There was a quote I had read years ago that seemed to clarify some of the biggest differences between the Grateful Dead and Phish that fans of both bands have tried to convince each other of over the last 30 or so years. While they are two completely different bands, its impossible to compare Phish without […]
Surly Festival Field has been holding true to it’s name recently. With a slew of beer tents, various food trucks and merch tents, it does feel like a miniature festival when an act performs there, sans the heatstroke and sunburn a day-long festival can bring. While Minnesota has our own versions of these festivals (Rock […]
Muna is like a Black Mirror episode of bubblegum pop music. Their songs sound like you definitely heard them on your lite-fm station dedicated to hits from the 90’s 00’s and Today! But vague enough that you can’t quite put your finger on what or when you remember hearing it from. If you didn’t have […]
Madison Cunningham is one of music’s best kept secrets. Years ago, I saw her twice at the Palace Theater in St. Paul opening for other acts, but to catch her in these smaller intimate venues like the Turf Club, and tonight’s show at the Fine Line Music Cafe, makes me feel like I’m in on […]
Perhaps there’s no better acknowledgment that your set is going well – or that you’ve gained a new fan – than having a random audience member belt out at the top of their lungs: “You guys fucking ROCK!” The smile from singer Jordana Nye’s face said it all as she tuned her guitar. Earlier in […]
Its hard to find someone that has both embraced modern music, and also made it their own, more than Mavis Staples. Even going back to the late sixties and early seventies, Her family band The Staples Singers had already worked with and covered songs from artists like Bob Dylan, Curtis Mayfield, and The Band. Nearly […]
“I want to take a poll,” said Mitski Miyawaki “Raise your hand if this is your first concert.” Immediately, a quarter of the all-ages crowd at Surly Festival Field raised their hands and screamed. “Wow!” she said, “I did not expect this many people to be here, I have to be honest.” Even to Mitski, […]
It hasnt been long since Japanese Breakfast was in town last. Their previous show here was just over six months ago. Since then, the band fronted by Michelle Zauner has nabbed a handful of grammy nominations, and has gone on to perform on SNL, Coachella, and a string of shows throughout North America. Tonight they […]
Minnesota always goes nuts for a hometown show. Ask any local indie artist that’s performed at the entry after a handful of times, or any folk act that’s done a show at the turf club, and they’d tell you about the glow of having it sold out. This is especially true for bands that have […]
La Femme, The French psych-punk rock band played a sold out show at St. Paul’s legendary Turf Club. Considering the quaintness of the Turf Club, I personally felt very privileged to see them perform at this small of a venue considering they routinely sell out stadiums in France. Amazing doesn’t even start to describe the […]
Perched before the family computer as a kid, it’s small speakers blaring, I’d gaze through the window at the snow-draped backyard, the winter’s sun offering scant warmth against the cold of a Minnesotan winter. In those days, YouTube was in it’s infancy, a far cry from today’s video factory. It was mostly used then for […]
Touring consistently in Europe starting back in January, French psych-punk rock band La Femme will be making their way to St. Paul’s turf club on June 15th. They’re touring with their latest release Paradigmes under Disque Pointu, which is La Femme’s own record label. The album was released in April, and has since gone on […]
In 2022, the word “vibes” has become a beaten to death buzzword that will be used to loosely define whatever feeling you can associate it with. From a writers perspective, summing something up as a vibe seems lazy and, at the same time, somewhat humorous. Perhaps that’s why it’s the only word I could find […]
Kaleo sold out the fillmore this past Sunday to a lively crowd as part of their fight or flight tour. The islandic group tour has them set to play across multiple content and countries including the United States, Canada, England, Germany, and Russia. Opening the show were Missouri nattive Bones Owens. Who’s touring, behind his […]
The Armory has really been fulfilling it’s purpose lately as an arena-level stage for many pop acts. If there’s been one sign that things are returning to normal, it’s been the sight of superfans camping outside the doors of the venue. This month alone, The Armory hosted Olivia Rodrigo, Hippo Campus, and now to top […]
