Music

June 24, 2009 12:00 AM

Two Many Banjos perform on Radio Heartland

Everybody knows a banjo joke or two. But what happens when the plucky bluegrass instrument takes over a band? Can you have too much of a good thing?

by Dale Connelly

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June 24, 2009 12:00 AM

Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson on Radio Heartland

Husband and wife duo Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson perform songs from "Rattlin' Bones" live in the studio.

by Dale Connelly

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June 19, 2009 1:38 PM

Minnesota Orchestra announces $40M expansion

The Minnesota Orchestra today announced a $40 million expansion of Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.

by Euan Kerr

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June 18, 2009 6:00 AM

The Baldwin Sisters together on Radio Heartland

Christina Baldwin and Jennifer Baldwin Peden perform together in a production of "Sister Stories," commissioned for them by Nautilus Music Theater.

by Dale Connelly

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June 17, 2009 5:30 PM

Guy Maddin revisits 'The Saddest Music in the World'

Twin Cities movie fans can look forward to a distinctly odd experience tomorrow night as maverick Canadian director Guy Maddin visits for a screening of his film "The Saddest Music in the World."

by Euan Kerr

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June 12, 2009 8:00 AM

Pretenders to play at Orpheum following animal rights complaint

The Pretenders will now play Aug. 19 at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis instead of at the Minnesota Zoo after musician Chrissie Hynde expressed concern over animal treatment.

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June 12, 2009 12:00 AM

Michael Steinberg on Beethoven's 'Missa Solemnis'

MPR classical host Steve Staruch talks with the Minnesota Orchestra's Michael Steinberg about the Beethoven "Missa Solemnis," in the final concert of the orchestra's 2008-2009 season.

by Steve Staruch

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June 11, 2009 5:00 PM

The Orange Mighty Trio performs on Radio Heartland

Local "bluegrassical" trio, The Orange Mighty Trio, performs songs from their new album in the studio.

by Dale Connelly

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June 11, 2009 2:46 PM

SPCO and South Dakota Symphony pick up ASCAP award

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra are being honored for playing music by contemporary American composers.

by Chris Roberts

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June 10, 2009 3:48 PM

Lady sings the blues

Bettye LaVette stunned the audience at the last Kennedy Center Honors with a version of The Who song "Love Reign O'er Me". It's an example of the sometimes surprising music choices of the soul singer who is finally gaining a wider audience.

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