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A.J. Croce on Croce Plays Croce and More

The impact and legacy of singer-songwriter Jim Croce is significant. Though his professional career was relatively short due to his tragic early passing, the quality...

Folk Singer Willi Carlisle on His Musical Roots, Winged Victory and more

Few qualities are as prized by music fans as authenticity. While authenticity is impossible to define in a truly objective sense, and presents itself differently...

Rilo Kiley Makes Triumphant Return to Minnesota

Reunion tours can be hit or miss. A good reunion tour can help reinvigorate a band, shed fresh light on old songs, and give younger...

Preview: The Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge Headline The Grandstand

On a given year, the State Fair is home plenty of great live music. From the large-scale concerts at the Grandstand to the many small...

Adam Deitch of Lettuce on Staying Creative, Cook, and Inspiration from the Greats

The funk is alive and well. With its influence felt across the musical spectrum, from pop to hip hop to myriad varieties of dance music,...

Samia Leads Sold-Out Local Triple Bill at First Avenue

There’s nothing quite like a sold-out show. The energy, the buzz, and the palpable yet indescribable vibe of sold-out shows make for a recipe ripe...

Rock Legend Benmont Tench on The Melancholy Season, Songwriting, and Lessons from Tom Petty

There are few debates around music more common than “Who is the greatest rock band of all time?” Of course, as a mostly subjective and...

Phil Cook on Appalachia Borealis, Inspiration from Birds, and working with Justin Vernon

Creative evolution takes many forms. For some, it can manifest with subtle changes in processes. For others, that evolution can be more dramatic or overt-think...

Fiddle Ace Bronwyn Keith-Hynes on Finding her Singing Voice, I Built A World, and performing at the CMA Awards

There’s a youth movement afoot in bluegrass. In a genre often steeped in tradition, artists like Sierra Hull, Billy Strings, and more represent a wave...

Cymande Brings Renascence to the Varsity

Boasting one of the more influential catalogs of their era of funk (specifically the early 70’s), Cymande has long been a collector’s favorite. Last Wednesday...