Concerts
Beth Bombara. Ladies First At The Entry.
Last night I found myself musing about a couple of topics. The first was the impact younger women are having on the music scene these days. The second was how important it is to find […]
Jack Campbell
Previews
Rock Icon Mark Knopfler Coming To Orpheum August 30
Rock and roll icon Mark Knopfler is set to appear with his 10 piece touring band August 30 at The Orpheum Theatre. Tickets and details can be found HERE. All ticket purchasers also receive a […]
Concerts
Summer Cannibals Serve a Rock and Roll Feast At The Entry
As summer wanes around these parts, the pace of things we need to do seems to pick up. The evenings cool a bit quicker. Minnesotans begin to hustle before the busy outdoor months draw to […]
Previews
Summer Cannibals Headlining 7th Street Entry August 8
Portland pop punk sensations Summer Cannibals are no strangers to the First Avenue circuit. Earlier trips through town have had them on killer bills with the likes of Chvrches and The Thermals. They are […]
Concerts
Chris Smither At The Dakota. Sometimes Simple Is Best.
Often simple is best. You know how in the long dark nights of winter you sometimes find yourself pining for the backyard grill on a beautiful summer evening? Sure, you could head out to any […]
Concerts
Good Things Come In Threes. The Posies Stellar At The Turf Club.
As somebody whose job it is to describe live music, I often tussle with an appropriate theme or hook for the review. It’s not always easy. As The Posies unleashed a wall of sound across […]
Concerts
Roots Rock Deep Blues. The Hook Produces Another Delightful Summer Festival.
Summer is the season of music festivals around the Twin Cities. There are big ones and there are small DIY type deals. Obviously, when attending one of the big ones, you have a chance to […]
Previews
The Posies And Friends Bring Guitar Rock Extravaganza To The Turf, July 21
An exceptional night of high energy, quality rock and roll is coming to The Turf Club, July 21. The Posies have been frequent visitors to the Twin Cities over the years and boast a dedicated […]
Interviews
A Conversation With Chris Smither. Call Us All Lucky! Playing The Dakota On 7/22
Don’t look now, but the Twin Cities has been gifted with a run of master sing/songwriters stopping by this summer. Lucinda Williams was recently in town for a pair of shows. The Dakota booked Alejandro […]
Concerts
The King of California. Dave Alvin Produces Perfect Night At The Cedar.
I once wrote that if anyone ever carved a songwriters’ Mt Rushmore, Dave Alvin should be hewn from the rock. I got to pondering that idea again last night as I sat, and occasionally danced, […]