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May 18, 2012

The summer festival season is upon us. Though there have been a few sporadic outdoor events already (including the MayDay Hip Hop and Art Festival), this weekend really helps launch the season with events spanning several areas of Minneapolis. Starting tonight, Art-A-Whirl brings hundreds of artists and bands to Northeast for a sprawling three-day event,…

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Summer in the Twin Cities: A music lover’s guide to outdoor festivals

Andrea Swensson • May 18, 2012

The summer festival season is upon us. Though there have been a few sporadic outdoor events already (including the MayDay Hip Hop and Art Festival), this weekend really helps launch the season with events spanning several areas of Minneapolis. Starting tonight, Art-A-Whirl brings hundreds of artists and bands to Northeast for a sprawling three-day event,…

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Mary Lucia talks with The Suburbs’ Hugo Klaers

Jon Schober • May 18, 2012

The band will reunite for a First Avenue show on May 19

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Friday Five: New Dearling Physique, Gigamesh, Me & My Arrow, and more

Andrea Swensson • May 18, 2012

Local music notes from the week of May 14-18

Theft of the Dial: Dan Wilson

Theft of the Dial: Dan Wilson

Barb Abney and Dan Wilson • May 18, 2012

Barb Abney got a chance to sit down with music superstar in advance of his appearance at Wits.

Theft Of The Dial: Dan Wilson

Theft Of The Dial: Dan Wilson

Barb Abney • May 18, 2012

The story of Dan Wilson is by now a local legend. He helped create some of the biggest music hits in the '80s and '90s through his work in Semisonic and Trip Shakespeare.

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Help us create the Minnesota dream band!

Peter Valelly • May 17, 2012

All day Friday, participate in our local musician bracket to create a new Minnesota supergroup!

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Golden Smog with Chan Poling, Jordan Gatesmith, the Magnolias playing Kill Kancer benefit

Andrea Swensson • May 17, 2012

Cedar show will benefit Karl's Fund in memory of Soul Asylum's Karl Mueller

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John Maus rarities compilation on the way

Jon Schober • May 17, 2012

11-year career will be chronicled by Ribbon Music this summer

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Is Minnesota music in a golden age?

Chris Roberts • May 16, 2012

MPR News reporter Chris Roberts pops the question

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MaLLy’s ‘The Last Great…’ out today, release show this Friday

Jon Schober • May 15, 2012

Buzz behind new record is in full force

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