Chris Riemenschneider
2023 (5)
2023 July (1)
- "Review: The Killers downsize in a big way for First Ave underplay gig -- Thursday's instantly sold-out show was a hastily announced warm-up gig to Friday's TC Summer Fest set at Target Field."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 14 July 2023
- about I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man (song)
- (mirror)
2023 June (2)
- "Review: Robert Smith and the Cure offer deep cuts, dreary favorites for elated Minnesota fans -- Thursday's sold-out Xcel Energy Center concert lasted nearly three hours with 29 songs."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 9 June 2023
- about Robert Smith, Xcel Energy Center (place)
- (mirror)
- "Big Gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week -- Highlights for June 8-14 include the Cure, Bebe Rexha, Tyler Childers and Weezer."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 7 June 2023
- about Jimmy Jam, Robert Smith, Terry Lewis
- (mirror)
2023 May (2)
- "The Big Gigs: 10 concerts (and more) to see in the Twin Cities this week -- Highlights for June 1-7 include the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Morris Day, Brooks & Dunn, Jaedyn James and Alejandro Escovedo."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 31 May 2023
- about Morris Day, Morris Day & The Time
- (mirror)
- "The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week -- Highlights for May 25-31 include Janet Jackson, Dwight Yoakam, Ondara, Caterwaul and Wild Nights at the Zoo."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 24 May 2023
- about Coachella (event), Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis
- (mirror)
2022 (6)
2022 November (1)
- "The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week -- Concert highlights for Nov. 3-9 include Smashing Pumpkins, Tegan and Sara, Keith Urban and Pentatonix."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 2 November 2022
- about memoir
- (mirror)
2022 June (2)
- "Afropunk festival will spotlight 'alternative Black culture' in Minneapolis this weekend -- The Brooklyn-born event will host singer Ari Lennox and local stars Evv and Miloe for a Juneteenth celebration Sunday."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 16 June 2022
- about Jam and Lewis, Morris Day, Morris Day & The Time
- (mirror)
- "Thanks to Prince, First Avenue (the club) no longer sits on 1st Avenue (the street) -- The one-block commemorative name change to Prince Rogers Nelson Way won't change anything at the venue, other than adding a little extra cool factor."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 7 June 2022
- (mirror)
2022 April (1)
- "The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week -- Concert highlights for April 14-20 include Snail Mail, Eliane Elias, Jon Spencer's new group, Olivia Rodrigo and Morris Day's Time."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 13 April 2022
- about Morris Day, Morris Day & The Time
- (mirror)
2022 March (1)
- "Minneapolis music legend Morris Day says Prince's estate won't let him use 'the Time' anymore -- The estate says Day's announcement is "not entirely accurate.""
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 3 March 2022
- about Jellybean Johnson, Jimmy Jam, Morris Day, Morris Day & The Time, Morris Day and The Time, Terry Lewis
- (mirror)
2022 February (1)
- "Tyler, the Creator takes Twin Cities fans for a wild ride at Target Center -- Review: The former Odd Future rap star was joined by Kali Uchis and Vince Staples in Minnesota's first arena hip-hop concert since 2019."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 20 February 2022
- about Morris Day, Morris Day & The Time
- (mirror)
2021 (4)
2021 September (1)
- "Nashville's new Black music museum is out of place but spot-on -- What's the National Museum of African American Music doing in Nashville? We visited to find out."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 3 September 2021
- about Jimmy Jam, Morris Day, Morris Day and The Time, Terry Lewis
- (mirror)
2021 May (1)
- "Morris Day is cool on two-LP 40th anniversary edition of the Time's debut -- The Prince-produced six-song collection will be reissued with a second album of single edits by Warner/Rhino Records."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 11 May 2021
- about Morris Day
- (mirror)
2021 April (1)
- "Mambo's Combo guitarist Billy Franze dies, 72, jammed with Prince and Jonny Lang -- The veteran musician kept up his Bunker's gig for 32 years and was eager to return to the stage."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 28 April 2021
- (mirror)
2021 February (1)
- "30 essential Black musicians who defined Minnesota's sound -- The groundbreaking acts who became Minnesota's ambassadors to the rest of the world, or reshaped things here at home."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 25 February 2021
