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Big fall gigs: Minneapolis-St. Paul music guide for 2023

Janelle Monae performs onstage during day 1 of the 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture at Caesars Superdome on June 30, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Janelle Monae performs onstage during day 1 of the 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture at Caesars Superdome on June 30, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana.Paras Griffin/Getty Images

As summer comes to a close, a busy season of live music wraps up. But an equally intense offering of concerts follows as fall begins. Mark your calendar for an upcoming season celebrating a huge variety of musical artistry.

September

Saturday, Sept. 2: The Current’s Music-On-A-Stick featuring The Hold Steady at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

The days of the Triple Rock Social Club may seem like a distant memory to many. However, the lineup for The Current’s Music-On-A-Stick night at the Grandstand revisits the days of hopping over to the bar side to grab eats and libations, then heading back to a killer show. The Triple Rock hosted Craig Finn as part of a reunited Lifter Puller in 2003 when the concert venue side first opened, former Hüsker Dü and Sugar frontman Bob Mould got loud as a solo act in 2013, and Dillinger Four have performed at the historic venue numerous times. Dillinger Four’s own members Erik Funk ran the joint with wife Gretchen. Yeah, the memorable jukebox that had a smattering of genres that normally didn’t come as part of your mom and dad’s jukebox won’t be present, but the memories stay fresh. -A.E.
Tickets, 1265 Snelling Ave, Falcon Heights 

Sunday, Sept. 3: Greta Van Fleet at Xcel Energy Center
Three brothers and a good pal from Frankenmuth, Michigan, comprise this foursome who quickly gained attention thanks to frontman Josh Kiszka’s uncanny vocal resemblance to a young Robert Plant. Equally praised and derided as the new Led Zeppelin, Greta Van Fleet’s true fans span a half-century’s range of ages. With special guests Surf Curse. -L.T.
Tickets, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul 

A woman in a stylish suit poses on an ottoman
Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders
Ki Price

Thursday, Sept. 7: Pretenders at 7th Street Entry
How cute — the First Avenue website actually still has a “Buy Tickets” link for this one, as if they hadn’t disappeared in seconds. No wonder — Chrissie Hynde is one of the great rock singer-songwriters, a peerless front-woman, a real-deal icon. And in a room with fewer than 300? A dream. -M.M.
Sold out, 701 Third Ave. N., Minneapolis

Saturday, Sept. 8: Ms. Lauryn Hill at Mystic Amphitheater
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Ms. Lauryn Hill headlines an international tour, beginning in Minnesota. -M.R.
Tickets, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd. NW, Prior Lake

Saturday, Sept. 8: Ween at Surly Brewing Festival Field
According to Ween, September is still summer. Gene and Dean Ween’s Summer 2023 trek across the U.S. — their first extensive tour since 2016 — is sure to offer a little something for everyone: genre-fluidilty, satirical lyrical narratives, unpredictable theatrics. -M.R. 
Tickets, 520 Malcolm Ave. SE, Minneapolis

Sunday, Sept 10: North By North Loop Fest at Hewing Hotel
Minneapolis’ Loop disappeared in 1954 with the demise of the streetcars, but the North Loop name sticks to a neighborhood that’s anything but history. This burgeoning beehive of activity will host a new music festival — and in homegrown spirit, its lineup is packed with local talent: Ber, Nur-D, Chastity Brown, Honeybutter, Mike Kota, and more. -L.T.
Tickets, 300 N. Washington Ave., Minneapolis

Monday, Sept. 11: Black Country, New Road at First Avenue 
Black Country, New Road exist adjacent to other English post-punk, art-rock bands like Black Midi and Fontaines D.C. This international tour comes in the wake of vocalist Isaac Wood’s departure, and the six-piece has decided to set aside their first two acclaimed albums and begin fresh. -M.R.
With Daneshevskaya. Tickets, 701 N. First Ave., Minneapolis

Monday, Sept. 11: Janelle Monae at the Armory
Janelle Monae tours in support of the recently released The Age of Pleasure, a sensual and celebratory conclusion to the robot-themed dystopian future that was the underpinning of past projects.
All ages; with Jidenna, Flyana Bass, Nana Kweba. Tickets, 500 S Sixth St, Minneapolis

Monday, Sept. 11: Youth Lagoon at Fine Line Music Cafe
With urika’s bedroom. Tickets, 318 N. First Ave., Minneapolis

