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    November 16, 2011

    Al Jarreau talks Prince, the Roots, and spending 40 years in the music business

    ​Some might say that 34 seems a bit "past one's prime" to have started a singing career. For Al Jarreau, that's never seemed to matter. Having been the only vocalist in history to garner Grammy Awards across three different genre categories (jazz, pop and R&B), and with 21 albums, seven Grammy ... More >>

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    March 23, 2011

    Critics' Picks: Volcano Choir, Amos Lee, the Dodos, and more

    ​Some might say that 34 seems a bit "past one's prime" to have started a singing career. For Al Jarreau, that's never seemed to matter. Having been the only vocalist in history to garner Grammy Awards across three different genre categories (jazz, pop and R&B), and with 21 albums, seven Grammy ... More >>

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    March 23, 2011

    Amos Lee

    ​Some might say that 34 seems a bit "past one's prime" to have started a singing career. For Al Jarreau, that's never seemed to matter. Having been the only vocalist in history to garner Grammy Awards across three different genre categories (jazz, pop and R&B), and with 21 albums, seven Grammy ... More >>

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    August 30, 2010

    Brandi Carlile at the Minnesota State Fair, 8/29/10

    Photos by Tony Nelson​Brandi Carlile with Amos Lee and The Watson Twins Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, 8/29/10 Brandi Carlile headlines the Grandstand: A self-declared milestone. She could not contain her joy at packing that place. She jumped and smiled constantly and sashayed gleefully ar ... More >>

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    May 5, 2010

    Raul Midón

    Photos by Tony Nelson​Brandi Carlile with Amos Lee and The Watson Twins Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, 8/29/10 Brandi Carlile headlines the Grandstand: A self-declared milestone. She could not contain her joy at packing that place. She jumped and smiled constantly and sashayed gleefully ar ... More >>

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    April 28, 2010

    Amos Lee

    Photos by Tony Nelson​Brandi Carlile with Amos Lee and The Watson Twins Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, 8/29/10 Brandi Carlile headlines the Grandstand: A self-declared milestone. She could not contain her joy at packing that place. She jumped and smiled constantly and sashayed gleefully ar ... More >>

  • Music

    April 28, 2010

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

    Photos by Tony Nelson​Brandi Carlile with Amos Lee and The Watson Twins Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, 8/29/10 Brandi Carlile headlines the Grandstand: A self-declared milestone. She could not contain her joy at packing that place. She jumped and smiled constantly and sashayed gleefully ar ... More >>

  • Music

    January 27, 2010

    Glitter Ball 3, MPLS.TV Winter Jubilee, and more

    Photos by Tony Nelson​Brandi Carlile with Amos Lee and The Watson Twins Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, 8/29/10 Brandi Carlile headlines the Grandstand: A self-declared milestone. She could not contain her joy at packing that place. She jumped and smiled constantly and sashayed gleefully ar ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 27, 2010

    Bettye LaVette

    Photos by Tony Nelson​Brandi Carlile with Amos Lee and The Watson Twins Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, 8/29/10 Brandi Carlile headlines the Grandstand: A self-declared milestone. She could not contain her joy at packing that place. She jumped and smiled constantly and sashayed gleefully ar ... More >>

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    August 21, 2009

    Friday Night at the Movies

    Thinking about catching a flick this weekend? Here's what to see...

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2009

    iPod Hijack! Big Trouble's Top 10 Most Played

    Big Trouble's favorites could teach all of us a few things about behaving musically.

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    June 17, 2009
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    May 20, 2009

    Janiva Magness

    Summer Guide: Film

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2009

    Ben Kweller shines; The Watson Twins should sha-sha-shush

    It was mixed bag night at the Varsity Theater.

  • Calendar

    November 5, 2008

    Amos Lee

    It was mixed bag night at the Varsity Theater.

  • Music

    November 5, 2008

    Tom Morello, Uh Huh Her, and more

    It was mixed bag night at the Varsity Theater.

  • Calendar

    September 26, 2007

    Paolo Nutini

    It was mixed bag night at the Varsity Theater.

  • Music

    August 2, 2006
  • Blogs

    October 19, 2004

    Youssou's gospel, Jill Scott's frown

    It was mixed bag night at the Varsity Theater.

  • Music

    October 29, 2003

    Anthony Hamilton: Comin' From Where I'm From

    It was mixed bag night at the Varsity Theater.

  • Arts

    January 2, 2002

    The Year in Music

    The Sound of Music, 2001: Our Favorite Things

  • Movies

    June 2, 1999

    Seeing Stars

    Notting Hill chuckles at our mere mortal desire to get up close and personal with the rich and famous

  • News

    February 5, 1997

    Big Deal Meal

    Notting Hill chuckles at our mere mortal desire to get up close and personal with the rich and famous

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