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Local music notes from the week of February 20-24

Marijuana Deathsquads

The noise collective drops a trippy new video.

It's been another hectic week for Minnesota music -- and the "busy season" for CD-releases and shows is just starting to rev up. Here are five items that deserve to be on your radar as we head into the weekend:

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Photos: The Revolution at First Avenue

A very sold-out First Avenue surged with the buzzing energy of history being made as Prince's best-known backing band, The Revolution, reunited to play a nearly two-hour set. Read our full review here. ALL PHOTOS BY BEN CLARK.

Review

The Revolution reunite to make history at First Avenue

No Prince, no problem; band made magic without him

Brownmark and Wendy Melvoin

The Revolution played their first show at First Avenue since the '80s. Ben Clark

“That was historical,” declared Questlove, taking the stage to kick off a seemingly neverending DJ set that carried the crowd through the later hours of the night. “That’s not sh*t that happens every day.”

Rumor

Prince rumors abound in advance of Revolution reunion gig 1

Iconic Twin Cities band will perform at First Avenue Sunday night

Back around the time that Prince crashed the Current's fifth birthday party in early 2010, it seemed like we couldn't go a month without hearing another purple rumor. In recent years, Prince chatter has simmered down to a quiet murmur on the homefront, with the Purple One devoting his time to touring the East Coast, California, and Canada rather than randomly dropping in on events in the Twin Cities.

News

Questlove coming to town to DJ the Revolution reunion afterparty

Roots drummer is a longtime Prince fan and friend to Bobby Z

"Can't wait to go to MN to DJ at @FirstAvenue following Wendy/Lisa/Brownmark/Fink/& Bobby's first show in almost 10 years," Roots drummer Questlove tweeted last night, setting off a firestorm amongst avid Minnesota music fans. Questo is referring to next month's reunion gig by Prince backing band the Revolution, which takes place February 19 at First Avenue.