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K.Flay Slays at First Ave’s Mainroom
Kristine Flaherty, more commonly known by her stage name K.Flay, bares her soul through cheeky lyrics and genre-jumping sounds to captivate a packed mainroom at First Ave. Local Minneapolis band DENNY kicked off the night. Comprised of Alexander Rollins, Randon Nelson, and Sully, it was clear from the moment the lights turned to them that […] More
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Barns Courtney Ignites the Fine Line
I saw Barns Courtney for the first time last fall when he opened for The Wombats at the Fine Line. Last night, he headlined to an almost sold-out room. I remember being impressed with his opening set last year, so I was highly anticipating seeing him again a year later at the same venue, but […] More
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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Soothe Surly Brewing On A Chilly August Night
Another day, another beautiful Summer night spent at Surly Brewing’s festival field. This time, it was with an artist I’ve been attempting to see perform for the better part of three years, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. The event was likely the most enjoyable night I’ve had at Surly, and was yet one more […] More
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jackLNDN is No Lionel Richie, But He’s Still Pretty Good – Live at the Entry
“Hi, my name is Jack and I’m from London.” jackLNDN’s show at 7th Street Entry started exactly like previous sets I’ve seen (as recently as last February opening for the Funk Hunters and stretching back to his Electric Forest 2015 appearance), a quick introduction and a nosedive into a pile of tunes. In a word, […] More
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Hall and Oates Prove They’re Not ‘Out of Touch’ at The Great Minnesota Get-together
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame members Daryl Hall and John Oates, AKA Hall And Oates, proved they’ve still got it, with plenty left in the tank during their solid performance at the Grandstand on a comfortable (weather-wise) Wednesday night. The famous duo played a setlist full of timeless hits from the early to mid […] More
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Melbourne Artists Alex Lahey & Kingsbury Rock the Turf
Disclaimer: I may have an obsession with Australian female songwriters. There have been some major women artists who have come from down under. Sia, Iggy Azalea, Kylie Minogue, Lenka, and Natalie Imbruglia have all garnered attention over the years. Today there is a new generation of songwriters who have set a different tone in music. […] More
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Rod Stewart Hits Treasure Island With a Return of the Roses
Rod Stewart returned on his Blood Red Roses Tour, this time taking his act outdoors at Treasure Island’s Amphitheater! Starting out the evening was veteran classic rock Little River Band, even though Wayne Nelson is the longest-tenured in the band, joining LRB in 1980. They played just over an hour of classic hits, featuring songs […] More
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Song-Telling Tuesday: Major Days and the Education of Lyricism
“I’m not about to be an artist that doesn’t challenge my listener to a new idea or perspective. If my music isn’t challenging you, then what am I doing? What is my job of an artist?” asks Haylee Dee. Songwriting On a first listen to Major Days, you’re swept into a collage of styles and […] More
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ON THE RADAR: Ian Valor & The Vendettas Releases New Video “If I’m Your Man”
Set to release their debut album All Right All Riot this coming October 20th, Ian Valor & The Vendettas have dropped a new music video for the single “If I’m Your Man.” The band delivers their own style of “kicked up, old school rock’n’roll, with heavy dustings of rockabilly, punk and blues.” The 11 track […] More
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Stray Cats 40th Anniversary Tour Hits Treasure Island
The Stray Cats came prowling through Treasure Island on their 40th Anniversary Tour! While the trio won’t be mistaken for “Sexy and 17” anymore, they did bring the house down with some good old rock and roll. There was no time to start out slow, as the cats came out strutting their stuff with “Runaway Boys,” […] More
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Reba Absolutely Stunning At Treasure Island
Reba McEntire, the 64-year-old Queen of Country didn’t disappoint Saturday night, telling the crowd, “I’ve been lucky enough to play for 43 years.” It’s actually the fans who’ve been lucky to see her live. Despite all her success, she always seems to be well-grounded while sticking to her roots. Reba brought along so many hits […] More
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Los Lobos turns The Ordway into a Cultural Dance Party
The Ordway Theater welcomed East Los Angeles musical icons Los Lobos on Friday. They celebrated 45 years of making musical history with two sets (acoustic and electric) to an energetic and very loyal audience. The band is most notable for their 1987 cover of the Ritchie Valens song “La Bamba,” which spent weeks as the […] More
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