño musicâs pre-eminent band Los Tigres del Norte, performing Sat at Grand Casino Arena.
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Los Tigres del Norte 'hope to help' Minnesota fans following ICE surge
The popular, California-based band of brothers said they âwant people to have fun and forgetâ at their biggest Twin Cities concert in a 57-year career.
https://www.startribune.com/los-tigres-del-norte-address-minnesota-fans-ahead-of-concert-ice-surge-immigration-jorge-hernandez/601663542
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Iâll be guesting on Jazz88âs local show alongside Mpls soul/R&B legend Monroe Wright III (!!!) starting at 7. Itâs Pledge Drive time.
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Scenes from the Twin Citiesâ biggest K-pop concert yet,
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Hi-fi videos of the "Purple Rain" and "Streets of Minneapolis" live performances at Target Center were released today by Team Springsteen. Could there be a whole concert film released off the show? I'd say it's a worthy venture.
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This week's concert spotlights: Two nights of Lady Gaga, two nights of Bro Wallen, two nights of Throwing Muses and not enough nights with Mini Kiss. Also a release party by Katy Vernon's new band Favourite Girl.
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Hyper Mega Bummer Boy
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How it feels doing literally any task right now.
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Well what do ya know? Bob Dylan is going to help christen Mystic Lake Amphitheater with a couple other songwriting greats for support, Lucinda Williams and John Doe.
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Bob Dylan to play new Shakopee amphitheater July 6 with guests
His Mystic Lake Amphitheater date will be his first Twin Cities headlining gig in nine years and will feature two acclaimed openers.
https://www.startribune.com/bob-dylan-announces-mystic-lake-amphitheater-concert-tickets-lucinda-williams-john-doe-shakopee/601662330
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St. Paul's Lowertown Sounds will feature fewer shows overall but more first-timers in 2026, including Poliça and Pert Near Sandstone. And did we mention it's free and outside?
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Newcomers heighten St. Paulâs Lowertown Sounds 2026 schedule
The downtown concert series will feature fewer shows overall but more first-timers, including Poliça and Pert Near Sandstone.
https://www.startribune.com/newcomers-heighten-st-pauls-lowertown-sounds-2026-schedule/601661690
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Started during COVID-19, the Hewing Hotelâs rooftop concert series is still going strong with Dessa, Nur-D and Tina Schlieske in this yearâs lineup.
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Who's playing the Hewing Hotel's rooftop concert series in 2026?
Started during COVID, the scenic music series is still going strong with Dessa, Nur-D, Davina and Tina Schlieske in this yearâs lineup.
https://www.startribune.com/hewing-hotel-2026-rooftop-concert-series-tickets-minneapolis-hot-tub-dessa-nurd-zellar-schlieske/601659535
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A couple comebacks, a couple buzzy newcomers and one son of a Van Halen are among the concert highlights this week.
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for April 2-8 include Raye, Florence & the Machine, the Neighbourhood, Tierney Sutton, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Mammoth.
https://www.startribune.com/raye-florence-and-the-machine-mammoth-mei-semones-ladysmith-black-mambazo-tierney-sutton/601649113
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And away we goâŠ
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First full band performance of Streets of Minneapolis.
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Bruce gets his star! And I might get a headline of the year award for this one. The club unveiled it today ahead of his concert tonight across the street.
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Newly em-Bossed: First Avenue fast-tracks Bruce Springsteen star
The Minneapolis rock venue put Bruceâs name on its wall of stars in time for his concert across the street at Target Center.
https://www.startribune.com/first-avenue-unveils-bruce-springsteens-star-wall-of-fame-minneapolis-target-center-2026/601651729
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Bruce Springsteen performs "Streets of Minneapolis" at the
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FKA Twigs, Wyatt Flores, Cowboy Junkies, Bruce & E Street (and Tom Morello) and Wednesday on a Thursday are among this week's Big Gigs concert highlights.
