Concerts
My Favorite Sets of 2019 – Jack Campbell
Some years are easier than others when it comes to picking a “Best Of” list. 2019 was one of those years. In this writer’s not so humble opinion, there were a handful of shows which […]
Jack Campbell
Concerts
John K. Samson At The Turf. Always Darkest Before The Dawn.
I love those shows when a bunch of friends and family pile in the car. Even more when you run into unrelated branches of your social tree at the venue. Some bands or artists have […]
Concerts
Low Cut Connie and Big Freedia. Ain’t No Controversy Here!
On the day First Avenue announced Low Cut Connie’s return to First Avenue, I jumped. I caught last November’s breathtaking show and spent most of the last year telling my friends LCC was the hottest […]
Previews
John K. Samson Of The Weakerthans Returns To The Turf Club November 21
Singer/songwriter, past punk rocker and former Weakerthans front man John K. Samson is coming to the Turf Club November 21. Tickets and details can be found HERE. There are those artists who because their lives […]
Concerts
Peter Hook Shines A Light On A Generation
Let’s begin with a confession. Of all the audience members packed into The Mainroom last night, I probably brought less background and context to Peter Hook’s music with Joy Division and New Order than anybody […]
Concerts
Shackletons, Gully Boys And Last Import Throw Sold Out Rock’n Roll Halloween Party For The Ages.
Halloween is a holiday that resonates differently in different age groups. Up until about the teenage years, it’s all about knocking on doors and collecting the candy. After adulthood and years of child rearing, most […]
Concerts
Rickie Lee Jones Delivers Joyful And Timeless Set To Cedar Audience
Rickie Lee Jones delighted the Cedar Cultural Center crowd last night. I don’t know if the place was sold out. For all practical purposes the joint was SRO. Despite that, the best word to describe […]
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Low Cut Connie Brings Rock n Roll Extravaganza to First Avenue November 7
Philly’s own Low Cut Connie returns to First Avenue November for a night of rollicking rock and roll. Just when you thought the show promises to be about as good a night as you can […]
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Peter Hook, Founding Member of Joy Division and New Order, Comes To First Ave Nov. 2
Peter Hook and his band The Light are coming to First Avenue. At last check some tickets remain available. Details can be found HERE. Having toured the albums from Hooky’s previous bands for over eight […]
Previews
That 70’s Show! Last Import, Gully Boys and The Shackletons Halloween Party At The Entry, Oct 31
A Halloween bill comprised of three of MN best young bands is scheduled for October 31 at 7th Street Entry. Tickets and details can be found HERE. Highly recommended you act quickly on this […]