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Peter Asher of 'Peter and Gordon' recalls '60s music in new show

Peter Asher of 'Peter and Gordon' recalls '60s music in new show

Peter Asher began a singing career in 1964, as one half of the group, "Peter & Gordon," but Asher's greatest musical success came in a different form - record producing and management.

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SPCO musicians won't budge on 2-tier pay scale

Representatives of the locked-out musicians of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra say they continue to have objections to a compensation package proposed by management.
by Euan Kerr

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World premiere of 'Doubt' opera in St. Paul this weekend

World premiere of 'Doubt' opera in St. Paul this weekend

After life as a Pulitzer Prize-winning play and then an Oscar-nominated film, "Doubt" by John Patrick Shanley will have its world premiere as an opera this weekend in St. Paul. Shanley, who wrote the libretto for the Minnesota Opera production, said it is the most complete telling of his story about a priest accused of impropriety.
by Euan Kerr

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Local musician Steve Kramer dies

Local musician Steve Kramer dies

Twin Cities musician Steve Kramer has died. Kramer's business partner, Bob Hest, confirmed he died in his sleep on Saturday night.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Prince jams with his hometown fans

Prince jams with his hometown fans

His six-piece horn section marched out NOLA-style, cycling through a funky, complex melody, followed by a drummer, bassist, guitarist, and three back-up singers. Prince himself emerged on the dark stage soon after. Andrea Swensson, of The Local Current blog, talked about the show with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Why there are only 100 copies of the new Bob Dylan record

Why there are only 100 copies of the new Bob Dylan record

Bob Dylan has made some puzzling moves in his celebrated career, but the compilation that his record label recently released may be as odd as anything he's ever put out. The compilation, "50th Anniversary Collection," is a limited-edition, four-CD set that was only released in Europe.

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MnOrch, SPCO, musicians to talk next week

Locked-out musicians and managements of both the Minnesota Orchestra and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra have announced negotiation sessions for Jan. 2.
by Euan Kerr

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As musician lockouts drag on, some wonder what resolution will look like

As musician lockouts drag on, some wonder what resolution will look like

With musician lockouts at the Minnesota Orchestra and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra entering their fourth months, many observers are wondering how they will be resolved. Several theories are circulating about what some are calling the end game.
by Euan Kerr

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This is what it sounds like when two women cover Prince

In the 1980s, few musicians matched the brilliance and fame of Prince. The Purple One earned legions of young fans, including one girl in California named Maya Rudolph, who is now fulfilling a childhood fantasy. She's formed a Prince cover band called -- what else? -- Princess.

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Red House Records to mark 30th anniversary

Minnesota-based Red House Records is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special concert next year.

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