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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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Samia Leads Sold-Out Local Triple Bill at First Avenue
There’s nothing quite like a sold-out show. The energy, the buzz, and the palpable yet indescribable vibe of sold-out shows make for a recipe ripe for memorable experiences. On Friday night, three fantastic local singer-songwriters gave the Twin Cities that and more at First Avenue. Opening Friday night’s show was Ava Levy. Levy’s recorded output […] More
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Never Really Apart: Aoife O’Donovan on I’m With Her’s return, shared roots, and the power of musical kinship
After a seven-year stretch since their acclaimed debut See You Around, the trio behind I’m With Her (Aoife O’Donovan, Sara Watkins, and Sarah Jarosz) return with Wild and Clear and Blue, an album steeped in reflection, connection, and creative evolution. Ahead of their June 14th show at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Aoife O’Donovan […] More
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Sessanta V2.0 Brings the (Birthday) Party to the X
The concept seemed almost too ambitious to pull off successfully: three distinctive bands weaving their performances together in celebration of one man’s milestone birthday. Yet Sunday night’s nearly three-hour Sessanta V2.0 performance at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center proved that with the right pieces on the chessboard, ambition coupled with genuine artistic collaboration can result […] More
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Breaking Benjamin Leads the Pack at Target Center
Fans got their money’s worth on Wednesday night at Target Center when four bands rocked one stage for the Awaken the Fallen Tour. Co-headliners Breaking Benjamin and Staind rolled into Minneapolis with two supporting acts, and while I felt this stop on the North American tour had plenty of highs, there were unfortunately a couple […] More
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Mayday Parade Sell Out First Avenue and Celebrates 20 Years
I’ve been lucky to have friends who love music as much as I do. A huge influence on my music taste is my childhood best friend Katie. We grew up together, went through our emo phases together, and more. Getting to see shows with my childhood her has always been something I love. So, when […] More
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Rock Legend Benmont Tench on The Melancholy Season, Songwriting, and Lessons from Tom Petty
There are few debates around music more common than “Who is the greatest rock band of all time?” Of course, as a mostly subjective and often-rehashed unanswerable question, it can feel like a bit of a tired conversation at times. Not helping this is the fact that the conversation seems to get dominated by the […] More
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