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The Minneapolis sound is a subgenre of funk rock that incorporates elements of new wave and synth-pop.Started at Sound 80 with tracks like “Funkytown” by Lipps, Inc and pioneered by Minneapolis-based musician Prince and André Cymone beginning in the late 1970s, the musical style's heyday extended through the late 1980s. [1]
Since its rise to fame in the 1980s, First Avenue has hosted many notable local and national music acts. The building is marked by more than 400 large stars on its exterior commemorating these performers, along with other figures notable to the city. [2] The venue's history and cultural significance has resulted in local and national recognition.
The Suburbs: At Long Last, the 'Burbs Return to the Cities. Pulse of the Twin Cities. (January 27, 2002). The Suburbs/Chan Poling discography. Minneapolis Star Tribune. Minneapolis Music Collection: Band Histories. Minnesota Historical Society. (July 12, 2011). Chan Poling talks '80s Nostalgia, the New Standards, and the possibility of a new album.
Poetry slam champion and activist Guante presents a lineup of passionate writers and performers from the Twin Cities' spoken word community. (6:30 p.m. Wed., Silverwood Park, 2500 County Road E ...
9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week. Tribune. Melissa Walker, Star Tribune ... music and performances. (11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Burnsville Center parking lot, 1178 ...
Jon Hamm gave fans a night to remember when he took to the stage at a popular Chicago karaoke event on New Year's Day. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, patrons of Bub City were treated to a New Year's ...
The Basilica Block Party is an annual two-day music festival that takes place in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event is hosted by the Basilica of St. Mary and described by City Pages as "summertime's hottest church party". [1] The festival is the largest music festival held within the city of Minneapolis.
The inaugural Twin Cities Summer Jam was held July 18-20, 2019. [2] Tickets went on sale March 18, 2019. [3] The festival was announced in August, 2018. [4] Tim McGraw was the first performer tied to Twin Cities Summer Jam. KFAN radio personality and country rocker Chris Hawkey teamed up with festival promoter Jerry Braam to organize the ...