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January 18, 2012
Roy Wilkins: Who was he?
The story behind the iconic St. Paul venue
Calendar
November 9, 2011
Knitting with the Girls
The story behind the iconic St. Paul venue
Blogs
September 1, 2011
Top 10 concert photos of August 2011
It's been another big month for concert photography on the Gimme Noise blog and in City Pages -- so big, in fact, that one of our photographer's photos of the Flaming Lips ended up on the cover of the paper last week (well done, Erik Hess!). See that photo and nine other favorites from the month bel ... More >>
Blogs
July 29, 2011
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
Blogs
July 14, 2011
Top 10 concert photos of the summer so far
It's been a rainy start to our summer so far, but that hasn't stopped Twin Cities fans from busting out their ponchos and going outdoors to take in live music. Between Rock the Garden, Soundset, the Warped Tour, and shows at the Minnesota Zoo's amphitheater, concertgoers have had plenty of chances t ... More >>
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July 5, 2011
The Black Keys at Roy Wilkins Auditorium, 07/03/11
Photos by Erik HessThe Black KeysJuly 3, 2011Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. Paul, MNAfter the remarkably successful year that the Black Keys have had, they certainly have earned (and now require) a bigger venue for their raucous, garage-rock sound. Not surprisingly, most of the people that have p ... More >>
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July 1, 2011
Weekend Checklist: Eddie Vedder, Black Keys, Jason Mraz, Noah Hoehn
"Weekends don't count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless."-Calvin (Calvin & Hobbes)
Music
May 25, 2011
Critics' Picks: Arctic Monkeys, Janelle Monae & Bruno Mars, and more
"Weekends don't count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless."-Calvin (Calvin & Hobbes)
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April 21, 2011
Pixies guitarist Joey Santiago talks about the band's Minneapolis memories
Since the dawning of the Pixies in 1986, the alternative music genre has molded, shifted, collapsed and exploded. But one thing is for sure -- those early years had something that other generations didn't. When The Pixies first approached the music scene, mainstream success wasn't something that ... More >>
Music
April 20, 2011
Pixies, TV on the Radio, Rusko, and more
Since the dawning of the Pixies in 1986, the alternative music genre has molded, shifted, collapsed and exploded. But one thing is for sure -- those early years had something that other generations didn't. When The Pixies first approached the music scene, mainstream success wasn't something that ... More >>
Blogs
March 2, 2011
Owl City announces new record and Roy Wilkins show, hearts Taylor Swift
Two-and-a-half unforgivingly short months away, Owl City will be in the nation's faces again.
Blogs
February 22, 2011
The Black Keys announce July 3 date at Roy Wilkins
Grammy-winning rock duo the Black Keys, who took home trophies this year for Best Alternative Music Album, Best Recording Package, Best Rock Performance By a Duo or Group with Vocals, are returning to the Twin Cities on July 3 to play the Roy Wilkins Auditorium with openers Cage the Elephant.
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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 >>
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December 20, 2010
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 >>
Blogs
December 17, 2010
Top 5 most overrated artists of 2010
Photo by Stacy SchwartzMumford & Sons at the Varsity Theater last MayNow, before you get all bent out of shape with this list, let me point out that just because I feel a band or an artist is overrated doesn't mean I don't like them or their music. It just conveys my belief that the massive ... More >>
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October 29, 2010
Halloween 2010 concert guide
Got your Star Trek costume all laid out, belly full of candy, pumpkin carved, and still don't know what to do with yourself this Halloween weekend? Don't fret, we've got a host of musical options at your disposal. Here's a rundown of some of the best Halloween-themed concerts happening this weeke ... More >>
Music
October 27, 2010
Two Door Cinema Club, the Dandy Warhols, and more
Got your Star Trek costume all laid out, belly full of candy, pumpkin carved, and still don't know what to do with yourself this Halloween weekend? Don't fret, we've got a host of musical options at your disposal. Here's a rundown of some of the best Halloween-themed concerts happening this weeke ... More >>
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October 25, 2010
LCD Soundsystem at Roy Wilkins, 10/23/10
Photos by Erik HessLCD SoundsystemOctober 23, 2010Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. PaulWith 10cc's oddly creepy art/soft rock hit "I'm Not In Love" serving as the intro to the set, there was electricity in the air, something not often found in the cavernous confines of Roy Wilkins Auditorium regardles ... More >>
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September 22, 2010
Charleen Markell's family sues after her death on an escalator
Image by Ouf-Ouf's World on FlickrEscalators: a freak cause of death in St. PaulIt was a terrible story from the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul last July -- a food service worker fell 20 feet from an escalator to her death. Now, the family of Charleen Markell is suing the auditorium for negli ... More >>
