October 28, 2026

Prince

Prince was an American singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. Often being credited as one of the greatest musicians of his generation, he pioneered the Minneapolis sound and was influential in the evolution of various other genres.

Idles at Palace Theatre, St Paul (2021-10-07)

Idles at Palace Theatre, St Paul (2021-10-07)

vu@weheartmusic.com October 8, 2021

British rock band Idles (stylized as IDLES) headlined the Palace Theatre, in St Paul, on Thursday, October 7th. The band released Ultra Mono during the COVID pandemic, so this is the first tour to feature those songs live… and as a special bonus, the band is previewing a new song from their forthcoming album Crawler, set for release on November 12, 2021, via Partisan.

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First Avenue and Prince: Before the Rain at Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

First Avenue and Prince: Before the Rain exhibits at Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

JohnC@weheartmusic.com March 31, 2020

Celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this coming week, First Avenue & 7th St. Entry have been the heart of the Minnesota music scene since its first show (featuring Joe Cocker) in a converted bus station originally called The Depot, then Sam's. That fabled history is documented in a unique exhibit now on display called First Avenue: Stories of Minnesota's Mainroom at the Minnesota History Center.

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Low Cut Connie at First Avenue, Minneapolis (01 Nov 2018)

Low Cut Connie w/ Ruby Boots at First Avenue, Minneapolis (01 Nov 2018)

JohnC@weheartmusic.com November 10, 2018

“When a guy in Minnesota goes to one of our shows and tells his friends we were the best live band he saw in five years, we need to be back there again in six months. That’s all we got”, Low Cut Connie singer Adam Weiner told the Philadelphia Inquirer last fall, and that’s been the case since local record impresario GoJohnnyGo Kass first helped bring in the Philly band to town in early 2016.

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Super Bowl LII Week in Minneapolis (26 Jan-04 Feb 2018) – A Concert Overview

Super Bowl LII Week in Minneapolis (26 Jan-04 Feb 2018) – A Concert Overview

JohnC@weheartmusic.com January 23, 2018

With the teams now decided (New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles) and plans finalized with...

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Prince: The Official Tribute at Xcel Center, St. Paul (13 Oct 2016)

JohnC@weheartmusic.com October 19, 2016

Prince Tribute Concert Setlist   Song Performers 01 America Mint Condition 02 D.M.S.R. Mint Condition...

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