Tuesday, Sept 12: Tegan and Sara at First Avenue 
The indie-pop duo Tegan and Sara continue to tag-team around North America after more than two decades recording together. The tour follows the 2022 release of Crybaby. -M.R.
With Carlie Hanson. Tickets, 701 N. First Ave., Minneapolis

Wednesday, Sept. 13: Bombino at Cedar Cultural Center
“The Sultan of Shred,” per a notorious New York Times headline, the Niger singer-guitarist-bandleader Bombino is one of the great living guitarists. Think of “desert blues” and his liquid tone is what pops to mind. Two years ago, his fellow Tuareg shredder Mdou Moctar slayed a packed Cedar, and this show should be even more atomic. -M.M.
All ages; with Paul Metzger. Tickets, 416 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis

Wednesday, Sept. 13: Death Grips at the Fillmore
Notorious for pushing the boundaries of experimental hip-hop, the Sacramento-based group’s innovative sound and high-energy performance style have earned them critical acclaim. Pulling from electronic, punk rock, noise, and industrial sounds, it’s almost impossible to nail down their sound. -N.K.
Tickets, 525 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis

Wednesday, Sept. 13: The Mars Volta at Uptown Theater
The Mars Volta, helmed by Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala, trade in experimental freakout rock epics for psychedelically dark rock overtures on their 2022 self-titled album. Teri Gender Bender opening.
Tickets, 2900 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis

Wednesday, Sept 13: Yard Act at Fine Line Music Cafe
Hailing from Leeds, Yard Act gained recognition quickly. Their 2022 spoken-sung debut, The Overload, was met with a Mercury Prize nomination alongside Harry Styles and Wet Leg. Elton John joined the post-punk band for a rendition of “100% Endurance.” -M.R. 
With Stuck. Tickets, 318 N. First Ave., Minneapolis

Friday, Sept. 15: 50 Cent at Xcel Energy Center
50 Cent is celebrating 20 years since his debut album to the masses, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, hit stores, which has sold over 13 million copies to date thanks to hits such as “In Da Club,” “P.I.M.P.,” “21 Questions,” and “If I Can’t.” BET Lifetime Achievement award winner Busta Rhymes, and Chicago crooner Jeremih will also perform.
Tickets, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul 

Portrait of a woman through a gauzy filter
Alicia Bognanno of Bully
courtesy the artist

Friday, Sept. 15: Bully at First Avenue
Alicia Bognanno’s urgent, grainy voice and bounding rhythmic sense make her songs seem urgent rather than merely propulsive. And Lucky for You, the fourth album from her band Bully, out this year, has some of her most instantly grabby songs yet. -M.M.
With Wombo. Tickets, 701 Third Ave. N., Minneapolis

Friday, Sept. 15: Drive-By Truckers at Buck Hill
Formed around the nucleus of Mike Cooley and Patterson Hood, Drive-By Truckers emerged from Athens, Georgia, as a true product of the New South. With wailing guitars and authentically twangy vocals, Drive-By Truckers call out injustice and heartbreak while relentlessly delivering irresistible, jam-heavy Southern rock. With special guests American Aquarium and Gear Daddies. -L.T.
Tickets, 15400 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville

Friday, Sept. 15: Mayda at Hook & Ladder Theater
The Longfellow venue hosts “a night of immunity” to celebrate the release of Mayda’s new album, Infected. The Minnesota musician mixes pop and R&B to concoct danceable funk rhythms. -M.R.
With 5ifth House and Diane. Tickets, 3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis

Friday, Sept. 15: We Are the Willows EP release at Green Room
With Yellow Ostrich, Mike Kota. Tickets, 2923 Girard Ave. S., Minneapolis

Saturday, Sept. 16: Trampled by Turtles, Caamp at Treasure Island Amphitheater
Duluth’s newgrass heroes Trampled by Turtles team up with Ohio neo-folksters Caamp for a show that will be heavy on banjo rolls, acoustic guitar licks and big-voiced audience sing-alongs. The two groups will co-headline a show at the Treasure Island Amphitheater near Red Wing. -L.T.
Tickets, 5734 Sturgeon Lake Road, Welch

Five men in leather jackets stand together for a portrait
Queens of the Stone Age
Andreas Neumann

