Recent content from Chris Riemenschneider
5 vinyl shops in greater Minnesota worth a spin for Record Store Day
The vinyl boom is spreading to smaller cities including Bemidji and Buffalo, which saw new stores.
What to know and seek for Record Store Day 2024 in the Twin Cities
A rundown on who's putting out music and playing it live for Saturday's national shopping holiday.
Review: Sibling pop band AJR put on a fun show in St. Paul, but not a good concert
The feel-good trio of "Bang!" fame drew more than 12,000 fans to Xcel Center for their first local arena-headlining gig.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for April 18-24 include Kane Brown, Waxahatchee, Royel Otis, Tim McGraw and Leslie Odom Jr.
Ludacris and T-Pain to stand up together at Minnesota State Fair grandstand in 2024
The '00s-era hip-hop hitmakers will perform a Tuesday night co-headlining gig on Aug. 27.
City of Minneapolis launches new census to better plug in to its music scene
Starting Friday, musicians and music professionals are being asked for data for an online census that has amped up programs in other cities.
Prince's Revolution to reunite for 'Purple Rain' 40th anniversary gigs at First Avenue
The bandmates from the movie and album will perform June 21 and 22, their first shows since a 2020 tribute at the Grammys.
Aerosmith's postponed Xcel Center gig is back on for January 2025
Steven Tyler and the gang are now scheduled to hit St. Paul on Jan. 22, after the singer recuperates from vocal cord injuries.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for April 11-17 include Marshmello, Joe Satriani with Steve Vai, AJR, the Staves, Bernard Allison and Shemekia Copeland.
Matchbox Twenty pushes its way onto the 2024 Minnesota State Fair grandstand lineup
Rob Thomas and the band will return Aug. 30, adding to the heavy '90s radio-rock flavor already on tap for summer concerts.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for April 4-10 include Herbie Hancock, Chris Stapleton, Fall Out Boy, Dan + Shay, Nur-D and the Last Dinner Party.
Twin Cities rap star Nur-D breaks in a new band this weekend: the Minnesota Orchestra
The fun but topical rapper follows proudly in the footsteps of Dessa's groundbreaking gigs blending classical and hip-hop music.
This Suburbs guitarist is all over the Twin Cities music scene, especially at Icehouse in April
The ubiquitous Jeremy Ylvisaker emphasizes keeping it simple ahead of his name-filled Monday residency.
St. Paul's popular (and still free!) Lowertown Sounds concert series announces 2024 lineup
Organizers of the Mears Park series stuck with regular favorites despite rising challenges, including the New Standards, Flamin' Oh's and Salsa del Soul.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 28-April 3 include Deerhoof, Peter Frampton, Pam Tillis, Erik Koskinen and LA LOM.
Twin Cities rocker Brian Setzer to reunite with Stray Cats in 2024, including two Minnesota dates
The rockabilly trio's first tour in five years will stop near Moorhead and St. Cloud in August.
Review: Sleater-Kinney channels grief without losing edge in dramatic St. Paul showing
Saturday's concert included a homage to the Minnesota band Low as the Great Northwest rockers confronted loss.
Bad Bunny's poor-selling concert Saturday night in Minneapolis has been canceled
Ticket buyers were sent alerts on Thursday morning offering refunds to his Target Center date.
'WAP' rapper Megan Thee Stallion picks Minneapolis for her May 14 tour kickoff
The Houston hip-hop star is bringing GloRilla along to Target Center to start the Hot Girl Summer Tour.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights from March 21-27 include Sleater-Kinney, Valerie June, Leela James and the Rochester Thaw.
'Ol' Red' meets Ye Old Mill: Blake Shelton lined up for Minnesota State Fair grandstand in 2024
No longer on "The Voice," the country star will follow his wife Gwen Stefani to town by a month on Aug. 25.
Does Bad Bunny's concert raise the Twin Cities' stakes as a Latino music market?
The Puerto Rican hip-hop star's return is long overdue and part of a string of Target Center shows catering to Spanish-language music lovers.
Jeff Lynne's ELO to say goodbye with only their second Twin Cities concert in four decades
The '70s hitmakers' Over and Out Tour will hit Xcel Center on Sept. 30, five years after their long-awaited return to town.
Trampled by Turtles and Avett Brothers to pair up again, this time at Xcel Energy Center
The Oct. 24 co-headlining gig in St. Paul will follow another meet-up at Wisconsin's Alpine Valley Music Theatre on Aug. 18.