- (mirror)
2020 (4)
2020 November (1)
- "15 holiday gifts for music lovers: Taylor Swift, Bob Dylan and more -- The lack of concerts in 2020 only adds to the appetite for music-related presents."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 29 November 2020
- about memoir, Morris Day
- (mirror)
2020 May (1)
- "How Little Richard influenced Minnesota's biggest rock acts -- Bob Dylan, Prince, the Time and even the Replacements all showed off his impressions on them."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 9 May 2020
- about Jerome Benton, Jimmy Jam, Morris Day, Terry Lewis
- (mirror)
2020 April (2)
- "Our Prince wish list: 12 more items we hope to unearth from his fabled vault -- Here's a wish list of 12 cherished items from Prince's fabled vault."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 19 April 2020
- about 17 Days (song), 3rdEyeGirl, A Case of You (song), Aug. 3, 1983 (event), Bambi (song), Central High, Dakota Jazz Club (place), First Avenue (place), Irresistible Bitch (song), Joni Mitchell, Kenny Rogers, Miles Davis, Minnesota Dance Theatre, Originals (album), Our Destiny (song), Owen Husney, Screwdriver (song), Sly Stone, Soft and Wet (song), Sue Ann Carwell, Wendy Melvoin, When Doves Cry (song)
- (mirror)
- "Prince estate treats quarantined fans to 'Live at Aladdin' EP, new concert playlists -- The 2002 EP is part of a five-disc 'Up All Nite' box set due on May 29."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 17 April 2020
- about Morris Day
- (mirror)
2019 (10)
2019 August (1)
2019 July (1)
- "Minnesota's 10 best albums of 2019 so far, from J.S. Ondara to Nur-D -- The Cactus Blossoms, Dizzy Fae, Sass, Sam Cassidy and — never mind the 30-plus-year wait — Prince all produced gems in the first half of 2019."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 3 July 2019
- about Bangles, Originals (album)
- (mirror)
2019 June (3)
- "Twin Cities concerts of the week: The Roots, J. Lo, Rock the Garden, Common Sound -- The big gigs for June 28-July 4, also including Lake Street Dive, Dillinger Four's D4th, Lonely Island, Sergio Mendes and a new St. Paul concert series with Leftover Salmon."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 27 June 2019
- about Super Bowl
- (mirror)
- "Prince rules collector site Discogs’ ‘100 Most Expensive Records’ list"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 11 June 2019
- about bootleg, Discogs, Pepe Willie, The Black Album (album), The Gold Experience (album)
- (mirror)
- "Twin Cities concerts of the week: Vampire Weekend, Luis Miguel, New Kids on the Block, Billie Eilish"
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 6 June 2019
- about Brown Mark, Candy Dulfer, George Clinton, Ingrid Chavez, James Brown, Maceo Parker, Mazarati, PRN Alumni Foundation, Terry Casey
- (mirror)
2019 April (4)
- "Two veteran Minnesota bands earn their First Avenue stars (one a do-over)"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 30 April 2019
- about First Avenue (place), Lisa Coleman, Matt Fink, Sam’s (place), The Revolution, Uncle Sam’s (place), Wendy Melvoin
- (mirror)
- "Coming soon from the Prince vault: A new album called ‘Originals’ -- Prince’s estate is announcing the collection of his performances of songs he wrote for others."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 25 April 2019
- about Ani DiFranco, Apple Music, Aug. 3, 1983 (event), Ava DuVernay, Bangles, Dan Piepenbring, First Avenue (place), Kenny Rogers, Larry Graham, Little Red Corvette (song), Manic Monday (song), Martika, memoir, Morris Day, Morris Day & The Time, Netflix, Nothing Compares 2 U (song), Originals (album), Prince Estate, Random House, Rave In2 the Joy Fantastic (album), Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic (album), Rave Un2 the Year 2000 (video), Sex Shooter (song), The Beautiful Ones (book), The Family, The Glamorous Life (song), The Prince Estate, The Time, Ultimate Rave (album), Vanity 6, vault, Wendy Melvoin
- (mirror)
- "Twin Cities concerts of the week: Snoop Dogg, Chris Koza, VocalEssence does Dylan, Prince tributes -- This week’s big gigs for April 26-May 2, also including Neko Case, Kodak Black, Arturo Sandoval, Foals and more."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 25 April 2019
- about Eric Leeds, LP Music, Michael Bland, Paul Peterson, Ricky Peterson, Sonny Thompson, St. Paul Peterson, The Family, Tommy Barbarella, Twin Cities (place)
- (mirror)
- "Paisley Park tours draw celebs, including Katy Perry, Bruno Mars and Shania Twain -- Green Day’s frontman brought his family. And Katy Perry made a return visit incognito, just like any other fan."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 24 April 2019
- about Grammy Award, Katy Perry, museum, Rearrange (song), Xcel Energy Center (place)
- (mirror)
2019 March (1)
