Recent content from Chris Riemenschneider
Jack Antonoff's band Bleachers offers rollercoaster-like rush for fans at Fillmore Minneapolis
REVIEW: The big-name producer made a bigger name for his own group at Tuesday's sold-out, high-energy concert.
Roger Waters' Target Center date is rebooked again for 2022 with 'last hurrah' warning
The Pink Floyd co-founder is now scheduled in Minneapolis on July 30.
Brandi Carlile is moving up to Xcel Center for her summer 2022 tour
Long a favorite in the Twin Cities, she announced a batch of dates following her 'SNL' appearance.
5 lasting impressions from what was likely the Rolling Stones' last time in town
Takeaways as the smoke clears from Sunday's U.S. Bank Stadium concert in Minneapolis with Mick & Co.
Minnesota fans finally spend the night with Rolling Stones
After a year-plus wait and the loss of drummer Charlie Watts, the 45,000 concertgoers wondered if it could be the last time.
Vaccine-requiring Elvis Costello abruptly switches Mystic Lake gig for First Ave
Tickets for the Nov. 4 club show go on sale Thursday, while the casino tickets will be refunded.
Minneapolis rockers Gully Boys' stolen van turns up 'a total value loss'
The trio will be using a borrowed van and gear at upcoming shows, now including a 7th St. Entry residency newly announced for December.
7 places Mick Jagger should visit in the Twin Cities this weekend
He hit the town before Rolling Stones tour stops in Charlotte and Nashville. Here are some suggestions before Sunday's big gig at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Yesterday's 'Trash:' New box set recasts the Replacements' first and most fun album
Unearthed treasures in "Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash" demonstrate the Minneapolis rock legends' greatness from the get-go.
Thieves ran off with Gully Boys' van and gear ahead of the Minneapolis rockers' tour
The punk trio is supposed to hit the road Friday, but widely shared tweets about the heist have come up short so far.
Minneapolis rock pioneer Cindy Lawson is back, and she means business
"Menopause is like my superpower," said the former Clams frontwoman, who's kicking up noise again with a new EP and all-star benefit Saturday for Afghan women.
British punk band Idles promises to 'never forget' its unruly tour kickoff in St. Paul
REVIEW: The hard-blasting quintet's Palace Theatre gig in support of "Ultra Mono" was way overdue but not overhyped.
Meet two Minnesota bands freshening up the bluegrass scene, Barbaro and Barley Jacks
Each of the fun-loving groups has an album-release party at the Parkway Theater this month.
New video for Replacements' 'Takin' a Ride' loads up on Minneapolis faces and places
The tour-like clip arrived ahead of the 40th anniversary box set of the band's debut LP, "Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash."
New Standards announce 2021 holiday shows marking Chan Poling's return
"It's been a long dry spell," Poling noted as the Dec. 3-4 State Theatre concerts were announced Tuesday.
Lil Nas X will ride to town for KDWB Jingle Ball with Kid Laroi, Saweetie, Black Eyed Peas
The annual radio concert once again falls on a Monday night, Dec. 6, at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Right stuff? New Kids on the Block to hit Xcel Center with Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue, Rick Astley
The late-'80s/early-'90s nostalgia fix will hit St. Paul on June 14.
British singer Arlo Parks generates a big buzz in her puny Minnesota debut
The West London viral sensation, 20, is playing small clubs like 7th St. Entry on her first U.S. tour.
Leon Bridges hopes to 'regain intimacy' as he returns to First Ave touting bold new album
The Texas R&B singer talks about how George Floyd's murder and "living in the moment" inspired his third LP, "Gold-Diggers Sound."
Minnesota music hero Gaelynn Lea headed to Broadway to score Daniel Craig-led 'Macbeth'
The Duluth violinist, singer and composer was picked for the lesser-known darker tones of her music.
Comforting fans on her first U.S. tour, Britain's Arlo Parks feels 'useful and purposeful'
London jazz-pop artist Arlo Parks has one of fall's hottest tours after her breakout singles warmed listeners during the pandemic.
Bob Dylan to resume Never-Ending Tour in November, but not in his home state
The Nov. 2 opening date in Milwaukee will mark the end to his longest hiatus from the road since the late 80s.
Shawn Mendes to fill Xcel Center with 'Wonder' on his summer 2022 tour
The Canadian pop star is also set to headline Summerfest in Milwaukee a few days before the July 9 gig in St. Paul.
