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  Motley Crue and Poison at Target Center
  Thousands of fans came to the Target Center on Friday night to rock with double-headliners Mötley Crüe and Poison. Influential proto-punk band New York Dolls opened. PHOTOS BY ERIK HESS on June 25, 2011
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  Menergy's 'Malestrom' at Kitty Cat Klub
  A Menergy after party for Pride at the Kitty Kat Club featured DJs Naughty Wood, Bach to the Future, The Nightstalker, and Ian Traas from Sexbotz. PHOTOS BY DENIS JEONG PLASTER on June 25, 2011
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  Trombone Shorty at Minnesota Zoo
  Looking a little like Kanye, Trombone Shorty hit the stage at the Minnesota Zoo like a bullet from a gun.  He came out with trumpet in one hand and trombone in the other, ready to kick ass and take names. PHOTOS BY STACY SCHWARTZ on June 23, 2011
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  Bread & Pickle at Lake Harriet: The tour
  Sure, you can still get your ice cream and popcorn at the Lake Harriet Refectory, but now that the new concessionaire, Bread & Pickle has arrived, why not go for a grass-fed beef burger, organic cheese curds, and a hibiscus punch? A few other upgrades: Bread & Pickle serves food and beverage...
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  Rock the Garden 2011
  Hometown heroes Tapes 'n Tapes kicked off this year's installment of Rock the Garden. Followed by Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Booker T. Jones, Neko Case, and headliners My Morning Jacket, who ended the night with their raucous set. Read our play-by-play here. PHOTOS BY NICK WOSIKA on June 18, 2011.
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  Too Much Love at First Avenue 6/18/11
  Restless Natives and Sovietpanda played Too Much Love Saturday night, bringing back vinyl to make for a great evening out. PHOTOS BY CODY LIDTKE on June 18, 2011
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  Wants Vs. Needs 2 Year Anniversary at First Avenue
  Espada, Anton, So Gold, Petey and Booka brought in Cosmo Baker and Prince Klassen, amongst others, to celebrate their second anniversary.  As always, they brought shirts designed by Adam Garcia of The Pressure. PHOTOS BY KEVIN O'MEARA on June 17, 2011
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  Sondre Lerche at Fine Line
  Norwegian pop singer/songwriter Sondre Lerche performed at the Fine Line Saturday night with a full band and plenty of melodic hits to keep the crowd moving. Nightlands and Kishi Bashi opened. PHOTOS BY ERIK HESS on June 18, 2011
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  Florence And The Machine at Minnesota Zoo
  Florence + the Machine make their long awaited Minneapolis-area debut at the Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater Friday night. PHOTOS BY STEVE COHEN on June 17, 2011
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  Wiz Khalifa at Cabooze
  The line for the sold out Wiz Khalifa show was around the entire block Thursday night at the Cabooze.  As the sun went down, everyone's hands went up for Khalifa's floor shaking raps. PHOTOS BY ALEX UNCAPHER on June 16, 2011
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  Rihanna at Target Center
  Pop and R&B superstar Rihanna brought her Loud Tour to the Target Center on Thursday night with plenty of spectacle in tow. PHOTOS BY ERIK HESS on June 17, 2011
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  Bob Mould of Husker Du at Dakota Jazz Club
  Bob Mould of Husker Du & Sugar fame performed at the Dakota Jazz Club on Wednesday night in support of his new book, See A Little Light (The Trail of Rage and Melody).  Mould alternated between reading portions of his book and performing the iconic songs that tell the tale of his life. PHOTOS...
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