- "Swedish pop star Robyn displays a royal flair in sold-out Palace show -- The dance-pop singer shined in shades of silver, white and especially purple in St. Paul."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 6 March 2019
- about Madonna
- (mirror)
2018 (16)
2018 December (2)
- "10 signs the Minnesota music scene was alive and well in 2018 -- Need a reason to stay positive? Here are 10."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 21 December 2018
- about Erykah Badu, memoir, Morris Day, Morris Day & The Time, Super Bowl
- (mirror)
- "First Ave, Electric Fetus named best in U.S. again by Rolling Stone"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 14 December 2018
- about Electric Fetus (place), First Avenue (place), Lizzo
- (mirror)
2018 November (2)
- "12 great gifts for the musichead on your holiday shopping list -- Want to impress the music lover on your shopping list? Try these books and deluxe reissues."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 30 November 2018
- (mirror)
- "Prince estate issues rare (and goofy!) music videos from the '90s with Sony"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 5 November 2018
- about Prince Estate
- (mirror)
2018 September (2)
- "Prince fans go crazy over Capital One commercial during Emmys"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 18 September 2018
- (mirror)
- "Paisley Park to re-open 'After Dark' to celebrate new Prince album Friday"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 17 September 2018
- (mirror)
2018 July (1)
- "'Purple Rain' singalong video outside First Ave nightclub banned, then reinstated on Twitter -- Photographer's clip from 2016 Prince memorial was blocked by rights holder."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 27 July 2018
- (mirror)
2018 April (3)
- "Janelle Monáe to tout her new Prince-infused album July 3 at the State"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 23 April 2018
- about Janelle Monae
- (mirror)
- "Prince fans converge on Paisley Park for a more celebratory Celebration -- Paisley Park's second annual fan gathering kicked off with a (mostly) upbeat set by Sheila E."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 20 April 2018
- about Sheila E.
- (mirror)
- "Prince had his hair done before bed, and other 'alumni' stories at U symposium"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 18 April 2018
- (mirror)
2018 February (2)
- "Second annual Celebration at Prince's Paisley Park to feature Sheila E., fDeluxe, NPG"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 23 February 2018
- about fDeluxe, Jellybean Johnson, Morris Day, Morris Day & The Time, Nothing Compares 2 U (song), Sheila E., Super Bowl
- (mirror)
- "Twin Cities concerts of the week: Dieg Cig, Mary Lambert, Bob Marley Remembered -- Big gigs for the week of Feb. 2-8, also including New Power Generation, Questlove, Kimbra and Pink."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 1 February 2018
- about Super Bowl
- (mirror)
2018 January (4)
- "NPG, Dessa, Mint Condition weather another electric Super Bowl Live show"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 31 January 2018
- about Jam and Lewis, Jimmy Jam, Morris Day, Super Bowl, Terry Lewis
- (mirror)
- "Super-sized Prince party rocks Nicollet Mall -- Three acts closely associated with the Minnesota rock legend — none of whom had played together since his 2016 death — showed their singular dedication by performing his songs outside in single-digit temperatures for the Super Bowl Live concert series."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 30 January 2018
- about Morris Day, Nothing Compares 2 U (song), Super Bowl, Terry Lewis
- (mirror)
- "5 Minneapolis Super Bowl concerts worth the splurge, plus 5 cheaper alternatives -- Five shows worth the inflated price tags, and cheaper alternatives that we think will rock."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 26 January 2018
- about Morris Day, Super Bowl
- (mirror)
- "Super Bowl Live free concert schedule revealed with new Minnesota all-stars -- The final lineup includes themed nights, including a Rhymesayers hip-hop showcase and a Sunday offering of gospel performers."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 19 January 2018
- about Jimmy Jam, Morris Day, Super Bowl, Terry Lewis
- (mirror)
2017 (21)
2017 December (1)
- "A 'very Minnesota' Super Bowl Live lineup announced for free concerts on Nicollet Mall -- Music marathon to cast spotlight on dynamic Minnesota music scene."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 1 December 2017
- about Coachella (event), Jimmy “Jam” Harris, Morris Day, Morris Day & The Time, Super Bowl, Terry Lewis
- (mirror)
2017 October (2)
- "Prince tribute, and maybe Janet Jackson, in the works for Jam and Lewis' Super Bowl Live series -- The pop mega-producers discussed their plans for the free outdoor concerts as organizers unveiled the look and layout."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Rochelle Olson
