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The Cactus Blossoms performing at Pizza Lucé Block Party in Minneapolis on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
The Cactus Blossoms performing at Pizza Lucé Block Party in Minneapolis on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Sara Fish for MPR

The Gig List for September 1: Killusonline; The Cactus Blossoms; Blu Bone; Mati

Friday, September 1
12:00 pm

All showtimes listed below are Central Daylight Time (CDT). Shows marked with ($) are ticketed events.

In Person

Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter: 7 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis ($)

Jonas Brothers: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights, Minn ($)

Prairie Fire Lady Choir: 7 p.m. at Minnehaha Bandstand, Minneapolis

Aiden Intro, Social Cig, Parachutes: 8 p.m. at Green Room, Minneapolis ($)

Killusonline, Tysm!, Gramma, REIKI, and more: 8 p.m. at Fine Line, Minneapolis ($)

Tommy Stinson, Becky Kapell, Laamar, Xina, and Juice Lord: 8 p.m. at Schell’s Stage at Minnesota State Fair, Falcon Heights, Minn

Tribute to Shania Twain ft. Faith Boblett, Jaedyn James, Jillian Rae and more: 8:30 p.m. at Turf Club, St. Paul ($)

Mati: 9 p.m. at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis ($)

Taylor Swift Laser Dance Party: 9 p.m. at First Avenue, Minneapolis ($)

Babie Eyes, Submarine Secrets, Caitlin and Alex: 10 p.m. at 331 Club, Minneapolis ($)

MPR Day at the State Fair*

The Cactus Blossoms: 10:30 a.m., presented by Radio Heartland, Dan Patch Park, Minnesota State Fair, Falcon Heights, Minn. 

Kiss The Tiger: 2:45 p.m., presented by The Current, Dan Patch Park, Minnesota State Fair, Falcon Heights, Minn.

BLU BONE: 4 p.m., presented by Carbon Sound, Dan Patch Park, Minnesota State Fair, Falcon Heights, Minn. 

Minnesota State Fair Free Stages*

Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers: 10:30, 11:45 a.m., Leinie Lodge Bandshell

Kickin’ It Irish with O’Shea Irish Dance: 10:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., noon, 1:15 p.m., International Bazaar Stage

Minnesota Americana-Roots Music Showcase: noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater

Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland: 1, 2:30 p.m., Leinie Lodge Bandshell

The Robert Everest Expedition with Yawo Attivor: 3:15, 4:30, 5:45 p.m., International Bazaar Stage

The Steeles: 3:30, 4:45 p.m., Leinie Lodge Bandshell

50th Annual MSF Amateur Talent Contest: 6 p.m., Leinie Lodge Bandshell

First Avenue Goes To The Fair: 8 p.m., Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater

High & Mighty: 8 p.m., International Bazaar Stage

Celebrating Meat Loaf: 8:30 p.m., Leinie Lodge Bandshell

*State Fair admission ticket required

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