Minneapolis Star Tribune: 2023

August 2023 (3)

"Prince's 'Diamonds and Pearls' to be reissued with Minneapolis live sets for bonus material -- The 1991 album is getting the deluxe-edition treatment with bonus tracks and Glam Slam and Metrodome recordings. "
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 24 August 2023
- about Diamonds and Pearls (album), Diamonds and Pearls (song), Gett Off (song), Glam Slam (place), Jon Bream, Kirk Johnson, Levi Seacer, Metrodome (place), Michael Bland, New Power Generation, Prince Estate, Rosie Gaines, Sonny Thompson, Special Olympics (event), The Prince Estate, Tommy Barbarella
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"They were gathered there today to rename this Minnesota highway after Prince -- MnDOT install Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway sings along Highway 5 through Chanhassen, where the late Minnesota pop star's Paisley Park was located. "
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 3 August 2023
- about Augie Mueller Memorial Highway (place), Hwy. 5 (place), Julia Coleman, Lucy Rehm, MnDOT, Paisley Park (place), Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway (place), Sharon Nelson
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"The Big Gigs: 10 concerts in the Twin Cities to see this week -- Highlights for Aug. 3-9 include Zach Bryan, Lionel Richie, Suki Waterhouse, We Fest and the National. "
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 2 August 2023
- about Aug. 3, 1983 (event), Baby, I'm a Star (song), Computer Blue (song), Dr. Mambo's Combo, First Avenue (place), I Would Die 4 U (song), Let's Go Crazy (song), Minnesota Dance Theatre, Prince & The Revolution, Purple Rain (album), Purple Rain (song), The Revolution, Wendy Melvoin
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July 2023 (4)

"For 50 years, singer Mary Jane Alm has been Minnesota's queen of near misses -- She will celebrate her golden jubilee with special guests at two Chanhassen concerts. "
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 29 July 2023
- about Chanhassen (place), Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Minnesota Music Awards (event), Twin Cities (place)
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"Prince fans mark fifth anniversary of his death: 'My soul said I need to be here'"
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 22 July 2023
- (mirror)

"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)
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"Review: Erykah Badu is mesmerizing, magical in St. Paul concert -- The high priestess of neo-soul offered an evolved concept for sound, messages and visuals."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 1 July 2023
- about Beyoncé, Erykah Badu, Janelle Monáe
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June 2023 (8)

"6 cool things in music this week include Joni Mitchell, Rhiannon Giddens and Stokley -- Shoutouts, too, to Known Mpls and Maren Morris as LGBTQ ally."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 16 June 2023
- about A Case of You (song), Joni Mitchell, Prince Legacy LLC
- (mirror)

"The good, the bad and the quotable at Prince Celebration 2023 at Paisley Park -- And some suggestions for next year's annual fan convention in Chanhassen."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 12 June 2023
- about 3rdEyeGirl, Alan Leeds, Alicia Keys, Bobby Z, Bruce Springsteen, Capri Theater (place), Celebration (event), Celebration 2023 (event), Chaka Khan, Charles Spicer, Charlie Murphy, Don't Play With Love (song), Doug E. Fresh, Erykah Badu, Gilbert Davison, H.E.R., Janelle Monae, Jimmy Jam, John L. Nelson, Lenny Kravitz, Mavis Staples, Michael Bland, Michael Pagnotta, Obama, Prince Estate, Prince Legacy LLC, Questlove, Sounds of Blackness, Spike Lee, Stokley, Terry Lewis, The Prince Estate, Tim Burton, Trevor Guy, Under the Cherry Moon (movie)
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"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)

"Why did Prince decide to live in Chanhassen? -- The Minneapolis native's legacy will forever be linked to his state-of-the-art suburban playground, Paisley Park."

"How much would you pay for Prince's first demo tape? -- The 1977 tape that got him signed to Warner Bros. is up for auction."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 8 June 2023
- (mirror)

"Welcome to Paisley Park: Prince fans love unreleased songs and concert footage -- Celebration 2023 honors the Purple One for four days this weekend."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 8 June 2023
- about Sounds of Blackness
- (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)

"Celebration 2023 will explore Prince's complex relationship with hip-hop -- The annual Paisley Park event will feature Chaka Khan and Minneapolis' Stokley and Sounds of Blackness."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 5 June 2023
- (mirror)

May 2023 (9)

"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)

"9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week -- From a water festival to outdoor opera, Minnesota has it all — cheap."
- by Melissa Walker
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 30 May 2023
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"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)

"Rickie Lee Jones talks about her jazzy new album, 'Chuck E.'s in Love' and Prince's 'Raspberry Beret' -- She will be playing standards and jazzy oldies at the Dakota this week."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 23 May 2023
- about memoir
- (mirror)

"New name looms for school formerly known as Henry -- In speaking to the students, it's clear which name they prefer."
- by Dave Berger
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 22 May 2023
- about Chanhassen (place), Eden Prairie (place), Hwy. 5 (place), Prince Estate, Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway (place), The Prince Estate, Tim Walz
- (mirror)

