Since their inception in 2018, Bob Weir has brought the Wolf Brothers to the Twin Cities on three occasions, making their return to St. Paul last night a welcome sight for fans who were once concerned that these performances might be rare – or that Weir may not return. Despite concerns about his age, Weir […]

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Ive often spoke about how I grossly underestimated bluegrass in the past. Ever since then, it seems to have continued it’s resurgence tenfold. Even acts like Billy Strings have started to sell out entire arenas tens of thousands in capacity. Resurgance may not even be the right way to put it. Perhaps Bluegrass music is […]

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Maggie Rogers took the stage at The Armory in Minneapolis on a chilly winter evening, with the audience packed and ready for her soulful, folk-inflected pop. Before her performance, opener Del Water Gap set the tone with their own brand of introspective indie rock. Though the two acts differ in style, they share a knack […]

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If there’s one way to get cowboys into a big city, it’s a sold out country show. The crowd for Parker McCollum’s show donned their best Kimes Ranch hat and cleanest cowboy boots for the Minneapolis Armory, which tonight, was a rare – but welcome – seated show in the venue. Catie Offerman took the […]

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Article and Photos by Elizabeth Mann As I arrive home safely from the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis, I am not sure whether I have returned from a mellow Sunday in Minneapolis, or a cool funk-rock concert which transported me, along with some hundred other patrons, in and out of several decades of music […]

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Coachella is one of the most iconic and highly anticipated music festivals of the year, drawing in thousands of music lovers from all over the world to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. This year’s lineup, which was announced earlier today, is nothing short of impressive, featuring a diverse mix of genres and some […]

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“I started playing songs on street corners, which I guess makes me a folk musician” Charley said between songs, gently strumming his guitar “But now people call me country, and Im okay with that.” Country is an apt label for Charley’s music, whose songs have roots in classic country and western, while still fitting in […]

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise, the genre-defying, live sensations, are hitting the road again following an entirely sold-out North American headline tour earlier this year – which included a triumphant two-night return to Morrison CO’s Red Rocks, as well as headlining slots at Shaky Knees in Atlanta and Bottle Rock in Napa. Following the summer festivals, Shows have been selling out across the country for their […]

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Just over a year after Sloan Struble’s sold out show at First Avenue, His band Dayglow graduated to the larger Palace Theatre in St. Paul.  When Dayglow was here last year, I spoke about the smiles, the dancing, and the positive vibes Sloan Struble brought to the First Avenue Mainroom. Tonight at the Palace Theater, […]

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The summer of 2022 continued the return to live music, with many artists hitting the road for the first time since the pandemic. We’ve highlighted some of our favorites below. If you’ve missed them, you can check out our photos and recap here! Jackson Browne Jackson Browne kicked off a summer full of shows at […]

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It hadn’t even been a full day since the autumnal equinox, and it felt like a switch had been flipped immediately to late-fall weather. Just last week it was sunny and shorts weather, but tonight, we all stood huddled together in layered clothing and rain jackets at Surly Brewing’s large open lot. Where once it […]

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Ask any experienced concertgoer out there, and they’ll tell you about the religious aspect of live music. The sense of community, the emotional journeys, the passionate singing by both the band and the crowd like a hyminal. In the right setting, a concert can be just as much of a religious experience in a hockey […]

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Last night was the final show of the 2022 run of The Tedeschi Trucks band “Wheels of Soul” tour, which acts as a old school soul revue style show, bringing along a group of bands to perform. I last saw the Wheels of Soul tour with Chris Robinson, and the late Sharon Jones and the […]

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There was a quote I had read years ago that seemed to clarify some of the biggest differences between the Grateful Dead and Phish that fans of both bands have tried to convince each other of over the last 30 or so years. While they are two completely different bands, its impossible to compare Phish without […]

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Surly Festival Field has been holding true to it’s name recently. With a slew of beer tents, various food trucks and merch tents, it does feel like a miniature festival when an act performs there, sans the heatstroke and sunburn a day-long festival can bring. While Minnesota has our own versions of these festivals (Rock […]

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Album Review By Casey Carlson When Maggie Rogers began selling out arenas across the country in 2019 following the release of her debut album Heard It In A Past Life, it was easy to see her as an artist who knew where she was going. During songs, she would dance and sing on stage with […]

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“I want to take a poll,” said Mitski Miyawaki “Raise your hand if this is your first concert.” Immediately, a quarter of the all-ages crowd at Surly Festival Field raised their hands and screamed. “Wow!” she said, “I did not expect this many people to be here, I have to be honest.” Even to Mitski, […]

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It hasnt been long since Japanese Breakfast was in town last. Their previous show here was just over six months ago. Since then, the band fronted by Michelle Zauner has nabbed a handful of grammy nominations, and has gone on to perform on SNL, Coachella, and a string of shows throughout North America. Tonight they […]

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La Femme, The French psych-punk rock band played a sold out show at St. Paul’s legendary Turf Club. Considering the quaintness of the Turf Club, I personally felt very privileged to see them perform at this small of a venue considering they routinely sell out stadiums in France. Amazing doesn’t even start to describe the […]

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In 2022, the word “vibes” has become a beaten to death buzzword that will be used to loosely define whatever feeling you can associate it with. From a writers perspective, summing something up as a vibe seems lazy and, at the same time, somewhat humorous. Perhaps that’s why it’s the only word I could find […]

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Kaleo sold out the fillmore this past Sunday to a lively crowd as part of their fight or flight tour. The islandic group tour has them set to play across multiple content and countries including the United States, Canada, England, Germany, and Russia. Opening the show were Missouri nattive Bones Owens. Who’s touring, behind his […]

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The Armory has really been fulfilling it’s purpose lately as an arena-level stage for many pop acts. If there’s been one sign that things are returning to normal, it’s been the sight of superfans camping outside the doors of the venue. This month alone, The Armory hosted Olivia Rodrigo, Hippo Campus, and now to top […]

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New Music Festivals can be a hit or miss these days, However the debut of the new Sacred Rose Music Festival in the Chicago suburb of Bridgeview IL is a promising hit, showcasing a lineup of over 40 acts, and a stacked list of headliners. The lineup brings together quite a wide of variety of […]

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We’re three songs into the set when Thao greets the crowd. “This tour was originally scheduled for May of 2020” She said smiling. After a pause to let the audience soak that in, she continued “We’re back, we’re happy, we’re alive and we’re thankful” A heartwarming round of applause came from the crowd before she […]

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Elle King graced Minneapolis this past Saturday at The Fillmore. The performance was a breath of fresh air, quite literally as for the first time I was pleasantly surprised that c19 precautions were only recommended, as local guidelines no longer require negative c19 test and/or vaccination for entry. I hope this is a trend that […]

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