Concert Review
Concert reviews of musical performances at venues around Minneapolis, St. paul, Mankato, Duluth, Rochester, St. Cloud and more.
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Turn Turn Turn celebrate New Rays from an Old Sun in sold-out fashion
Turn Turn Turn celebrated their second release New Rays from an Old Sun last night inside a sold out Dakota. Although this is their second album, it’s the first that they were able to celebrate due to the unspeakable 2020. Savannah Smith, Adam Levy, and Barb Brynstad haven’t lost a step in their harmonious vocals […] More
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Vovo Careca fills the 318 Cafe with an eclectic set
Sardined inside the sold out 318 Cafe, Vovo Careca brought a diverse set of music to the stage. From their bluesy soul originals, to deep cut covers, Mark Johnson led an evening filled with guest musicians and feel good moments with a talented core of seasoned players. Vovo Careca means “bald grandpa” in Portuguese and […] More
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Modest Mouse joins ‘Lonesome Crowded’ Palace during 25th Anniversary Tour
Crowds of all ages poured into the Palace in St. Paul. Everyone wanted to pay respects to Modest Mouse early breakout record The Lonesome Crowded West. It was the 25th anniversary of the album release and this tour/show was dedicated to the good old days of touring in a run-down van on the west coast. […] More
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Lissie delivers a little extra lovin’ to the hometown First Avenue
There’s something about the first and last shows of a tour. There’s added magic and a polished celebration of a tour. Last night Lissie proved this sentiment at First Avenue on the last date of a long tour. The Iowa-based artist brought along a cast of Minneapolis musicians for a longer set and something extra […] More
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FKJ Concludes US Tour With Packed Minnesota Show
Palace Theatre got a taste of French Kiwi Juice (FKJ) this Wednesday night. Packing his ensemble of instruments and stacks of hardware, Vincent Fenton also brought his entire living room across the US to present the coziest stage of the year. A pioneer of many genres, FKJ played over 90 minutes of soul, jazz, rock, […] More
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Madi Diaz can make us all cry in public
In the dim lit, haze coated Turf Club last night, Madi Diaz brought her Crying in Public tour to St. Paul. Since her release of the 2021 critically acclaimed History of a Feeling, she’s had the opportunity to open for Harry Styles as the album landed on many top lists of 2021. Five red light-bulbs […] More
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Tank and the Bangas Headline Music 4 Shelter Benefit Concert
Grammy nominated funk group Tank and the Bangas headlined Simpson Housing Services’ annual Music 4 Shelter benefit concert. The bill also included local artists Soul Beautiful, Purple Funk Metropolis, and DJ Shannon Blowtorch. It was an uplifting night of positive live music that benefitted a good cause. Simpson Housing Services, which is in their fortieth […] More
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Arlo McKinley brings strong songwriting to Turf Club
Live music on a Tuesday night is a commitment. In a worst-case scenario, it can set you back, draining you for the rest of the week. On the best occasions, however, something quite different occurs. Specifically, a great show early in the week can give you the energy to power through the duration, fueling your […] More
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Broken Social Scene Celebrate You Forgot It in People at the Palace
Last Saturday night saw the long-awaited return of celebrated Canadian indie rock act Broken Social Scene to the twin cities. As was the case on their last visit (a rare concert held at CHS field), they played in downtown Saint Paul at the Palace. Unlike that performance, however, the band came this time celebrating their […] More
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Did Panic! At the Disco Copy These Classic Songs for Viva La Vengeance?
Panic! At the Disco delivered a spectacular show in Minneapolis, MN but fell short when his new songs seemed to mimick timeless classics. Brendon Urie is quite an amazing vocalist and performer, someone I’ve admired for many years, but I was caught off guard when the live versions of the new album sounded like Queen, […] More
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69% Angel King Princess Returns to a Dedicated Fan Base
Having witnessed Mikaela Strauss (aka King Princess) first headline tour sell out at First Avenue in 2019, only to reappear 3 months later in 2020, playing the Palace; then hearing a large section of the audience cheer for her opening for Kacey Musgraves, it’s obvious she has a dedicated fan base here that has followed […] More
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The Chainsmokers Concert Was Actually Good
The Chainsmokers dropped big news in 2022- their new album, So Far So Good, and an accompanied worldwide tour. 30 venues across the United States welcome one of the largest EDM tag teams, capable of selling out arenas in every state. Friday night marked Armory fans’ long awaited return. Our 2019 article reminds me of […] More
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