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Aaron Williams
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Loudon Wainwright III Shines at The Dakota
Few singer-songwriter careers compare to that of Loudon Wainwright III. Over 50+ years and many, many albums, he has proven himself to be one of...
Asleep at the Wheel, Joshua Hedley and Brennen Leigh Showcase Country’s Past, Present and Future at The Dakota
Waylon Jennings’ “Bob Wills is Still the King” could have been the motto for Wednesday night’s show at the Dakota, and not just because Asleep...
The Wooten Brothers Make Magic at the Dakota
Music history is full of talented family acts, making it easy to overlook how incredible a family act is when it really works. Whether due...
John Mayer Goes Acoustic at the X
There are few things cooler in the live music world than seeing your favorite acts perform solo, stripped-back shows. As much as everybody loves the...
Lettuce Puts on a Funk Clinic at First Avenue
No matter what is happening in popular music at a given moment or what feels trendy in the music world, there will always be a...
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...