Recent content from Jon Bream
6 cool things in music include Willie Nelson, Rosanne Cash and Bob Dylan childhood photos
Shoutouts, too, to Beale Street Music Fest, Rickie Lee Jones and Ambrose Akinmusire.
8 must-see Twin Cities concerts by the Queens of Summer — from Taylor Swift to Beyoncé
Women will rule the season, from Hall of Famers Janet Jackson and Madonna to newer names Brandi Carlile and Pink.
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for May 25-31 include Janet Jackson, Dwight Yoakam, Ondara, Caterwaul and Wild Nights at the Zoo.
Review: Billy Porter dazzles with ballads, bangers, Broadway panache and sumptuous outfits
His 2 1⁄2-hour Minneapolis debut featured preaching, politics and a preview of his album due in September.
Niall Horan will perform in St. Paul again in the summer of 2024
The former One Direction singer and coach on "The Voice" is headed to Xcel Energy Center on July 7, 2024.
Rickie Lee Jones talks about her jazzy new album, 'Chuck E.'s in Love' and Prince's 'Raspberry Beret'
She will be playing standards and jazzy oldies at the Dakota this week.
6 cool things in music this week include Paul Simon, H.E.R. and De La Soul
Shoutouts, too, to Kenny Garrett, Marilyn Maye and Lauren Falls.
Review: Country legend Tanya Tucker brings her humanity, hits and dog Stella to Mystic Lake Casino
The spontaneous Country Hall of Famer was unpredictable and fun in her brief but rewarding show.
Meet rock star Hozier for free at 3 p.m. today at the Electric Fetus
After performing at First Avenue, the "Take Me to Church" hitmaker is touting an album due in August.
Review: Shania Twain shows sell-out crowd in St. Paul why she's iconic
With her peppy country-pop hits, she proves she's still the one even though she hasn't had a hit for 19 years.
The Big Gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for May 18-24 include Tanya Tucker, Seal, Billy Porter Jr., Y La Bamba and Rickie Lee Jones.
Soul Asylum, Kevin Bacon and Nikki Lane among the 900 free performances at 2023 Minnesota State Fair
The stages will present many Minnesota acts including the Steeles, Jamecia Bennett and Kiss the Tiger.
Billy Porter insists 'fashion is my job' but he'll sing new songs and Broadway faves in Minneapolis
On his inaugural concert tour, he will preview his first album of original material since 1997.
Review: Country superstar Luke Combs delivers big time with ballads and barroom romps at the Vikings stadium
Red-hot Lainey Wilson starts the evening right.
Why fans of Bob Dylan, Leon Russell and Woody Guthrie are flocking to Tulsa
The Bob Dylan Center is marking its first anniversary in Tulsa, alongside several other rich music sites.
Review: No frog or phlegm can stop the ever-entertaining 95-year-old Marilyn Maye in Minnesota
In the first of four nights at Crooners, the cabaret queen relied on her humor, heart and husky voice.
6 cool things in music this week include the National, Bruce Springsteen and Bobbie Nelson
Shout outs, too, to Joe Henry, José James and MTV News.
Minneapolis' Ondara wins $50,000 grand prize in international songwriting competition
The Kenya native's "An Alien in Minneapolis" triumphed over 15,000 entries.
T-Pain, Carly Pearce set for post-Twins game concerts at Target Field
The shows are free with tickets to the game, but a limited number of on-field tickets will be available.
The Big Gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for May 11-17 include Luke Combs, Shania Twain, Bright Eyes, Crowded House, Off! and Caitlyn Smith
Country superstar Luke Combs is coming to the Vikings stadium, but will he join the fishing opener?
The Everyman singer promises no frills but plenty of hits as "Garth Brooks 2.0."
6 cool things in music this week include Bruce Springsteen, Gordon Lightfoot and Rock Hall of Fame inductees
Shoutout, too, to Richard Thompson and local high school musicals.
The Big Gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for May 4-10 include Blink-182, Alice Cooper, Hayley Kiyoko, José James and Disturbed.
Review: Thoughts of Joni Mitchell and David Crosby spark Graham Nash concert in Minneapolis
Every time the Rock Hall of Famer mentioned Mitchell or other collaborators, he seemed more inspired.
