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Concerts and Tours

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    May 21, 2012

    MaLLy at 7th Street Entry, 5/18/12

    MaLLy's The Last Great... CD Release Party With Tribe the Big Cats, 925ve and Jimmy2Times. 7th St Entry, MinneapolisFriday, May 18, 2012It was one of those downtown nights. Rick Ross was a couple blocks away backing up a Brinks truck; Mayer Hawthorne was in the next room with the crowd packed to ... More >>

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    April 11, 2012

    Trampled by Turtles Day declared in Minneapolis and Duluth

    Duluth's Trampled by Turtles have long since captured the undying affections of Twin Cities music fans, as evidenced by their extremely sold-out show tonight at First Avenue which kicks off their biggest U.S. tour yet (including a spot in the just announced Lollapalooza line-up in Chicago) in su ... More >>

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    April 11, 2012

    Cults/ Spectrals/ Mrs. Magician

    Duluth's Trampled by Turtles have long since captured the undying affections of Twin Cities music fans, as evidenced by their extremely sold-out show tonight at First Avenue which kicks off their biggest U.S. tour yet (including a spot in the just announced Lollapalooza line-up in Chicago) in su ... More >>

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    April 4, 2012

    Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps / Retribution Gospel Choir

    Duluth's Trampled by Turtles have long since captured the undying affections of Twin Cities music fans, as evidenced by their extremely sold-out show tonight at First Avenue which kicks off their biggest U.S. tour yet (including a spot in the just announced Lollapalooza line-up in Chicago) in su ... More >>

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    March 20, 2012

    Kiss, Motley Crue lead Minnesota State Fair 2012 offerings

    ​The 2012 running of the great Minnesota get-together is starting to pile up a load of concert offerings for this August. Tops among the Grandstand Concert Series shows is the Minneapolis St. Paul stop on the Kiss-Mötley Crüe joint tour, which will be the first series of dates these two monsters ... More >>

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    February 22, 2012

    Dropkick Murphys

    ​The 2012 running of the great Minnesota get-together is starting to pile up a load of concert offerings for this August. Tops among the Grandstand Concert Series shows is the Minneapolis St. Paul stop on the Kiss-Mötley Crüe joint tour, which will be the first series of dates these two monsters ... More >>

  • Music

    February 8, 2012

    Critics' Picks: Starkey, the Darkness, the Best Love Is Free, and more

    ​The 2012 running of the great Minnesota get-together is starting to pile up a load of concert offerings for this August. Tops among the Grandstand Concert Series shows is the Minneapolis St. Paul stop on the Kiss-Mötley Crüe joint tour, which will be the first series of dates these two monsters ... More >>

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    February 8, 2012

    Other Lives

    ​The 2012 running of the great Minnesota get-together is starting to pile up a load of concert offerings for this August. Tops among the Grandstand Concert Series shows is the Minneapolis St. Paul stop on the Kiss-Mötley Crüe joint tour, which will be the first series of dates these two monsters ... More >>

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    February 8, 2012

    Heartless Bastards

    ​The 2012 running of the great Minnesota get-together is starting to pile up a load of concert offerings for this August. Tops among the Grandstand Concert Series shows is the Minneapolis St. Paul stop on the Kiss-Mötley Crüe joint tour, which will be the first series of dates these two monsters ... 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 17, 2012

    Craig Finn's debut solo album 'Clear Heart Full Eyes' is streaming in advance of its release date

    ​Thankfully, Clear Heart Full Eyes, the debut solo album from the Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn, doesn't signify a fracture between him and his regular bandmates. It just represents a temporary musical diversion for Finn from the wild, late-night hi-jinks that are prominently featured in his ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2012

    Radiohead, The Black Keys, Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg to headline Coachella

    ​After quite a bit of speculation (and many customary fake announcements), the lineup for the Coachella Music and Arts Festival was released yesterday, with the Black Keys, Radiohead, and Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg serving as the headliners. The massive music festival, held each spring on the Emp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2012

    Polica debuts new video for "Lay Your Cards Out" on Jay-Z's Life Times site

    ​"Lay Your Cards Out," the first video from Polica's debut album, Give You The Ghost, made its premiere today via Jay-Z's Life Times online site. The mostly black and white clip, which is directed by Minneapolis resident Chris Hadland, features ghostly images of Channy dancing along to the groo ... More >>

  • Music

    December 14, 2011

    Twin Cities Year in Music 2011

    Howler, Astronautalis, Pink Mink, and more

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2011

    Radiohead skip the Twin Cities again: What will it take for them to play here?