Sunday, Sept. 17: Queens of the Stone Age at the Armory
They’ve been at it for a quarter-century now, yet Queens of the Stone Age has yet to stint on creativity or humor. They make excellent, frequently ambitious music while seeming to not take themselves seriously. That’s rare in rock, never mind hard rock. They’re also a groove machine as well as guitar-noise connoisseurs. And they’ve been great live since the jump. -M.M.
All ages; with Viagra Boys and Jehnny Beth. Tickets, 500 S. Sixth St., Minneapolis

Monday, Sept. 18: The Walkmen at First Avenue
With Yeah Baby. Tickets, 701 first Ave. N., Minneapolis

Tuesday, Sept. 19: The Tallest Man on Earth at the Palace Theatre
Whereas Swedish musician Kristian Matsson’s musical moniker is ironic -- an NBA prospect he’s not -- his approach to music-making is completely in earnest. Influenced by such artists as Bob Dylan and Nick Drake, the Tallest Man on Earth creates heartfelt songs with lush lyrics and intricate guitar playing. -L.T.
Tickets, 17 - 7th Place W., St. Paul

Thursday, Sept. 21: Durand Jones at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Durand Jones first became known to music fans as the frontman of Durand Jones & the Indications. The soulful R&B outfit comprise a crack squad of musicians all trained at the University of Indiana’s Jacobs School of Music. In 2023, Jones released a solo album, Wait Til I Get Over, a much more personal and autobiographical album inspired by his experience growing up Black and gay in Louisiana. -L.T.
Tickets, 6th & Wabasha, St. Paul

A woman in a formal dress kneels for a studio portrait
Laetitia Tamko, better known by her stage name Vagabon, is a Cameroonian-American self-taught multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and music producer based in New York City.
Tonje Thilesen

Saturday, Sept. 23: Vagabon (DJ set), Tricky Miki, and Dub Minus at Avant Garden
Tickets, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis

Saturday, Sept. 23: Permanent Record presents “A tribute to In Utero” at Pachyderm Studios
Tickets, 7840 County 17 Blvd., Cannon Falls

Sunday, Sept. 24: Death Cab for Cutie and Postal Service at the Armory
With Warpaint. Tickets, 500 S. Sixth St., Minneapolis

Sunday, Sept. 24: Bishop Briggs at First Avenue
Sarah McLaughlin is a savvy musician; rather than be confused with singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan, McLaughlin took a musical moniker based on her birthplace of Bishopbriggs, Scotland. Based in Los Angeles, Bishop Briggs captivated The Current’s audience with a 2016 studio session that included a performance of her hit song, “River.” She’s now back with an EP, When Everything Went Dark. With openers MisterWives and Raffaella. -L.T.
Tickets, 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis

Friday, Sept. 29: Miya Folick at 7th St. Entry
Miya Folick visits Minneapolis to showcase her 2023 album Roach — a raw look at the messiness of life — and the power of acceptance. -M.R.
With Babebee. Tickets, 701 N. First Ave., Minneapolis

Friday, Sept. 29: Caitlyn Smith at First Avenue
Much has been made — rightfully so — of Caitlyn Smith’s humble beginnings in Cannon Falls, Minn., and her rise from teenage Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest winner to in-demand Nashville songwriter. Smith has continued to forge a path as an artist in her own right, and she and her family have even returned to living in Minnesota. A hometown hero, Smith will be back when the snow flies for a show at the Fitzgerald Theater on December 22. -L.T.
Tickets, 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis

October 

Man stands on stage playing guitar in front of blue background.
Ray LaMontagne
Photo Courtesy of Artist.

Sunday, Oct. 1: Ray LaMontagne at State Theatre
With Tomberlin. Tickets, 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis

Monday, Oct. 2: Nick Cave at State Theatre
Nick Cave embarks on a solo tour across North America, with Colin Greenwood of Radiohead backing him on bass. Cave is also on a book tour across the states celebrating the paperback release of Faith, Hope & Carnage.
Tickets, 805, Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis

Sunday Oct. 8 to Saturday, Oct. 14: Girl From the North Country at Orpheum Theatre
Tickets, 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis

Tuesday, Oct. 3: Peter Gabriel at Xcel Energy Center
Tickets, 199 Kellogg Blvd. W., Saint Paul