Minnesota fans happy to comply with Harry Styles in sold-out charm fest
Review: The former One Direction singer required masks and vaccines at his packed Xcel Center show.
Twin Cities R&B/funk musicians find a new home in L.A. and new groove as King Pari
Cameron Kinghorn of Nooky Jones and Joe Christensen of PHO started experimenting together in Minnesota before relocating to California mid-pandemic.
Lots of distance for fans — social and otherwise — at Guns N' Roses show at Xcel Energy Center
Stars Axl Rose and Slash returned to a downsized Twin Cities crowd.
Wilco and Trampled by Turtles mix things up via Red Wing
The beloved Midwest Americana bands paired up for an outdoor co-headlining gig at Treasure Island's amphitheater.
Liquid Music will settle into Minneapolis' Parkway Theater for 2021-22 salon series
Among the six scheduled shows are trumpeter Terence Blanchard, Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab and Minnesota violinist Ariana Kim.
First Ave-bound Bob Mould sternly urges fans 'do the right things' ahead of fall tour
The ex-Minnesota punk legend's video asks for masks and adherence to vaccine rules, or else '[we could] lose our livelihood again.'
A year late, Waxahatchee shines a clear light on golden album at First Ave
REVIEW: Katie Crutchfield's band played its "Saint Cloud" LP in full.
Lizzo's 'Truth' sets fans free again in sold-out, feel-good comeback concert
The ex-Minnesotan pop/hip-hop star returned to the stage at Treasure Island with a new band and renewed joy.
Basilica Block Party returns with strong vaccine rules but a much-needed party
Review: The block party returned with vaccine rules and minus a headliner.
Basilica Block Party headliners Avett Brothers cancel due to COVID exposure
The band also put off a Moorhead gig "out of an abundance of caution," leaving Spoon to top Saturday's party lineup in Minneapolis.
St. Vincent pledges 'permission to go crazy' as '70s-inspired tour hits Minneapolis
St. Vincent heads to the Armory with a new album and look partially inspired by her father and '70s heroines.
Trampled by Turtles' Minnesota homecoming gigs exemplify the varying approaches to COVID rules
The band's show at Grand Rapids' Riverfest on Friday will require vaccines or test results, but its Treasure Island Casino Ampitheater date with Wilco next weekend will not.
Live music returns this weekend to Uptown VFW with added vaccine policy
The venue side of the James Ballentine VFW Post 246 in south Minneapolis was renovated to accommodate bands in 2016.
Concerts at the Armory in Minneapolis crank up this month without a set vaccine policy
Machine Gun Kelly will play to a packed house Thursday without safety protocols, but Kesha and St. Vincent added their own policies.
Nashville's new Black music museum is out of place but spot-on
What's the National Museum of African American Music doing in Nashville? We visited to find out.
Hennepin theaters in Minneapolis will also now require vaccines and masks
Children under 12 will be exempt from the requirements for vaccination or test results at the Orpheum, State and Pantages.
Surprise gig at Icehouse showcases Low's new album and bassist
The Duluth trio played an unannounced set Tuesday to test-drive its new Sub Pop album, 'Hey What.'
Kacey Musgraves announces 'Star Crossed' tour kickoff Jan. 19 at Xcel Center
The country-pop singer will start her 15-city trek behind her new album "Star Crossed" in St. Paul.
Rolling Stones 'moving ahead' on tour despite Charlie Watts' death
COVID safety concerns have not been addressed for the (indoor) Minneapolis date, but a fill-in drummer had already been announced for the trek.
Singer Chan Poling is sidelined again from Suburbs, New Standards gigs
The frontman is undergoing Mayo Clinic treatment but hopes to return for his usual holiday concerts.
10 Twin Cities pop concerts we're most excited to see in fall 2021
The EaglesVince Gill and Deacon Frey, son of the late Glenn Frey, have breathed new life into the band, whose 2018 concert at Target Field…
Harry Styles announces strictest COVID tour policies yet ahead of St. Paul gig
All dates on the British pop star's tour will require masks in addition to proof of vaccine or negative test results.
Charlie Watts was low-key but irreplaceable at Stones concerts
Was Watts' death also the end of the band? We may find out in October.
Jonas Brothers' Mystic Lake concert is in jeopardy over vaccine dispute
The band wants vaccine requirements at shows, but the casino says that's against its protocols.
Target Field finally rocks again (and sees hits) with Green Day's Hella Mega Tour
Radio hits and metallic vibes fueled Monday's packed ballpark show with Fall Out Boy and Weezer.
