MUSIC
Leo Kottke plays the Empire Saturday
Leo Kottke has become known for his virtuosity on six- and 12-string guitars, as well as his widely varying studio albums that have become classics among acoustic guitar recordings.
By Ryan Johnson , November 19, 2009
Studabaker John and the Hawks plays Friday at the Empire
Another night of the Budweiser Blues Series will bring Chicago blues performers Studebaker John and the Hawks to the Empire Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday.By Ryan Johnson , November 19, 2009
GF Master Chorale presents concert
Grand Forks Master Chorale presents its fall concert “Gloria Patri: Sacred Music by Mendelssohn, Creek, and Sisask” at 8 p.m. Friday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church.By Herald Staff Report , November 19, 2009
POPS: We’re talking festive!
Alerus Center hosts Holiday Pops concert this weekendIn 1963, Leo Haesle and the Grand Forks Symphony threw a party. It included a pops concert and choirs from all over the city and was the first of a tradition of holiday concerts that involved the whole community.
By Herald Staff Report , November 19, 2009
Tonic Sol-fa plays new music, old favorites
A cappella quartet performs Monday at Chester FritzThe Minnesota-based a cappella quartet Tonic Sol-fa will return Monday to UND’s Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks with a 7:30 p.m. concert that’s different from the one they gave here a year ago. But it keeps the fan favorites from previous performances.
By Paulette Tobin , November 19, 2009
Get in swing Monday night at UND
Jazz ensembles to performIf UND assistant professor of music Ronnie Ingle has his way, an event that will debut Monday night called In Full Swing will become an annual Grand Forks tradition, much like the annual UND Madrigal Dinner.
By Paulette Tobin , November 18, 2009
THE LIST: 'Cold Feet' . . . Coffee House . . . 'Grease,' etc.
“Cold Feet: A Musical Comedy” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in The Opera House, New Rockford, N.D.
By Herald Staff Reports , November 18, 2009
John Mayer makes sure music rises above tabloids
John Mayer, who is scheduled to perform April 8 at the Fargodome, talks about his latest CD.By Nekesa Mumbi Moody , November 17, 2009
REVIEW: Trans-Siberian Orchestra rocks Alerus, but maybe a bit too long
A musical supergroup of sorts returned for its third Alerus Center concert Sunday, combining heavy metal, classical music influences, covers of classic Christmas songs and lots of hair-tossing to provide the soundtrack to one huge laser and light show.
By Ryan Johnson , November 15, 2009
’Hello, Ohio!’ (Psst! Boss, we’re in Michigan)
Bruce Springsteen bellowed “Hello, Ohio!” to his fans at the Auburn Hills Palace. That’s in Michigan.
By Associated Press , November 15, 2009
VALLEY SOUND: Britney Spears gets punked 
Twitter is great in many ways - it's an easy way to keep up with friends, find quick bits of information or even learn way too much about celebrities you'll never meet in real life. It's also the latest technology that computer hackers can use to have their pranks viewed by millions of people. The latest victim? None other than Britney Spears.
By Ryan Johnson , November 12, 2009
Young artist, new music
GF Central grad to present his original works Saturday in the Empire
When Matthew Peterson graduated from Grand Forks Central High School six years ago, his band teacher, Christie Aleshire, called him one of the finest overall musicians she’d come across in a long time.
By Paulette Tobin , November 12, 2009
Taking Music to Floor Thirteen
Winnipeg band performs Saturday at Southgate
A Winnipeg band that has gotten its music on popular video games, TV show soundtracks and even has a vocalist who gained Canadian popularity on singing contests is now setting its sights on the United States.
By Ryan Johnson , November 12, 2009
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s back
Rock show comes to Grand Forks
for third time in three yearsFor the third time in three years, Trans-Siberian Orchestra will bring its rock show on steroids to the Alerus Center with a 4 p.m. Sunday show in Grand Forks.
By Herald Staff Report , November 12, 2009
James Otto, artist with N.D. ties, wins big at CMAs
'In Color' singer spent time near FinleyA country music artist with ties to North Dakota and family in East Grand Forks and Grand Forks was one of the big winners at the 43rd annual Country Music Awards broadcast live Wednesday night on ABC.
By Paulette Tobin , November 12, 2009
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OUR VOICES More on TSO's attendance, and First Night changes this year
Posted by: Ryan Johnson on Nov 19, 2009 at 12:59 PM | Valley Sound
OUR VOICES Feedback from the TSO review
I figured there would be some people who didn't agree with my review of Sunday's Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert, and I was right. The majority of people who contacted me took aim at my assessment that the concert was just too long. It was three straight hours of lights, lasers, hair tossing and na
Posted by: Ryan Johnson on Nov 17, 2009 at 2:01 PM | Valley SoundOUR VOICES Notes from Trans-Siberian Orchestra
OUR VOICES TSO is over
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert at the Alerus Center lasted for about three hours today, much longer than I thought (and much longer than it probably should have been). The lasers and lights were amazing, the musicians were all super-talented and it was an overall enjoyable experience. But
Posted by: Ryan Johnson on Nov 15, 2009 at 9:08 PM | Valley SoundOUR VOICES Getting ready for Trans Siberian Orchestra
As I said earlier this week, I will be reviewing the Trans Siberian Orchestra concert tomorrow afternoon at the Alerus Center. My plan is to head over in the early afternoon so I can talk to a few people in the crowd and see why they decided to go, and then I'll be taking my seat so I can get a good
Posted by: Ryan Johnson on Nov 14, 2009 at 9:47 PM | Valley SoundOUR VOICES Floor Thirteen comes to GF tomorrow
I had a full preview of Floor Thirteen in Frida
OUR VOICES The joys and perils of Twitter
Posted by: Ryan Johnson on Nov 12, 2009 at 3:00 PM | Valley Sound
James Otto Wins CMA's Song of the Year
James Otto and his writing partners won the Country Music Association's "Song of the Year" last night for "In Color." It will go nicely with his ACM award. James spen
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