Can't Hardly Wait

Don't forget to listen to the Replacements' "Election Day"

The Twin Cities music community is filled with partisanship. Just think about how many arguments exist when it comes to the pressing issues like Mumford vs. Dawes, the Current's David Campbell bearded vs. clean-shaven, and Hot Cheetos vs. Takis. These things matter!While we heard a lot over the week ... More >>

The Soft Pack on Bob Odenkirk, the saxophone, and David Lee Roth

After a two-year break from recording, San Diego indie-rockers the Soft Pack have returned with their new album Strapped. The record's glossy production, complete with synths, horns and dance beats should come as a shock to fans of the punky-garage sound the group had previously been known for. They ... More >>

The Replacements' final show was 21 years ago -- hear it!

See Also:Paul Westerberg and Tommy Stinson reunite for Slim Dunlap benefit track Against Me! and Joan Jett cover the Replacements' "Androgynous"While motorboats and firecrackers and sweet potatoes mixed with marshmallows sure can provide a wild ride for the Fourth of July, imagine being out in Chica ... More >>

Justin Townes Earle at Varsity Theater, 5/7/12

Justin Townes EarleVarsity Theater, MinneapolisMonday, May 7, 2012There were a few times last night when all fell silent inside the Varsity Theater, save for Justin Townes Earle. He paced around the stage, wearing a pair of round eyeglasses and a gray suit with a kerchief tucked in the breast pocket ... More >>

Justin Townes Earle at First Avenue, 2/14/11

Photos by Steve Cohen​Justin Townes Earle February 14, 2011 First Avenue I'd like to couch this review as a half-assed intervention. If I may.

The Decemberists at the State Theater, 02/06/11

Photos by Stacy Schwartz - click for slideshow​The DecemberistsFebruary 6, 2011State TheaterIn the end, there was something for everyone on offer at the State Theater on Sunday evening. For fans of the Decemberists recent #1 record, The King Is Dead, Sunday night's sold-out show must have seemed l ... More >>

Band of Horses at State Theatre, 07/17/10

Photos by Steve Cohen​Band of HorsesJuly 17, 2010State TheatreWhen Band of Horses frontman Ben Bridwell took to the stage Saturday night at the State Theatre and announced "my voice is a bit shot tonight," I was worried that we might have another calamity-plagued performance like their show at ... More >>

Band of Horses cover the Replacements

Band of Horses are currently making their way around the country in support of their somewhat underwhelming new album, Infinite Arms, and stopped in Columbus a few weeks back to record a session for radio station CD101. Along with their original songs, the band covered the Replacements' "Can't Hardl ... More >>

Justin Townes Earle

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