Concerts
Larkin Poe Engages the Entry
After opening for Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band the night before with a five-song set at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center, the sister act of Larkin Poe stayed in town for a 16-song, […]
2018
Concerts
Atmosphere brings Minnesota’s finest “Back Home to You”
Atmosphere playing a show at the Palace Theatre feels like a holiday tradition itself at this point. Decorate your tree, bake some cookies, head to St. Paul to see Minnesota’s finest perform to a sold […]
Concerts
Sheila E. Shines Bright During Birthday Party Bash at First Avenue
I hope that one day I’m famous enough to throw myself a birthday party at the legendary First Avenue. Even if it does happen, it probably won’t be as exciting as last night’s party for […]
Concerts
My Favorite Sets of 2018 – Fred Sobottka
Minneapolis/St. Paul is a great area for music. There are a lot of great national acts that swing through town in addition to the local bands that we are fortunate to see and hear on […]
Previews
Legendary Rockers Styx appearing at Treasure Island on December 30
Styx will be appearing at the Island Event Center in Treasure Island at Welch MN on Saturday, December 30. The current version of the band consists of Tommy Shaw, James “JY” Young, Lawrence Gowan, Todd Sucherman […]
Previews
Trailer Trash Presents the Trashy Little Xmas Show at the Turf Club on December 21
TRAILER TRASH got its start as a regular attraction at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, in downtown Minneapolis. With the popularity of retro-country music and swing-dancing in the mid-90s, the band found a following among new generations […]
Concerts
XIII Arrows a Monday Night Winner at 7th St Entry
Many Minnesotan stayed home Monday night to watch the Vikings-Seahawks on Monday Night Football. With the Vikes on the road, the game in town was Monday Night Music at the 7th Street Entry. The winning […]
Concerts
Pop Evil Shines at Stout Ale House
A Pop Evil show is something I refuse to miss, even if that means a 90 minute trek on a wintery Friday night across state lines to Menomonie, Wisconsin. Not that I hadn’t found a […]
Concerts
Halestorm Gets Vicious at The Armory
If you were having trouble finding something to do on Saturday, December 8th in Minneapolis, you certainly weren’t looking hard enough. As I made the trek once again from Mankato to the Twin Cities, I […]
Concerts
Travis Scott Sells Out Target Center With Explosive Show
I honestly don’t know why I decided to cover last night’s Travis Scott show. Maybe it was the allure of an arena show that was sure to come complete with a full production that would […]