Music

October 12, 2006 3:30 PM

Obscure 1960s rockers the Monks make comeback

An obscure 1960s rock group called the Monks is rehearsing in northern Minnesota this week. It's the latest chapter in one of the stranger tales in rock and roll history.

by Tom Robertson

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October 11, 2006 4:34 PM

Fine arts scene holds budget gems

You don't need a fortune to explore fine arts in the Twin Cities. With a little digging, you can find theater in bars, discount opera and free jazz.

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October 10, 2006 3:00 PM

Standard-setters for Shostakovich

The Juilliard String Quartet marks its own 60th anniversary and the 100th birthday year of composer Dmitri Shostakovich by releasing a recording of Shostakovich quartets.

by Julie Amacher

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October 10, 2006 9:34 AM

Will they, will they, rock you?

With a classic arena song now banned, sports teams look for the next generation of jock jams.

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October 9, 2006 3:55 PM

Roe Family creates Minneappalachia on Monday nights

"Old-time" country music was born in the mountains of Appalachia, not the prairies of the upper Midwest. But a Minneapolis band is putting its own stamp on a traditional American art form.

by Chris Roberts

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October 4, 2006 1:00 AM

Walker images reside in Jason Moran's jazz

Pianist Jason Moran has lately drawn inspiration from contemporary art. Music on his latest CD was influenced by what he found at the Walker Art Center.

by Karl Gehrke

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October 3, 2006 2:45 PM

Pianist Helene Grimaud reunites three great friends

On her new recording, "Reflection," French pianist Helene Grimaud digs into the complex, special relationship that developed among three 19th-century musicians--Robert and Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms--and the way it's reflected in their music.

by Julie Amacher

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October 2, 2006 10:55 AM

Tapes 'n Tapes tops Minnesota Music Awards

The 26th annual Minnesota Music Awards were held Sunday night in Minneapolis. The awards recognize virtually every sector of popular music in Minnesota.

by Chris Roberts

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September 29, 2006 11:33 AM

Pigeon John performs live in studio

Pigeon John (John Dust) got his start in the L.A. hip-hop scene by performing at open stage nights at the Good Life Cafe.

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September 27, 2006 3:14 PM

A band named Hem: Not bound by category

Mark Wheat thinks there needs to be a new category to sum up the sound of the band Hem: prog folk. The Brooklyn-based group is sometimes a quartet and sometimes grows into a small orchestra.

by Mark Wheat

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