In search of Beethoven If you were to list the 10 greatest things from all of humanity, on that list would probably be a piece or two by Beethoven. He was a god; he was a cranky and difficult man; he was an inveterate optimist. Who was the real Beethoven? A new film by Phil Grabsky aims to find out with the help of some of the greatest Beethoven artists.October 17, 2009
Def Leppard cancels St. Paul show Metal band Def Leppard says it's
canceling the third leg of its North American tour, including a
planned stop at the Xcel Energy in St. Paul on Nov. 6.October 16, 2009
Rain Machine performs live in The Current studios Kyp Malone is a famously prolific musician, and for good reason. In addition to his side project, Iran, and his main band, TV on the Radio, the singer-guitarist has been making solo music since 2000. His current incarnation, Rain Machine, released its self-titled debut this summer on Anti-Records.October 16, 2009
Thomas Hampson's American Song; Part Four: To the Twentieth Century Thomas Hampson is known as the Ambassador of American music. He began his 'Song of America' tour at Winona's Beethoven Festival in July of 2009. Listen to this captivating music with Thomas Hampson himself as host.October 16, 2009
Thomas Hampson's American Song; Part Three: This Beautiful Land Baritone Thomas Hampson began his Song of America tour at Winona's Beethoven Festival in July of 2009. Listen to this captivating music with Thomas Hampson himself as host.October 16, 2009
Young Owatonna musician finds success on pop charts A young musician from Owatonna who recorded
his album on a computer in the basement of his parents' house is
finding big success in the music business.October 14, 2009
Regional Spotlight: Nareh Arghamanyan On Thursday's Regional Spotlight we'll feature Armenian pianist Nareh Arghamanyan. She performed just a few weeks ago for the Frederic Chopin Society of Minnesota.October 13, 2009
A dark 'Lonely Avenue' turn for Stray Cat Setzer Brian Setzer can't keep his fingers still.
When he talks about his new CD "Songs From Lonely Avenue," he has
to grab his bright orange Gretsch guitar and start firing off the
edgy riffs that make up his film noir tribute.October 11, 2009
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