Minneapolis jazz singer José James channels his inner feminist to interpret Erykah Badu songs
With an 18-year-old woman saxophonist, he returns to the Dakota to blend jazz, soul and hip-hop.
Imagine Dragons, Killers booked for back-to-back concerts at Target Field in July
The Twins are adding Twin Cities Summer Fest to their lineup this season, with tickets on sale on Friday.
Review: Ooh baby, did Smokey Robinson seduce the Minnesota crowd at Grand Casino Hinckley
Ageless Motown royalty thrilled with his supple voice, stylish showmanship and unstoppable songs.
6 cool things in music include James Corden's Carpool Karaoke and Cornbread Harris' 96th birthday
Shoutouts, too, to Brennen Leigh, Sierra Ferrell and Adeem the Artist.
Stokley, Chaka Khan and Chuck D will be part of Celebration 2023 at Prince's Paisley Park
The annual event, June 8-11, will feature performances, panels and unreleased Prince music and concert footage.
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities area this week
Highlights for April 27-May 3 include Sabrina Carpenter, Feist, Buddy Guy, Smokey Robinson and Graham Nash.
Hey, hey, Micky Dolenz is the last Monkee and he's coming to Minneapolis
Dolenz talks about the Beatles, the Monkees' business and his upcoming book with photos of Hendrix and Stills.
Graham Nash says David Crosby was 'a very interesting couple of people'
Ahead of his Minneapolis gigs, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer talks about Joni Mitchell, America and his new album.
Prince's lessons still resonate seven years after his death
A Brooklyn Park dance troupe he funded was part of the festivities at Paisley Park on Friday.
6 cool things in music this week include the War and Treaty, Dan Israel and a Prince song guide
Shoutouts, too, to Avery*Sunshine, Rogue Valley and MNspin.
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in Twin Cities area this week
Highlights for April 20-26 include Bikini Kill, Lizzy McAlpine, Lewis Capaldi and Chase & Ovation
No massive wait this time because Erykah Badu is coming to St. Paul on June 30
The empress of neo-soul's 2021 Armory concert was magical — 20 years after her previous local headline gig.
Country superstar Keith Urban will return to Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 26
With Lindsay Ell opening, tickets will go on sale on Friday.
Review: Country singer Adeem the Artist sells humor and empathy in Twin Cities concert
Between tunes at Margie's in Andover, the nonbinary singer philosophized about religion, transphobia and life.
6 cool things in music this week include Mac Miller, Hardy and Beach Boys salute
Shoutouts, too, to the Ezra Collective, Christian McBride's New Jawn and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for April 13-19 include Wiz Khalifa, Mark O'Connor, Yeat, Adeem the Artist and the War and Treaty.
Hardy is making lots of noise in country and rock music and here's why
The hot Nashville star is headed to the Fillmore Minneapolis before playing stadiums with Morgan Wallen.
6 cool things in music this week include Joni Mitchell, Kelsea Ballerini and 'Hamilton'
Shoutouts, too, to Ezra Collective, Sona Jobarteh and David Foster documentary.
Review: John Mellencamp turns Mpls. concert into theater, stand-up comedy and a smokin' good time
In his first of three nights, he played hits, little-known songs, singalongs and tunes to dance to.
Paisley Park to offer reflections and a dance party on 7th anniversary of Prince's death
DJ Lenka Paris, who worked many of Prince's parties, will spin on April 21 at his Chanhassen complex.
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities area this week
Highlights for April 6-12 include John Mellencamp, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Future, Tommy Stinson and Hardy.
Review: John Mayer wins over St. Paul crowd with conviction, personality and acoustic tunes
He was a philosopher, instructor and music critic but could have been more of a guitar hero.
6 cool things in music this week include Rosalía, Jason Isbell and Snarky Puppy
Shoutouts, too, to Shemekia Copeland, Danilo Pérez and "Air" movie soundtrack.
Boyz II Men and Chaka Khan are headed to Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 27
The annual R&B oldies show is the sixth concert announced for this year's grandstand series.
