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  • Blogs

    April 12, 2012

    One Direction return to Minnesota on 2013 U.S. tour

    Just so we're all caught up, One Direction is a British boy band. They are an extremely popular British boy band who got a springboard from the talent competition The X-Factor. So popular, in fact, that they can fill New York's Madison Square Garden with little more than a couple of grins from their ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2012

    Fiona Apple back in Minneapolis in July on U.S. tour

    Fiona Apple has announced her first Twin Cities appearance in six years. The notoriously eccentric singer-songwriter, who embodied the struggle of creative instincts vs. major label pressure, has booked a July show at the Orpheum Theatre. And for those who caught her on her last visit in 2006 at Nor ... More >>

  • Music

    February 29, 2012

    Now, Now band leave Minneapolis to record

    Trio comes home with Threads

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2012

    Madonna's 2012 world tour hits St. Paul in November

    ​There was absolutely zero chance that Madonna wasn't going to capitalize on her Super Bowl appearance this past weekend. Although it's unlikely that Madge will be able to pack M.I.A. (and her itchy middle finger), Nicki Minaj, and Cee Lo Green in her suitcase for this May-November excursion aroun ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2012

    Doomtree release "Bangarang" video before starting enormous U.S. tour

    ​As the Doomtree crew are all getting psyched for their sprawling 2-month-long U.S. tour which starts tomorrow night, they dropped a lighthearted, no-frills video for "Bangarang," one of the most rousing tracks on their recent No Kings album. The clip features all the members of the Doomtree colle ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2012

    Van Halen announce massive U.S. tour, hitting Xcel in St. Paul on May 19th

    ​Classic rock fans of the Twin Cities, are you ready to dance the night away with Van Halen once again? The legendary arena rock band has reunited with original frontman David Lee Roth, and are set to reconnect with their fans in a big way on a massive U.S. tour that finds the combustible band ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2011

    Coldplay will wrap up 2012 tour in St. Paul

    ​Am I the only one who has trouble reconciling the idea that Coldplay circa 2011 is the same Coldplay that released Parachutes back in 2000? Having never seen the group live, I always imagined my first Coldplay show would be in a stuffy theater somewhere, in a red velvet seat tailor-made for sitti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    Prince books new tour in Canada just to taunt us

    ​SERIOUSLY. What's it gonna take to get the Purple One to play a gig in his hometown?After wrapping up his "Welcome 2 America" tour, which was actually more like "Welcome 2 New York, New Jersey, and California," Prince announced today that he will steer his magical purple pirate ship (or whatever ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2011

    Dawes and Blitzen Trapper to co-headline First Ave on November 4

    ​Roots rock fans, get ready: Dawes and Blitzen Trapper just announced a co-headlining bill that hits First Avenue on November 4th. Dawes will be continuing a seemingly never-ending tour behind their sophomore release, Nothing Is Wrong, which came out earlier this summer. They're also still rid ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2011

    Jay-Z and Kanye West coming to the Target Center on October 8

    ​At the conclusion of a summer that will have seen nearly every major touring pop act stop through the Twin Cities, two of the most omnipresent forces in hip hop will cap things off on October 8 when Jay-Z and Kanye West bring their tour to the Target Center in Minneapolis. In a coy avoidance of t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2011

    Sade reveals Minneapolis date: August 9 at the Target Center with John Legend

    ​Reclusive singer Sade is slowly revealing all of the dates for her forthcoming tour, and today she announced via Facebook that she will stop in Minneapolis on Tuesday, August 9 for a show at the Target Center with opener John Legend.

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2011

    Atmosphere announce 21-date 'Family Tour'

    Photo by Dan Monick​With their seventh full-length album, The Family Sign, due out April 12, Atmosphere have announced a 21-date 'Family Tour' that will kick off April 20 in Colombus. The tour doesn't include any local dates just yet (the group will complete their five-date loop of the outer areas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2011

    Pixies coming to Roy Wilkins April 24

    ​As the temperature plunges below zero, it can be hard to stay optimistic and remember why on earth we all decided it would be a good idea to live here. But here's something to warm the spirits: Minnesota is so far north that we're practically in Canada, right? So when the Pixies announce a 13-dat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2011

    Sade coming to St. Paul, date TBA

    ​"Famously reclusive" singer Sade has re-emerged recently with a new album, last year's Soldier of Love, and plans to tour in support of her record this summer and fall. A slew of tour dates have already been announced, kicking off in Baltimore on June 16, and more dates are expected to be announc ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 1, 2010

    Ian Bagg

    ​"Famously reclusive" singer Sade has re-emerged recently with a new album, last year's Soldier of Love, and plans to tour in support of her record this summer and fall. A slew of tour dates have already been announced, kicking off in Baltimore on June 16, and more dates are expected to be announc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2010

    Because I Ain't Attached to This Shit: An art and garage sale for Yuri Arajs

    Art by Paul JagolinoOil pastel on paper, 64" x 55"​Moving to a new residence can be exhausting. Art curator and mentor Yuri Arajs moved from Minnesota to British Columbia in 2008 and is still dealing with the pangs of not having enough boxes. He left many of his belongings behind, and now, two ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2010

    Arcade Fire to kick off tour in St. Paul

    ​Arcade Fire just announced the first leg of a tour in support of their new album, The Suburbs, and it will kick off right here in Minnesota with a show at Roy Wilkins Auditorium on September 22. While we have expressed our reservations about Roy Wilkins' sound issues before (some bands sound like ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2010

    Lazerbeak's upcoming solo record, and Doomtree trek the US

    photo by: Aliison Allen​Coming September 28th: a first solo record from the former Plastic Constellations guitarist-turned Doomtree backbone Lazerbeak, as well as a November tour across America with the very same crew. We've got a song and dates for you.

