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“We had people in Door County saying that we were the best band they'd heard in years”

Adam Isaac and the People envision a purple reign in Madison Tom Laskin on Friday 02/15/2008 Adam Isaac & the People don't care much about labels. via The Daily Page

“I think it's going to take time for people to get their confidence back. I think what will help build that confidence is a sustained visible police presence, and that's what we're going to provide”

Thirty-nine suspected gang members were arrested Thursday afternoon in a sweep of a north-side neighborhood following a yearlong investigation. via WISN.com

“Purple Rain"? * Alicia Keys kicked off the show in a duet with the late Frank Sinatra on video. It was awkward, but the R&B queen more than redeemed herself with a stirring performance of "No One.”

Published 12:00 am PST Monday, February 11, 2008 Story appeared in SCENE section, Page D2 PERFORMANCES THAT ROCKED * Holy Fergalicious. via Sacbee.com

“He's very hyper, but talented. Give him about 10 years and we'll see. There are some cool people out there. I think Snoop is cool. Puffy's cool. It's embodiment - it's gotta be in you. I'm so cool that even when I'm sweating, it's a cold sweat.”

Asthe Grammy Awards progressed on Sunday night , one man was making headlines of his own backstage: the Time's Morris Day. via MTV News

"THE BIGGEST LOSER: COUPLES" Ever wonder how fierce trainer Jillian Michaels, pictured, can have great one-on-one talks with the contestants? It's in her genes; her mom's a psychotherapist -- and she's coming ... via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Music's biggest night is underway, as an Alicia Keys "duet" with a vintage performance by Frank Sinatra of "Learnin' the Blues" kicked off the 50th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. via Billboard.com

“Purple Rain") that segued into the Time backing Rihanna, one of today's biggest stars, on "Umbrella”

Minnesota was in the house at Sunday's Grammys. In fact, Minnesota dominated the first 20 minutes. via Star Tribune

“Time to swap my body-stocking For sensible woolly frocking". Jimmy Young Pulls out his tongue At Jeremy Vine Croaking, "Your job's really mine!”

Prince Sports a blue rinse And becomes a little hazy Singing, "Let's Go Crazy!" Madonna Has new lyrics thrust upon her For: Hanky Panky Insert: Cranky Clanky. via Telegraph.co.uk

“We thought, 'Well, we can't turn this down,'?”

Monte Moir is gearing up for the Grammy Awards. Moir, an Apple Valley resident and keyboardist for pop-funk ensemble The Time, is reuniting with the original lineup of the band to play the Grammys in Los ... via Apple Valley

The best new music this week? It's right here: Hot Chip: Made in the Dark As you might expect from a band that attempts to re-create the promo video for Prince's "Batdance" for its latest single, the third ... via E! Online Blogs - Cool Stuff

Typically cover disc are either 1. cheesy, 2. bad or 3. cheesy and bad but this latest from K7! Records is an exception. via Analog Giant

There were no wardrobe malfunctions, or excitement of any kind, in Sunday night's halftime show at the Super Bowl. via The Globe and Mail

“There's tons of memories for us”

A classic Minnesota band is having its first reunion in 18 years. The original members of "The Time" will perform at the Grammys on February 9 in Los Angeles. via WCCO-TV

The last time there were no homicides in the month of January in Minneapolis, Prince's "Purple Rain" album was a hit and gas cost $1.10 a gallon. via Star Tribune

Here are what some observers say are the top Super Bowl halftime performances of all times. via CourierPostOnline

January 30th, 2008 at 14:45 by C J Davies Hecklerspray loves remakes. Such is our affection for the genre, indeed, that we've been trying for several years to get our own version of Purple Rain off the ground. via Hecklerspray

Prince 's appearance at last year's Super Bowl halftime show was the biggest and best combination of sporting and musical spectacle we've seen, and likely will see, in a while. via Pitchfork

HERE ARE THE TOP TEN RAIN SONGS, AS VOTED BY YOU! 1. Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head-B.J. Thomas 2. Singin' In the Rain-Gene Kelly 3. Who'll Stop the Rain-Creedence Clearwater Revival 4. Rainy Night in ... via KRTH-FM Los Angeles