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A conversation with the Twins of Franklin
February will be eventful for indie/folk duo The Twins of Franklin. Both Laura Lou and Becky Shaheen celebrate birthdays, they’ll be releasing their first music video through City Pages, and they’re performing at the popular Big Turn Music Festival in Red Wing. The icing on the cake, though, comes with the release of their album Low on […] More
King Princess returns to a filled Palace
The last time King Princess performed in Minnesota was last January, when she kicked off her Pussy is God Tour at First Avenue. That night it was clear that Mikaela Strauss was on an upward trajectory. Since then, she’s performed at some of the largest music festivals (Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo, to name a few) […] More
5 Trademarks of a Chastity Brown Show
The sold out Parkway Theater hosted Chastity Brown for an evening of stories and music last night. At just under 2 hours, it was a long short set of music— only 13 songs were performed. At the same time, it was an impactful night of music due to Chastity’s stories and experiences. The show exemplified […] More
Julia Michaels Closes The Gap at First Avenue
Before Julia Michaels took the stage at First Avenue, a sign appeared on stage stating it was a judgment-free zone. It encouraged dancing, singing, jumping, feeling and laughing. The sign was a huge hint into the vibe and energy that Michaels would bring to the show. As her first headlining show in Minneapolis, the backdrop […] More
Celine Dion’s Courage Tour Touches Target Center
Is there a better way to kick off the start of a new month than by seeing Celine Dion bring her Courage World Tour to Target Center in Minneapolis? Probably not. Making the night even more monumental is the fact that the Canadian superstar has not performed in Minnesota in over a decade. With eager […] More
Le Musique Room is the World’s Largest Secret Venue
Halfway between St. Cloud and the Twin Cities lies a theater that hides a secret venue. For many people that travel along Interstate 94, the Parisian themed St. Michael Cinema is a bit inconspicuous. Inside the theater sits a unique musical experience, one which is expertly capitalizing on a new growth in venues throughout our […] More
half•alive electrifies a sold-out show at varsity theater
39° weather with 5:30 doors on a Sunday would all seem to add up to a mediocre turnout for whatever band was on the marquee. At least you would think. With a line that snaked around the building and barely stopped before the end of the block, this idea could not have been further from […] More
Noah Gundersen Brings a Dynamic Show to Minneapolis
As a strong supporter of Seattle artists (after having lived there for almost three years), Noah Gundersen‘s tour has been on my radar for quite some time. Having Lemolo, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, also along on tour was an added treat. Combine that with an interview I was afforded from Gundersen a week ago and […] More
Song-Telling Tuesday: The Twins of Franklin and the Symmetry of Harmony
Time has a way of developing and revealing insights into how people influence your life. For Becky Shaheen and Laura Lou, a decade of singing together has meant the pair can do “some pretty neat things.” The Twins of Franklin are built around tight, delicate harmonies that seem very effortless.They’ve established themselves in the Twin […] More
The Band CAMINO: No Need to “tryhard” for a Great Show
One year and one album after thier last Twin Cities visit, Tennessee-based pop-rock group The Band CAMINO finally returned to First Avenue and 7th Street Entry – but this time they made it to the main room. With a two-band lineup, both of whom include capitalization in their names, I’m expecting a night of the […] More
Noah Gundersen Kicks Off LOVER Tour With A Clean Slate
“There’s so many personal stories (on the album) and people are not relating to my personal story. They’re relating to their own personal story that they hear in the music, which makes them feel less alone, which is such a cool thing to be able to share with people.” ~Noah Gundersen Noah Gundersen has been […] More
Dodie Inspires A Thankful Varsity Crowd
There was a moment, standing in the photo pit as Dodie walked on stage at the Varsity theater, that my ears experienced something new. The audience of mostly young women was screaming with joy. The sheer volume was quite the rattle and an instant validation of just how impactful Dodie’s music has been to young […] More
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