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 27 October 2017
- about Jam and Lewis, Morris Day, Super Bowl, Terry Lewis
- (mirror)
- "It's that Time of the year: Minnesota casinos unveil New Year's Eve shows"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 13 October 2017
- about Jellybean Johnson, Jerome Benton, Monte Moir, Morris Day, Morris Day & The Time
- (mirror)
2017 September (1)
- "Prince items belonging to Susannah Melvoin and other associates go up for auction"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 22 September 2017
- about Eric Leeds, Gwen Leeds, Helen Hiatt, Nothing Compares 2 U (song), PRN Productions, Rick James, Starfish And Coffee (song), Susannah Melvoin, The Family, Wendy Melvoin
- (mirror)
2017 August (2)
- "Prince lights up his old Minneapolis neighborhood again – this time for real -- Electric utility boxes near the singer's old schools have been adorned with his likeness."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 16 August 2017
- (mirror)
- "
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Bryan Ferry, Shawn Mendes, HazelFest
"
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 3 August 2017
- (mirror)
2017 July (3)
- "Bon Iver gambles 'A Million' to top off an otherwise lively Rock the Garden -- Justin Vernon, the Revolution mixed moods Saturday at Walker Art Center's annual fest."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 24 July 2017
- (mirror)
- "Bon Iver gambles 'A Million' to top off an otherwise lively Rock the Garden -- Justin Vernon, the Revolution mixed moods Saturday at Walker Art Center's annual fest."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 23 July 2017
- (mirror)
- "Paisley Park to host Musicology amateur band competition over Labor Day (with $100 tickets nightly)"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 7 July 2017
- (mirror)
2017 June (3)
- "Jay-Z calls Prince's handlers 'greedy bastards' in a fiery song on his '4:44' album"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 30 June 2017
- (mirror)
- "Prince's local NPG mates 'in a better head space' for this weekend's Fine Line tributes"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 8 June 2017
- (mirror)
2017 April (7)
- "Details of Prince's expanded 'Purple Rain' reissue revealed, coming June 23"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 28 April 2017
- about 17 Days (song), Aug. 3, 1983 (event), bootleg, Erotic City (song), First Avenue (place), Minnesota Dance Theatre, NPG Records, Our Destiny (song), Possessed (song), Purple Rain (album), Purple Rain (song), Roadhouse Garden (song), The Beautiful Ones (song), The Revolution, vault, When Doves Cry (song)
- (mirror)
- "Highlights from Prince memorial weekend, and advice for future years -- Highlights and lasting impressions from this weekend's memorial tributes around town."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 24 April 2017
- about Mall of America (place), Morris Day, Morris Day & The Time, Super Bowl
- (mirror)
- "Prince's Revolution added to the Bon Iver-led Rock the Garden 2017"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 24 April 2017
- (mirror)
- "Paisley Park's Prince party kicks off with live music and inside stories -- About 2,000 ardent fans attended the $500 to $1,000 per ticket affair."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 21 April 2017
- about Morris Day
- (mirror)
- "Floodgates are about to open on Prince's career after death -- A year after he died, Prince's lucrative second career is taking off. The industry moguls he despised are calling the shots — and his wishes don't apply."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 18 April 2017
- about Bravado, Bremer Trust, Carver County, Charles Koppelman, Comerica, contract, Graceland, Graceland Holdings, hologram, merchandise, Michael Jackson, museum, Omarr Baker, Spotify, Susan Rogers, Tyka Nelson
- (mirror)
- "'Rehabilitated' Paisley Park takes center stage for Prince anniversary -- Graceland firm remakes studio into a showplace."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 17 April 2017
- about Bremer Trust, Celebration (event), Denny Laufenburger, Graceland, Graceland Holdings, Joel Weinshanker, museum
- (mirror)
- "You don't have to be rich! Your guide to Prince anniversary events in Minnesota -- A guide to this week's tributes to the hometown icon on (and around) the anniversary of his death."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 17 April 2017
- (mirror)
2017 March (2)
- "Austin's SXSW turns purple on St. Paddy's Day with Prince tributes -- Music megafest featured outdoor concert and two panels in his memory."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 18 March 2017
- about American Bandstand, André Cymone, Owen Husney, Trump
- (mirror)