Scene Makers Q&A: Sanni Brown blends hip-hop and all-Black music stream into MPR's mix
The host of the new Carbon Sound stream is also still holding court on the Current's show "The Message."
Olivia Rodrigo tour offers late 'charity platinum' tickets for Friday's St. Paul concert
A way to combat inflated resale prices on her Guts Tour, the seats appeared Thursday on Ticketmaster for her Xcel Energy Center show.
Basilica Block Party's rebirth in 2024 to feature old faves Counting Crows, Goo Goo Dolls
The event's move to Boom Island Park in Minneapolis also will feature the Fray, Needtobreathe, Phillip Phillips and an all-local stage.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 14-20 include Olivia Rodrigo, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Arlo Parks, Mark Mallman and Next.
Aster Café owner plans to open a larger venue, Aster House, along Minneapolis riverfront
The new 200-capacity eatery and music space will take over a historic building in the St. Anthony Main district.
Chance the Rapper will rejoin his summer friends in Minnesota in the State Fair's 2024 lineup
The Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop star has made the Twin Cities one of the only stops on his limited itinerary.
10 reasons it's a bad idea to not take St. Paul-bound Olivia Rodrigo seriously
The former Disney TV star has come a long way in a short amount of time transitioning into a rock star.
St. Paul jazz haven goes quiet again as KJ's Hideaway abruptly closes
The club was housed in the downtown basement space previously occupied by the Artists' Quarter and Vieux Carré.
8 lessons our reporter learned about visiting Japan
Money troubles and blank views of Mount Fuji didn't spoil our trip, but could've been avoided.
Rapper Kid Cudi books his first Twin Cities show in 7 years Aug. 7 at Target Center
The "Day 'N' Nite" hitmaker will be joined by Pusha T and Jaden Smith on his Insano Tour stop in Minneapolis.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 7-13 include Jenny Lewis, Otoboke Beaver, Mary Gauthier, Luna and Minnesota Opera doing Bernstein.
Surf rockers Black Widows spotlighting 'artists of all kinds' in Minneapolis variety show residency
The so-called Greatest Shows Ever coincide with Women's History Month every Thursday in March at the Hook & Ladder.
Review: Jason Isbell keeps on trucking through changes in rock-solid two-night St. Paul stand
The Americana rocker mixed up his set lists for the sold-out Palace Theatre shows with his newly revised band, the 400 Unit.
Review: Cat Power offers Bob Dylan's home-state fans a visionary tribute in St. Paul
Chan Marshall and her band re-created the '1966 Royal Albert Hall' concert song-for-song but not note-for-note at the Fitzgerald.
Scene Makers Q&A: Laura Westley-Williams curates vibrant music rooms with no cover
The booker for White Squirrel Bar and 331 Club wants you to tip the bands.
Taste of Minnesota lines up Time ex-bandmates, Martina McBride, Wallflowers for 2024 concerts
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will return home with Morris Day to play the free event July 6-7 in downtown Minneapolis.
Twin Cities Jazz Festival announces Regina Carter, Stefon Harris for 2024 headliners
Joe Lovano and Karrin Allyson are also booked for the June 21-22 event in St. Paul, free as always.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Feb. 29-March 6 include Cat Power, Tomeka Reid, Jason Isbell, Aimee Mann and Matisyahu.
Minneapolis' Hook & Ladder announces first 22 concerts in its popular Under the Canopy series
The nonprofit venue will host fewer outdoor shows this year because of city restrictions.
Bob Dylan to join Willie Nelson at his Outlaw Music Fest near Twin Cities in 2024
John Mellencamp will join the two American music icons at Somerset Amphitheater on Sept. 6.
High-flying Pink will touch down a second night in St. Paul on fall 2024 tour
With her Oct. 18 gig nearly sold out, she added Oct. 17 at Xcel Center.
Minneapolis cult faves Run Westy Run to release second album in one year Friday
The band plays the Turf Club on release day to tout "Within Reason" after going 28 years without issuing a record.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Feb. 22-28 include Jon Batiste, BeauSoleil, Jamecia Bennett, Silversun Pickups and Maddie Zahm.
4 hidden Twin Cities music bars to warm you up this winter
One's under a brewery. Another's beneath a restaurant. Two are located off back alleys. Each is worth finding for live music.
Basilica Block Party is returning in 2024, but moving to a new site and weekend
Construction plans near the basilica dictated the festival's move to Boom Island Park, but organizers are staying on mission.
Local musicians feeling no love from Minneapolis Park Board over unpaid gigs
An online petition and calls for a boycott have started for performing at Lake Harriet Band Shell and other parks stages.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Feb. 15-21 include Rachael & Vilray, Matthew Sweet, Big Turn Music Fest and Pitbull, Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias.
