RIP John Anderson, neo traditionalist country singer… I’m Just an Old Chunk of Coal, Seminole Wind, Swingin’

Melissa Manchester (@melissashares) rewarded fans @DakotaMpls w a retrospective of stories (including Mpls 1st city to embrace her & debuting at Marigold Ballroom) & rich, meaningful ballads, a Sondheim & upbeat Kenny Loggins collab & @dollyparton & @barrymanilow duets via video

Midnight Blue by Melissa Manchester with guest vocalist @DollyParton via video @DakotaMpls in Minneapolis, the first market where her career took off in mid 70s as she reminded the crowd

Read our list: 10 best concerts in Twin Cities this week including @Indigo_Girls Melissa Manchester @Friko Dianne Reeves w @bmarsalis Rakim @BobWeir tribute startribune.com/indigo-girls…

With his new band Saving Grace, @RobertPlant gives one of the year’s best concerts with mostly unfamiliar tunes and five @ledzeppelin faves. Read @StarTribune review of @HennepinArts show and watch concert videos. startribune.com/robert-plant…

Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You by @RobertPlant @HennepinArts in Minneapolis 2/2

Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You by @RobertPlant @HennepinArts in Minneapolis 1/2.

Ramble On by @RobertPlant @hennepinarts in Minneapolis.

Just 31, Minnesota's Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus (@thehalocline) will rock @TurfClubMN before he has brain surgery in November. Read @StarTribune report. startribune.com/hippo-campus…

Is the @prince estate finally listening to fan complaints? The new 'Calabama EP' seems to right the controversy over the "Timeless" album released in August. Read @StarTribune report. startribune.com/prince-calab…

It was all about @sting and his bass in a richly musical concert by his new trio in Minneapolis. Read @StarTribune review and watch concert videos. startribune.com/sting-the-po…

Every Breath You Take by @Sting @HennepinArts in Minneapolis

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by @Sting @HennepinArts in Minneapolis

Fragile by @Sting @HennepinArts in Minneapolis

Message in a Bottle by @sting @HennepinArts in Minneapolis

Honky Tonkin Is What I Do Best by @Zachtopmusic & @martystuarthq @GrandCasArena in St Paul.

9 to 5 by @Zachtopmusic @GrandCasArena in St Paul.

Cold Beer and Country Music by @ZachTopMusic @GrandCasArena in St. Paul

In his Twin Cities headline debut @GrandCasArena, baby faced Zach Top brought dimples, mustache & ‘90s neotraditional country back. He showed off his guitar skills & his love for bluegrass. Hilites: bluegrass’ Freeborn Man & @martystuarthq duet Honky Tonkin Is What I Do Best.

How did Minneapolis-St Paul end up with three big country acts -Zach Top, @ShaboozeysJeans and @littlebigtown - on the same night? @StarTribune explains rarity. startribune.com/zach-top-sha…