    Photo by Kevin Westenberg​Earlier today, Radiohead announced the first batch of live dates for their 2012 U.S. tour, once again skipping the Twin Cities as they have every year since 1997. While the band are expected to announce further tour dates in the future, you have to wonder what exactly it' ... More >>

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    October 19, 2011

    Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls

    Photo by Kevin Westenberg​Earlier today, Radiohead announced the first batch of live dates for their 2012 U.S. tour, once again skipping the Twin Cities as they have every year since 1997. While the band are expected to announce further tour dates in the future, you have to wonder what exactly it' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2011

    The Hold Steady announce show at Epic

    ​The Hold Steady will make it back to the Twin Cities to play a show before the year is up, though the venue is a bit of a head-scratcher: America's best bar-rock band will come through town on November 18 to play slick downtown dance club Epic. The band will be performing as the headliners a ... More >>

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    September 28, 2011

    The 4onthefloor, Those Darlins

    ​The Hold Steady will make it back to the Twin Cities to play a show before the year is up, though the venue is a bit of a head-scratcher: America's best bar-rock band will come through town on November 18 to play slick downtown dance club Epic. The band will be performing as the headliners a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2011

    Watch: Girl Talk whips the crowd into a frenzy at Iowa's 80/35 Festival

    This past weekend, the 80/35 Music Festival brought headlining acts like Girl Talk, Yelawolf, and Okkervil River to Des Moines, Iowa for two days of fun in the sun. If you missed the fest, we have photos of some of the headliners along with locals Pink Mink in our 80/35 slideshow, and today we are a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2011

    Music in the Zoo will continue regardless of government shutdown

    ​With the countdown to the Minnesota state government shutdown nearing the final hour, many have questioned whether the concerts at the Minnesota Zoo -- which is partially funded by the state and hires state employees to staff its grounds -- would need to be rescheduled or relocated if the shutdow ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2011

    Paul McCartney coming to Target Field on September 1

    ​With tickets on sale this morning for his much-anticipated show at Yankee Stadium, Sir Paul McCartney is unveiling a string of U.S. stadium dates that will bring him to Target Field in Minneapolis for the stadium's first ever public concert on September 1.

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2011

    Adele cancels remaining U.S. tour dates, including rescheduled First Ave gig

    ​The laryngitis that prevented Adele from performing at her very sold-out May 26 gig in the First Avenue Mainroom is apparently much worse than she initially thought, as she has now called off all of her remaining U.S. tour dates -- including the rescheduled First Ave show that was slated to take ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    Mystic Lake building new outdoor concert amphitheater, first show July 4

    ​With festival season ramping up in the Twin Cities, Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake has announced that they'll be entering the outdoor concert market this season with a newly constructed, 8,357-capacity amphitheater that will open with a free show on July 4.

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2011

    Northrop unveils Summer Music Festival lineup

    ​The University of Minnesota has made a tradition out of inviting local bands to perform on the Northrop Plaza each summer, but this year they are upping the ante by bringing on Minneapolis musician Grant Cutler (ex-Lookbook, Grant Cutler & the Gorgeous Lords) to help a team of students curate ... More >>

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    April 20, 2011

    TV on the Radio

    ​The University of Minnesota has made a tradition out of inviting local bands to perform on the Northrop Plaza each summer, but this year they are upping the ante by bringing on Minneapolis musician Grant Cutler (ex-Lookbook, Grant Cutler & the Gorgeous Lords) to help a team of students curate ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2011

    Rock the Garden 2011 lineup: My Morning Jacket, Neko Case, Booker T. Jones, Tapes 'n Tapes

    Photo by Nick Vlcek​Before we get to the whole lineup portion of today's Rock the Garden announcement, here's a quandary: How many tickets do you think the Walker and the Current could sell to this shindig without disclosing a single band on the bill beforehand?