Phoebe Bridgers moves venues, Low Cut Connie cancels at State Fair as COVID worries rise
Bridgers' two nights in the Palace are now one night outside Surly as she's moving all her tour dates outdoors.
Our daily picks for 24 Minnesota music acts to see at the State Fair
Our critic recommends four local acts per day to meet the pent-up demand for live music in 2021.
Which Wailers are which? Two versions of Bob Marley's band hit Minnesota
First Avenue and the State Fair to host different versions of Bob Marley's band.
Basilica Block Party will require COVID vaccine or test results
The Sept. 10-11 fest is now the Twin Cities' biggest music event to implement this plan.
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Bunker's nightclub temporarily closes due to COVID cases
The North Loop live music mainstay had only just reopened July 8 after 15 dark months.
Sizing up the bands in Target Field's Green Day-led Hella Mega concert
Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy hit Target Field with a long playlist of radio hits.
Water Is Life protest concert draws diverse, dedicated crowd to Duluth waterfront
Native voices mixed with Bon Iver, Hippo Campus and other rock acts at the festival.
Justin Vernon planning an 'urgent' return with Bon Iver in Duluth on Wednesday
The Wisconsin indie-rock star headlines the Water Is Life Festival protest concert.
Lizzo spreads 'Rumors' with Cardi B, salacious first single from new album
The video features the two hip-hop superstars getting their Cleopatra on.
Local musicians 'savor' State Fair free gigs a year later than planned
Playing the State Fair in 2021 was a beacon of hope for many local musicians after 2020's bonanza of cancellations.
Our Friday best: Water Is Life Festival, Bay Front Blues Festival
Water Is Life FestivalLanding the first Bon Iver show in Minnesota in over two years would be remarkable enough, but the Water Is Life Festival…
Midwest music festivals grapple with new COVID rules
The Blue Ox fest with Jason Isbell will require proof of vaccine.
Sorry, Replacements fans: Another box set is coming based on their 1981 debut
A four-CD, one-LP version of the Minneapolis antiheroes' 'Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash" is due out Oct. 22.
Rebooted WE Fest gives Minnesota country fans a defiantly good time
Nostalgia for the old days and strong new acts fueled the country festival's comeback.
WE Fest fans 'ready to tear it up' as country bash returns to Detroit Lakes
On Day 1, thousands of campers settled into RV and tent sites before parking themselves in lawn chairs and beer lines surrounding the massive hillside stage.
First Avenue to require vaccine proof or test results at all concerts
The policy will be effective immediately at all its venues including the Palace and Turf Club.
We Fest's return: 5 changes at Minnesota's biggest music festival
Live Nation is co-helming the return of Minnesota's biggest music festival.
What was it really like to be at Woodstock '99? Our critic criticizes new documentary
Yes, the treatment of women was truly horrible, but other facets of the festival weren't entirely bad.
Bon Iver to head up Line 3 protest concert Aug. 18 at Duluth's Bayfront Park
The Water Is Life festival will benefit Winona LaDuke's Honor the Earth with First Ave and many more performers involved.
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Fans come out for return to Twin Cities Summer Jam
Friday's Carrie Underwood-led lineup at Canterbury Park put the fest back on track.
Backlash over Prof concert in Rochester won't stop this weekend's show
Last year's MeToo wave in Minnesota's music scene has spilled over into the state's first big hip-hop concert since the pandemic.
Rolling Stones' rescheduled U.S. Bank Stadium date set for Oct. 24
Postponed by the pandemic in 2020, the band will hit Minneapolis again on a newly rescheduled 13-city No Filter Tour.
Flip Phone's Chad Kampe has become the Twin Cities' king of drag-queen parties
With his drag events company Flip Phone, Chad Kampe has gone from schoolteacher to LGBTQ party master.
Wrecked in rioting, St. Paul's rebuilt Turf Club looks a lot like before
Heavily damaged in riots last spring, St. Paul's beloved music venue reopens with a familiar look.
Suburbs play music for all at first full-capacity 7th St. Entry show since pandemic
The first gigs back in 7th St. Entry also celebrated the band's latest LP, "Poets Party."
Minnesota tour kings Trampled by Turtles return to the open road and thrilled fans
Spirits were high and worries low as Minnesota touring kings Trampled by Turtles played their first post-COVID concerts.
Lizzo bets on Treasure Island amphitheater for Sept. 11 return to Minnesota
The outdoor concert will fall between appearances at Bonnaroo and Jazz Fest.
