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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
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
Song-Telling Tuesday: Haley and the Poetry of a Patriot
“Anyone can do ambient sounds, but it’s all about the feelings. Anybody can throw paint on a huge canvas and call it Jackson Pollock, but there’s a reason why things like that happen.” ~Haley Songwriting Since her first full album release in 2003, Haley McCallum has continued to evolve as a prominent songwriter in Minnesota. […] More
Thomas Rhett Keeps The Summer Heat For The Xcel Energy Center
Waiting for Thomas Rhett to hit the stage didn’t feel like a country concert! Welcome to today’s new country. The night featured a DJ who played between sets with a setlist that was anything but “country.” Thomas Rhett literally jumped into the show, bringing his crossover country, pop, and R&B hits to the Xcel Energy […] More
Lionel Richie Live At The Great Minnesota Get-Together
Lionel Richie worked his magic effortlessly for the Minnesota State Fair crowd. He played all the hits spanning his solo career and his time with The Commodores. Lionel made everyone in the stands feel at home, whether the attendees were young or old, or it was their first time seeing him or the twentieth. He […] More
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