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Music in Mears announces 2013 lineup for 10th anniversary

With the weather in the area slowing taking a turn for the better, local music fans are looking for any and all opportunities to see outdoor performances. And, for the past ten years now, one of the best options for free outdoor music in the Twin Cities has been the Music In Mears series in Lowertow ... More >>

The best Twin Cities concerts: 4/17-4/23

This week marks several musical events in the Twin Cities. Duluth folk-bluegrass stars Trampled by Turtles celebrate ten years with three sold out shows (Wednesday - Friday) at First Avenue/7th Street Entry. Saturday, April 20 marks a very special occasion that is celebrated internationally, that's ... More >>

Joey Ryan & the Inks: It's about exposing yourself and letting that inner self shine

"It's odd that my name is in the band name. We are very much a band and a collaborative effort, so it's misleading to have my name in front," Joey Ryan of Joey Ryan & the Inks humbly admits. The lead singer and the rest of the Inks, Tim Dickson, Ryan Mach, and brothers Chris and Matt Mitchell, a ... More >>

Joey Ryan & the Inks EP-release show

Sufjan Stevens, Andrew Bird, Punch Brothers, and more

Punch Brothers

Critics' Picks: The Who, Titus Andronicus, Rogue Valley, and more

Rogue Valley vinyl release show

E.L.nO.

Northeast Riverfeast showcases new ventures from Bulldog NE and Jax Cafe

The first ever Northeast Riverfeast -- a new food, drink, and music festival put on by the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, is taking place Saturday at the Historic Grain Belt Brewing Complex.The event, which runs from 1 to 6 p.m., will feature live music from Joey Ryan & the Inks, the ... More >>

Romantica's Ben Kyle on his solo album, and Saturday's Northeast Riverfeast

Just as fall is closing in on us, the good people of Northeast Minneapolis have devised a way to let the summer live just a little longer. Introducing the first-ever Northeast Riverfeast, taking place this Saturday, September 22. It's a late-summer music fest that smacks of block party meets farmer' ... More >>

SoundTown 2012 lineup: Jane's Addiction, Florence the Machine, & more

Related:Lollapalooza 2012 lineup announcedRiver's Edge Music Festival 2012 at Harriet Island lineupOn the same day Lollapalooza unveiled its extensive slate, we get the details on the SoundTown Music and Camping Festival as well. The yearly fest in Somerset, Wisconsin, brings Jane's Addiction, Flore ... More >>

Twin Cities quartet Demographics on dizzying debut If Ever

Release show at Kitty Cat Klub

Music in Mears kicks off free summer concert series in St. Paul tonight

The ninth season of Music in Mears kicks off tonight in the gorgeous setting of Mears Park in downtown St. Paul with a strong trio of local acts. Dan Israel and the Cultivators, Crossing Guards, and the Annie Lawler Band should certainly get Music In Mears off to a rousing start.Thursdays full of ... More >>

Stone Arch Bridge Festival announces music lineup

After the sad passing of the Stone Arch Festival of the Arts founder, Ira Heilicher, the future of the free outdoor gathering in St. Anthony Main seemed to be in jeopardy. Thankfully, the festival was revived and renamed the Stone Arch Bridge Festival by new owner Matt Mithun, who also owns the Some ... More >>

With a Gun for a Face deliver more glam-core punk

Corporate Callosum rages against the machine

Weekend Checklist: Dark Pony, Animal Lover, Joey Ryan & the Inks, Dream Crusher

​A lovely thing about Christmas is that it's compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together. - Garrison Keillor

A musical guide to surviving the holiday week

​It's Christmas and Hannukah week, and we all know what that involves: the mad scramble at the mall, the in-depth combing of the internet for holiday recipes to impress your friends, and selecting the highest proof scotch to get you just where you need to be by the time family dinner arrives. ... More >>

Year in Music: More of Minnesota's best 2011 releases

​Our annual Year in Music issue is online now, and hits stands tomorrow.As we were narrowing down the volumes of albums released this year for our Best Minnesota Albums of 2011 list, I couldn't help but be a little astounded at just how many high-quality releases were issued this year. And these a ... More >>

The Hold Steady's Craig Finn and Tad Kubler cover the 'Mats "Within Your Reach"

​Craig Finn sure has been busy lately. In addition to putting the finishing touches on his first solo album, the "Friday Night Lights" inspired, Clear Heart Full Eyes, and plotting a subsequent solo tour, he and guitarist Tad Kubler took part in a Replacement's tribute show Wednesday night at ... More >>

Stone Arch Festival of the Arts dissolves: An open letter from music booker Stacy Schwartz

​Sad news to hit the local arts world today: The long-running Stone Arch Festival of the Arts, which annually showcased over 200 artists and four free stages of music along St. Anthony Main, will be no more. The festival's founder, longtime local music advocate Ira Heilicher (son of legendary Soma ... More >>

5 newish local music videos worth a look

​As summer wraps up and we start heading into fall, it's almost like the whole attitude of the city changes: Twin Citizens suck in a deep breath and prepare to hunker down and get to work, like the chilly weather somehow summons productivity. That's certainly true for some of our favorite loca ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: Kramarczuk's Kielbasa Fest, PROF, Halloween Alaska, Shiny Toy Guns

​Sandal weather is almost over, but sweater weather is almost here!