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    March 30, 2011

    Yelawolf

    Photo by Nick Vlcek​Before we get to the whole lineup portion of today's Rock the Garden announcement, here's a quandary: How many tickets do you think the Walker and the Current could sell to this shindig without disclosing a single band on the bill beforehand?

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2011

    Bob Dylan applies to play China tour dates

    Is this man too controversial for China?​Bob Dylan hasn't given up on China. A year after refusing Dylan permission to play tour dates in Shanghai and Beijing, China's Ministry of Culture is reviewing an application for the Minnesota-born folk singer to schedule two shows in the country this ... More >>

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    February 9, 2011

    Justin Townes Earle

    Is this man too controversial for China?​Bob Dylan hasn't given up on China. A year after refusing Dylan permission to play tour dates in Shanghai and Beijing, China's Ministry of Culture is reviewing an application for the Minnesota-born folk singer to schedule two shows in the country this ... More >>

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    January 26, 2011

    Peter Wolf Crier, Retribution Gospel Choir

    Is this man too controversial for China?​Bob Dylan hasn't given up on China. A year after refusing Dylan permission to play tour dates in Shanghai and Beijing, China's Ministry of Culture is reviewing an application for the Minnesota-born folk singer to schedule two shows in the country this ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2011

    Ozzy Osbourne couldn't convince Slash or Rob Halford to brave Minneapolis in January

    ​Though he was originally scheduled to perform with Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford, Ozzy Osbourne's rescheduled gig at the Target Center tomorrow night is being billed as "An Evening with Ozzy Osbourne" -- meaning the Prince of Darkness will be going at it alone.

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    January 5, 2011

    The Onion’s 1,143rd Twin Cities Issue Celebratory Gathering

    ​Though he was originally scheduled to perform with Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford, Ozzy Osbourne's rescheduled gig at the Target Center tomorrow night is being billed as "An Evening with Ozzy Osbourne" -- meaning the Prince of Darkness will be going at it alone.

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    January 5, 2011

    501 Club Farewell Show

    ​Though he was originally scheduled to perform with Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford, Ozzy Osbourne's rescheduled gig at the Target Center tomorrow night is being billed as "An Evening with Ozzy Osbourne" -- meaning the Prince of Darkness will be going at it alone.

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2010

    Justin Townes Earle enters rehab, postpones Minneapolis date

    ​A week after being arrested in Indianapolis on what has been reported by several sources as charges of battery, public intoxication, and resisting law enforcement, Justin Townes Earle, traveling troubadour and son of famed singer Steve Earle, has announced that he is canceling the remainder of hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2010

    Gorillaz add N*E*R*D to Target Center date

    ​In addition to an all-star "Plastic Beach" band featuring De La Soul, Little Dragon, Bobby Womack, and Mick Jones and Paul Simonon of the Clash, Gorillaz have announced that they will be bringing along Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo's N*E*R*D as their opening act. The tour stops at the Target Ce ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2010

    Cloud Cult announce pair of First Ave shows

    ​In celebration of their new concept album Light Chasers, which comes out next month, Cloud Cult have announced not one, but two back-to-back CD-release shows in the First Avenue Mainroom. The band will perform on Wednesday, November 17 and Thursday, November 18, with Fort Wilson Riot opening the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2010

    Pizza Luce block party this Saturday

    Props to Pizza Luce for hosting its 8th annual block party!​Okay, so this is more of a music event than a food one--the pizza, brats, veggie brats, and Summit beer will surely be overshadowed by the 11 (!) musical acts scheduled to perform at the Uptown Pizza Luce block party this Saturday. Bu ... More >>

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    June 30, 2010

    World Soccer Block Party

    Props to Pizza Luce for hosting its 8th annual block party!​Okay, so this is more of a music event than a food one--the pizza, brats, veggie brats, and Summit beer will surely be overshadowed by the 11 (!) musical acts scheduled to perform at the Uptown Pizza Luce block party this Saturday. Bu ... More >>