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights from March 26-April 1 include Bruce Springsteen, FKA Twigs, Savion Glover, Cowboy Junkies and Wednesday.
https://www.startribune.com/bruce-springsteen-cowboy-junkies-wednesday-colin-meloy-fka-twigs-savion-glover-wyatt-flores/601622993
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Willie retire? Yeah right. This will be the first time the Outlaw Music Fest has been in the Twin Cities proper, courtesy the new amphitheater.
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Willie Nelsonâs Outlaw Music Fest coming to Shakopee in 2026
So much for the Farm Aid concert in Minneapolis being the music iconâs last stand. Heâll be back Aug. 19 with guests including the Avett Brothers.
https://www.startribune.com/willie-nelson-outlaw-music-festival-2026-shakopee-minnesota-mystic-lake-amphitheater-tickets-avett/601634287
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Saturday's Suicide Commandos farewell show at First Ave will feature Bob Mould, Craig Finn and other special guests. But sadly it won't feature the band's own Steve Almaas. âNone of us ever imagined playing a Commandos gig without the other two."
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Minnesota's first punk band Suicide Commandos playing one last gig
With one member sidelined by illness, two of the three Suicide Commandos are enlisting some high-profile protégés for a farewell blowout at First Avenue.
https://www.startribune.com/suicide-commandos-farewell-concert-first-avenue-steve-almaas-chris-osgood-dave-ahl-bob-mould/601599306
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You want to try to meet the moment,â Bruce Springsteen told the Minnesota Star Tribune on Monday afternoon. âThe No Kings movement is of great import right now.â
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Indeed Brewing is expanding its popular Mexican Honey line to include two new flavors debuting in variety packs this week.
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Minneapolis brewery taps into its Mexican honey buzz
Indeed Brewing is adding two new variations of its Mexican Honey brand to variety packs hitting Twin Cities stores this week.
https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-brewery-taps-into-its-mexican-honey-buzz/601619301
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Should be, um, crazy, sexy AND cool. The second Saturday (Sept. 5) of this year's fair. It's the sixth of the 12 grandstand shows so far announced for 2026.
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Minnesota State Fair books three giants of Gen-X R&B and hip-hop
TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue are bringing their Itâs Iconic Tour to the grandstand on Sept. 5.
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-state-fair-announces-tlc-salt-papa-en-vogue-grandstand-concert-tickets/601630504
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I donât pine for Ye Olde Days before my time, but two nights of HĂŒsker DĂŒ with 2-for-1 drinks is inarguably better. Happy 46th bday, Ye Olde Entry!
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This week's list of "best Twin Cities concerts" includes two Rochester offerings (Bob Dylan and the final Rochester Thaw fest). A lot going on in town, too.
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities area this week
Highlights for March 19-25 include Bob Dylan, New Edition, two Chicago blues legends and the final Rochester Thaw.
https://www.startribune.com/bob-dylan-new-edition-rochester-thaw-toni-braxton-boyz-ii-men-luther-dickinson-elvin-bishop/601598589
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Here's a story I wrote for Travel off a trek through the Belize and Guatemala jungle to see some top Mayan ruins sites, including Caracol and Tikal, the latter a popular stop with Star Wars geeks. I was just playing one for the sake of the story.
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Where Mayan history and âStar Warsâ meet in Belize and Guatemala
An at-times challenging road trip into the jungly Central American interior led us to the major Mayan ruin sites Caracol and Tikal.
https://www.startribune.com/belize-guatemala-travel-manyan-ruins-tour-tikal-caracol-xunantunich-san-ignacio-border/601578186
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Bobcat Goldthwait had us at hello opening the Shannon/Narducy REM show: âHello Miami!â Told a great story about Prince bonding with him over being nondrinkers at a party: âWeâll be the only normal ones here.â âOh yeah, you & I are a couple regular joes,â Bobcat replied.
