Concert Review
Concert reviews of musical performances at venues around Minneapolis, St. paul, Mankato, Duluth, Rochester, St. Cloud and more.
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Liz Longley Opens a New Chapter in Life
Last night, the Twin Cities saw the return of Nashville-based songwriter extraordinaire Liz Longley. Pandemic aside, it’s been a while since her last visit through Minnesota. We caught up with her before the show to talk about life, music, and the new road ahead. Her last soiree was back in 2019 supporting Delta Rae, which […] More
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Gabriel Kahane laments with song at Parkway Theater
Part documentary, part commentary, but all uniquely delivered, Gabriel Kahane kicked off his tour last night at the Parkway Theater. With ties and collaborations with Chris Thile (Punch Brothers), Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso) Caroline Shaw, Sam Amidon, and Pekka Kuusisto, Gabriel brought his newest release Magnificent Bird on tour. An album that chronicles the final […] More
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Elated: An Evening with Suzanne Vega at the Dakota
If you considered going to Suzanne Vega at the Dakota but decided not to, you made the wrong decision. The career-spanning show exceeded expectations. First a bit about the venue. The Dakota is not a large space, but it’s quaint, and there’s room enough to breathe and relax without worrying that you’re going to step […] More
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‘Lights’ Shines Bright at Varsity Theater
Canadian singer-songwriter Lights brought her Baby I’m Back Tour to the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. Touring behind her latest album Pep, she delivered a high energy show with a whole lot of pep indeed. Rising to popularity in late 2008, Lights has gone far and above her early MySpace beginnings. She has continuously refined herself as […] More
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Lorde Sells Out the Armory
Fans sold out the Armory in Minneapolis as Lorde returned to the Twin Cities. Touring behind her latest album, Solar Power, the Diamond Certified artist presented an aesthetically pleasing show with a strong setlist. When initially released, fans were polarized at Lorde’s latest album. Regardless, the audience welcomed the moody beach vibes as they were […] More
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Spoon Provides a Recipe for Recovery
After a last minute postponement on Thursday night’s show, (the first in which Spoon has ever had to push back due to vocal concerns) Brit Daniel was back with a nod and sip of hot tea when taking the stage at The Palace. The double dose of Spoon for the Twin Cities is now split […] More
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Snail Mail Rocks First Avenue (PHOTO GALLERY)
With a microphone stand wrapped in vines and the stage awash in warm, red lights, Snail Mail brought their latest album Valentine to life at their main room debut over the weekend. The crowd was engrossed and adoring of lead songstress Lindsey Jordan, something that did not go unnoticed by the star herself. After telling […] More
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Al Church Refreshes the Cinematic Universe
For the past couple of years, Al Church and his swiss army orchestra of musicians have created a live soundtrack to a classic movie. Imagine Mystery Science Theater 3000, but where a band sits on stage, facing the life-sized images on screen, and composes music to match the movie. This modernized revitalization of a soundscape is […] More
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Carlos Santana’s Divine Intervention at Treasure Island
Rock n/ roll icon Carlos Santana played to a full house at Treasure Island’s event center last Friday night. He brought hours of celebration and empowerment through an ensemble of keys, drums, and some singing guitars. For the first ten minutes, Carlos went around the stage and let each band member say hello through their […] More
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Grandson Lights up the Varsity Theater with Energetic Performance
Jordan Benjamin, better known by his stage name Grandson, lit up Varsity Theater with an energetic performance this week. Two equally lively groups opened the show. First came the Nova Twins, who hyped up the crowd well, even inspiring a few mosh pits. Following them was an artist that has popped up on my TikTok […] More
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Bon Jovi Stops at Xcel on 2022 North American Tour
East coast arena rockers Bon Jovi stopped by The Xcel Energy Center Sunday Night. This was the second stop on the tour after a lengthy hiatus due to Covid. Jon Bon Jovi had a rough start to the night, kicking it off with raspy versions of “Limitless” from their latest album, 2020’s The Radio Saved […] More
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Cloud Cult and Orchestra Hall Present an Unforgettable Musical Experience
Live music doesn’t take place in a vacuum. A venue can cause a show to be leveled up or down in significant ways. At the best shows, venues complement a bands strengths, which adds to that “you had to be there” feeling. The acoustics of a venue can better suit the music. The size or […] More
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