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Alex Chilton

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    November 9, 2011

    Ray Davies at the Fitzgerald Theater, 11/08/11

    Photo By Steve Cohen​Ray DaviesNovember 8, 2011Fitzgerald Theater, St. PaulFrom the moment Ray Davies stepped onto the Fitzgerald Theater's stage Tuesday evening, it was clear we caught him on a good night. The notoriously mercurial Kinks frontman even announced as much to the sold-out crowd at ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 2, 2011

    Ray Davies

    Photo By Steve Cohen​Ray DaviesNovember 8, 2011Fitzgerald Theater, St. PaulFrom the moment Ray Davies stepped onto the Fitzgerald Theater's stage Tuesday evening, it was clear we caught him on a good night. The notoriously mercurial Kinks frontman even announced as much to the sold-out crowd at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2011

    Dan Penn at the Dakota Jazz Club, 8/15/11

    Photos by Steve Cohen​Dan Penn August 15, 2011 Dakota Jazz Club, Minneapolis Rock and soul singer/songwriter Dan Penn may not exactly be a household name, but his songs and talents from the past 50 years now are most certainly worth recognition, making his two-night appearance at the Dakota t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2011

    Curtiss A birthday bash tomorrow night with Dave Rave

    Photo by Ralph AlfonsoCanadian rocker Dave Rave​Tireless local rocker Curtiss A, the man behind the annual marathon John Lennon tribute shows, is celebrating his 60th birthday this weekend with a stellar show at the Entry that features the Tisdales, the Mad Ripple, and Canadian rocker Dave Rave, w ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 28, 2010

    The Bangles

    Photo by Ralph AlfonsoCanadian rocker Dave Rave​Tireless local rocker Curtiss A, the man behind the annual marathon John Lennon tribute shows, is celebrating his 60th birthday this weekend with a stellar show at the Entry that features the Tisdales, the Mad Ripple, and Canadian rocker Dave Rave, w ... More >>

  • Music

    April 28, 2010

    Amos Lee, the Bangles, Apples in Stereo: Critics' Picks

    Photo by Ralph AlfonsoCanadian rocker Dave Rave​Tireless local rocker Curtiss A, the man behind the annual marathon John Lennon tribute shows, is celebrating his 60th birthday this weekend with a stellar show at the Entry that features the Tisdales, the Mad Ripple, and Canadian rocker Dave Rave, w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2010

    Paul Westerberg writes about Alex Chilton for the New York Times

    The Replacements singer pays tribute to his mentor.

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2010

    Alex Chilton passes away days before playing a Big Star show at SXSW

    The pioneering power-pop songwriter has died of an apparent heart attack.

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2010

    The Clientele charm the Cedar with "songs about wickermen in the countryside"

    The Clientele put on a relaxing, dreamy show Monday night

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2009

    The Popstream: Eulogy for a Goat

    With the death of Pontiac, we look back at one of the most rock'n'roll cars ever made.

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2008

    Standing Your Ground: Cecile Cloutier interviews Treehouse Records owner Mark Trehus

    With the death of Pontiac, we look back at one of the most rock'n'roll cars ever made.

  • Calendar

    October 24, 2007

    Chuck Prophet

    With the death of Pontiac, we look back at one of the most rock'n'roll cars ever made.

  • Music

    October 24, 2007

    Music A-List

    With the death of Pontiac, we look back at one of the most rock'n'roll cars ever made.

  • Music

    May 16, 2007

    Amy LaVere: Anchors & Anvils, Paul Taylor: Open Closed

    With the death of Pontiac, we look back at one of the most rock'n'roll cars ever made.

  • Music

    March 7, 2007

    Mandrew: The Wonderful World of Mandrew

    With the death of Pontiac, we look back at one of the most rock'n'roll cars ever made.

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2005

    New Orleans is gone. Please help New Orleanians

    With the death of Pontiac, we look back at one of the most rock'n'roll cars ever made.

  • News

    June 8, 2005

    25 Reasons...

    ...the scene is now

  • News

    September 3, 2003

    First Love

    The legendary bands. The terrifying toilets. An oral history that goes so far behind the music it will leave you at a gun range beneath the stage.

  • Music

    March 19, 2003

    Fly Away Home

    The Jayhawks move onward with the new, acoustic sounds of 'Rainy Day Music'

  • News

    February 27, 2002

    24

    We sent a team of trained researchers and documentarians into the wilds of the Twin Cities in search of music in its native habitat. Here are the field notes from Friday, February 15--the day that would not end.

  • News

    December 13, 2000

    Back in the Day(ton's)

    Santa in the afternoon, the Silos at night: A trip down memory lane

  • Arts

    July 5, 2000

    No. 1 Record

    Gary Louris and the Jayhawks have soared with introspective songs and rich melodies. Now, with their upbeat new album, Smile, the band is determined to fly up the commercial charts.

  • Music

    September 22, 1999

    In the Mouth of Madness

    Gary Louris and the Jayhawks have soared with introspective songs and rich melodies. Now, with their upbeat new album, Smile, the band is determined to fly up the commercial charts.

  • Music

    July 29, 1998

    The Red Telephone: The Red Telephone

    Gary Louris and the Jayhawks have soared with introspective songs and rich melodies. Now, with their upbeat new album, Smile, the band is determined to fly up the commercial charts.

  • News

    April 22, 1998

    A Separate Peace

    When Trip Shakespeare broke up, Matt Wilson marched off to war against his muse. Five years later, this exacting songwriter returns from the front with his first solo album.

  • Music

    September 17, 1997

    Apples In Stereo

    When Trip Shakespeare broke up, Matt Wilson marched off to war against his muse. Five years later, this exacting songwriter returns from the front with his first solo album.

  • Music

    August 28, 1996

    MILL CITY PLANNER

    When Trip Shakespeare broke up, Matt Wilson marched off to war against his muse. Five years later, this exacting songwriter returns from the front with his first solo album.

  • News

    July 10, 1996

    Sing a (Not So) Simple Song

    A roundtable with five Twin Cities songwriters

  • Feature

    May 1, 1996

    Culture To Go

    A roundtable with five Twin Cities songwriters

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