Concerts
The Jayhawks return to First Avenue
I’m always praising the local metal scene here in the Twin Cities. I truly believe it’s the best in the country. The same can be said with the local rap/ hip-hop scene. I mean, come […]
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Concerts
Helmet and Local H Packs the House at Fine Line
Photos by David Rubene Sometimes shows don’t have to be super exciting to be awesome. It’s taken me a very long time to figure that out. I love shows that have sweaty mosh pits […]
Previews
Helmet Shows Off New Music 12/14 at Fine Line
After six years of anticipation, Helmet has finally released their eighth album, Dead To The World, and are touring in support of said album. They will be making a stop at The Fine Line Music Cafe in […]
Concerts
Dead To Me Warms Up Crowd At Triple Rock
I walked into last night’s show to the sweet sound of some good old fashioned pop-punk music. The show was opened up by Minneapolis’ own, Drones. I have to be honest, I had never heard […]
Concerts
Children of Bodom/ Abbath/ Exmortus/ ONI Help Mill City Nights Go Out With A Bang!
Photos by David Rubene I’ve seen metal bands with accordions, bagpipes, even a hurdy-gurdy but ONI was the first metal band I’ve ever seen with a full-time xylophone player and I must admit, I’m […]
Concerts
Atmosphere at First Avenue with Brother Ali and Dem Atlas
Being able to see Atmosphere perform live in Minneapolis is something that you just can’t put into words. They have toured the world and have fans all over the damn place but, somehow, when […]
Concerts
Tickle Torture/ Har Mar Superstar/ GGOOLLDD Bring The Weird To Sold Out Black Friday Show
Black Friday’s show started with the Milwaukee base band, GGOOLLDD. As singer Margaret Butler said, it’s spelled just the way it sounds. Their set was nothing short of captivating as Margaret danced around the stage […]
Concerts
Fitz & The Tantrums Fans Brave the Elements For Night of Fun
Last night’s near sold out Fitz & The Tantrums show at The State Theatre had people braving the first real snowfall of the season and, if you asked the crowd, it was more than worth […]
Concerts
Fidlar Heats Up Sold Out Varsity Theater Show
I had never heard of The Frights before but, after last night, they’re all I can think about. Their set felt genuine and it was nothing short of fun. Their music was a little like […]
Concerts
Direct Hit! Proves That Pop Punk Isn’t Dead
Some people will say that pop punk is dead. Those people weren’t at the show last night. The night started with a great local pop punk band that I had never heard of, 83 Wolfpack. Their […]