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Music

For the record: Vintage Music

Scott Holthus takes us on a tour of Vintage Music Company while giving us a lesson in record history.
by Marianne Combs

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Loudon Wainwright III sings about the 'New Depression'

Loudon Wainwright III sings about the 'New Depression'

From his 1970 debut album to his more recent work, the songs of Loudon Wainwright III have provided a keen and humorous commentary on his personal relationships, society, and current affairs. His most recent album takes a look at the country's current economic woes.

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Gabriel Kahane's musical metamorphosis

Gabriel Kahane's musical metamorphosis

Gabriel Kahane is a singer, guitarist and composer. He's just as comfortable performing in Lincoln Center in New York as in the 400 Bar in Minneapolis. He's done both recently, presenting his unique mixture of indie rock and classical music. This weekend he'll perform a new composition at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis
by Euan Kerr

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Orchestra Hall renovation plans unveiled

Orchestra Hall renovation plans unveiled

The Minnesota Orchestra on Friday released designs for a $40 million dollar renovation and expansion of Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.
by Euan Kerr

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Weird Al, Rush to rock Minnesota State Fair

"Weird Al" Yankovic and hard rock band Rush are the first two acts named to play the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair this summer.

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Schubert Club's new season features soprano Renee Fleming

Schubert Club's new season features soprano Renee Fleming

Some of the top classical music performers in the world will appear in St. Paul as part of the Schubert Club's 2010-2011 International Artists Series, which was announced Wednesday.
by Euan Kerr

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From music to politics, Gilberto Gil mixes it up

From music to politics, Gilberto Gil mixes it up

Grammy Award-winner Gilberto Gil has been at the center of Brazilian music since the late 1960s. He blends traditional Brazilian sounds with rock and politics. Gil performs in Minneapolis this weekend.
by Euan Kerr

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Enslaved by the cello

Enslaved by the cello

Forget trying to put Jelloslave's music into some neat little category. In fact, experimental jazz saxophonist George Cartwright of Roseville, won't even take a stab at it.
by Chris Roberts

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Prince looks like pauper in Minnesota tax records

Carver County tax records show that Prince's PRN Music Corp. alone owes more than $227,000 for 2009 taxes to the state, Chaska School District and other government bodies. The county is just southwest of Minneapolis.

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Highlights of South by Southwest

If you're a music lover, the place to be this weekend is Austin, Texas for the "South By Southwest" music festival. It's become the world's biggest annual music gathering, and it's been going on since Wednesday.
by Cathy Wurzer

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