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Go On Tour This Summer

Summer's here and the time is right for dancing in the streets — or stadiums, parks or mountains.There's no better way to see live music than under the sun and stars. FOXNews.com has compiled some of the must-see music festivals and tours of the summer to help you tune in to all the sounds of the season.Twin Cities Hot Summer Jazz FestivalThe Scoop: Through June 26 (it began June 12), the Twin Cities Hot Summer Jazz Festival will be grooving with some of the best jazz artists in the nation. The Peavey Plaza as well as various clubs, restaurants and hotels will host the Minneapolis and St. Paul celebration. The smooth melodies and rhythmic beats have made it one of the largest civic events in the upper Midwest, drawing about 75,000 people.Who's Playing? The line-up includes Chick Corea and Touchstone, Benny Golson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Yellowjackets, Rosanna Vitro, Nachito Herrera and many others.Wanna Groove? The Twin Cities Hot Summer Jazz Festival is free, but jazz supporters and their ...

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