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Beartooth and Breakdowns
Hardcore fans flooded a sold-out Varsity Theater Wednesday night in anticipation of seeing the perfect rock n’ roll trifecta: Sylar, Knocked Loose, and Beartooth. Though I usually go to lighter pop-punk shows, there’s no doubt that I was excited about this incredible lineup and that I was looking forward to some heavy rock music to […] More
The Bottle Rockets Keep it Real at the Turf Club
Okay, I have a confession. I kinda wish I was Brian Henneman. The leader of the Bottle Rockets got his start as a guitar tech for the founders of alt.country, Uncle Tupelo. If you don’t know who they are, you might know the bands their two songwriters formed after: Wilco (Jeff Tweedy) and Son Volt […] More
Reyez’ing the Bar: Jessie Reyez at Amsterdam Bar [Photos & Review]
As the band starts to play, a figure smoothly struts onto the stage and the Amsterdam Bar explodes with excitement. Jessie Reyez is definitely in the building. Wearing an oversized bright orange hoodie, baseball cap and the hood over her head, Reyez delves directly into her first song, “Dear Yessie.” It truly seemed that every […] More
Americana, Plus Clogging: Pert Near Sandstone at First Avenue
A Memory and a History Lesson Long before Pert Near Sandstone were so big that they had their own dang music festival, they opened for some country band the Cabooze that I can’t remember for the life of me. I remember the show itself well, partially because I was one of the only people there, […] More
Cole Swindell…Gives The Armory A Reason To Drink
If you thought Bro-Country was dead, think again. Cole Swindell hit the stage at The Armory Thursday bringing Lauren Alaina and Dustin Lynch in support. Lauren Alaina kicked off the night starting out with a mix of Queen and her hit song “Georgia Peaches“. Alaina has a great stage presence to go along with that beautiful […] More
Gorgon City Brings The Band To First Ave
Escape Fresh off their sophomore album Escape, Gorgon City made a trip to Minneapolis on Wednesday. Known for their 90s inspired house beats, Gorgon City’s beats stand out as a unique fixture in the house music scene. Of course, I had to check out Gorgon City on their most recent tour stop in Minneapolis. I […] More
What the Minnesota Music Scene is All About: Falcon Arrow at Caydence
As Minnesota music fans, we’re lucky. Sure, seeing big shows at places like the Target Center is exciting. On a slightly smaller scale, so is catching signature local bands (say, Trampled by Turtles) play at venues like the Palace Theater. But for me, nothing beats intimate shows at smaller venues. They are the backbone of […] More
Australian Native Tash Sultana Brings the Heat to Minnesota
Tash Sultana, a modern day rockstar in a time where the presence of Rock N’ Roll is fading out of pop culture as we know it. Her electrifying personality, combined with her unique talent makes for a performance that no one else can match. If you haven’t seen Tash Sultana in concert, add it to […] More
Good Charlotte Brings A Rowdy Night of Nostalgia To Skyway
Pop punk grandfathers Good Charlotte brought their Generation Rx tour to Skyway Theater this week. Along for the ride were scene staples Sleeping With Sirens, rising Chicago punk rockers Knuckle Puck and The Dose. This show embodied the past, present, and future of pop punk. Opening strong with the title track off their newest release […] More
Gregory Alan Isakov Sells Out First Ave
Gregory’s alluring voice and eloquent lyricism has romanced the hearts of folk fans from his debut EP, Rust Colored Stones in 2003. His small coffee shop cult following has erupted into one of the most dedicated fanbases that the genre has to offer. Each of his releases continues to push the envelope on folk music and […] More
An Emotional Night with This Will Destroy You
Being able to tell a story, express an emotion, or convey an idea accurately and effectively is no easy task; especially in music. Now try taking away lyrics, leaving only sound. This Will Destroy You (TWDY), among other groups in the post-rock genre, somehow find a way to transport the listener to the heart of […] More
An Electrifying Big Gigantic Can’t Overshadow an Oversold Skyway Theatre
I feel obligated to say I’ve been to many a sold-out show. I’ve squeezed my way through tight crowds, been smooshed dozens of times, etc. This is all to say, I know what to expect from a sold-out show. That being said, the number of people at Saturday’s Big Gigantic show at Skyway Theatre was […] More
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