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 30-April 5 include John Mayer, Lil Wayne, Lissie, Haley and Ezra Collective
6 cool things in music this week include Taylor Swift, SXSW fest and the Cure fighting Ticketmaster
Shoutouts, too, to Linda Ronstadt and Sona Jobarteh.
Minnesota music mainstay Paul Metsa finds a new direction home
After moving to Duluth, he delivers "Alphabet Jazz," a book of poems, prose and puppies.
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 23-29 include Ingrid Andress, Yo La Tengo, J.I.D., Keshi and Snarky Puppy
6 cool things in music this week included Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Lisa Marie Presley
Shoutouts, too, to Morgan Wade and all the superstar women coming in concert this summer.
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 16-22 include Shemekia Copeland, Maya Hawke, Larkin Poe and St. Patrick's Day shows.
Country queen Carrie Underwood will rock Treasure Island Casino amphitheater on July 21
She dropped a new single last Friday on her 40th birthday and tickets will go on sale this Friday.
Review: Emotional, entertaining Kelsea Ballerini proves she's ready for prime time
The country star performed for the biggest crowd in her career as a concert headliner.
What will the unstoppable Billy Porter wear for his May 23 concert in Minneapolis?
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday via the State Theatre.
6 cool things in music include Cory Wong, Mark Wood and Neal Schon's feud with his Journey bandmates
Shoutouts, too, to Black Opry Revue and Seo Linn.
Top American classical guitarist teams with Indian music master in 'Strings for Peace' in Minneapolis
St. Louis Park native Sharon Isbin returns to the Dakota for a collaboration of sarod and guitar.
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 9-15 include Kelsea Ballerini, Morgan Wade, Weyes Blood, Ari Lennox and Dirty Dozen Brass Band.
James 'Owl' Walsh, stalwart Minnesota musician from the band Gypsy, dies at 74
"He was a leader, an organist, a pianist, a producer, a killer vocalist and a very, very underrated songwriter."
Review: Springsteen proves it all night during his latest marathon in St. Paul
It was the most rewarding and fulfilling late-career Twin Cities concert by a rock icon of long standing.
6 cool things in music include Bruce Springsteen, Cécile McLorin Salvant and Tina Turner musical
Shoutouts, too, to Jason Isbell, Chapel Hart and Wild Horses.
What price for Springsteen? Fans debate ticket controversy for the Boss' return to St. Paul
Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing policy resulted in tickets for more than $1,000, depending on supply and demand.
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for March 2-8 include Elle King, Black Opry Revue, Cory Wong, Subtronics and the Boss.
6 cool things in music this week include Pink, Bruce Springsteen and Iowa's Surf Ballroom
Shoutout, too, to the Twin Cities all-star tribute to Donny Hathaway.
Twin Cities-bound Chapel Hart are breaking barriers in country music
Launched on "America's Got Talent," the trio has landed at the Opry and the Apollo but not on country radio.
Jazz singer Cécile McLorin Salvant adds animation for Minneapolis musical
She will display her love for visual arts by premiering animation for her original musical at Walker Art Center.
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Feb. 23-March 1 include Muse, Chapel Hart, Bob Weir, Los Tigres del Norte and Cécile McLorin Salvant
6 cool things in music this week include Dionne Warwick, Kelsea Ballerini and Amanda Shires
Shoutouts, too, to Twin Cities artists Mayyadda, Ricki Monique, Maya Marchelle and Ethan Yeshaya.
St. Paul-bound Carly Pearce never expected to be that Grammy girl
The rising country star will open for Blake Shelton on Saturday at Xcel Energy Center.
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Feb. 16-22 include Blake Shelton, Maggie Rogers, Margo Price and Red Wing's Big Turn Fest.
The biggest takeaway from Super Bowl halftime — Rihanna is pregnant
The "Diamonds" hitmaker set a Super Bowl record but her performance was far from glittering.
6 cool things in music this week include Lizzo, Bono and David Crosby
Shoutouts, too, to Semisonic, Ana Popovic and President Biden's stand on ticket fees.
Canterbury Park announces the first four concerts in its Friday-night summer series
Night Ranger, Smash Mouth, Randy Houser and Killer Queen, a Queen tribute band, are the first of 10 planned shows.