What's left of Mötley Crüe will hit the Minnesota State Fair grandstand in 2024
The band and its replacement guitarist will appear Aug. 29, the first big concert announced for this year's grandstand lineup.
The hardest working woman in the Twin Cities music scene steps out
After years serving as a sidewoman, talent booker and advocate, Christy Costello returns to the mic with her first solo album.
And now comes Usher's tour, including two November concert dates in Minneapolis
The R&B star will return to Target Center after wrapping a long run in Las Vegas at the Super Bowl.
Madonna teams with Twin Cities Pride on a new LGBTQ initiative at her St. Paul concert
TC Pride volunteers will be taking clothing and personal care donations for their Rainbow Wardrobe program Tuesday at Xcel Center.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Feb. 8-14 include Madonna, the Kills, Sarah Jarosz, Talk and an annual Bob Marley tribute.
Minneapolis' new North Loop bar Berlin hopes to create a music vibe akin to its namesake city
Sound engineer Alex Proctor and restaurateur Jamie Malone are curating the intimate venue where Askov Finlayson was housed.
Minnesotan Dan Wilson is coming home 'extra appreciative' of Oscar and Grammy noms
The Semisonic frontman's weekend solo gigs precede awards show appearances with Jon Batiste and Chris Stapleton songs.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Feb. 1-7 include gospel and Indigenous music showcases at First Ave, Lisa Fischer, Joshua Redman and Roe Family Singers.
Chili Peppers, Alanis top '90s-heavy lineup for first Minnesota Yacht Club Festival in St. Paul
Gwen Stefani, Black Crowes and Offspring will also play the event from Lollapalooza promoter C3, scheduled for July 19-20 on Harriet Island.
Barry Manilow confirms his 'last St. Paul concert ever' at Xcel Center in August
The Aug. 2 date will be the 80-year-old pop music hero's first time in town since his last "last" concert in 2016.
Actor Michael Shannon is 'gobsmacked' to sing R.E.M. at First Ave with indie-rock vets
The "Shape of Water" star teamed with Bob Mould bassist Jason Narducy to celebrate "Murmur's" 40th anniversary.
Surly Field's concert run back on track in 2024 with Andrew Bird, Lake Street Dive, Pixies dates
After a downturn last summer, the brewery and partner First Ave already have five concerts booked this year, and more to come.
Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper's 'Freak' show coming Aug. 25 to the X in St. Paul
The famously macabre rock vets will be joined by openers Ministry and Filter.
The Big Gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Jan. 25-31 include Lucius, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Digable Planets and DJ Shadow.
Review: Cactus Blossoms' Turf Club residency remains one of the Twin Cities' best music traditions
The vintage twangers' weekly January shows at the old St. Paul watering hole still have a fresh vibe.
Late '80s alt-pop band the Ocean Blue is making waves again from Minneapolis
Frontman David Schelzel found a new rhythm (and rhythm keeper) after moving to Minnesota.
Review: Travis Scott leans into pyro, Auto-Tune and mayhem in circus-like St. Paul gig
Saturday's sold-out Xcel Energy Center show was the Houston rapper's first in town since tragedy struck his 2021 hometown festival.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Jan. 18-24 include Travis Scott, Keb' Mo', Shelby Lynne and a tribute to Dolly.
Iowa's Hinterland lineup may be the Upper Midwest music fest to beat in 2024
Hozier, Vampire Weekend and Noah Kahan top the schedule for the Aug. 2-4 festival near Des Moines.
Janet Jackson's Together Again Tour coming again to Xcel Center in June 2024
Nelly will fill the opening slot on the St. Paul date, which falls just a year after her previous stop there.
Eau Claire's Blue Ox Music Festival announces 2024's 10th anniversary lineup
Band of Horses, Sierra Ferrell, Molly Tuttle and Leftover Salmon are on deck for the June 27-29 camp-out.
Minnesota music hero Charlie Parr announces new album, 'Little Sun,' with new collaborators
Tucker Martine produced the album, which Parr will promote with a May 3 release party at First Ave.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Jan. 11-17 include Arcwelder, Zeitgeist, Rebirth Brass Band and Best New Bands featuring Ber.
Garrison Keillor to stage 'Prairie Home' at its old St. Paul home for 50th anniversary in July
Minnesota Public Radio is not involved in the July 13 show at the Fitzgerald Theater, one of 12 scheduled around the U.S.
