Concerts
Anna Meredith Captures Us At The Parkway
Sometimes I find myself wandering into a show without a clue. Last night was one of them. I agreed to cover Anna Meredith at the Parkway because I found myself with no plans on a […]
Articles by Markus Akre
Previews
Jon Spencer & The HITmakers Are Coming To The Entry On 4/16
You may know Jon Spencer from the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Pussy Galore. His new project Jon Spencer & The HITmakers is on the road and headed for the Entry on 4/16. Tickets are […]
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Kishi Bashi Is Coming To The Fine Line On 4/6
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of “151A” his debut album, Seattle artist Kishi Bashi is coming to the Fine Line. Tickets are available HERE Kishi Bashi is the pseudonym of singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Kaoru Ishibashi. […]
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Cool Shows Next Week 3/28 – 4/3/2022
Tuesday 3/29 Cousin Stizz at the Entry – TICKETS A native of Boston, Cousin Stizz is a steadily rising hip-hop artist best known for his laid-back flow and lifestyle raps. He grew up listening to […]
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Cool Shows Next Week 3/21 – 3/27/2022
Friday 3/25 Anna Meredith at the Parkway – TICKETS Described by Pitchfork as “one of the most innovative voices in British music,” Anna Meredith’s work straddles the worlds of contemporary classical, art pop, electronica and […]
Concerts
Journey And Toto Prove Their Songs Staying Power At The Xcel
The switch from Monday night’s concert to Tuesday must have felt like traveling to another planet to the staff. To illustrate the newest song onMonday’s headliner Journey set list was released in 1986 – 15 […]
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Cool Shows Next Week 3/14 – 3/20/2022
Monday 3/14 Felly Fine at the Line – TICKETS Felly is defying musical boundaries with his genre-bending sound and style The California based talent’s versatility gained the early attention of prominent artists, leading to a […]
Concerts
The Birthday Massacre And Julien K Thrill At The Fine Line
Some shows are more of a challenge to get press access to than others. And it’s not always the ones that you think…… I have gotten photo passes to concerts that I never expected with […]
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Cool Shows Next Week 3/7 – 3/13/2022
Monday 3/7 Badbadnotgood at the Varsity – TICKETS Last year, the Canadian ensemble released its highly anticipated psychedelic jazz album Talk Memory to high acclaim, garnering widespread praise from Pitchfork, NPR, The Guardian and fans […]
Local Spotlight
Rock The Garden Returns On 6/11
After a 2 year hiatus thanks to everyone’s favorite global epidemic, Rock The Garden will return to the Walker Art Center on June 11. Tickets are available HERE with members of the Walker and the […]