"Billy Porter insists 'fashion is my job' but he'll sing new songs and Broadway faves in Minneapolis -- On his inaugural concert tour, he will preview his first album of original material since 1997."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 16 May 2023
- (mirror)

"Review: Country superstar Luke Combs delivers big time with ballads and barroom romps at the Vikings stadium -- Red-hot Lainey Wilson starts the evening right."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 13 May 2023
- (mirror)

"Princely Pride: Stretch of Hwy. 5 officially named for Minnesotan Prince -- Walz signed in purple ink; Lt. Gov. Flanagan said Prince's message of inclusion saved lives."
- by Rochelle Olson
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 9 May 2023
- about Hwy. 5 (place), Julia Coleman, Lucy Rehm, Mark Webster, MnDOT, Super Bowl, Tim Walz
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"Prince's friends show up for news conference after Senate vote on highway renaming -- Special purple sign will go up in Chanhassen near Paisley Park where Prince was a cherished neighbor."
- by Rochelle Olson
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 4 May 2023
- about Hwy. 5 (place), Julia Coleman, Mark Webster, Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway (place), Tim Walz
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April 2023 (7)

"Stokley, Chaka Khan and Chuck D will be part of Celebration 2023 at Prince's Paisley Park -- The annual event, June 8-11, will feature performances, panels and unreleased Prince music and concert footage."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 27 April 2023
- (mirror)

"6 cool things in music this week include the War and Treaty, Dan Israel and a Prince song guide -- Shoutouts, too, to Avery*Sunshine, Rogue Valley and MNspin."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 21 April 2023
- (mirror)

"Prince's lessons still resonate seven years after his death -- A Brooklyn Park dance troupe he funded was part of the festivities at Paisley Park on Friday."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 21 April 2023
- (mirror)

"For Thomasina Petrus, stepping back into Billie Holiday's pumps is 'a little scary' -- The singer/actor reprises musical "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" at Yellow Tree Theatre."
- by Chris Hewitt
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 18 April 2023
- (mirror)

"No massive wait this time because Erykah Badu is coming to St. Paul on June 30 -- The empress of neo-soul's 2021 Armory concert was magical — 20 years after her previous local headline gig."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 17 April 2023
- about Erykah Badu
- (mirror)

"Paisley Park to offer reflections and a dance party on 7th anniversary of Prince's death -- DJ Lenka Paris, who worked many of Prince's parties, will spin on April 21 at his Chanhassen complex."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 6 April 2023
- (mirror)

"Review: Rock star John Mayer wins over St. Paul crowd with conviction, personality and acoustic tunes -- He was a philosopher, instructor and music critic but could have been more of a guitar hero."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 2 April 2023
- (mirror)

March 2023 (5)

"6 cool things in music this week include Rosalía, Jason Isbell and Snarky Puppy -- Shoutouts, too, to Shemekia Copeland, Danilo Pérez and "Air" movie soundtrack."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 31 March 2023
- (mirror)

"Boyz II Men and Chaka Khan are headed to Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 27 -- The annual R&B oldies show is the sixth concert announced for this year's grandstand series."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 29 March 2023
- about Jam and Lewis, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis
- (mirror)

"Prince's photo added to DEA exhibit in memory of those who have died from fentanyl overdose -- A cousin submitted the music legend's image to the federal agency for inclusion."
- by Paul Walsh
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 28 March 2023
- (mirror)

"Uptown might be coming back, but not in the way you'd expect -- Empty storefronts have plagued the area since the pandemic and riots, but locals are working to bring some soul back to Prince's former haunt."
- by Nicole Norfleet
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 24 March 2023
- (mirror)

"Minnesota bill moves forward to name a stretch of Hwy. 5 for Prince -- If passed, the highway dedication sign would be the pop star's signature purple color."
- by Briana Bierschbach
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 11 March 2023
- about Chanhassen (place), Hwy. 5 (place), Julia Coleman, Lucy Rehm, Paisley Park (place), Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway (place)
- (mirror)

February 2023 (3)

"Senate President Bobby Joe Champion blazes a leadership path at the Capitol -- Lawyer-musician brings array of skills as he seeks to get the Senate working in harmony."
- by Rochelle Olson
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 26 February 2023
- about Jimmy Jam, Oprah (TV show), Terry Lewis
- (mirror)

"Beyoncé makes Grammy history for wins, but Harry Styles steals album of the year -- Performers Bad Bunny, Lizzo, Stevie Wonder and Chris Stapleton shine, as did a long hip-hop tribute"
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 5 February 2023
- about memoir
- (mirror)

"Our critic handicaps the 14 new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees -- The top finalists include Willie Nelson, the White Stripes, George Michael, Missy Elliott and Sheryl Crow."
- by Jon Bream
- in Minneapolis Star Tribune
- on 1 February 2023
- (mirror)