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The long, sad death of the Troggs' "Wild Thing," a great rock 'n' roll song

No surprise that the first thing mentioned in each obituary for Reg Presley, the Troggs' lead singer who passed away on Monday, is "Wild Thing." Presley didn't write the song, but he popularized it and with the Troggs recorded it several times. Over 35 years "Wild Thing" transition from a rock and r ... More >>

5 possible surprises at tonight's Prince show

Prince's shows tonight at the Dakota, his last of these "open rehearsal" concerts, are advertised on the Dakota's website with four simple words (and extra punctuation): "Surprise!! (don't miss this!)." These shows sold out in scant minutes and there was almost a Pavlovian willingness to fork over l ... More >>

The Mountain Goats at Varsity Theater, 10/24/12

The Mountain Goats Varsity Theater, Minneapolis Wednesday, October 23, 2012John Darnielle doesn't appear to be getting tired, which is pretty incredible, given it's now been more than 20 years since the Mountain Goats composer put out the band's first cassette, and he's released something like 25 al ... More >>

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Michael Kiwanuka and Bahamas at Fine Line, 9/28/12

Michael Kiwanuka with Bahamas and Yuna Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis September 28, 2012 A series of burgeoning musical stars showcased their talents at a packed Fine Line on Friday night, as current Mercury Music Prize nominee Michael Kiwanuka, Bahamas, and Yuna all delivered engaging, vibrant ... More >>

Buddy Guy at State Theatre, 3/02/12

​By Rick MasonBuddy GuyState Theatre, MinneapolisFriday, March 2, 2012A week after taking part in a stellar blues summit at the White House and personally persuading President Obama to chime in on "Sweet Home Chicago," Buddy Guy reveled in his own role as blues statesman Friday night at Minneap ... More >>

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5 great gifts for foodie geeks

Hello Kitty lunchbox from Amazon ($21.65 with shipping)​There is a rather large section of the foodie population that gleefully self-identifies as geeks.  It makes sense, as only a geek could get excited about things like sous vide or which varietal of hop provides the best counterbalance for ... More >>

Rogue Valley tour diary, Vol. 3

​Rogue Valley's tour diaries are written by frontman Chris Koza and edited by bandmate Peter Sieve. You can read their first installment here and second here.Most of us in the van slept on our two-our northbound drive from Cottage Grove to Portland, OR, where we would be spending the night. I ... More >>

Richard Lloyd of Television kicks off week-long residency at Nick and Eddie tonight

​Richard Lloyd is a guitarist and the founding member of legendary post-punk band Television that formed in New York City in 1973. He was one of the few people hosting bands at CBGBs, where Television regularly played since its earliest days. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA. in 1951 and his family m ... More >>

Kronos Quartet

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Wu Tang Clan, Dearling Physique, and more

Stanley Jordan

Turtle Island Quartet

Experience Hendrix obliterates The Orpheum

Guitar Gods stop by on St. Patrick's Day to share some Hendrix tunes.

The Big Pink, Experience Hendrix and more

B.B. King & Buddy Guy

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Video of the day: The Vikes' purple haze

TJazzy1 was so jazzed heading into Monday night's Vikings-Bears match that he channeled some Jimi Hendrix. Is he cryin' the blues now?

Bluesman Stevie Renner guilty of tax evasion, owed IRS $332,000

A local rocker faces the prospect of a new gig behind bars.

Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood play all the hits at the Xcel

The two icons shared the stage and the spotlight.

Crystal Antlers

Rock Art Show

The Popstream: Funkadelic, "I'll Stay"

Grampall Jookabox

Jason Ricci & New Blood

Haale: Rediscovering fire

Haale: Fields of clover and tantric sex

Don Vappie & the Creole Jazz Serenaders

Across the universe

Edina Cinema, starts Friday

Love Secrets of Gypsies

Husband-And-Wife Duo Roma Di Luna Reveal All! Okay, Some.

Ana Popvic

Hustle & Slide

Nathan Miller gets a second chance to get the brush-off by his idol

Here are the week's best releases from the pop culture universe

City Planner: Tuesday

Blessed are the Beasts

The Animal Collective evolves

Artists of the Year

Iraq. SARS. Jay Leno, Still on television practically every night. Yeah, 2003 was about as much fun as a social disease.

Lateduster: Lateduster, and Five Easy Pieces

Is All That Jazz?

Savoring the variably spicy JVC jazz festival

'Trane Travel

Jazz Tributes to Coltrane, Parker, and Hendrix

Pour Some Sugar On Me

Stars and Stripes Forever

Lewis Shiner: Say Goodbye

Prairie Blues

A Native band plays slave music on the great plains.

Third Rail

South Delta Space Age

Psychedelic Revival

Despicable Truths

Big Deal Meal

Stargazers in Cyberspace

Confessions of an On-Line Fan Club Junkie