Concert Review
Concert reviews of musical performances at venues around Minneapolis, St. paul, Mankato, Duluth, Rochester, St. Cloud and more.
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Leslie Vincent glitters in her celebration of her new album These Foolish Things
Every live concert that we’ll be attending in the coming months will be unique. Last night at Crooner’s was no different, as three rows of parked cars and spaced out table seating surrounded the stage, which was set underneath a soft lit tent. With the hushed buzz of cars from highway 65 and the wetlands […] More
Five songs that you didn’t know this legendary band was capable of
Twin Cities songwriter and Music in Minnesota editor Erik Ritland releases a new article every Friday. Ranging from fun lists to serious music commentary, they are a companion to his podcast, Erik Ritland isn’t so Bad. Even 50 years after their heyday, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s radio hits are still as catchy and recognizable as ever. […] More
Turning the right direction at the Icehouse
Since the pause of live music, there have been valiant efforts to have live-streaming fill that gap. Some artists have recorded individual parts to combine with their bandmates, others have gone solo. Even virtual festivals have popped up. No matter the attempt, we all repeat the same words: it’s not the same. There are now […] More
The Suburbs show us the new face of live music
Thanks to The St. Michael Cinema, live music is back in Minnesota, but with a socially distanced look. Local legend The Suburbs brought along a soon-to-be Minnesota icon, Kiss The Tiger, to an audience that yearned for live music, while craving some normalcy in our current messed up times. Walking into the event, you’re handed […] More
New single and streaming shows from alt-folk rock songwriter Dan Tedesco
Hear Dan Tedesco’s new single, “2444,” here. Please consider supporting his music, as his entire discography is on sale for any price, and be sure to catch his Facebook live stream shows. We’re all looking back to brighter days during the current crisis. We could all also use a good pick-me-up as well. Dan Tedesco provides […] More
A tribute to beloved songwriter John Prine
One of the great artists of our time, songwriter John Prine, was unfairly taken from us on April 7th. He died from the COVID-19 virus. He was 73. A true songwriter’s songwriter, he defies categorization in so many ways. His songwriting combined elements of folk, rock, country, blues, and more. As a lyricist he simply […] More
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros channel the Dead at the Fillmore
The legendary Bob Weir returned to Minneapolis on Tuesday night. Playing with bassist Don Was and drummer Jay Lane as “Bob Weir and Wolf Bros,” the Grateful Dead guitarist turned in two solid sets at the Fillmore, pleasing diehard deadheads and newcomers alike. Set one saw the band lock into an early groove with a […] More
Chelsea Cutler closes out How To Be Human tour at First Avenue
The Show Must Go On As the coronavirus continuously encroaches on the fun-filled festivities of concert-goers everywhere, I was relieved to have one last show before all hell breaks loose. With cancellations of festivals and postponements of tours happening all around me, Chelsea Cutler’s sold-out First Avenue show felt like my last hurrah for the […] More
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
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