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Umphrey’s McGee shreds all night at the Palace

Some argue that the prog and jam scenes can be excessive and overindulgent. Long jams, complicated song structures, and improvisational excess can be the norm....

The Hold Steady and more play Surlyfest 2018

Last updated on February 18th, 2022 at 10:05 pmMinnesotans have a lot to be proud of. Beautiful lakes. Sparkling summers. Hockey. As far as large...

Greensky Bluegrass Push Boundaries at the Palace

Last updated on October 4th, 2018 at 12:55 pmWhat comes to mind when you think of “bluegrass?” When confronted with that question, many think of...

STS9 Lights up First Avenue on a Sunday

Last updated on July 20th, 2018 at 12:07 pmSome say Sundays are for rest. Some say Sundays are for football. Many regard Sundays as a...

Old Crow Medicine Show and Joshua Hedley bring the best of Nashville to the Palace

Last updated on July 15th, 2018 at 10:46 amIn music there’s occasionally a tension between “tradition” and “progress.” Some people who are accustomed to seeing...

Revival Fest Kicks off Summer at Harmony Park

Last updated on June 19th, 2018 at 08:01 pmFestival season. Two words that make any music fan smile. In the oft-cold State of Minnesota, festival...

David Byrne Captivates at the Orpheum

Last updated on May 26th, 2018 at 06:21 amRock and roll has a history full of great artists. From the forefathers like Chuck Berry and...

Damien Jurado Brings Songs, Surprises to the Entry

Sometimes in life, we prepare to expect for the unexpected. Often though, we simply expect the expected. That is, after all, why it’s called the...

Tauk and Pho Bring Funk to Fine Line

Last updated on February 18th, 2022 at 09:28 pmFunk, a wise man said, is something we can all agree on. Ok, maybe I was the...

The Last Revel and Chicago Farmer Sell out the Turf Club

The Turf Club is one of my favorite venues in the cities. The room is small, which makes for an intimate performance space, but also...