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September 27, 2019

Watch Andrew Bird perform a full concert recorded live at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minnesota. Touring in support of 'My Finest Work Yet,' Bird and his band bring a provocative blend of rock, jazz, and Americana to life in a show that features all the songs from the album, delightful dips into Bird's back catalog, and a string of beguiling covers in the encore.

Watch Andrew Bird in concert at the Palace Theatre

Watch Andrew Bird in concert at the Palace Theatre

Sep 27, 2019

Watch Andrew Bird perform a full concert recorded live at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minnesota. Touring in support of 'My Finest Work Yet,' Bird and his band bring a provocative blend of rock, jazz, and Americana to life in a show that features all the songs from the album, delightful dips into Bird's back catalog, and a string of beguiling covers in the encore.

Coffee Break: Searching

Coffee Break: Searching

Sep 27, 2019

In honor of Google's 21st birthday, what songs do you want to hear that mention searching, looking and finding?

‘This doesn’t belong only to men’: Jazz Women All-Stars bring Minnesota’s best to the Dakota

‘This doesn’t belong only to men’: Jazz Women All-Stars bring Minnesota’s best to the Dakota

Simone Cazares • Sep 27, 2019

When Patty Peterson first pitched the idea of the Jazz Women All-Stars to the Twin Cities Jazz Festival in 2016, she wasn’t sure just how well it would be received. But the leaders of the festival were thrilled, even giving the group the chance to play the main stage that year. Peterson was excited to…

Today in Music History: Tony Bennett gets his first No. 1 album at 85

Today in Music History: Tony Bennett gets his first No. 1 album at 85

Sep 27, 2019

Meat Loaf was born; The Beach Boys got camera ready; Marvin Gaye got a star; Blondie released 'Eat To The Beat', and Tony Bennett gets his first No. 1 album, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Humbird, New Dawn Theatre Company, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Humbird, New Dawn Theatre Company, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Sep 27, 2019

Humbird – “Wolf Alice” (Premiere) I was today years old when I learned that Wolf Alice is not just a band, but also a fairytale. The Angela Carter story is about a “feral” girl whom nuns attempt to civilize; Humbird, aka Siri Undlin, borrowed inspiration from Carter for this song. She writes, “[Wolf Alice’s] freedom…

Review and photos: Maggie Rogers brings sweet abandon to the Armory

Review and photos: Maggie Rogers brings sweet abandon to the Armory

Youa Vang • Sep 27, 2019

When Maggie Rogers appeared silhouetted by a single spotlight last night at the Armory, the crowd cheered and moved forward in anticipation as her clear-as-a-bell voice floated through the first lines of “Color Song.” The song bent and shifted before she segued into “Fallingwater” and its Phil-Collins-esque drum fill. While it was a risky move…

Charlie Parr uses injury to reassess and record

Charlie Parr uses injury to reassess and record

Euan Kerr • Sep 27, 2019

A year after a devastating injury threatened his career, Duluth guitarist Charlie Parr is back with a new album, a new tour and a new understanding of the tunes he plays.

iLLism on Black Love, Black Vulnerability and Mental Health, Black Magic and Celebrating 10 years of Marriage

iLLism on Black Love, Black Vulnerability and Mental Health, Black Magic and Celebrating 10 years of Marriage

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Sep 26, 2019

As one of the rare couple duos in the Twin Cities, iLLism have been killing the local Hip-Hop scene for many years now. Their latest album, Illuminate, which debuted last spring, reflected frontman Envy's and lead vocalist Fancy's growth as both individuals and as a couple, as well as the beauty of black love. Jeffrey Bissoy interviewed Envy and Fancy about their continuing growth as a couple and as musicians.

Mary Lucia talks to Macy Gray about her new album, 'Ruby' - and more

Mary Lucia talks to Macy Gray about her new album, 'Ruby' - and more

Mary Lucia • Sep 26, 2019

Singer-songwriter Macy Gray is back with her 10th studio album, 'Ruby,' and a lead single featuring the guitar work of Gary Clark Jr. Mary Lucia spoke with Macy Gray about the new album, as well as about Gray's fascinating career -- and about going to elementary school with Marilyn Manson.

Coffee Break: Abbey Road 50th Anniversary

Coffee Break: Abbey Road 50th Anniversary

Anna Weggel • Sep 26, 2019

We've got a treat cooked up for you for today's 9:30 Coffee Break so sit back, relax, and enjoy Abbey Road side 2.

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