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Dan and Matt Wilson at Pantages Theatre, 2/1/13

Dan and Matt Wilson Pantages Theatre, MinneapolisFriday, February 1, 2013Some snow covered the streets of Downtown Minneapolis on Friday evening, but that didn't stop fans of Dan and Matt Wilson from filling the seats of the Pantages Theatre. The beautiful theater, the sold-out seats, and the immacu ... More >>

Aida ignites passion and talent

A strong cast shines in the contemporary Elton John and Tim Rice musical

Weekend Checklist: MN Beatle Project, Dweezil Zappa, Solid Gold

The holiday season is underway this weekend! Minneapolis native, Lorie Line visits for a three day performance at the State Theatre. Local modern rockers Maudlin will be hosting the Fourth Annual Worst Christmas Pageant Ever at The Amsterdam Bar & Hall. On the not holiday special front, Prissy C ... More >>

Charlie Awards: Who won big

The second-annual Charlie Awards, an event honoring the Twin Cities and metro area restaurants and key individuals who contribute to our exceptional, ever-expanding food scene, were held yesterday afternoon at the Pantages Theater. Hearty congratulations to all the finalists and winners, but perhaps ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: The xx, Eric Hutchinson, Heartless Bastards

The weekend is off to a great start! Friday, First Avenue welcomes English duo The xx to the Mainroom while the Amsterdam hosts St.Paulapalooza. Saturday, all hell will break loose in the pre-teen scene as Justin Bieber makes his way to the Target Center while Eric Hutchinson plays a more mature set ... More >>

Eric Hutchinson on life in New York, the Beatles, and why he's not cool

It was a combination of talent, hard work and an online boost from celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton that helped singer/songwriter Eric Hutchinson launch his career. After releasing his debut album Sounds Like This independently, Hutchinson signed with Warner Bros. Records and has recorded a new ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: West Bank Music Festival, Heiruspecs, Hugh Laurie

Friday is the night of tribute shows. We Are Not Ween rocks the mainroom of First Avenue, while The Big Pink performs their annual homage to The Band's last show known as "The Last Waltz". If you're in St. Paul, stop by the Amsterdam to hear Jonny James & the Hall of Fames cover The Be ... More >>

Dan Savage: Savage Love Live

Weekend Checklist: Rock the Garden, Jimmy Cliff, Aerosmith, The Weeknd

Rock the Garden may be sold out, but there's still plenty of music that can be heard outdoors this weekend with the Stone Arch Bridge Festival returning after not possibly happening. Jimmy Cliff will be rocking the MN Zoo while up-and-coming Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers bring their Americana flavo ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: Fun., Night Moves, Beats Antique

Despite once again being moved to another venue, Fun. has managed to sell out the Myth for their trip to the Cities on Friday. If you weren't able to get tickets to this show, the 4onthefloor will be playing their brand of floor-stomping blues in the First Ave. Mainroom across town. Originating from ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: Guster, Caroline Smith, First Aid Kit, Ferry Corsten

With the change in weather, there is a need to shake off the winter blues and socialize more. Headlining the Dakota fresh off their tour is Davina and the Vagabonds, while Guster share the stage at The Pantages with comedian Jeff Garlin. If you don't have tickets to the First Aid Kit at the Cedar Cu ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: Doomtree Blowout, Solid Gold, Peter Wolf Crier, Halloween, Alaska

​Who needs holiday shopping this weekend when you have music to keep you busy?  

Al Jarreau talks Prince, the Roots, and spending 40 years in the music business

​Some might say that 34 seems a bit "past one's prime" to have started a singing career. For Al Jarreau, that's never seemed to matter. Having been the only vocalist in history to garner Grammy Awards across three different genre categories (jazz, pop and R&B), and with 21 albums, seven Grammy ... More >>

The Cake Boss invades Minneapolis this Week in Food

Seven courses for $40 at the Local. Win!​With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, we like to start the stomach-stretching prep in earnest, and this week's food offerings of hefty beer dinners and a full-on fête of all things French should do the distending job quite well.

Jeff Mangum announces show at Pantages Theatre on February 4th

​Reclusive and idiosyncratic Neutral Milk Hotel frontman Jeff Mangum has announced a large U.S. tour for 2012, which thankfully includes a Minneapolis stop at the Pantages Theatre on February 4th. 

