Chris Riemenschneider
Critic / Reporter
Local MusicRiemenschneider has also written for Rolling Stone, the Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning News and Billboard and won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Society for Features Journalism and Society of American Travel Writers.
Latest from Chris Riemenschneider
Red-hot bluegrass singer added to MN State Fair 2026 lineup
Sierra Ferrell will make her debut at the grandstand on Aug. 30 after a string of local sell-outs.
February 5, 2026
What Minnesotans are on Record Store Day’s 2026 mega-list?
Neither Prince or the Replacements have offerings for this year’s big shopping day for music collectors, but several locally tied acts do.
February 4, 2026
Dua Saleh recruits Bon Iver and other Midwest collaborators for new album
Justin Vernon is featured on two tracks issued from the St. Paul music maker and Netflix TV star’s May release, “Of Earth & Wires”
February 4, 2026
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Feb. 5-11 include Sudan Archives, Eric Church, Eric Gales, the Runarounds, Bob Marley tribute and Drone Not Drone marathons.
February 4, 2026
Tim McGraw to hit Target Field with the Chicks, Lady A on Aug. 23
Twins reps announced the show a day after confirming another August concert date with Noah Kahan.
February 3, 2026
What’s it like to live in Minnesota right now? Life in the shadow of ICE.
We asked people how their lives have changed, or not changed.
February 3, 2026
Twins recruit Noah Kahan for 2026 Target Field gig
The “Stick Season” hitmaker’s Aug. 5 show will be the first ticketed concert at the Minneapolis ballpark in two years.
February 2, 2026
Tracking Minnesota: 7 new local songs to hear in February
A monthly series to help you tap into all the new music flowing out of the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
February 2, 2026
'Special guest' Bruce Springsteen takes charge of First Ave protest concert
The Boss joined Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello in a midday benefit show denouncing ICE activity.
January 30, 2026
Minnesota scene remembers '90s era rock photographer who chronicled 'show after show'
Brian Garrity will be celebrated Feb. 1 at the Hook & Ladder. He’s known for capturing Nirvana for Rolling Stone and countless Twin Cities bands in action.
January 30, 2026
After violent detainment, rapper Nur-D hires Rodney King's lawyer
Twin Cities hip-hop star Matt Allen has retained Los Angeles attorney John Burris, known from King’s 1991 police-abuse case.
January 29, 2026
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Jan. 29-Feb. 4 include Trampled by Turtles, Ondara, Jessie J, the Headhunters and the Cookers.
January 28, 2026