- "Prince's Revolution bandmates going on full parade with 24-gig tour"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 6 March 2017
- about Celebration 2017 (event)
- (mirror)
2016 (27)
2016 December (1)
- "Artist of the Year 2016: Prince's memorials were the year's rock stars -- An impromptu street gathering in the grim hours following Prince's death lit a spark that shined through a year of tributes."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 30 December 2016
- about Chaka Khan, Morris Day, Morris Day & The Time, Nothing Compares 2 U (song), Tommy Barbarella
- (mirror)
2016 November (2)
- "Paisley Park to host Celebration concerts on anniversary of Prince's death -- The Revolution, Morris Day, NPG and other cohorts will perform at his Chanhassen studio in April."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 28 November 2016
- about Celebration 2017 (event), Morris Day, Morris Day & The Time
- (mirror)
- "Prince's Paisley Park adds weekend dance parties, new tours to its mix -- Options include dance parties, Sunday brunch."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 10 November 2016
- (mirror)
2016 October (2)
- "What should Prince's estate do to keep his music alive? -- The tribute concert is over, and the museum is open. Here's how Prince's family should handle other posthumous projects."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 21 October 2016
- about memoir, museum
- (mirror)
- "Morris Day & the Time make up for lost time in late-night First Ave set"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 14 October 2016
- about Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir, Morris Day, Morris Day & The Time
- (mirror)
2016 September (3)
- "Prince's Revolution turns the party up in its second First Ave tribute show"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 3 September 2016
- about Andre Cymone, Aug. 3, 1983 (event), Baby I'm a Star (song), Computer Blue (song), Dez Dickerson, First Avenue (place), Lisa Coleman, Purple Rain (song), Questlove, Sometimes It Snows In April (song), The Revolution, Wendy Melvoin
- (mirror)
- "Best concerts of the week: Weezer at the State Fair, Lauryn Hill at First Avenue"
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 2 September 2016
- (mirror)
- "Best concerts of the week: Malamanya, Guided by Voices, something for everyone at the Minnesota State Fair -- Your guide to the Twin Cities's must-see shows this week."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 1 September 2016
- (mirror)
2016 August (1)
- "Lauryn Hill returning to First Ave the night after the Revolution's run"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 3 August 2016
- (mirror)
2016 July (2)
- "Family says Prince tribute concert will be Oct. 13 at Vikings stadium -- Family members confirmed the date, but there was no word on who might perform."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 28 July 2016
- (mirror)
- "Nothing to Kid about: Prince bought the 'Purple Rain' house last summer -- His NPG Music paid cash but did not follow through on needed repairs to Longfellow property."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 19 July 2016
- (mirror)
2016 June (2)
- "Prince's NPG bandmates to remember him 'the best way we know how' -- Three of the original New Power Generation band members head up three shows around their old boss' birthday."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 2 June 2016
- (mirror)
- "Comic Dave Chappelle kicks off First Ave run by kicking at Cosby and Trump -- Review: The legendary stand-up veteran's 10-show run included a serious nod to Prince."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 1 June 2016
- about Dave Chappelle, First Avenue (place), Trump
- (mirror)
2016 May (3)
- "State Fair Midway hosts 'best Soundset yet' -- New acts drew regulars as well as newbies to giant hip-hop music fest."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 29 May 2016
- (mirror)
- "Prince's Family band members debut new version of 'Nothing Compares 2 U'"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 4 May 2016
- about Nothing Compares 2 U (song)
- (mirror)
- "Warner Bros. plans vinyl reissues of Prince's 1985-1992 albums"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 3 May 2016
- (mirror)
2016 April (7)
- "Critical guide to Prince's albums -- Here's our attempt to sort out the legacy left by one of pop music's most prolific recording artists. The following list of 37 albums is as complete as we can make it, omitting best-ofs, remixes and fan-club releases."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 30 April 2016
- (mirror)
- "Prince and First Avenue: a history of the club's ties to its brightest star -- First Avenue nightclub will forever be tied to Prince's legacy, as it has been since 1981. Here's a look at the history they shared."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 30 April 2016
