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Wholesome Holcomb’s Evoke Home at the Historic Fitzgerald
Drew & Ellie Holcomb brought their Memory Bank tour to the historic Fitzgerald Theater Sunday evening, delivering a night of music filled with warmth, wholesome family values, and heartfelt connections. The duo, known for their nutrient-filled songwriting and engaging stage presence, crafted an evening that felt as much like a family gathering as it did […] More
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Phantogram Lights Up the Fillmore
Outside it was uncomfortably cold, but on the inside of the Fillmore Minneapolis, Phantogram used their robust catalog to heat things up. Over the last ten years and about the same number of shows, I’ve never been disappointed. I’m happy to report that the streak is still very much alive. Take two parts rock and […] More
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Frank Black, The Perfect Birthday Gift
On Friday, the one and only Frank Black helped 89.3 The Current in their birthday celebration in the best way possible, with a heaping helping of nostalgia and rock n roll. By the time he took the stage, First Avenue had filled with the members of a certain strata that you’d expect at a show for […] More
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Jamie xx Dazzles at the Armory
Seeing Jamie xx on stage at the Armory felt surreal, in the best possible way. It may have not been a sellout crowd, but it felt pretty close on the floor in general admission. The setup was different from the stage at the end of a long room that most people use when they play […] More
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Billie Eilish Packs Range of Emotions into Sold-Out Show at the X
In the first of two sold-out shows at Xcel Energy Center, Billie Eilish spent the evening of Nov. 10 delivering an experience that felt both hugely intense and intimately personal, which was exactly what fans were expecting from this “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour. The artist has made a name for herself by unapologetically […] More
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Five Trademarks of a Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Show
Nathaniel Rateliff has been no stranger to the Twin Cities, starting years ago at the Turf Club, then headlining at Rock the Garden and selling out multiple Surly Field concerts. His soulful voice and warm tone hearken the nostalgic sounds of Otis Redding or Wilson Pickett, and his band the Night Sweats exemplify the traditional […] More
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Lovelytheband’s Jordan Greenwald on the Creative Process, Going Independent, “Broken” and More
Early success in the music industry can be complicated. While many artists strive to make music that connects with a large audience, there are plenty of acts that hit it big early and never recapture their initial magic. Sometimes trends shift away from their genre, sometimes there is too much pressure to replicate early success, […] More
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Fiddle Ace Bronwyn Keith-Hynes on Finding her Singing Voice, I Built A World, and performing at the CMA Awards
There’s a youth movement afoot in bluegrass. In a genre often steeped in tradition, artists like Sierra Hull, Billy Strings, and more represent a wave of rising and established artists pushing the boundaries of the music and taking it to new places. While the exact musical approach and recipe varies by artist, this generation of […] More
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Cymande Brings Renascence to the Varsity
Boasting one of the more influential catalogs of their era of funk (specifically the early 70’s), Cymande has long been a collector’s favorite. Last Wednesday night, the group returned to Minnesota for a concert celebrating Renascence, their first album in 51 (!) years. The record is a solid effort that sees Cymande updating their sound […] More
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Contemporary Jazz Star Lucia Sarmiento on Twin Cities Roots, Escape, and lessons learned from the pop world
While there are, at a given time, countless great players in and around the Twin Cities music scene, few have seen their star rise in recent years quite like Saxophonist Lucia Sarmiento. Sarmiento, who was born in Peru, first found a home in the Cities while studying Jazz at McNally Smith. During her time in […] More
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Nathaniel Paul’s ‘The Girl with No Tattoo’ Celebrates the Bold Choice of Being Unmarked
Solo artist, Nathaniel Paul continues to carve his own musical path, blending evocative storytelling with innovative soundscapes. His latest single, “The Girl with No Tattoo,” is a poignant anthem celebrating individuality in a world where tattoos have become the norm. Inspired by his wife’s choice to remain unmarked, the song challenges societal expectations, encouraging self-confidence […] More
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