Tuesday, Oct. 3: The Handsome Family at Cedar Cultural Center
The Handsome Family have been like no one else for three decades now. Rennie Sparks writes the spooky and highly literary words, her husband Brett Sparks sings them in a searching baritone, the mood is cheerfully downbeat Gothic pop that plays its laughs deadpan. Their new EP, The King of Everything, is their first release in seven years. And their stage patter may be even better than their songs. -M.M.
All ages; with Paul Fonfara. Tickets, 416 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis

Wednesday, Oct. 4: Dehd at Amsterdam Bar and Hall
The Chicago indie-rock trio hasn’t released new music since their stop in Minneapolis last September, but on social media, they’ve hinted about playing new tracks on their October tour. We’ll see if the band’s simple instrumentation, sincere lyricism, and lush production persists. -M.R.
With Sarah Grace White. Tickets, 6 W. Sixth St. at Wabasha St N., St. Paul

Wednesday, Oct. 4: Matt and Kim at First Avenue
Known for their lively, dance-heavy shows, New York electronic duo Matt and Kim were sidelined after Kim suffered a devastating knee injury while performing at a festival in Mexico in 2017. The pair continued working in the studio, however, releasing occasional tracks and staying busy during the pandemic. Now, Matt and Kim are back, and they are ready to party. Are you? With openers Pkew Pkew Pkew. -L.T.
Tickets, 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis

Wednesday, Oct. 4: Slowdive at Palace Theatre
Tickets, 17 - 7th Place W., St. Paul

Friday, Oct. 6 & Saturday, Oct. 7: Ben Folds and the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall
To see a whole bunch of highly trained musicians absolutely play the heck out of their instruments at Orchestra Hall is often the place to be. Singer-songwriter and pianist extraordinaire Ben Folds joins the internationally renowned Minnesota Orchestra for two nights of genre-melding music-making. -L.T.
Tickets (Oct. 6); tickets (Oct. 7), 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

A woman sings and plays guitar onstage in a small music venue
Margaret Glaspy performing a Microshow at the Clown Lounge (basement of the Turf Club) in St. Paul, Minn., on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Nate Ryan for MPR

Friday, Oct. 6: Margaret Glaspy at Fine Line Music Cafe
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Margaret Glaspy has been a favorite among The Current’s listeners since 2016, when she released her debut full-length album Emotions and Math. On August 18, Glaspy released her third full-length, Echo the Diamond, treating Microshow attendees back in July to previews of the new album’s tracks. Glaspy returns for a show at the Fine Line — backed by a rhythm session with strong Minnesota ties: bassist Chris Morrissey and drummer Dave King. With opener Tasha. -L.T.
Tickets, 318 First Ave. N., Minneapolis

Saturday, Oct. 7: Low Cut Connie at First Avenue
This long-running Philadelphia combo, led by the zestful piano-playing singer Adam Weiner, knocks them dead consistently on the road — not least because Weiner is a smart, surprising songwriter. They’re also liable to cover anything you can imagine. -M.M.
With Matthew Logan Vasquez and Mik Cool. Tickets, 701 Third Ave. N., Minneapolis

Saturday, Oct. 7: Jonathan Richman at the Fitzgerald Theater
By rights, Jojo should have a following like the Dead — he’s one of the greatest performers around and has been for a long, long time. He’s got a miles-deep catalog that he’s not shy about utilizing while still concentrating on the new stuff. He dances like a dervish. And with Tommy Larkins on the drums, so will you. -M.M.
All ages; with SistaStrings. Tickets, 10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul

Saturday, Oct. 7: Wu Tang Clan & Nas at Target Center
With De La Soul. Tickets, 600 First Ave. N., Minneapolis

Monday, Oct. 9: Yeule at Fine Line Music Cafe
The Singapore-born, Los Angeles-based musician Yeule identifies as a “fourth generation goth,” brings their shoegaze, ’90s rock, and cyberpunk sound to Minneapolis after the September release of softscars-M.R.
With Sasami. Tickets, 318 N. First Ave., Minneapolis

Tuesday, Oct. 10: Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, and Shahzad Ismaily: Love In Exile
All ages; Tickets, 416 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis

Genesis Owusu and two dancers wears red suits while performing on a stage.
Genesis Owusu performed a MicroShow for The Current at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Bump Opera for MPR

Thursday, Oct. 12: Genesis Owusu at Fine Line Music Cafe
Since his stop in St. Paul in May, Genesis Owusu released his sophomore album, STRUGGLER, to present his alter-ego — “The Roach” — in further genre-defying fashion. The singer and rapper begins his North American tour in Minneapolis. -M.R.
Tickets, 318 N. First Ave., Minneapolis