- about Aug. 3, 1983 (event), Jimmy Jam, Morris Day
- (mirror)
- "Prince's Revolution bandmates announce reunion plans -- The "Purple Rain"-era players hatched their plans at a gathering with many more of the singer's associates Sunday night in Minneapolis."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 26 April 2016
- (mirror)
- "How Prince's royal touch still impacts the Twin Cities music scene"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 22 April 2016
- (mirror)
- "Obituary: Prince was a diminutive giant who revolutionized pop -- Though he was a puzzle at times, the rocker was a true Minnesotan who changed music more than once in a nearly 40-year career."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 22 April 2016
- about André Cymone, Audubon Road (place), Chanhassen (place), divorce, First Avenue (place), Grammy Award, John Nelson, Let’s Go Crazy (song), Little Red Corvette (song), Mayte, Mayte Garcia, Obama, Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLI (event), Tyka Nelson, When Doves Cry (song)
- (mirror)
- "Prince dead at 57: Legendary musician found at Paisley Park -- Worldwide grief over sudden death of musical genius"
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Pam Louwagie
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 22 April 2016
- about Hwy. 5 (place), memoir, Super Bowl
- (mirror)
- "Want to hear Prince music? Radio stations fill online void in wake of his death -- Fans can't hear his music on Spotify and other online music sites, but 89.3 the Current and First Avenue are going all out."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 22 April 2016
- about Spotify
- (mirror)
2016 March (1)
- "Brian Gallagher of Greazy Meal and Prince's NPG dies unexpectedly at 52"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 4 March 2016
- about Brian Gallagher, Greazy Meal
- (mirror)
2016 February (2)
- "Prince's "Nasty Girl" protégé Vanity reported dead at age 57"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 15 February 2016
- about Vanity
- (mirror)
- "A royal homecoming for King, buzzing R&B trio with Minneapolis roots -- Minneapolis natives Paris and Amber Strother return to town riding a wave of attention for their synth-laden R&B trio."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 11 February 2016
- about Erykah Badu
- (mirror)
2016 January (1)
- "Time to party at Paisley: Morris Day to play Prince's place Friday"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 26 January 2016
- about Jellybean Johnson, Mall of America (place), Monte Moir, Morris Day
- (mirror)
2015 (11)
2015 November (1)
- "Prince throwing a pair of pajama parties Friday and Saturday at Paisley Park"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 6 November 2015
- (mirror)
2015 October (1)
- "Prince's Rocktober continues with another lengthy jam at Paisley Park -- He cut loose and went long at his Chanhassen complex Saturday, this time with Judith Hill playing along."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 25 October 2015
- about 3rdEyeGirl, Donna Grantis, Judith Hill, Kirk Johnson
- (mirror)
2015 September (3)
- "Who's on Taylor Swift's all-star guest list for Twin Cities shows? -- Her three St. Paul shows could be celeb-packed like the rest of her "1989" tour."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 13 September 2015
- about Jimmy Jam, Morris Day, Terry Lewis
- (mirror)
- "Night One of Prince's Paisley Park marathon nothing but a Grrrl Prty"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 5 September 2015
- (mirror)
- "Prince announces three-night Labor Day weekend party at Paisley Park"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 2 September 2015
- (mirror)
2015 July (1)
- "Old "Purple Rain" house for sale as new Prince album announced"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 27 July 2015
- (mirror)
2015 May (1)
- "Alabama Shakes to party Monday at Prince's Paisley Park"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 31 May 2015
- about Alabama Shakes
- (mirror)
2015 February (4)
- "Concert review: Hozier full of holy fire but not yet wholly rounded -- The Irish artist proved Friday he has soul, and some learning to do."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 23 February 2015
- about Morris Day, Morris Day and The Time
- (mirror)
- "Review: Hozier full of holy fire but not yet wholly rounded -- The Irish artist proved Friday he has soul, and some learning to do."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 23 February 2015
- about Morris Day, Morris Day and The Time
- (mirror)
- "Irish hitmaker Hozier talks 'Church' and his state of mind -- The "Take Me to Church" singer, 24, says he' enjoying the ride, especially when it came to the Grammys."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 19 February 2015
- about Coachella (event), Morris Day, Morris Day and The Time
