McNally Smith College of Music is excited to announce that four of its students are participating in a show entitled MN Music Now & Then at the Triple Rock Social Club Sunday, December 9. Kara Laudon, Connor McDaniel (Road of Girl), and Bree Melechinsky and Zack Warpinski (Cool Dog) will all be lending their talents to this special gig. MN Music Now & Then is… Keep Reading »
By: Dan Malson Alternative Press has been a purveyor of the alternative, metal, and pop-punk scenes, and as such the semi-annual AP tour is an eclectic mix of music. Every event they put on is different than the last; this fall tour was a mix of some of the heaviest bands that they have ever… Keep Reading »
Local pop station 101.3 KDWB is bringing another colorful lineup of artists for its annual Jingle Ball concert at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center next week. This year’s lineup includes: OneRepublic Conor Maynard Ed Sheeran Cher Lloyd Owl City Ellie Goulding Train PSY Tickets are still available and run $27 / $37 / $57 / $103.30. All ages… Keep Reading »
By Christian Betancourt In advance of Bruce Springsteen‘s return to the Twin Cities, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman plans to declare November 9-12 “Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Weekend in Saint Paul.” Additionally, two local streets will be ceremonially renamed for the weekend. Kellogg Blvd. will be renamed “Springsteen Rd.” and West 7th St. will be… Keep Reading »
By Christian Betancourt After nearly 25 years, the Queen of Pop returned to the Twin Cities Saturday night for the first of two shows at the Xcel Energy Center. A sold out crowd decked out in fingerless laced-gloves, rubber wristbands and crimped hair came out to see the Material Girl’s return last night. Opening the… Keep Reading »
By: Zach Thoms In October, my friend Aaron booked his first show at the What’s Up Lounge in Mankato. The venue is nothing amazing, but it’s always fun to go see local bands and I’ve always loved it. Aaron’s friend Michael Sporre opened the show playing some acoustic finger picking that included a Maroon 5… Keep Reading »
By: Sarah Williamson On a Saturday afternoon I ventured out to the heart of the warehouse district on Washington Avenue in Minneapolis for something called “Uberfest.” While I’m still not quite sure what “Uberfest” was about, I know they had a great deal where you get a neat beer mug and 3 refills for ten… Keep Reading »
By: Brady Groothuis To explain El Ten Eleven would have to be something like “Rhythmically brilliant and bright” or “a sweaty night of movement” or “a catchy dance that never gets old” …the list could go on and on. El Ten Eleven hit the stage at First Avenue’s 7th Street Entry and opened with a… Keep Reading »
By: Connor McDaniel When you think of quality, heavy, and technically complex local metal, few come to mind. At the top of that rather short list is Deretla, whom headlined this bill with support bands Daigoro, Eldergaad, and openers Compassion Dies. Outside of a “just for fun” note that you can come wearing costumes, the… Keep Reading »
By: Billy Schoenburg A powerful lineup of fresh celebrity rappers took the stage at First Avenue, signifying the arrival of the long promoted and awaited LongLiveA$AP tour. Danny Brown, Schoolboy Q, and A$AP Rocky shared a bill that left no one wondering why the show easily sold out. Danny Brown started off the night with… Keep Reading »
