And here I thought five hours of music would be enough. Last night’s Prince tribute at the Xcel Energy Center blew me away. Mixed bag or no, any concert where Luke James, Judith Hill, and Stevie Wonder can make me shiver is one for the history books; 3RDEYEGIRL slayed, the hits kept coming, and it…

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre will be starting a new series next Thursday, Oct. 20: Music Animated. These events combine puppeteering and live music to create a truly immersive experience. The inaugural run of shows will feature local multi-instrumentalist Dosh. Dosh is an accomplished solo artist from the Twin Cities, adept at manipulating both…

Music and caffeine enthusiasts alike will be delighted to know of a new record store opening on the East Side of St. Paul tomorrow. Caydence Records & Coffee is located in the up-and-coming restaurant district of Payne Avenue. It aims to become a creative watering hole for its artistic community, serving locally-roasted Bootstrap Coffee as well…

It wouldn’t be a true Prince show if there wasn’t some last-minute drama and uncertainty leading up to the main event. With news that Christina Aguilera and Anita Baker wouldn’t actually appear breaking just as doors opened (joining John Mayer, who canceled on Tuesday), and an elongated soundcheck that kept fans pinned in the hallways…

First, the Minnesota Wild changed their goal song to “Let’s Go Crazy.” Today, the Xcel Energy Center unveiled a permanent Prince memorial display, which the official tribute page says includes a “replica Minnesota Wild jersey with Prince’s glyph that was presented to the artist in 2004.” The memorial can be seen at Gate 1 of…

It’s official: Mayor Chris Coleman has declared today Prince Day in the St. Paul, as the city prepares to welcome thousands of fans to tonight’s tribute concert at the Xcel Energy Center. Governor Mark Dayton jumped on as well, declaring it Prince Tribute Day in the State of Minnesota — and then, not to be…

Bob Dylan, the Minnesota native who has transformed the expressive possibilities of popular music through his singular career as a singer-songwriter, has been awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy said the award recognizes Dylan “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.” The prize is, in effect, a…

The day before the Prince tribute at the Xcel Energy Center, First Avenue afterparty ticketholders got a huge surprise. “Just announced! A very special aftershow following the concert in St. Paul featuring Morris Day & The Time, Doug E. Fresh, Bilal, and more at First Avenue,” reads an email that the venue sent out this afternoon. First…

On Saturday, Oct. 15, She Rock She Rock will take over the Amsterdam Bar and Hall with their 10-year anniversary party. Performers include Bad Bad Hats, Tony Peachka, Cadence the Wolf, and Kill You Twice. She Rock She Rock is a non-profit based in Minnesota. They have many programs aimed toward empowering women and girls…

Paisley Park says it has been granted another temporary permit to open for tours on select days. Tickets are now on sale for tours taking place this coming Thursday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 15. The venue was previously granted a temporary permit that allows it to be open on Oct. 14; the three days…