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Can confirm: I used the new Apple Wallet scanner at First Ave tonight and worked like a charm.
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The would-be alternative to Ticketmaster, AXS isnât exactly endearing itself to Minnesota music fans either, with widespread complaints over technical glitches and, um, âaccess;â and its fees arenât much more merciful.
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Bots, shutouts and headaches: AXS is losing fans among Minnesota concertgoers
From Springsteenâs Target Center show to lower-buck First Ave and Turf Club gigs, Ticketmasterâs competitor has been hearing its own chorus of complaints.
https://www.startribune.com/axs-not-earning-fans-minnesota-concertgoers-glitches-bots-fees-first-ave-target-center-springsteen/601595640
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Cardi B sold out Target Center second time in a row and went twice as long as her prior show.
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Review: Cardi B's 'Drama' doesn't spoil the fun in second sold-out Minneapolis show
The New York rapper went twice as long as at her prior show and added a dazzling stage production; stripper-pole carousel included.
https://www.startribune.com/cardi-b-concert-review-target-center-minneapolis-little-miss-drama-tour-wap-bodak-yellow/601592088
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Heart, Patti Smith, Jesse Welles, Mariah the Scientist, another all-star REM tribute and more concert picks for the upcoming week.
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 12-18 include Cardi B, Heart, Patti Smith, Jesse Welles, Zara Larsson and Mariah the Scientist.
https://www.startribune.com/the-big-gigs-10-top-concerts-to-see-in-the-twin-cities-this-week/601595187
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Hold on! Surly Field will still be going strong in 2026 despite stiffer competition among outdoor concerts. Three big summer shows are newly announced for the brewery's big backyard, each going on sale Thu-Fri.
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Surly Brewing's outdoor concert season just got a big boost for 2026
Alabama Shakes and Big Thief each confirmed dates in this summerâs First Ave-produced lineup outside the Minneapolis brewery.
https://www.startribune.com/surly-brewing-festival-field-announces-alabama-shakes-big-thief-2026-concerts-minneapolis-tickets/601596226
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Big news in Twin Cities beerland! Dangerous Man is returning to its old hood with a taproom in HeadFlyerâs popular NE Mpls space.
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Dangerous Man Brewing to take over HeadFlyer's taproom in NE Minneapolis
An early favorite in Minneapolisâ craft-beer boom, Dangerous Man has not operated a taproom since 2023.
https://www.startribune.com/dangerous-man-brewing-new-taproom-headflyer-closing-northeast-minneapolis-craft-beer/601591017
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Extreme Noise Records will leave the Lyn-Lake area for the east end of Lake Street, next door to kindred music venue Cloudland Theater.
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Minneapolis' Extreme Noise Records is changing Lake Street locations
The new location will put the volunteer-run record shop next door to a popular DIY music venue, Cloudland Theater.
https://www.startribune.com/extreme-noise-records-will-move-to-east-end-of-lake-street/601595384
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Peaches, Jason Isbell, Los Lobos, Rage Against the Regime and two very different Dropkick Murphys sets round out this week's Big Gigs live music options.
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 5-11 include Jason Isbell, Dropkick Murphys, Los Lobos, Peaches, John Oates and the Lone Bellow.
https://www.startribune.com/jason-isbell-los-lobos-dropkick-murphys-adam-weiner-lone-bellow-john-oates-peaches-immanuel-wilkins/601591013
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Theyâve been hired by innumerable MN songwriters. Now the Laurel Strings Quartet is recruiting folks to play with them.
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How the Laurels String Quartet became rock stars in the Twin Cities
Sixteen years since forming off a Jeremy Messersmith gig, the ensemble is stepping out with a Berlin residency this month after playing behind Belle and Sebastian, Father John Misty and many others.
https://www.startribune.com/laurels-string-quartet-twin-cities-berlin-nightclub-residency-jeremy-messersmith-aby-wolf/601588622
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I didn't intend for this month's Tracking Minnesota playlist to be a lot of songs reflective of the turmoil in the Twin Cities this winter, but that's what happens when artists do their thing. Hear new tracks by She's Green, Solid Gold, Mina Moore and Curtiss A.
