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Aaron Williams
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Lettuce Put on a Funk Clinic at First Avenue
There will always be a place in the world for funk. No matter what is happening in popular music at a given moment, or what...
Neal Francis Talks Recording, Performing Live, and More Ahead of Saint Paul Show
A lot of ink is spilled about artists who are “on the rise.” Whether because they have a booming single, they land a sought-after festival...
John “Papa” Gros Brings New Orleans Funk to The Dakota
If you were looking for a funky good time on Wednesday night, The Dakota was the place to be, where John “Papa” Gros and his...
Cory Wong Ends Power Station Tour with a Bang at The Palace
I and many others have written about the importance of hometown shows. Regardless of how popular a band has become or how far their influence...
John “Papa” Gros Talks New Orleans Roots, Songwriting Ahead of Dakota Gig
No American city can top the musical contributions of New Orleans. With foundational influence in nearly every modern musical movement (Jazz, Rock and Roll, and...
Margo Price Shines In return to First Avenue
Sunday night saw singer-songwriter Margo Price return to the Twin Cities for the first time in five years. As was the case in 2018, Price...
Them Coulee Boys and Good Morning Bedlam Electrify a Sold Out Turf Club
In the live music world, there’s nothing quite like the buzz of a sold-out show. Sure, It can be cool to see great acts play...
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...
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...
Marcus King Headlines Stacked Bill at the Palace
Sunday was a good night for Twin Cities fans of 1970s-inspired rock, as young phenom guitarist Marcus King headlined an impressive, multi-faceted lineup. Though most...