PhotosThe Tallest Man on Earth brings electric energy to Palace TheatreNikhil Kumaran • Sep 20, 2023Tuesday night’s show in St. Paul had Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson dancing and smiling almost all night long.
Reviews The Walkmen pick up right where they left off at First AvenueJoel Swenson and Tony Nelson • Sep 19, 2023On Monday night in Minneapolis, the artful indie rockers proved they’re still bringing maximum intensity on their Revenge Tour after a decade-long hiatus.
PhotosPhotos: Queens of the Stone Age lead powerful night at the ArmorySara Fish • Sep 18, 2023The heavy rockers played Minneapolis on Sunday, with support from Jehnny Beth and Viagra Boys.
ReviewsBully crush hometown performance at First AvenueMacie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Sep 18, 2023The indie rockers made the most of their Minneapolis return at their biggest headlining stage yet. Wombo opened up the night.
PhotosPhotos: Scenes and sounds of North by North LoopLaura Buhman • Sep 11, 2023Sunday’s eclectic bill of musicians with Minnesota ties featured Lissie, Nur-D, Chastity Brown, Mike Kota, Turn Turn Turn, Honeybutter, and Ber performing outdoors in Minneapolis.
ReviewsThe Pretenders play intimate, fan-centric show at 7th Street EntryJoel Swenson and Steven Cohen • Sep 8, 2023With only about 250 lucky fans in attendance, Thursday’s concert in Minneapolis was by far the tiniest on the band’s run of small-room shows.
ReviewsThe Hold Steady bring the heat to the Minnesota State FairJoel Swenson • Sep 5, 2023Despite searing temps in the 90s, the party band with deep Twin Cities affinity delivered an impressively lively set for Music On-A-Stick. Dillinger Four and the Bob Mould Band opened.
PhotosCigarettes After Sex put on an ethereal show at the ArmoryNikhil Kumaran • Sep 1, 2023Cigarettes After Sex put on an ethereal sold-out show at the Armory on Thursday night, filling the venue not only with a supportive crowd, with their chilling vocals and trance-inducing instrumentals.
ReviewsPearl Jam stage emotional tour opener at the XcelErik Thompson and Tony Nelson • Sep 1, 2023With Eddie Vedder leading the way, Pearl Jam used this St. Paul show to openly reflect on the band’s past, the current state of the world, and pay tribute to loved ones we’ve lost.
ReviewsBrandi Carlile hosts rockin’ party at the Minnesota State FairSofia Haan and Sara Fish • Aug 30, 2023Wynonna Judd opened up, and joined Carlile for several songs during the electric Tuesday evening show.
