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
Music
Metallica’s ‘Minneapolis Takeover’ concerts are now available as live recordings
Would anyone want to buy live tracks from the Vikings’ murky-sounding venue? Metallicats probably would.
September 16, 2024
Music
Soul Asylum reteams with a producer it rode in on for new fall album
The band’s frontman, Dave Pirner, talked “Slowly but Shirley” and being more optimistic before hitting the road again.
September 14, 2024
Music
The top 10 pop, rock and country concerts in the Twin Cities this fall
Our critics’ picks include veteran acts such as Charles Lloyd and Usher and newcomers such as Sabrina Carpenter and Inhaler.
September 13, 2024
Music
Wilco books another rare three-night stand in St. Paul, this one even more special
The Chicago rockers are promising no-repeat set lists for their third run at the Palace Theatre.
September 11, 2024
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Sept. 12-18 include Avril Lavigne, Samara Joy, Andre Cymone, Goose, Paul Weller, Buena Vista Orchestra and Cactus Blossoms.
September 11, 2024
Music
Nick Cave’s first Minneapolis concert with his Bad Seeds in over a decade set for May
The Australian rock hero will play the Armory with his old band supporting their new album, “Wild God.”
September 6, 2024
Things To Do
North Loop’s NBNL Music Fest abruptly canceled after poor sales and a mandated name change
Originally named the North by North Loop Festival, Sunday’s event was to feature the Suburbs, Bad Bad Hats and more.
September 5, 2024
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in Twin Cities area this week
Highlights for Sept. 5-11 include Shaboozey, Luke Bryan, Larry Carlton, Black Pumas and Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan.
September 5, 2024
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Sept. 12-18 include Avril Lavigne, Samara Joy, Andre Cymone, Goose, Paul Weller, Buena Vista Orchestra and Cactus Blossoms.
September 11, 2024
Music
Nick Cave’s first Minneapolis concert with his Bad Seeds in over a decade set for May
The Australian rock hero will play the Armory with his old band supporting their new album, “Wild God.”
September 6, 2024
Things To Do
North Loop’s NBNL Music Fest abruptly canceled after poor sales and a mandated name change
Originally named the North by North Loop Festival, Sunday’s event was to feature the Suburbs, Bad Bad Hats and more.
September 5, 2024
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in Twin Cities area this week
Highlights for Sept. 5-11 include Shaboozey, Luke Bryan, Larry Carlton, Black Pumas and Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan.
September 5, 2024