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Coffee Break: Weekend Gig List -

Coffee Break: Weekend Gig List

First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis is a popular venue for both local acts and music acts on tour.
First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis is a popular venue for both local acts and music acts on tour.MPR Photo/Steve Mullis

by Jill Riley and Rachel Frances

September 08, 2022

Summer is turning into fall, which means Rocktober is just around the corner! This weekend will provide a taste of what’s in store for the season of big album releases and concerts. In the next few days, Minnesota will see performances from Florence and the Machine at Xcel Energy Center, Gary Numan and Yola at First Avenue, The Afghan Whigs at Fine Line, The Shins at Orpheum Theatre, Wilco at Grand Rapids Riverfest, and so many more!

There are some major artists lined up to play at our favorite venues this weekend. Let’s get excited! For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists in this weekend’s gig list do you want to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played:
The Shins – New Slang
The Afghan Whigs – What Jail Is Like
Tinariwen – Chaghaybou
Wilco – I’m a Wheel
Yola – Faraway Look
Gary Numan – Intruder
Florence and the Machine – St. Jude
Kiss the Tiger – Motel Room (Bonus Track)