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Tracking Minnesota: 7 new local songs to hear in March
Sheâs Green, Solid Gold and Mina Moore are among our monthly picks to tap into all the new music flowing out of the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
https://www.startribune.com/tracking-minnesota-8-new-local-songs-to-hear-in-march/601588692
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Who still gets excited about seeing Clapton? Serious, non-snarky question. Those who do will have the chance again Sept. 15 at Grand Casino Arena with one of my all-time favorite guitar players Jimmie Vaughan as his opener again.
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Eric Clapton's short Midwest U.S. fall tour includes St. Paul date
The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer confirmed the Sept. 15 date at Grand Casino Arena ahead of his 81st birthday.
https://www.startribune.com/eric-clapton-announces-grand-casino-arena-date-st-paul-minnesota-2026-tickets-jimmie-vaughan/601591351
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Patti Smith was already coming to town to promote her new memoir on March 13, and now she's sticking around a day later to play the Parkway Theater.
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Rock legend Patti Smith announces intimate Minneapolis theater gig
She will play the Parkway Theater on March 14, the night after an appearance at St. Catherine University promoting her new memoir, "Bread of Angles."
https://www.startribune.com/patti-smith-announces-intimate-parkway-theater-gig-minneapolis-tickets-bread-of-angles-oshaugnessy/601589997
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Another brewery down. HeadFlyer is closing its taproom, but its beers will be available elsewhere, and another brewer could be moving into the space.
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HeadFlyer Brewing will shut down its Northeast Minneapolis taproom
Its beers will still be made elsewhere, and another brewer could be moving into its space on E. Hennepin Avenue.
https://www.startribune.com/headflyer-brewing-to-close-taproom-northeast-minneapolis-hennepin-dangerous-man/601589541
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A couple of classic hip-hop acts at the Dakota, a young local punk band graduates to the Mainroom, a full-blown disco throwback act and a revival of an acclaimed 2006 album are part of the Big Gigs mix this week.
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Feb. 26-March 4 include Margo Price, the Pharcyde, Emmet Cohen, Cat Power and Yo-Yo Ma.
https://www.startribune.com/margo-price-pharcyde-cat-power-emmet-cohen-yo-you-ma-tucker-wetmore-adeem-the-artist-miguel/601586946
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Before their sold-out March 6 gig at Palace,
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Boston punks Dropkick Murphys to headline anti-ICE party in Minneapolis
The Boston punks will perform March 6 with local bands in the Black Forest Inn parking lot before their sold-out show at the Palace Theatre.
https://www.startribune.com/dropkick-murphys-announce-anti-ice-block-party-minneapolis-march-6-black-forest-inn-nicollet/601587434
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âMinnesota is so deeply inspiring,â Brandi posted after Saturdayâs emotional Target Center concert, which is still viewable online through Monday night and still raising more money via T-shirt sales. It also raised the profile of the Singing Resistance.
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Brandi Carlile raises more than $600k with Minneapolis livestream
âMinnesota is so deeply inspiring,â the singer posted after Saturdayâs emotional Target Center concert.
https://www.startribune.com/brandi-carlile-raises-600k-from-minneapolis-livestream/601587179
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âMy message is one of love and reconciliation and protection for displaced people. I have a long record of standing behind this.â Brandi Carlile is livestreaming Satâs Target Ctr show to raise money for Minneapolis causes. Also airing via the Current.
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A different Brandi Carlile heads to Minneapolis with a message
Her sold-out concert will be livestreamed on the radio and the internet.
https://www.startribune.com/brandi-carlile-joni-mitchell-elton-john-justin-vernon-target-center-minneapolis-veeps/601579480
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