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A Good Basement Party: Buku At The Exchange
Buku’s Minneapolis performance on Thursday was another opportunity to dive back into the culture that has been growing on me. And what better place to do it than in the intimate confines of The Exchange? If you aren’t familiar with it, The Exchange is designed for DJs only. Technically, there is no elevated stage, but […] More
The 2019 X Games Returns To Minneapolis With a Monster Lineup
One year after a successful lineup of music that included the likes of Brother Ali, Kaskade, Zedd, and Ice Cube, the X Games has announced its annual return with another stellar list of artists. This year will feature a diverse cast of artists including the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, Minneapolis underground hip-hop mainstay P.O.S, Diplo, The […] More
Hootie and the Blowfish & Weird Al Yankovic Tapped for 2019 Minnesota State Fair
The first two headliners of the Grandstand Concert Series (proudly sponsored by Sleep Number) at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair were announced this morning: Hootie & the Blowfish with the Barenaked Ladies (Aug. 22) and “Weird Al” Yankovic (Aug. 27). Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of their record-shattering album Cracked Rear View next year, Hootie and the Blowfish announced […] More
Reyez’ing the Bar: Jessie Reyez at Amsterdam Bar [Photos & Review]
As the band starts to play, a figure smoothly struts onto the stage and the Amsterdam Bar explodes with excitement. Jessie Reyez is definitely in the building. Wearing an oversized bright orange hoodie, baseball cap and the hood over her head, Reyez delves directly into her first song, “Dear Yessie.” It truly seemed that every […] More
Dean & Gene bring Ween back to MN
With two nights to really dig in, they played with deeper cuts and a whopping twenty-six song setlist (per night), without repeating a single song. Although some rare tunes were played, there were plenty of fan favorites. By the end of the second night, I was left wanting to hear more Ween. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able […] More
Australian Native Tash Sultana Brings the Heat to Minnesota
Tash Sultana, a modern day rockstar in a time where the presence of Rock N’ Roll is fading out of pop culture as we know it. Her electrifying personality, combined with her unique talent makes for a performance that no one else can match. If you haven’t seen Tash Sultana in concert, add it to […] More
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ON THE RADAR: Meet the Coolest Minnesota Family Reggae band, NUG
“Please! No more bands!” Jason Buchan’s wife, Melissa begged him as he made his departure from one of many musical groups he had been a member of over the years. Approaching forty-eight years of age, but young at heart, Jason has spent the majority of his life exercising his creativity through the love of Reggae music. However, […] More
The Wombats + Barns Courtney Play Packed Fine Line
On another rainy Minneapolis night, I went to the Fine Line Music Café to finally catch The Wombats after years of waiting. I had tickets to their last tour when they were going to hit First Ave after they released Glitterbug in 2015 but I couldn’t go. Finally, they released Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life in […] More
Alina Baraz & JMSN Bring The Vibes to First Ave
The Context Yesterday was the day, the day I got to see two of the artists that have dominated my listening habits over the last few years. We’re talking years of music coming together on the same stage on the very same night back to back. I was fangirling hard, but as this is a […] More
Local Bands You Should Be Hearing: Nooky Jones
Friday Night at the Dakota It’s a Friday night at the Dakota Jazz Club in downtown Minneapolis, and the place is sold out, in fact, this is the 3rd of three sellouts in a row. The air is moving with excitement, Nooky Jones is about to take the stage, and full disclosure, I’m walking in […] More
ON THE RADAR: Holding on to the moment with Julia Christi Ann [INTERVIEW]
N.E. Minneapolis native, singer-songwriter Julia Christi Ann has a voice beyond her age. The influences of Brandi Carlile, Chrissie Hynde, Dolly Parton, with the smoothness of KD Lang are felt through her music as it lifts your soul and takes you on a journey through her song. Today marks the release of her new single, […] More
Lord Huron and Trampled by Turtles Fans Devour Grandstand
It’s the most popular time of year again in Minnesota and fall is slowly approaching. Summer is not complete without a visit to the famous great Minnesota get together (sweat together, smell together, or whatever). That means births which make you question your next meal decision, some of the best people watching outside of space, […] More
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