- (mirror)
- "Hozier's 'Church' and state -- "Take Me to Church" hitmaker is enjoying the ride."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 18 February 2015
- about Coachella (event), Morris Day, Morris Day and The Time
- (mirror)
2014 (1)
2014 December (1)
- "Lizzo in 2014: Big breaks, big hugs -- It was a banner year for Twin Cities rapper/singer Lizzo."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 29 December 2014
- (mirror)
2013 (9)
2013 October (2)
- "Cyndi Lauper's "Unusual" charm shines at Mill City Nights"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 31 October 2013
- (mirror)
- "Neko Case two-times fans at First Ave"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 18 October 2013
- about Morris Day
- (mirror)
2013 May (1)
- "Prince's surprise shows pay homage to hometown -- After a long dry spell, Minneapolis' enduring megastar reconnected with hometown fans in a big way at a tiny club."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 3 May 2013
- (mirror)
2013 March (2)
- "Prince closes out SXSW with a six-encore marathon"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 17 March 2013
- (mirror)
- "See Prince's smashing Fallon performance"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 2 March 2013
- (mirror)
2013 February (2)
- "Minneapolis R&B vet Pierre Lewis resurfaces with Prince connection -- Interest in an old Prince recording helped unearth the Minneapolis Sound pioneer, who tours the world with the Commodores but plays a local dive bar every Sunday."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 22 February 2013
- about Jimmy Jam, Morris Day
- (mirror)
- "Bobby Bare Jr. bares all -- Bobby Bare Jr. debuted on the Grand Ole Opry at 5, and a new documentary shows how far he has gone to continue playing. Even to Minneapolis in zombie season."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 7 February 2013
- (mirror)
2013 January (2)
- "Cities 97's Jason Nagel joins KTWIN team"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 28 January 2013
- (mirror)
- "More Prince news: Bobby Z heart benefit, new single/website"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 24 January 2013
- (mirror)
2012 (7)
2012 November (1)
- "A weekend full of Madonna moments -- After making Twin Cities fans wait 25 years, did the Queen of Pop justify our love? Mostly yes, but the show had highs and lows."
- by Chris Riemenschneider, Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 5 November 2012
- (mirror)
2012 October (1)
- "Soul Asylum co-founder Dan Murphy quits the band after 30 years"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 9 October 2012
- about Mall of America (place)
- (mirror)
2012 September (1)
- "Prince sports new retro afro, song"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 17 September 2012
- (mirror)
2012 July (1)
- "Obituary: Bluesman Big Walter Smith was 'rock of a performer' -- The bandleader for the Groove Merchants, 82, schooled hundreds of musicians and helped spark Duluth's Bayfront festival."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 24 July 2012
- (mirror)
2012 June (1)
- "Owl City duets with Carly Rae Jepsen on his new single"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 20 June 2012
- (mirror)
2012 February (1)
- "See the Revolutionary clip of Prince raising "Purple Rain" at First Ave"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 17 February 2012
- about Aug. 3, 1983 (event), Bobby Z, David Brewster, First Avenue (place), Minnesota Dance Theatre, Purple Rain (song), The Revolution
- (mirror)
2012 January (1)
- "Questlove to lead Revolution reunion after-party Feb. 19"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 26 January 2012
- (mirror)
2010 (3)
2010 June (1)
- "Real Time: Morris, Jimmy, Terry & Co. to reunite again June 13 at Epic"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 2 June 2010
- about Jerome Benton, Jimmy Jam, Monte Moir, Morris Day, Terry Lewis
- (mirror)
2010 April (1)
- "Read the "First Avenue Day" proclamation"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 4 April 2010
- about Morris Day, Morris Day and The Time
- (mirror)
2010 March (1)
- "Wendy & Lisa score with 'Nurse Jackie'"
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 3 March 2010
- (mirror)
2008 (2)
2008 November (1)
- "Purple One riffs on reining in sexual freedom -- Citing the Bible and tapping it as well, Prince talked with the New Yorker about being a Jehovah's Witness, sex and life among the red and blue."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 18 November 2008
- (mirror)
2008 April (1)
- "Prince crashes Coachella festival lineup -- No word if the April 26 gig at California's trendy fest will preclude more concert dates."
- by Chris Riemenschneider
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 10 April 2008
- about Coachella (event)
- (mirror)