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Music

Springsteen releases songs from the early days

Springsteen releases songs from the early days

Five previously unreleased tracks from the beginning of his career are part of a new Bruce Springsteen compilation "Chapter and Verse" which comes out today.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Dwight Yoakam looks to the past -- and Prince

Dwight Yoakam looks to the past -- and Prince

Yoakam's latest album, Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars..., is composed almost entirely of songs from his catalog. The only exception? A cover of "Purple Rain."

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St. Paul Chamber Orchestra announces European tour

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra announces European tour

The orchestra will visit five cities in its first trip to Europe since 2008.
by Euan Kerr

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Frozen Graceland? Prince's Paisley Park opens to public in October

Frozen Graceland? Prince's Paisley Park opens to public in October

Prince's former home and studio in Chanhassen will open as a museum and be run by a firm with ties to Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion. Here's how to get tickets.
by Tim Nelson and Peter Cox

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Counterfeit drugs found in Prince's home growing more common in MN

Counterfeit drugs found in Prince's home growing more common in MN

An official close to the investigation of Prince's death has told the Associated Press that investigators found counterfeit drugs including synthetic opioids in the musician's home, and officials say the risky drugs are becoming more common.
by Jon Collins

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St. Paul Chamber Orchestra: 2016-17 season free for students

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra: 2016-17 season free for students

SPCO officials believe the offer, part of their long-term audience development strategy, will hook young people into becoming future subscribers. "We want you here," the chamber orchestra's president says.
by Euan Kerr

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Songwriter finds inspiration in MPR series on Bruce Kramer

Songwriter finds inspiration in MPR series on Bruce Kramer

Anna Schulze was so touched by Cathy Wurzer's "Living While Dying" series that she wrote "Don't You Fade Away," featured on her new album.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Jury finds Led Zeppelin did not steal riff for 'Stairway'

Jury finds Led Zeppelin did not steal riff for 'Stairway'

The trustee for Randy Wolfe had claimed that Jimmy Page pulled the beginning of "Stairway to Heaven" from an obscure instrumental tune written by Wolfe.
by Associated Press

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