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Saxophonist Ben Wendel: Touring with Snoop Dogg was a circus

Ben Wendel has earned international success and awards as a performer, composer, producer and even conductor. He is a founding member of the Grammy-nominated jazz-rock group Kneebody in which he plays saxophone, and he is one of the very few well-known bassoonists outside of the classical realm -- a ... More >>

Ice Cube won't play First Ave tonight

First Ave is offering ticket refunds.​Sorry to all the hardcore NWA / "Are We There Yet fans?" in the Twin Cities. Rapper Ice Cube won't be appearing at First Avenue this evening as planned. Refunds are available online or at The Depot Tavern next to the venue. The details as to why the show ... More >>

Dre Day 2011 announced

​Now an annual tradition, Dre Day, the celebration of all things Dr. Dre-related, will return to the Triple Rock Social Club on February 19 with headliners Heiruspecs."Heiruspecs will be performing a full live set of all the classic Dr. Dre / Snoop / NWA classics with an all-star cast of guest ... More >>

Doomtree's Cecil Otter finds his voice apart from the rap pack

Sage Francis' label picks up Otter's 2008 release, Rebel Yellow

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