Music

June 14, 2010 5:20 PM

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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June 14, 2010 12:55 PM

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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June 9, 2010 4:31 PM

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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June 2, 2010 8:56 AM

Red Wing: A water tower full of music and poetry

A historic water tower outside Red Wing finds new life as a peaceful and inspiring retreat for musicians and artists.

by Marc Sanchez

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June 1, 2010 12:00 AM

Brother Ali's quest for fellowship through hip hop

After more than a decade of rapping and producing, Brother Ali stays with his Minnesota-based label. He talks about how he maintains his integrity as an artist, an observant Muslim, and an American.

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May 25, 2010 8:20 AM

U2 to reschedule tour, including concert at U of M

U2's tour of North America, including a concert at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium, will be rescheduled for 2011.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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May 21, 2010 12:46 PM

U2's Bono undergoes surgery; tour status unclear

The manager of U2 says that frontman Bono has undergone emergency back surgery in a Munich hospital after he was injured while preparing for the group's tour.

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May 14, 2010 5:23 PM

Multi-faceted artist getting notice in Twin Cities scene

One of the most multi-dimensional, multi-talented artists in the Twin Cities is someone whose name probably doesn't ring a bell, but after operating for years in the trenches of the Minnesota art scene, Mankwe Ndosi is beginning to be discovered.

by Chris Roberts

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May 13, 2010 3:27 PM

A fanatic's ode to rock and roll

Writer Steve Almond is obsessed with music, a self-proclaimed "drooling fanatic" of rock and roll. He chronicles that obsession and it's many forms in his new memoir.