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September 13, 2010
Pavement at Roy Wilkins Auditorium, 9/12/2010
Photos by Tony NelsonPavementSeptember 12, 2010Roy Wilkins AuditoriumIn the end, it was only the coordinated light show that didn't make much sense during Pavement's splendidly shambolic set at Roy Wilkins, as the band hit all the right (and wrong) notes during a nearly two-hour performance that ... More >>
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September 2, 2010
LCD Soundsystem tickets finally on sale next week
Exactly a month after announcing that LCD Soundsystem would play the Roy Wilkins Audiorium this fall, the venue has finally released details about the ticket price and sale date. The LCD Soundsystem show, which features openers Hot Chip, will take place on Saturday, October 23, and tickets will g ... More >>
Blogs
August 18, 2010
Top 10 local music nerds to follow on Twitter
For those about to tweet: We salute you. Twitter has become a phenomenal way to stay in the know on the latest make-ups and break-ups, stage antics, and "secret shows" (yeah right) in the Twin Cities. Here's a list of 10 fascinating local music peeps we enjoy following on Twitter, from musicians ... More >>
Blogs
August 16, 2010
Loring Alley Party, Spirits of the Red City, and more from the weekend
Photo by Nikki MillerJust another hot, hot summer of our lives... This past weekend was packed from end-to-end with local shows of every variety, from Friday night's Rogue Valley CD-release show at the Mainroom to Saturday's Pizza Luce Block Party and Loring Alley Party and Sunday's marathon hoot ... 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 2, 2010
LCD Soundsystem announce St. Paul date
National music blog Consequence of Sound is reporting that LCD Soundsystem will hit the road this fall for tour of Australia, the US, and the UK with Sleigh Bells and Hot Chip. The dance-tastic indie band, led by James Murphy, will come through St. Paul on October 23 to play Roy Wilkins Auditoriu ... More >>
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July 28, 2010
2010 National Poetry Slam
National music blog Consequence of Sound is reporting that LCD Soundsystem will hit the road this fall for tour of Australia, the US, and the UK with Sleigh Bells and Hot Chip. The dance-tastic indie band, led by James Murphy, will come through St. Paul on October 23 to play Roy Wilkins Auditoriu ... More >>
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July 7, 2010
National Poetry Slam Finals at Roy Wilkins Auditorium
(Photo by hiddedevries)Think of it as the World Cup of slam poetry. Each year, hundreds of performers from all over North America come together to compete for top honor. This year's final event will be held at St. Paul's Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
Blogs
March 1, 2010
Pavement announce St. Paul date
The indie rock pioneers will come to Roy Wilkins on September 12.
Blogs
October 16, 2009
Mastodon and Dethklok tonight at Roy Wilkins
The grand expression of metal at its most unseriously serious hits the Xcel's second stage tonight.
Blogs
October 14, 2009
Minnesota Rollergirls season kickoff this Saturday
Liked Whip It? Check out the real thing.
Music
September 30, 2009
Gaslight Anthem, Lookbook, Tapes 'n Tapes, and more
Liked Whip It? Check out the real thing.
Blogs
June 2, 2009
The Offspring announce "Punk For the Right Price"
In Dexter Holland's world, $120 is a fair price.
Music
April 15, 2009
Death Cab, Kool Keith, G.Love, and more
In Dexter Holland's world, $120 is a fair price.
Calendar
January 21, 2009
St. Paul Winter Carnival
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Blogs
November 2, 2008
Beastie Boys give rebel rousing performance at Wilkins
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Blogs
October 30, 2008
Extended interview: Beastie Boys' Mike D.
In Dexter Holland's world, $120 is a fair price.
Music
July 16, 2008
Watson Twins and more
In Dexter Holland's world, $120 is a fair price.
Music
April 16, 2008
Critic's Picks: Destroyer and more
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Blogs
May 21, 2007
Ladies and gentlemen, your Atomic Bombshells
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Unknown
May 9, 2007
Concert Highlights for the Week of May 9 - May 15
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Blogs
February 10, 2006
Unsolved mystery
In Dexter Holland's world, $120 is a fair price.
Blogs
January 10, 2006
Nightstand confessional
In Dexter Holland's world, $120 is a fair price.
News
January 23, 2002
Trouble in RiverCentre
St. Paul built a new hockey arena for the Wild and a new convention center for the city. Guess which one is losing money?
Music
November 15, 2000
Young White Guys: Still Dumb, Still Rock
St. Paul built a new hockey arena for the Wild and a new convention center for the city. Guess which one is losing money?
Music
June 9, 1999
Wink Wink, Nudge Nudge
St. Paul built a new hockey arena for the Wild and a new convention center for the city. Guess which one is losing money?
Music
February 24, 1999
The First Shall Be Last
After leaving House of Pain, rapper Everlast discovers the hardships of an endangered middle class
Music
September 9, 1998
Hello Pasty
Is the white minstrelsy of the Insane Clown Posse more than skin-deep?
Arts
November 12, 1997
Puppet Regime
"The people at the Ordway who sponsored this show are very stupid and innocent.": Vietnamese Americans picket the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.
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