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CHVRCHES to play two sold out shows at the Palace

The Glasgow-based synth pop band CHVRCHES will be playing two sold out shows Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Palace Theater in downtown St. Paul.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota Historical Society obtains more Prince items

Minnesota Historical Society obtains more Prince items

The Minnesota Historical Society has obtained two items that illustrate Prince's religious beliefs and desire to control his image.
by Associated Press

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Otis Rush, Chicago blues legend, dies at 84

Otis Rush, Chicago blues legend, dies at 84

Otis Rush's unique style of soloing and powerful tenor voice helped shape the Chicago blues sound and deeply influenced famed guitarists like Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Page and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
by Eric Westervelt

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Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin dead at 76

Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin dead at 76

Marty Balin, a co-founder, vocalist and songwriter for psychedelic mainstays Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship, has died, a statement from his family confirmed. He was 76.
by Andrew Flanagan

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'The Planets' at 100: A listener's guide to Holst's solar system

'The Planets' at 100: A listener's guide to Holst's solar system

Take an interplanetary trek through the English composer's symphonic blockbuster with the help of a conductor and an astronomer.
by Tom Huizenga

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Sinclair Lewis inspired Harper Valley PTA

"Harper Valley PTA" by Jeannie C. Riley was number one on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago this week.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Paul Simon wraps up farewell tour back home

Paul Simon wraps up farewell tour back home

The 76-year-old singer isn't retiring, and hasn't ruled out occasional future performances. But he's said this is his last time out on the road.
by Associated Press

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Prince's Piano and a Microphone 1983 is released

Prince's Piano and a Microphone 1983 is released

An embryonic take on what would become Prince's anthem "Purple Rain" is one of the things you'll hear on "Piano and a Microphone 1983"
by Cathy Wurzer

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The gift of posthumous Prince music

The gift of posthumous Prince music

Rachel Martin talks to NPR Music critic Ann Powers about Piano & a Microphone 1983, Prince's first posthumous album of previously unreleased material, out now.
by Rachel Martin and Vince Pearson

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