Fran Lebowitz

Weekend Checklist: Zombie Pub Crawl, Stephen Malkmus, Jeremy Messersmith, Dick Dale

​Zombies!

Weekend Checklist: Peter Wolf Crier, Ani DiFranco, Mayda, Rural Alberta Advantage

​This change in weather must have brought along a wave of creativity...more CD releases this weekend!

Critics' Picks: Foo Fighters, Lindsey Buckingham, Braids, and more

Best Concerts of 2010

​From beginning to end, 2010 has kept us busy running from venue to venue in pursuit of some phenomenal live music. Gimme Noise's team of writers and photographers fanned out across the Twin Cities to catch as many shows as we could, and each of us ended up with our own diverse and distinctive lis ... More >>

Sara Bareilles reflects on taking risks and meeting the President

​Chances are, if you turned on your radio in the year 2008, you've heard Sara Bareilles's smash single "Love Song." It was the type of song that you couldn't escape, but why would you want to? Sara's music is adorned with depth, heart and sensitivity. Her song "Gravity" hit at odds with almost eve ... More >>

Great Big Sea at the Pantages, 10/23/10

Photos by Stacy Schwartz​Great Big SeaOctober 23, 2010Pantages Theatre, MinneapolisBY STACY SCHWARTZGreat Big Sea performed two full sets for an enthusiastic crowd at the Pantages Theatre on Saturday night. The crowd thrust their beers firmly in the air, swaying and singing along to every word th ... More >>

Minneapolis MOSAIC Opening Night Party

"Puppetry Of The Penis" at Pantages: Dick tricks on a new level

It's two dudes playing with their dicks. What more do you need?

Art by John Lennon, Lili's Burlesque turns 6: A-List Extra

​This week we have artwork by John Lennon, a birthday party for Lili's Burlesque, and a good, old-fashioned hangar dance. Jump and jive. 

Art-a-Whirl, Gayngs, Visqueen and more must-see events this weekend

​Holy Crap! It's Art-a-Whirl weekend! Non-stop art and rock and roll takes over NorthEast this weekend with art shows, all-day indoor/outdoor performances, some bands floating down the river in houseboats, and general festival madness for 72 straight hours. This annual tradition is so broad an ... More >>

Art-A-Whirl, Henry Rollins, and more: Critics' Picks

Jónsi brings epic performance to the Pantages

Photos by Stacy Schwartz​Stumbling out of the Jónsi show at the Pantages Theatre, there was a breathless combination of What the..., How the... and Wow. The Icelandic frontman honed his sense for the epic in his years with Sigur Rós, but his solo show, with it's amazing combination of sets, vide ... More >>

Aqua Teen Hunger Force Live coming to the Twin Cities

Meatwad and Master Shake are leaving their crappy suburban home in the Jersey to visit Minnesota. Really.

Trip Shakespeare's Dan and Matt Wilson reunite for first duo show

Brothers say they're like "two strong magnets"

Dan and Matt Wilson announce duo show

The show will be a rare treat for fans of the former Trip Shakespeare bandmates.

Rodrigo y Gabriella tomorrow at Pantages

The Spanish guitar phenomenons will melt your face right off.

Ghostland Observatory, the Dodos, and more

Michael Ian Black at Pantages: Win front row tickets at 3 p.m.

Win front row tickets to Michael Ian Black at 3 p.m. today.

Lyle Lovett, Future of the Left, and more

Mr. St. Paul, where are you?

To heck with "One Man Minneapolis"

One Man Minneapolis is down to twenty men

Get tipsy and vote for your favorite.

One Man Minneapolis, a contest for bros with a heart (and body) of gold

Sexy Renaissance men of the Twin Cities, your contest awaits you.

Tricky, John Swardson and Get Gone, and more

Antony and the Johnsons play Valentine's Day

The intense vibrato in Hegarty's voice can be somewhat startling on first listen, but appreciation for the text and composure will no doubt end in utter admiration.

Arj Barker at the Pantages

Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job live at Pantages this January

A Night of Gems: Metro Ballet's 5th Anniversary Gala

When political ads go very wrong: an evening of laughs

Music A-List

Jerome Bel and Pichet Klunchun: Pichet Klunchen and Myself

Stars Bring Their Floral Riot To Pantages

Breakfast of Champions: 11/5

Best reasons to leave your house in 2005

Not Drowning, Waving

On working and wondering