Not just your heady uncle’s jam band. “Ive heard from five different people tonight that the band isnt going on until closer to 9:00” Said the security guard I spoke with last night in the photo pit. Its rare these days that bands play exactly on time anyways, but a whole 45 minutes late to […]
Aoife O’Donovan, a Grammy winning singer-songwriter, performed Bruce Springsteen’s seminal album “Nebraska” to a sold-out crowd at the Turf Club last Friday. The performance was a tribute to one of the most iconic albums of Springsteen’s career and showcased O’Donovan’s talent as a vocalist and interpreter of songs. “Nebraska” is a stark departure from Springsteen’s […]
“We aren’t kidding when we say the Twin Cities is like a second home to us” Said Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith between songs last night. “I’ll never forget our first tour through here, and for some fucked up reason we sold out First Avenue! You guys keep showing up, and it means a lot to […]
While it wasn’t built for it in mind, US Bank Stadium is the largest concert venue in Minnesota. It was built for Vikings games and NCAA Championship games to be played in front of over 50,000 people. But even though it’s seven years old, the powers that be haven’t figured out how to make anything […]
Any fourteen year old who picked up an acoustic guitar to fulfill their singer-songwriter dreams has sat at the end of their bed, staring at the wall of their bedroom imagining it’s an arena full of screaming fans. They’ve imagined creating a riff on guitar that’s instantly recognizable, and leaving the crowd speechless with their […]
Tuesday, March 28 2023. Photos and Article by Eliza Mann In the midst of a solemn week for Denver, several admirable artists journeyed to the city, ready to share their melody with an audience in desperate need of warmth. It may have been difficult to celebrate a night of good music for locals, yet I am […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s not often the stage of the 7th street entry is bare. Most of the shows I’ve attended here have the small stage cramped with drum sets, synths, and pedalboards that band members have to weasel their way around during sets. If anything, the sold out crowd had to struggle more with the maneuverability than […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Article and Photos by Elizabeth Mann On Friday night (New Years Eve Eve), Minnesotans of every breed gathered to rock out at First Avenue’s 7th Street Entry. A lineup of several local artists proved to be a major success as the cozy Minneapolis venue was packed corner to corner with an audience that was prepared […]
A band with a name like Rainbow Kitten Surprise seems to sound meme-like. It sounds goofy, like the band Isn’t too serious about itself. It sounds fun, colorful, and exciting. As if they could take on any genre of music and be good at it. Any fan will tell you, RKS is all of the […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Sophie Allison, who performs as Soccer Mommy, brought her Touring, Forever tour to Minneapolis last night, only their second show of the tour thus far. A few days before, she posted on instagram letting fans know that “Costumes are encouraged” during her show, making it a special halloween-themed show for fans, while turning the band […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Muna is like a Black Mirror episode of bubblegum pop music. Their songs sound like you definitely heard them on your lite-fm station dedicated to hits from the 90’s 00’s and Today! But vague enough that you can’t quite put your finger on what or when you remember hearing it from. If you didn’t have […]
Madison Cunningham is one of music’s best kept secrets. Years ago, I saw her twice at the Palace Theater in St. Paul opening for other acts, but to catch her in these smaller intimate venues like the Turf Club, and tonight’s show at the Fine Line Music Cafe, makes me feel like I’m in on […]
Perhaps there’s no better acknowledgment that your set is going well – or that you’ve gained a new fan – than having a random audience member belt out at the top of their lungs: “You guys fucking ROCK!” The smile from singer Jordana Nye’s face said it all as she tuned her guitar. Earlier in […]
Its hard to find someone that has both embraced modern music, and also made it their own, more than Mavis Staples. Even going back to the late sixties and early seventies, Her family band The Staples Singers had already worked with and covered songs from artists like Bob Dylan, Curtis Mayfield, and The Band. Nearly […]