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
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Review: Lizzo is full of ‘Real Love’ in homecoming-like First Avenue underplay gig
The ex-Minneapolitan received a star on the club’s wall ahead of Tuesday’s concert, which hyped a new record but also found her licking old wounds.
March 19, 2025
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The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 20-26 include the War and Treaty, 7th St. Entry’s 45th, Bela Fleck’s new trio, Los Lobos and Madeleine Peyroux with Bettye LaVette.
March 19, 2025
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Review: R.E.M. lives on via Hollywood actor and other familiar faces at First Avenue
Michael Shannon revisited 30-plus songs by the defunct Georgia quartet with members of Bob Mould’s band and Wilco.
March 13, 2025
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The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 13-19 include Lizzo, Mary J. Blige, Soccer Mommy, Suzanne Vega, Pam Linton and the Scarlet Goodbye.
March 12, 2025
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Minnesota music scene lines up to support John Munson of Semisonic following a stroke
A widely circulated GoFundMe campaign was started to help the veteran bassist, also of the New Standards and Trip Shakespeare.
March 11, 2025
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First Ave's 7th St. Entry announces special 45th anniversary concerts March 21-23
Soul Asylum, P.O.S. and Kiss the Tiger will each headline a night at the old horse they rode in on.
March 11, 2025
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Who’s playing Under the Canopy in 2025? Hook & Ladder announces 25 outdoor concerts.
Davina, Chastity Brown and Roots, Rock & Deep Blues Fest round out the summer lineup for the Minneapolis nonprofit venue.
March 10, 2025
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How a much-needed all-ages music venue landed in a northeast Minneapolis skate shop
Pilllar Forum’s proprietor didn’t plan on live music at his Central Avenue hangout, but now he has it in droves.
March 6, 2025
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Minnesota music scene lines up to support John Munson of Semisonic following a stroke
A widely circulated GoFundMe campaign was started to help the veteran bassist, also of the New Standards and Trip Shakespeare.
March 11, 2025
Music
First Ave's 7th St. Entry announces special 45th anniversary concerts March 21-23
Soul Asylum, P.O.S. and Kiss the Tiger will each headline a night at the old horse they rode in on.
March 11, 2025
Music
Who’s playing Under the Canopy in 2025? Hook & Ladder announces 25 outdoor concerts.
Davina, Chastity Brown and Roots, Rock & Deep Blues Fest round out the summer lineup for the Minneapolis nonprofit venue.
March 10, 2025
Music
How a much-needed all-ages music venue landed in a northeast Minneapolis skate shop
Pilllar Forum’s proprietor didn’t plan on live music at his Central Avenue hangout, but now he has it in droves.
March 6, 2025