Friday, Oct. 13: The Zombies at Fitzgerald Theater
All ages. Tickets, 10 E Exchange St., St. Paul

Saturday, Oct. 14: Model/Actriz at Icehouse
Model/Actriz’s style can be best described as a rhythmically addictive combination of dance and electronic music, with dark and twisted undertones. The Brooklyn-based group is known for driving energy, confrontational live shows, and a stage presence bound to leave you begging for more. -N.K.
Tickets, 2528 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis

Thursday, Oct. 19: Kim Petras at the Armory
The pop star who won a Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Unholy” with Sam Smith feeds fans pure dance-pop and sensual stage presence on the Feed the Beast tour. -M.R.
Tickets, 500 S. Sixth St., Minneapolis 

Thursday, Oct. 19: Nation of Language at Amsterdam Bar and Hall
With Miss Grit. Tickets, 6 Sixth St. W., St. Paul

A man leans against a car on a sunny day in Los Angeles
Singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez
Caity Krone

Thursday, Oct. 19: Stephen Sanchez at First Avenue
All ages; with Stephen Day. Tickets, 701 N. First Ave., Minneapolis

Friday, Oct. 20: Brandy Clark at Cedar Cultural Center
Since her debut a decade ago, each of this Nashville singer-songwriter’s albums has sounded bigger than the last. But the new Brandy Clark — produced by Brandi Carlile, who also duets — cultivates a tense musical atmosphere that’s full of engrossing background detail. Nothing pulls your attention like the stories Clark tells, though — and her teeming catalog is perfectly suited to the locale. -M.M.
All ages; with SistaStrings. Tickets, 416 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20 and 21: Martin Zellar at the Parkway Theater
Austin, Minnesota, musician Martin Zellar first brought home the bacon as frontman and songwriter for the Gear Daddies, whose novelty song “[I Wanna Drive The] Zamboni” is played between periods at numerous NHL arenas. But as music fans know, there’s so much more to the Gear Daddies and to Zellar himself. Now living in the far-fewer-Zambonis-per-capita state of New Mexico, Zellar celebrates the release of Head West, his first new collection of songs in 11 years, with two nights of sold-out shows at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis. -L.T.
Tickets (Oct. 20); tickets (Oct. 21), 4814 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis

Saturday, Oct. 21: Champagne Confetti album release at Cedar Cultural Center
The band is a 12-piece progressive ensemble created by Aby Wolf.
All ages; Tickets, 416 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis

Saturday, Oct. 21: Lil Uzi Vert at the Armory
After the release of their third album, Pink Tape, Lil Uzi Is coming to Minneapolis to kick off a new tour. The album includes “Just Wanna Rock,” a Jersey club anthem, as well as notable collaborations including Japanese “kawaii metal” band BABYMETAL. -N.K.
Tickets, 500 S. Sixth St., Minneapolis

Saturday, Oct. 21: Old Crow Medicine Show at the Palace Theatre
Old Crow Medicine Show have a special way of uniting old-time music with modern times, kicking out a dance-inducing blend of Americana music with strings and percussion. The band’s lineup over time has come to resemble a patchwork quilt — incidentally, another folk art — but founding member Ketch Secor remains a constant, and there’s something timelessly appealing in Old Crow’s music, which will rock you like a wagon wheel. -L.T.
Tickets, 17 - 7th Place W., St. Paul

Saturday, Oct. 21: This Is the Kit at the Turf Club
This Is the Kit is the artistic moniker of Kate Stables, a musician originally from Winchester, England, now based in Paris. Back in 2017, This Is the Kit captivated The Current’s audience with “Moonshine Freeze,” the title track off their album from that year. In June, This Is the Kit released Careful Of Your Keepers; its lead single, “Inside Outside,” includes the possibly Ralph Wiggum-inspired lyric, “I choo- choo- choose you,” delivered in Stables’ ethereal vocal style. With opener Gruff Rhys. -L.T.
Tickets, 1601 University Ave., St. Paul

Sunday, Oct. 22: Madison McFerrin at 7th Street Entry
Tickets, 701 N. First Ave., Minneapolis

Thursday, Oct. 26: The 1975 at Target Center
All ages, Tickets, 600 First Ave. N, Minneapolis

Saturday, Oct. 28: Neil Frances at Fine Line Music Cafe
Tickets, 318 N. First Ave., Minneapolis

