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Erykah Badu Electifies the ‘X’ on “Unfollow Me” Tour
Of all the R&B and neo-soul singers from the ’90s, few have the longevity and lasting cultural impact of Erykah Badu. In Friday night’s concert at the Xcel Energy Center, Badu showcased exactly why. Over the course of the show, part of the “Unfollow Me” tour, Badu displayed incredible vocal command and stage presence across […] More
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The Cure Captivates in Saint Paul
The Cure returned to Minnesota for the first time since 2016, bringing their ‘Shows of a Lost World’ tour to the Xcel Energy Center. Touring alongside Scottish group The Twilight Sad, fans settled in for a night of atmospheric music. The preshow music for the night was the sounds of a rain storm. As the […] More
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Blink-182’s Reunion Tour: 5 Things to Expect
“Two years ago, I was starting chemotherapy,” reflected Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus. “Now, tonight, we’re starting our world tour.” As Blink-182 kicked off their latest reunion tour to a sold-out Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, a feeling of triumph filled the air. Although the band has been back and touring since the latter half of […] More
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The 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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My 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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5 Things to Expect from Twenty One Pilots at the ‘Icy’ Tour
Twenty One Pilots kicked off their Icy Tour in Saint Paul, Minnesota at the Xcel Energy Center. Touring behind their 2021 album Scaled and Icy, this is the first time many fans have seen the group since before the pandemic. Always known for their incredible stage production and live performances, lead singer Tyler Joseph and […] More
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New Kids On The Block Mix It Up At The Xcel Energy Center
New Kids On The Block (NKOTB) brought their 2022 Mixtape Tour to The Xcel Energy Center, bringing with them 80s and 90s hitmakers Rick Astley, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue. Headliners New Kids On The Block were the first ones on the stage as 10,000+ blockheads screamed as Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, […] More
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Bon Jovi Stops at Xcel on 2022 North American Tour
East coast arena rockers Bon Jovi stopped by The Xcel Energy Center Sunday Night. This was the second stop on the tour after a lengthy hiatus due to Covid. Jon Bon Jovi had a rough start to the night, kicking it off with raspy versions of “Limitless” from their latest album, 2020’s The Radio Saved […] More
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Kacey Musgraves kicks off tour in St. Paul
Saint Paul was treated to the first show of the “Star Crossed: Unveiled” tour from country-singer turned pop-artist Kacey Musgraves last night. The 19 date tour brings along King Princess and MUNA as opening acts, while supporting her late 2021 release Star-Crossed. A contrast to her 2018 Grammy-winning album Golden Hour based in relationship bliss, […] More
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James Taylor and Jackson Browne Lay on the Charm at St. Paul Tour Stop
The last few years have been quite a learning experience for us all, but one thing that I think many music fans, in particular, might have learned is that you should never pass up an opportunity to see a legend. Simply put, nobody on this planet has any idea how much longer they’ve got here, […] More
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Korn unleashed at Xcel
That one time Head tried to bum a cigarette from me My first experience witnessing Korn was when they opened for Metallica in the late 90s in Phoenix. I spent most of the time talking to friends that toured with the headliner, with Korn simply being the background music while we caught up in conversation. […] More
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My Chemical Romance Will Be At Xcel Center in September!
My Chemical Romance just announced their North American tour dates! The epic band from the 2000s is back and the fans are in a frenzy of excitement. Los Angeles’s concert sold out immediately and many of the tour dates in the future are expected to also sell out. The Twin Cities concert is September 11, […] More
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