Concert Review
Concert reviews of musical performances at venues around Minneapolis, St. paul, Mankato, Duluth, Rochester, St. Cloud and more.
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in Concert Review, NewsRun for Cover: Pantera Takes over Minneapolis with CFH Concert
A night before playing US Bank Stadium for Metallica’s M72 tour, Pantera put on a display of power at a surprise First Avenue concert that electrified their dedicated fan base. Days prior to the concert, First Avenue’s social media posted a simple “CFH” on the First Avenue star wall. Fans recognized the reference to the […] More
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Cage the Elephant Scoots into Target Center on Neon Pill Tour
Cage the Elephant scooted into Minneapolis’s Target Center on Monday during a forty-five city tour. “Cage” had special guests Bakar and Young the Giant on their 24th stop of the Neon Pill tour. Vlad Holiday opened the concert with smooth beats to warm up the crowd. Bakar continued with the chill vibe to prepare the […] More
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Blink-182 Returns to Minnesota One More Time
After kicking off their reunion tour in Saint Paul in May of 2023, pop punk group Blink-182 returned to the Twin Cities for their “One More Time” tour. This time around the trio played to a sold out crowd in the round at the Target Center. When originally announced, I felt less urgency to come […] More
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Mt. Joy Splashes Surly Field with Orange Blood
Mt. Joy, known for their infectious folk-rock sound, came to Saint Paul this past Tuesday. Surly Field felt like it was sold out but not oversold. Lines were long for beer, and the mostly Gen Z crowd radiated out from the stage. However, there was plenty of room to move around in the back, and […] More
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This One’s For You: Barry Manilow Bids Farewell in The Last Saint Paul Concert.
Barry Manilow, the man who “writes the songs the whole world sing,” put his legendary career on full display in Saint Paul on Saturday night. “Fanilows” who dressed in boas, sequins, and blazers sang along as Manilow performed his greatest hits from his peak years. From 25 Billboard Top 40 hits to commercial jingles, Manilow […] More
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Defining Traits of a Vampire Weekend Show
Beloved indie rock group Vampire Weekend sold out a two night run at the Armory in Minneapolis. Touring behind their fifth studio album ‘Only God Was Above Us’, Ezra Koenig and company delivered a quintessential summer concert. With their trademark quirk, the band performed an over two hour long set featuring fan favorite songs, their […] More
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I’d Drive Ninety-One Miles if I Could Just See Vanessa Carlton Tonight
It’s just over 91 miles from my home in northeast Minneapolis to Mayo Park in Rochester, Minnesota. That may seem like a great distance to catch a concert, but for someone just having their first baby in June, 91 miles felt easily justifiable for platinum artist Vanessa Carlton, who burst onto the scene in 2002 with […] More
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A Perfect Summer Night with Primus at the Ledge
I spent a perfect night with Primus in Waite Park on Friday night. That’s something I never thought I’d say, but I’m thankful for it all the same. Les Claypool shouldn’t need an introduction; he ought to be a household name. But if you don’t know, Claypool is the eccentric uncle of rock and roll […] More
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Minnesota Yacht Club Festival Puts Twin Cities on the Nautical Charts
The inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club Festival proved that the Twin Cities region is capable of hosting a successful and entertaining large-scale festival, all while showcasing Minnesota’s ties to the local and international music scenes. No yachts were required as the two-day festival rocked Harriet Island in Saint Paul, Minnesota. From MTV favorites of the 1990s […] More
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Fit for a King: The Revolution Honor Prince at Purple Rain 40th Anniversary Concert
In marking 40 years of the album Purple Rain and coinciding with Paisley Park’s Celebration 2024, The Revolution honored Prince in a practically flawless performance at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Fans lined up early, many with early-admission VIP tickets, and sold out the venue made famous by Prince and the movie Purple Rain. Most […] More
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Dada Entrances Fine Line Crowd with Hooks and Jams
Minneapolis fans “of a certain age” – let’s call them (and me) “Gen X rock devotees” – were treated to a marathon set from Dada at the Fine Line last night. I own two Dada albums in my modest CD collection: their debut Puzzle, which includes their biggest hit “Dizz Knee Land” and “Dim”; and […] More
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The Twins of Franklin Celebrate New Release at Sold Out Icehouse
Taking the stage with the largest ensemble they’ve had, The Twins of Franklin burst into their newest album This Life with “To The Moon.” With backup singers, keyboards, harmonica, soaring electric guitar, bass, drums, and acoustic guitars, the set started with a full-powered jolt of joy. What better way to celebrate their second album than […] More
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