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10 rounds with Hits Deep at the Target Center
Written by Ryan Hartwig Toby Mac, one of the most famous and influential Christian recording artists of our time, brought his Hits Deep tour to the Target Center on Saturday. The evening started with the tour giving a $2,000 donation to the Twin Cities Salvation Army. Then southern Indiana worship leader Michael Cochren of Cochren […] More
Three 6 Mafia reunites at the Fillmore [PHOTOS]
Memphis, Tennessee took over the Fillmore last night with veteran rappers Lil Wyte and Three 6 Mafia. Lil Wyte, who has apparently been consistently releasing music since his relevant days nearly a decade ago, delivered a phenomenally lackluster performance that heavily relied on an off-stage hypeman exorbitantly screaming lyrics over his tracks. His sound was […] More
Glass Animals rocks a sold out Fine Line
After about a year long hiatus following drummer Joe Seward’s accident in Dublin, Glass Animals returned to the stage at the end of 2019. Now, on their first nationwide tour since 2018, the band is back in full force, showcasing that their psychedelic pop sound hasn’t gone stale. Joe Seward was struck by a truck […] More
Rufus Du Sol hypnotizes the Fillmore
by Peter Stude Welcome back Even though Rufus Du Sol already enjoyed a successful world tour for their third studio album, Solace, they came back to Minnesota for another dance music experience last Friday and Saturday night with their Americas tour. They are celebrating a new 18-track remix release of Solace. Bass could be felt […] More
Bill Frisell brings Harmony to the Dakota
Guitar ace Bill Frisell brought his latest project to the Dakota on Monday night. Dubbed “Harmony,” the show saw Frisell collaborating with Petra Haden, Hank Roberts and Luke Bergman. Drawing largely from the quartet’s album of the same name, the set lived up to its name with interesting, complex and beautiful harmonies abounding. Some of […] More
JAUZ brings Dangerous Waters tour to the Armory
With the recent release of his most recent EP, Dangerous Waters, Sam Vogel (better known by his stage name Jauz) announced his most recent headlining tour. Jauz’s Dangerous Waters tour featured heavier music along with his new stage production, “The Fin.” The night started off with local talents Lucy Knox and HRMNY. Each opener played […] More
Saint Motel’s cinematic First Avenue homecoming
Shows at First Avenue have this unique quality to them. I’ve never been to a bad show at the iconic venue, and this continues to be true after seeing Saint Motel make their Main Room return. Led by Minneapolis native A.J. Jackson, the alternative hit makers brought their tour, The Motion Picture Show, to a […] More
Destroyer with Eleanor Friedberger at Turf Club [PHOTOS]
Destroyer played a glistening set to a completely sold-out Turf Club on Saturday night. The Vancouver-based indie rock band played through crowd favorites from their 20+ year career, including “Tinseltown Swimming in Blood,” “Chinatown,” “Crimson Tide,” and “Times Square.” While the band usually has a serious presentation, they couldn’t help but smile as the audience […] More
5 Trademarks of a Mark Mallman Show
To say that Mark Mallman has moxie is an understatement. For over 20 years he has been a constant fixture in the Twin Cities, continuing to teeter with stardom due to his bottomless energy, 70’s piano-rock glam, and innovative stunts. Mallman’s unmistakable sense of style show both in the depth of his songwriting and in […] More
ON THE RADAR: Druzy Rose/Red Eye Ruby/ Partition-Local Music Prevails After Venue Mishap
No matter the day of the week, there is always some solid live music to catch in our wonderful, art-filled city of Minneapolis. The 900 block of Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis was no exception last night, with Back To The City hosting a showcase of three bands at Whiskey Junction. Back to the city MPLS […] More
Ageless blues legend Buddy Guy brings juke joint energy to the Fillmore
Buddy Guy is the last living blues legend from the classic ‘50s era, but you wouldn’t be able to tell by his live show. The 83-year-old looks – and performs – like he’s in his 40s or 50s. His visceral guitar playing, strong voice (even falsetto), and edgy stage presence haven’t diminished since he played […] More
Rock critics and music snobs are wrong about Kiss
If you allow yourself to, it’s easy to love Kiss. Their first seven albums contain some of the best, purest rock n’ roll of the ‘70s. The original lineup of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss were each solid musicians (and, in the case of the first three, effective songwriters). Paul and […] More
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