From ‘American Idol’ rivals to besties, Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken explain
STAR TRIBUNE INTERVIEW
They seemed an unlikely couple — the teddy bear from Alabama with the gospelly R&B voice and the geeky pop...
Jan 4
Martin Dosh Presents: The Larry Schaefer Memorial Orchestra
MINNPOST CONCERT PICK
Experimental improvisations abound as a large ensemble of jazz, Afrobeat and soul musicians converge at the Dakota for The Larry...
Jan 4
The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Jazz in January
JAZZ POLICE FEATURE
One of the most revered venues in the Twin Cities, The Dakota continues to thrive in downtown Minneapolis, featuring many...
Jan 3
Rosanne Cash will kick off tour in Minneapolis with partner who helped her invent ‘The Wheel’
STAR TRIBUNE FEATURE
Rosanne Cash got derailed just as she was getting ready to go on tour this fall to promote the 30th...
Jan 3
Rosanne Cash: Reinventing The Wheel 1993-2023
STAR TRIBUNE BIG GIG
A stand-out singer/songwriter who gracefully transitioned from mainstream country to Americana, she is celebrating the 30th anniversary of "The Wheel."...
Jan 2
Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken: Twenty | The Tour
STAR TRIBUNE BIG GIG
The champ and runner-up on "American Idol" have rarely made a viable musical entity together. Remember the Kelly Clarkson and...
Dec 27
Tim Sparks Trio – “Lost & Found” Album Release
STAR TRIBUNE BIG GIG
A guitarist for all seasons and ethnicities, the North Carolina-reared, Minnesota resident is celebrating a new CD, "Lost and Found."...
Dec 27
The New Standards
Star Tribune Critics' Pick
The popular Twin Cities lounge-y jazz trio calls these gigs "Preeners," as in Pre-New Year's Eve. As luck would have...
Dec 26
A Swingin’ Christmas w/ The Andrew Walesch Big Band
STAR TRIBUNE BIG GIG
Whether he's at the piano or standing with a cocktail in his hand, Walesch promises a swingin' Christmas show. The...
Dec 20
The Bad Plus
STAR TRIBUNE CRITICS' PICK
It's a tradition that dates back to 2001 at the old Dakota, the one in Bandana Square in St. Paul....
Dec 19