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Aaron Williams
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Albert Lee Gives Rock History Lesson at the Dakota
In the proverbial school of rock and roll, Albert Lee is an esteemed professor. The 80-year-old British guitarist has made his mark as a bandleader,...
Kendrick Scott Talks Blue Note Records, Lessons from Legends Ahead of Anniversary Gigs
A lot has changed over 85 years; technology evolves, society changes in a million ways, and generations come and go. As a reflection of our...
Ageless Wonder Charles Lloyd Is as Dynamic as Ever at the Dakota
In the music world, there are success stories, and then there are legends. Jazz saxophonist and flutist Charles Lloyd falls firmly into the latter category....
The Chicks Shine in Stellar Return to State Fair Grandstand
We all know the Minnesota State Fair is big, with an average daily attendance of well over 100,000. That immense scale pervades many aspects and...
The National Go Big at the Armory
Longevity in the music industry is hard to come by. In this ever-turbulent business, even the buzziest acts can find their time over in the...
Erykah Badu Electifies the ‘X’ on “Unfollow Me” Tour
Of all the R&B and neo-soul singers from the ’90s, few have the longevity and lasting cultural impact of Erykah Badu. In Friday night’s concert...
Peter Rowan Exudes Greatness at The Dakota
In the respective histories of bluegrass and Americana music, few figures are as widely influential as Peter Rowan. From his early days in Bill Monroe’s...
Ruston Kelly Brings ‘The Weakness’ Tour to First Avenue
If there was one overarching takeaway from Ruston Kelly’s Sunday night show at First Avenue, it was that he knows how to connect with his...
Jeremy Garrett of the Infamous Stringdusters Talks Bluegrass Roots, Improvisation, and More Ahead of Hook and Ladder Show
In music, few traits are as important as creativity. Instrumental proficiency, vocal talent, and myriad other tools can certainly help an artist, but what separates...
Loudon Wainwright III Shines at The Dakota
Few singer-songwriter careers compare to that of Loudon Wainwright III. Over 50+ years and many, many albums, he has proven himself to be one of...