SoundTown Series: Catching up with the New Pornographers

​The New Pornographers are one of those bands that seem like they will just quietly endure, continually putting out quality from the indie-pop front lines. Since the 2010 release of their fifth studio album, Together, various members of the Canadian supergroup (a term which the band seems to p ... More >>

SoundTown Series: Sims talks about his first headlining tour and new EP

​The beats never stop for the tireless crew of Doomtree. It was barely six months ago that Sims released his sophomore album, Bad Time Zoo, to overwhelming support from critics, peers, and fans. His smooth delivery and the intelligent persistence of his rhymes make Doomtree's youngest partner ... More >>

Kramarczuk's Kielbasa Festival tickets now on sale, plus a sausage inventing contest

We've already determined that gummi bears do not make the "ultimate kielbasa." ​Time to get your brat and beer gut on! Kramarczuk's its second annual Kielbasa Festival September 9, 10, and 11, with food, beverage, and bands. A limited supply of tickets are on sale now for $10 apiece at Kramarc ... More >>

SoundTown Series: New Century Masters talk about adding Joey Ryan to the group

​Five-piece folk-pop ensemble New Century Masters do a good job of keeping it mysterious. Their Facebook cites Hamm's as a major influence, and you'll be hard-pressed to figure out who the members of the talented group are unless you sit down for an interview with them. The band released their ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: Owl City, Joey Ryan, Red Stag Block Party, Beach Boys

​"Every now and then we hear our song, we've been having fun all summer long."-"All Summer Long," The Beach Boys

Joey Ryan & the Inks

Dennis Lane is impressive, catchy sophomore album

With the Current's ratings reportedly 'soaring,' what does that mean for Minnesota music?

Photo by Jayme Halbritter for City PagesThe Current's program manager Jim McGuinn​Though this won't come as a surprise to anyone who's seen a Current-sponsored show sell out in a heartflutter or watched them dominate the "indie" music scene in the Twin Cities, a recent report has shown that the st ... More >>

Music in Mears 2011 lineup revealed

The Twilight Hours play Mears Park on July 28​Lowertown St. Paul's picturesque Mears Park will once again be the host of a series of concerts this summer, including the Twin Cities Jazz Fest June 23-25 and the free Music in Mears series on Thursday nights in June, July, and August. The series kick ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: Canon Chorus, Caroline Smith, Usonia, Wide Eyes, Picked to Click

"Rock stars...is there anything they don't know?" ​ -Homer Simpson

Glitter Ball 4 takes over the Grain Belt Bottling Building this Friday

​Gimme Noise is proud to be a media partner at this weekend's Glitter Ball 4: A Night in Andy Warhol's Factory, a community-building fundraiser, art showing, and party that will feature Pictures of Then, Alicia Wiley, the Arms Akimbo, and Joey Ryan & the Inks playing covers of their favorite ' ... More >>

Glitter Ball 4: A Night in Andy Warhol's Factory

Critics' Picks: Stnnng, MEN, the Constellations, and more

Farewell Milwaukee

The Arms Akimbo expand their Britpop sound

Self-titled longplayer to debut at Cause

Picked to Click 2010: Complete list of ballots

​We had 108 local music scene peeps participate in this year's Picked to Click poll. Below, you can judge -- er, "peruse" the ballots of each and every one of our voters, along with descriptions of their contributions to the local scene. For more on Picked to Click, check out this year's issue, al ... More >>

Picked to Click 2010: List of all ranking bands

​The bands who received nods in this year's Picked to Click poll aren't just limited to the 11 we featured in this week's issue. See below for a full list of all of the bands who received votes in this year's poll, with the total points awarded to each band.Remember: Voters were told to choose fiv ... More >>

CMJ Preview: Who's headed out, and some notables

​Music festivals are an odd thing, and College Music Journal's annual New York buzzathon is absolutely no exception. Well over a thousand bands play officially and unofficially during its four days, attempting to attract some of the game-changing eyes milling and handshaking around lower Manhattan ... More >>

West Bank Music Festival set times

​If you've picked up a copy of City Pages this week, you may have noticed that something is happening tomorrow over on the West Bank... Once you've read up on performers Dessa, the Book of Right On, and Culture Cry Wolf, check out the full schedule below for all the bands performing at Saturday's ... More >>

Stone Arch Festival music set times

​There are 50 bands performing at the outdoor arts and music extravaganza Stone Arch Festival of the Arts this weekend. We outlined our top eight recommended acts in this week's print edition, from the James Buckley Trio to Fort Wilson Riot to Painted Saints -- but there are many, many more acts w ... More >>

Memory Lanes Block Party set times

​The Memory Lanes Block Party takes place this Saturday and Sunday on the pavement outside Memory Lanes in South Minneapolis, starting at 3 p.m. each day. As with past years, the block party organizers have done a great job of lining up a wide range of familiar local acts, from No Bird Sing to Bla ... More >>

Stone Arch Festival music lineup announced

Shawn Neary's Wapsipinicon is one of many local acts performing at Stone Arch this summer​The Stone Arch Festival, a two-day local art, food, theater, and music extravaganza that takes over St. Anthony Main every Father's Day weekend, has announced its music lineup for this year. The Stone Arch Fe ... More >>

Are You Local? The 2010 SXSW Send-Off

The English Beat, Solid Gold, and more

Flyer of the Week: The Arms Akimbo

Check out these little lego guys.

Joey Ryan and the Inks: Well, Here We Are Then

Stone Arch Festival 2009 music lineup (final)

The final music schedule for this weekend's Stone Arch Festival of the Arts.

Stone Arch Festival of the Arts music lineup announced

The two-day festival is a must-see showcase of local music and art.