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28: Queen + Adam Lambert at Xcel Energy Center
Tickets, 199 Kellogg Blvd. W, Saint Paul

Monday, Oct. 30: Blonde Redhead at Amsterdam Bar and Hall
Tickets, 6 Sixth St. W., St. Paul

A woman plays guitar in front of a puppet show
Faye Webster
Michelle Mercado

Monday, Oct. 30: Faye Webster at First Avenue
Faye Webster brings melancholic, classic country tunes, and apathetic “haha”s on her fall North American tour. Maybe she’ll bring her yo-yo on stage, too. -M.R.
With Upchuck: Tickets, 701 N. First Ave., Minneapolis

Tuesday, Oct. 31: 6lack at the Fillmore
Pronounced “Black,” the Atlanta rapper’s music has been deemed as “moody hip-hop” by Billboard magazine. In song, he focuses on his personal and business relationships, as well as heartbreak in his life. -N.K.
Tickets, 525 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis

Tuesday, Oct. 31: Tool at Xcel Energy Center
Tickets, 199 Kellogg Blvd. W, Saint Paul

November

Wednesday, Nov. 1: GAYLE at Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Tickets, 6 Sixth St. W., St. Paul

Thursday, Nov. 2: Lil Yachty at The Fillmore
Atlanta Rapper Lil Yachty is well known for his unique blend of playful and melodic vocals. Yachty has been receiving praise for his latest release Let’s Start Here, which is a departure from his trap sound, as it pulls heavy inspiration from psychedelic rock. -N.K.
Tickets, 525 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis

Friday, Nov. 3 & Saturday, Nov. 4: Dan Wilson at the Minneapolis Woman’s Club
Dan Wilson will spend not one, but two nights discussing the songs that he’s not only written and performed for himself and Semisonic, he’ll also discuss songs he’s written for such acts as The Dixie Chicks, Adele, Halsey, and more.
Tickets, 410 Oak Grove St., Minneapolis

Wednesday, Nov. 8: Deer Tick at Fine Line Music Cafe
With Abby Hamilton, tickets, 318 N. First Ave., Minneapolis

Friday, Nov. 10: Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks at U.S. Bank Stadium
Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks join forces and revisit their respective discographies for a 10-city run of arena shows, with a wide array of hits and deep cuts.
Tickets, 401 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis

Friday, Nov. 10: Jose Gonzalez at the Fitzgerald Theater
A Swedish singer-songwriter born to Argentine parents, Jose Gonzalez has been a fixture in The Current’s playlist since the station went on the air in 2005. With thoughtful lyrics and artful songcraft manifesting themselves in Gonzalez’s haunting voice and elegant guitar playing, it’s clear why his music maintains a timeless quality. -L.T.
Tickets, 10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul

Thursday, Nov. 16: Dessa at First Avenue
With Mayyadda, tickets, 701 N. First Ave., Minneapolis

Friday, Nov. 17 & Saturday, Nov. 18: Eagles at Xcel Energy Center
With Steely Dan. Tickets, 175 Kellogg Blvd. W. , St. Paul

Woman wearing black shorts jumper stands with hand on hip looking at camera
Liz Phair
Eszter+David

Friday, Nov. 17: Liz Phair at Palace Theatre 
On the Guyville tour, Liz Phair performs the entirety of her 1993 debut album Exile in Guyville, along with a few fan favorites. This is the 30th anniversary of Phair’s blunt declarations of frustration, rebellion, and sexuality. -M.R.
With Blondshell. Tickets, 17 W. 7th Place, St. Paul

Saturday, Nov. 18: Dave Simonett at the Minneapolis Woman’s Club
With Superior Siren, Tickets, 410 Oak Grove St., Minneapolis

Wednesday, Nov. 29: Angel Olsen at First Avenue
Angel Olsen’s Forever Fall Tour follows her April release of the Forever Means EP. Each evening features a unique setlist. -M.R.
With Nona Invie. Tickets, 701 N. First Ave., Minneapolis

 

Illustration with colorful cartoon stage performers
Minneapolis-based artist/illustrator Jose Dominguez created three original works for The Current's 89 Days of Summer.
Jose Dominguez for MPR

This feature is part of The Current’s 89 Days series, helping you enjoy the best of the season with weekly guides to events, entertainment, and recreation in the Twin Cities.

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