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The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
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The big gigs: 10 concerts to see this week in the Twin Cities

Concert highlights for Dec. 15-21 include Nikki Lane, the Big Wu, Beach Boys, Metz and Samantha Fish.

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The American Songbook: The Last 50 Years with Maud Hixson

The American Songbook: The Last 50 Years with Maud Hixson
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Jazz legend Butch Thompson remembered

Longtime "A Prairie Home Companion" band leader was a virtuoso jazz pianist and historian known for love of early jazz.

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Minnesota piano giant Butch Thompson dies at 78

A distinguished musician and historian of traditional New Orleans jazz, he performed around the world.

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