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Music

Old 'treasured' recordings of Spider John Koerner released

Old 'treasured' recordings of Spider John Koerner released

Minnesota folk music legend Spider John Koerner performs Friday night at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis, marking the release of some vintage recordings that feature him in two different phases of his career.
by Chris Roberts

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Robert Everest travels the world through music and language

Robert Everest travels the world through music and language

When Twin Cities-based guitarist Robert Everest performs, he takes his audiences around the world -- at least linguistically.
by Euan Kerr

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Spreading the good word of indie rock

Spreading the good word of indie rock

Local singer/songwriter Jeremy Messersmith is known for sunny, melodic pop, yet his newest album is all about death and dying. He joins Midmorning to talk about the new record, and why he occupies a "nether-region" of music.

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New Ulm: Bring on the polka

New Ulm: Bring on the polka

From polka to Prince, the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in New Ulm plays host to all styles of music. Come for a visit and Charlie Braunreiter will show you around. If you're lucky, he'll play his concertina for you.
by Marc Sanchez

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Doc Severinsen, The Tonight Show and beyond

Doc Severinsen, The Tonight Show and beyond

Jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen talks about his many decades playing music, leading bands and his long running gig on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

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Booker T. Jones: Why "Green Onions" stays fresh

Booker T. Jones: Why "Green Onions" stays fresh

Musician Booker T. Jones says he doesn't tire of the 1962 hit he recorded with the MGs, "Green Onions." After 20 years, Jones has a new album and is performing again, including a few dates with two of the original MGs.

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For protege pianists, there's Paul Wirth

For protege pianists, there's Paul Wirth

For the select few of young musicians who rise to the level of "extremely gifted" and are in need of a top-notch teacher, Paul Wirth is their go-to teacher.
by Chris Roberts

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SPCO musicians take pay cut to balance budget

For the second year in a row musicians at the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra have agreed to a pay cut to help the organization deal with declining revenues in the troubled economy.
by Euan Kerr

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After Target gift, Minnesota Orchestra to begin $40M renovation

After Target gift, Minnesota Orchestra to begin $40M renovation

The Minnesota Orchestra says it has raised enough money to begin a $40 million renovation and expansion of Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. A $5 million donation from Target Corporation completed the renovation fund drive.
by Euan Kerr

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1973: Breaking ground at Orchestra Hall

1973: Breaking ground at Orchestra Hall

A symphony brass band heralds a new home for the Minnesota Orchestra.
by Marc Sanchez

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