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2010

    Gorillaz to play Target Center on October 17

    ​After playing high-profile and headlining sets at Coachella, Glastonbury, Roskilde in Denmark, and Benicassim Festival in Spain, Gorillaz have announced a U.S. tour that will land them in Minneapolis on October 17. Tickets for their show at the Target Center will go on sale August 13, and the ban ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2010

    Alex Cuba

    ​After playing high-profile and headlining sets at Coachella, Glastonbury, Roskilde in Denmark, and Benicassim Festival in Spain, Gorillaz have announced a U.S. tour that will land them in Minneapolis on October 17. Tickets for their show at the Target Center will go on sale August 13, and the ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2010

    Sleep-deprived Monster drink trucker mistaken for bomber

    Photo: jontintinjordanThe cops say Beant Singh Gill was sleepy. Maybe he should have cracked a Monster​Evidently Beant Singh Gill, of British Columbia, doesn't speak much English. And he drives a semi-trailer when he hasn't had enough sleep. Erratically, too, according to police. Which is how ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2010

    Cheech and Chong: 5 surprising facts

    The Sultans of Smoke still hold a few secrets.

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2010

    Baby Dee anounces new album, tour

    The mysterious singer songwriter will release an album in 2010 on Drag City, and will play the Cedar this April.

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2009

    Yo La Tengo headed to First Avenue this October

    Wear your nice shoes to this show. They're going to get a lot of attention.

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2009

    Gaslight Anthem announce rescheduled Minneapolis show

    The Springsteen-loving Jersey boys will play Epic on October 3.

  • Calendar

    April 22, 2009

    ASA Action Sports World Tour

    The Springsteen-loving Jersey boys will play Epic on October 3.

  • News

    February 11, 2009

    Get Shucked—Where to find oysters in the Twin Cities

    The Springsteen-loving Jersey boys will play Epic on October 3.

  • Calendar

    December 10, 2008

    The Hanson Brothers

    The Springsteen-loving Jersey boys will play Epic on October 3.

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2008

    Secretary of Labor: Justin Morneau

    The Springsteen-loving Jersey boys will play Epic on October 3.

  • Columns

    May 28, 2008

    Savage Love

    The Springsteen-loving Jersey boys will play Epic on October 3.

  • Music

    March 19, 2008

    High on a Mountaintop

    The very attractive paranoia of Black Mountain

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2008

    My Bloggy Valentine: 20 Songs About Love

    The very attractive paranoia of Black Mountain

  • Columns

    January 16, 2008

    Free Will Astrology

    The very attractive paranoia of Black Mountain

  • Unknown

    June 13, 2007

    Concert Highlights for the Week Of June 13-19

    The very attractive paranoia of Black Mountain

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2007

    The MPD vs. Mutant Ninja Citizens

    The very attractive paranoia of Black Mountain

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2007

    3/19 Morning Communiqué

    The very attractive paranoia of Black Mountain

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2007

    1/11 Morning Communiqué

    The very attractive paranoia of Black Mountain

  • Restaurants

    July 5, 2006

    Urban Fishing

    Sea Salt, the new-ish restaurant in the Minnehaha Park Pavilion, serves fresh fish, unbelievably priced

  • Columns

    August 17, 2005

    Savage Love

    Sea Salt, the new-ish restaurant in the Minnehaha Park Pavilion, serves fresh fish, unbelievably priced

  • Arts

    July 27, 2005

    Field Of Screens

    Why put on a film festival in a barn in the middle of nowhere? Why not?

  • News

    April 6, 2005

    Fools Rush In

    Local media lemmings fall for April 1 gag

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2005

    Dizzee Rascal tour dates

    Local media lemmings fall for April 1 gag

  • News

    June 18, 2003

    Big Brother's Corporate Sponsor

    The Minneapolis police team up with Target to keep an electronic eye on the corporation's corner

  • Arts

    April 10, 2002

    Two Out of Three Ain't Bad

    The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival's Middle Week Has Hits, Sleepers, and Snoozers

  • Movies

    October 11, 2000

    Maple Leaf Rag

    The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival's Middle Week Has Hits, Sleepers, and Snoozers

  • Restaurants

    July 5, 2000

    The Appearance of Value

    The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival's Middle Week Has Hits, Sleepers, and Snoozers

  • Sports

    October 27, 1999

    The Harsher They Come

    Chris Carter's latest slice of millennial dread, Harsh Realm, takes the fun out of the apocalypse

  • Restaurants

    March 24, 1999

    Sea What I Mean

    Chris Carter's latest slice of millennial dread, Harsh Realm, takes the fun out of the apocalypse

  • Arts

    May 28, 1997

    Inspecting the Cannes

    In its 50th year, is the world's most prestigious film festival showing its age?

  • Restaurants

    January 22, 1997

    A Dear Indulgence

    In its 50th year, is the world's most prestigious film festival showing its age?

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