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August 30, 2023

Here are more than 70 events to plan for in the months of September, October, and November.

Big fall gigs: Minneapolis-St. Paul music guide for 2023

Big fall gigs: Minneapolis-St. Paul music guide for 2023

Ali Elabbady, Nikhil Kumaran, Michaelangelo Matos, Macie Rasmussen and Luke Taylor • Aug 30, 2023

Here are more than 70 events to plan for in the months of September, October, and November.

Coffee Break: Blue moon

Coffee Break: Blue moon

Jill Riley • Aug 30, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about the moon do you want to hear?

Brandi Carlile hosts rockin’ party at the Minnesota State Fair

Brandi Carlile hosts rockin’ party at the Minnesota State Fair

Sofia Haan and Sara Fish • Aug 30, 2023

Wynonna Judd opened up, and joined Carlile for several songs during the electric Tuesday evening show.

Nikki Lane plays songs, tells stories at Icehouse

Aug 30, 2023

The singer-songwriter performed a solo acoustic set at Icehouse in Minneapolis, drawing from her latest album, ‘Denim & Diamonds,’ as well as earlier work and an as yet unreleased song.

Bon Iver wasn't born in a vacuum — it took an 'Epoch' to form

Bon Iver wasn't born in a vacuum — it took an 'Epoch' to form

Stephen Thompson • Aug 29, 2023

DeYarmond Edison's Epoch revels in the early alchemic triumphs of Bon Iver and Megafaun members. But the box set also reminds us that no moment of creative inspiration takes place spontaneously.

Coffee Break: Brandi day!

Coffee Break: Brandi day!

Jill Riley • Aug 29, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Brandi Carlile or songs featuring her as a collaborator do you want to hear?

The Chicks make triumphant return to Minnesota State Fair

The Chicks make triumphant return to Minnesota State Fair

Sofia Haan • Aug 28, 2023

The power trio had the Grandstand rocking to anthems of empowerment on Friday evening.

Arctic Monkeys energize a jam-packed Armory

Arctic Monkeys energize a jam-packed Armory

Erik Thompson and Darin Kamnetz • Aug 28, 2023

The U.K. rockers’ long-awaited return to Minneapolis included openers Fontaines D.C.

Coffee Break: 60th anniversary of the March on Washington

Coffee Break: 60th anniversary of the March on Washington

Jill Riley • Aug 28, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about civil rights, freedom, and progress do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Genesis Owusu, "Struggler"

Album of the Week: Genesis Owusu, "Struggler"

Jade • Aug 28, 2023

Charismatic, eclectic, and hyper energetic. Genesis Owusu is someone who loves to rally against expectations and garner appreciation for the underdog.

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