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STAFF BLOG TAKE THE KIDS DSSO presents Lollipop Concert
The 49th annual Lollipop Concert by the Duluth-Superior Youth Orchestra is Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at 3 p.m. in the DECC Symphony Hall. Join Sinfonia, Concert Orchestra, and Youth Symphony for this ann...
Posted on 2/5/12 at 7:02 PM
HEALTHY TIDBITS April 20th Dance Party For A Cause
Mark your calendar for April 20th. There will be the Sh-Bom Dance Party for a Cause. It will be at Sacred Heart Music Center from 7-10 p.m. The cost wil be $12.00 to cover entrance and vintage appetiz...
Posted on 1/4/12 at 4:34 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Duluth East Sterling Strings group rocks the Capitol
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Posted on 12/9/11 at 2:57 PM
STAFF BLOG JIMMY JABBER No Lady Gaga at MTV VMAs
Id be lying if I said I didnt have a Lady Gaga album. Maybe even two, though I didnt pay for them (it wasnt covered in the divorce settlement). So, Ill admit listening to her music, but I really dont ...
Posted on 8/29/11 at 11:00 PM
LAGNIAPPE I'm ready to Regatta
In a matter of a few minutes, Ive got to head down to Sailboard Beach to situate food vendors for the 2011 Worthington Windsurfing Regatta and Unvarnished Music Festival. My mouth is already watering ...
Posted on 6/9/11 at 2:18 PM
Holly, jolly: Have a cup of cheer 
In 1957, crooner Frank Sinatra directed songwriter Hugh Martin to rework a line in the song “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” for his coming holiday album. “The name of my album is ‘A Jolly Christmas.’ Do you think you could jolly up that line for me?” he asked, noting that the original line, “Until then we’ll have to muddle through somehow,” was too depressing.
By Kevin P. Bartram , December 22, 2011
Homegrown names new director
A local music guru who has been involved with the Homegrown Music Festival for the past four years has been named director of the annual event.
By News Tribune staff , December 15, 2011
Famous conductor visits Duluth to take part in jazz pageant
As composer Dave Brubeck’s longtime conductor, Russell Gloyd has directed the jazz pageant “La Fiesta de la Posada” hundreds of times.
By Christa Lawler , December 15, 2011
Duluth music festival names new director
Walter Raschick, better known as DJ Walt Dizzo, was the assistant volunteer coordinator for Homegrown for the last two years and has also written band profiles for the festival’s field guide.
By Christa Lawler , December 14, 2011
Watch a five-minute mini-concert of Christmas carols from the Duluth East Choralaires
The Duluth East High School Choralaires brought some holiday spirit to downtown Duluth on Tuesday, performing Christmas carols in several locations along the skywalk.
By News Tribune staff , December 06, 2011
UMD Department of Music to bring international harmony to Weber Hall
On Monday evening, Ksenia Lubyantseva will perform piano works by several classical composers. Currently, she studies piano at the Petrozavodsk Glazunov Conservatory in Duluth’s Russian sister city. Lubyantseva has performed in nine European countries and has won several piano competitions.
By Thomas Vaughn , October 23, 2011
Reader's view: Lightfoot is aging, but his legend lives on
Since there was no review in the News Tribune of the Sunday Gordon Lightfoot concert, we thought we would write one.
By Clarice and Tom Peterson , September 20, 2011
Low to perform benefit concert Oct. 14
Proceeds go to Life House’s “Adopt-A-Kid” program, which helps at-risk and homeless youth.
By Christa Lawler , September 16, 2011
Final Chester Creek concert canceled because of expected rain
The concert will not be rescheduled, according to the city Parks and Recreation division.
By News Tribune staff , August 30, 2011
Bayfront Blues Festival: For diehards, it's about the tradition
The 23rd annual music festival kicked off late Friday morning at Bayfront Festival Park. By midday about 2,000 diehards had set up camping chairs and pulled out signature bluesfest mugs.
By Christa Lawler , August 12, 2011
Another 'Voice' finalist to join Martinez for bluesfest
Beverly McClellan was coached by Christina Aguilera on “The Voice.”
By Christa Lawler , August 10, 2011
Orchestra closes season with unique show
The Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra ended its 25th summer season last night, and to say the least, it was quite a kaleidoscopic finale. One newly commissioned piece and one recent concerto created some startling sounds, two familiar works sampled all the colors of the instruments, and silk artist Lee Zimmerman painted a colorful springtime festival while all the audience watched it stroke by stroke.
By Sam Black , July 28, 2011
Judge cuts damages in Brainerd music downloading case again
U.S. District Judge Michael J. Davis says in a ruling today that the penalty of $62,500 per song imposed by a jury last year was appalling and unreasonable.
By Associated Press , July 22, 2011
Reader's view: Accordion love affair began in Europe, continues here
Last October, in Heraklion, Crete, my husband and I met a traveling musician. Given her age and that it was a Monday, she should’ve been in school. Factoring in the Greek economy, we donated a euro. Her accordion, broken key and all, made happy music.
By Kathryn Grossman , July 22, 2011
Kottonmouth Kings to play at Clyde in Duluth
The prolific California rap-rock band is touring in support of its 17th studio album, “Sunrise Sessions,” which came out earlier this week.
By Christa Lawler , July 20, 2011
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