Concerts
Denzel Curry Came Out the ZUU at First Ave
Growing up all I ever listened to was rock and punk. I idolized and worship The Clash and The Who. Their ambitious style and not caring attitude drove me to dig into other bands like […]
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Concerts
Los Lobos Rocks The Ordway
Los Lobos was at the Ordway Friday night as part of their 45th Anniversary Tour. The Ordway appeared to be full – I didn’t see any empty seats. But the seats weren’t in use a […]
Concerts
Violent Femmes and Ben Folds Make The Perfect Pair At Sold Out Surly Show
Summer is a wonderful time in Minneapolis. People are friendly and the amount of outdoor events is staggering. Last night was one of those nights and with our inevitable eight month long winter looming in […]
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 […]
Concerts
The Faint Remain In My Top 5 Live Bands After Monday Night Party at Fine Line
I’m struggling to get back in the swing of things after spending a weekend in Des Moines, Iowa with high school friends and the almighty Slipknot at The Iowa State Fair. Needless to say, going […]
Concerts
Zakk Sabbath Conquer Varsity With Sense Of Ease
There was a true legend in town last night. Were you there? Did you see him? Sometimes it’s not about going to shows where you know every word or know every riff. It’s okay to […]
Previews
Alex Lahey Will Bring The Best of Luck Club Tour to the Turf Club 8/28
Australia’s Alex Lahey makes St. Paul one of the 14 lucky cities on her short, North American tour, on Wednesday, August 28th at the Turf Club. Alex will be showcasing her new album, The Best […]
Concerts
Fans Win Big with Hinder’s Lucky 7 Tour Show at the Fine Line
It’s hard to believe it’s been nine years since I last saw Hinder in concert. That was on a hot, August evening at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair, when the band opened for Seether. Since […]
Concerts
Bruce Hornsby Reminds an Audience Just What It Means to Play Piano at Pantages Theate
On a hot August night in downtown Minneapolis, legendary classic rock and improvisational pianist Bruce Hornsby brought his band to Pantages Theater. Known for his solo career as well as working with just about everyone […]
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 […]