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    February 24, 2010

    The Electric Fetus Reborn

    Props to Pizza Luce for hosting its 8th annual block party!​Okay, so this is more of a music event than a food one--the pizza, brats, veggie brats, and Summit beer will surely be overshadowed by the 11 (!) musical acts scheduled to perform at the Uptown Pizza Luce block party this Saturday. Bu ... More >>

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    January 13, 2010

    Low

    Props to Pizza Luce for hosting its 8th annual block party!​Okay, so this is more of a music event than a food one--the pizza, brats, veggie brats, and Summit beer will surely be overshadowed by the 11 (!) musical acts scheduled to perform at the Uptown Pizza Luce block party this Saturday. Bu ... More >>

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    October 21, 2009

    Patrick's Zombie Cabaret

    Props to Pizza Luce for hosting its 8th annual block party!​Okay, so this is more of a music event than a food one--the pizza, brats, veggie brats, and Summit beer will surely be overshadowed by the 11 (!) musical acts scheduled to perform at the Uptown Pizza Luce block party this Saturday. Bu ... More >>

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    August 26, 2009

    Dearling Physique

    Props to Pizza Luce for hosting its 8th annual block party!​Okay, so this is more of a music event than a food one--the pizza, brats, veggie brats, and Summit beer will surely be overshadowed by the 11 (!) musical acts scheduled to perform at the Uptown Pizza Luce block party this Saturday. Bu ... More >>

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    July 29, 2009

    Solid Gold

    Props to Pizza Luce for hosting its 8th annual block party!​Okay, so this is more of a music event than a food one--the pizza, brats, veggie brats, and Summit beer will surely be overshadowed by the 11 (!) musical acts scheduled to perform at the Uptown Pizza Luce block party this Saturday. Bu ... More >>

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    June 17, 2009

    Hiromi

    Props to Pizza Luce for hosting its 8th annual block party!​Okay, so this is more of a music event than a food one--the pizza, brats, veggie brats, and Summit beer will surely be overshadowed by the 11 (!) musical acts scheduled to perform at the Uptown Pizza Luce block party this Saturday. Bu ... More >>

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    December 3, 2008

    Romantica

    Props to Pizza Luce for hosting its 8th annual block party!​Okay, so this is more of a music event than a food one--the pizza, brats, veggie brats, and Summit beer will surely be overshadowed by the 11 (!) musical acts scheduled to perform at the Uptown Pizza Luce block party this Saturday. Bu ... More >>

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    July 16, 2008

    STNNNG

    Props to Pizza Luce for hosting its 8th annual block party!​Okay, so this is more of a music event than a food one--the pizza, brats, veggie brats, and Summit beer will surely be overshadowed by the 11 (!) musical acts scheduled to perform at the Uptown Pizza Luce block party this Saturday. Bu ... More >>

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    June 11, 2008

    Taylor Eigsti

    Props to Pizza Luce for hosting its 8th annual block party!​Okay, so this is more of a music event than a food one--the pizza, brats, veggie brats, and Summit beer will surely be overshadowed by the 11 (!) musical acts scheduled to perform at the Uptown Pizza Luce block party this Saturday. Bu ... More >>

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    May 14, 2008

    Pretty Boy Thorson and the Falling Angels

    Props to Pizza Luce for hosting its 8th annual block party!​Okay, so this is more of a music event than a food one--the pizza, brats, veggie brats, and Summit beer will surely be overshadowed by the 11 (!) musical acts scheduled to perform at the Uptown Pizza Luce block party this Saturday. Bu ... More >>

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    December 5, 2007

    Amon Amarth

    Props to Pizza Luce for hosting its 8th annual block party!​Okay, so this is more of a music event than a food one--the pizza, brats, veggie brats, and Summit beer will surely be overshadowed by the 11 (!) musical acts scheduled to perform at the Uptown Pizza Luce block party this Saturday. Bu ... More >>

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    November 7, 2007

    Neil Young

    Props to Pizza Luce for hosting its 8th annual block party!​Okay, so this is more of a music event than a food one--the pizza, brats, veggie brats, and Summit beer will surely be overshadowed by the 11 (!) musical acts scheduled to perform at the Uptown Pizza Luce block party this Saturday. Bu ... More >>

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