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U2 is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their album "The Joshua Tree" with a tour that stops in Minneapolis Friday night at US Bank Stadium. 

, we asked two huge music fans — who also happen to be an English literature professor and a mayor — to rank the best performances they've ever seen. 

This week, we spoke with three musicians about the performances that shaped their careers. 

, a bassist and songwriter. He's best known for his work with Semisonic, Trip Shakespeare and The New Standards. 

, leader of the funk ensemble Nooky Jones. 

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Correction: In the radio broadcast, Kerri Miller inaccurately said U2 will begin a three-night run in Minneapolis. They will be performing in Minneapolis for one night only.

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Last week on the Friday Roundtable two music fans told us about the best concerts they have ever seen. This week we asked three musicians about the performances that shaped their careers.

U2 is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their album "The Joshua Tree" with a tour--and tonight they'll be in Minneapolis at US Bank Stadium. Last week we asked two huge music fans who also happen to be an English literature professor and a mayor, to rank the best performances they've ever seen. Today, we asked musicians about what makes a live show extraordinary.

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