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in Concert ReviewBroken 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 their last visit (a rare concert held at CHS field), they played in downtown Saint Paul at the Palace. Unlike that performance, however, the band came this time celebrating their […] More
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in Album Review, Concert Review, OpinionsDid Panic! At the Disco Copy These Classic Songs for Viva La Vengeance?
Panic! At the Disco delivered a spectacular show in Minneapolis, MN but fell short when his new songs seemed to mimick timeless classics. Brendon Urie is quite an amazing vocalist and performer, someone I’ve admired for many years, but I was caught off guard when the live versions of the new album sounded like Queen, […] More
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in Concert ReviewBring Me The Horizon Tour: Disorder on a Wednesday
British metalcore group Bring Me The Horizon rolled into Minneapolis on a seemingly innocuous weekday, stirring local head-bangers as thousands prepared for the sold out Armory energy they so desperately crave. Often finding their name in tweets and comments of metal “purists”, any contention was left at the door as fans entered, making headway straight […] More
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in Concert ReviewRufus Du Sol, Like a Saturday on a Tuesday at The Armory
Rufus Du Sol brought all the feels and love that accompany their music at the Armory last night. Rufus’ wide-ranging taste in music is commendable. They’re great DJs and consistently push great new artists on their DJ mixes. They also enlist a variety of help to remix their work. It’s not surprising, then, that they’re […] More
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in Concert ReviewThe Killers and Johnny Marr Enthrall Saint Paul
Las Vegas based rock group The Killers returned to Saint Paul for the first time in over four years. Touring alongside Johnny Marr of The Smiths, the night was an enthralling experience of nostalgia driven sound. Since rising to prominence in 2004, lead singer Brandon Flowers and the group have been the defining rock group […] More
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in Concert ReviewTenacious D Bring the Thunder to Surly Festival Field
When was the last time you were excited about a Monday? It’s easily the worst day of the week, and my guess is that if you’re over twelve or have a job, it’s probably been quite a while since you’ve looked forward to one. Yesterday wasn’t just any ordinary Monday, though. It was the day […] More
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in Concert ReviewHeilung Awakens the Souls of Myth
“I don’t always listen to Heilung, but when I do…so do the neighbors.” So said an audience member at the Heiluing show, and I feel it. While their reputation is growing, Heilung is not yet a household name. The folk group, which formed in 2014, travels worldwide, rattling bones with performances that evoke our ancient […] More
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in Concert ReviewMy Chemical Romance was Worth the Wait
My Chemical Romance returned to the Twin Cities for the first time in over a decade. Following their 2013 break up, fans have waited anxiously for their return. After announcing their reunion in 2019, and then delaying their 2020 tour due to COVID, My Chemical Romance was truly worth the wait. Despite performing in a […] More
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in Concert ReviewODESZA Returns With ‘The Last Goodbye’ Tour, Selling Out Back-to-Back Armory Shows
The Last Goodbye marked the return of one of America’s most iconic electronic duos, breaking the group’s 4-year hiatus with a fresh album and nationwide tour. Diehard fans had long been searching for breadcrumbs, any small hints that perhaps new music was in the works. Finally, in September 2021, Odesza confirmed the following year would […] More
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in Concert ReviewZac Brown Band brings Out In The Middle tour to sold-out State Fair Grandstand.
Robert Randolph opened with a funky, soulful set before The Zac Brown Band took the stage at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand in front of 13,185 fans on Friday night. Brown, 44, walked front and center of the stage while mentioning how the weather was perfect before the band opened their set with chart-topper “Keep […] More
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in Celebrity Facts, Concert ReviewFlorida Georgia Line give short, bittersweet sendoff at last official concert as a band at State Fair Grandstand.
The first country music concert at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand appeared to be the last and final “official” concert from Florida Georgia Line. The famous bi-state duo (Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley) took the stage one final time with nearly 12,000 rowdy fans in attendance on Wednesday night. Opening act Bailey Zimmerman displayed […] More
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in Concert ReviewIggy Azalea and Pitbull brought an unstoppable dance party to the Great Minnesota Get Together.
Iggy Azalea and headliner, Pitbull gave us their all during the high-energy and visually pleasing “Can’t Stop Us Now” tour on an enjoyable Sunday evening at the Minnesota, State Fair, Grandstand. Say what you want about Iggy Azalea but she deserves far more credit than just the bad attention that she gets from the tabloids […] More