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Madonna’s Celebrations Tour Transforms a St. Paul Tuesday Night into a Saturday
Madonna pulled out all the stops at the Xcel Energy Center last night as part of her career-spanning Celebration tour and managed to make a Tuesday night in Saint Paul feel like a Saturday. It was very un-Saint Paul. The makeup of the crowd wasn’t surprising in the least. I don’t know how else […] More
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Travis Scott’s Thrilling Performance Leaves Minnesota “Feining” for More
As I stepped into the Xcel Energy Center for Travis Scott’s “Circus Maximus” tour last night, I couldn’t help but feel the sense of excitement in the air. This was undoubtedly a highly anticipated show, and even today, I can still feel the energy that left all twenty thousand fans “Feining” (sic) for more. When […] More
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Why the Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a Must See Holiday Tradition
Each holiday season, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra embarks on a multi-city tour of epic proportions. With two separate touring camps on opposite coasts, legions of talented musicians, and enough pyro to burn down Santa’s workshop, their act is the most unique production in the music industry. Completing their tour in Saint Paul at the Xcel Energy […] More
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Sam Smith Gilds Entire Xcel Energy Center
Sam Smith is a glorious, golden mythological being; Theia embodied. Last night, they descended on the Xcel Energy Center like Venus would have visited ancient Rome. Well, if there were an acropolis that shared space with a hockey team anyway. Smith has the voice of an angel, a really warm and welcoming stage presence, and […] More
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Bryan Adams Invades the Xcel Energy Center
The Bryan Adams So Happy It Hurts show started in darkness, with the voice of John Cleese telling the crowd of about 7,000 that “man fell into a black hole of making bad music” and that “there is no rock music.” The recording described an angel being sent as the world fell silent, awaiting that […] More
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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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