Big Thief, fronted by vocalist and guitarist Adrianne Lenker, Sat together on stage almost as if they would in a studio, and certainly as if they would be playing in a living room. Tonight’s show seemed to have that same warm, lighthearted living room feel to it. Lenker, who suffered a back injury last week […]
If there’s one thing thats easy to joke about these days, it’s the ever looming passage of time for us Millennials. We had once made fun of our parents as they tried to fit into their varsity jacket again and regale us with stories of their youth, and nowadays we find ourselves doing the same […]
A sold out sign rolling across an electric marquee and a line of people that extended well into a covered parking lot a block away from the venue is a rare, but welcome sight to see these days. But in the pandemic-era of concerts, it is an encouraging sign. Friday’s show at The Fillmore was […]
We’re three songs into the set when Thao greets the crowd. “This tour was originally scheduled for May of 2020” She said smiling. After a pause to let the audience soak that in, she continued “We’re back, we’re happy, we’re alive and we’re thankful” A heartwarming round of applause came from the crowd before she […]
Elle King graced Minneapolis this past Saturday at The Fillmore. The performance was a breath of fresh air, quite literally as for the first time I was pleasantly surprised that c19 precautions were only recommended, as local guidelines no longer require negative c19 test and/or vaccination for entry. I hope this is a trend that […]
Virtuoso isnt an easy status to reach when playing guitar, but if you do it for a living, there’s a chance you’ll get there quicker. Daniel Donato, a singer and guitarist out of Nashville, can be easily called a Virtuoso, and fans of his branded “Cosmic Country” were lucky to catch him at the Turf […]
The career rockers form Liverpool were welcomed with warm, open arms to Minneapolis’s Fillmore this past weekend, performing to a packed crowd of dedicated fans. While most songs from the night stemmed from their latest release, Fix Yourself, Not the World, which is less than a month old, Fans seemed to cheer and enjoy the […]
In all the acts ive seen perform in the last five months, none have taken as many precautionary measures as Punch Brothers. Last month, they announced they were dropping their opening act to keep the touring crew tight knit, and added two large air purifiers on either side of the stage. Chris Thile, ever the […]
89.3 The Current, The legendary local radio station, celebrated 17 years on the air this past Saturday at First Avenue. With a Lineup of both local and national acts, The night provided an awesome lineup of acts many fans looked forward to partying with.
“We’re glad you remembered us” Said Dawes Frontman Taylor Goldsmith halfway through the set. “We’ve all waited a long time to be here.” Dawes’s first performance in the legendary venue since 2013 drew a sold out show, and new sing-alongs. Words and Photos by Casey Carlson Many bands have released records in 2020, and without […]
Jason Isbell and his band, the 400 Unit, kicked off the night in high gear, with What Have I Done to Help and Hope The High Road back to back. “Oh, It’s gonna be a good one tonight” he said in between songs “I can feel it!” Later, Isbell dedicated Letting You Go, a slower, […]
Jackson Browne and James Taylor could both pack a State Theatre or two on their own, but to be able to pack the Xcel Energy Center, on a Monday Night, was no problem for them both. With a packed catalog of hits and fans that knew every word to them all, Both acts were welcomed […]
Ive heard of Caamp, on the radio, spotify playlists, and they’ve become a familiar name on quite a few festival posters as well, including this past year’s Hinterland festival in Iowa. But I was caught off guard at the sheer number of people who packed into the Palace Theatre this past Friday to watch the […]
Photography and Written Review by Elizabeth Mann On November 15th, The Show Last Night had the incredible opportunity of capturing LANY in concert once more. Accompanied by artists Keshi and Salem Ilese, the show brought a vibrant energy to the Monday night music scene of Denver. Ilese, most known for her TikTok sound Mad At […]
When you think of bluegrass music, what comes to mind? Is it the stringed instruments of banjos and mandolins played by old men in a juke joint? Is it the music that defines the rolling hills and mountains of Kentucky and Virginia? Is it the outdated type of music that influenced the beginnings of country […]