Stevie Ray Vaughan

The best Twin Cities concerts this week : 3/13-3/19

A good chunk of the Minneapolis music scene has gallivanted away to South By Southwest in Austin, Texas, but that doesn't stop the music! Total Trash release their latest cassette tape in the 7th Street Entry Thursday. Friday, Davina & the Vagabonds swank up Patrick's Cabaret while Chanhassen Di ... More >>

Maria Bamford puts on her funny face

There's nothing funny about the Minnesota native's comedic success

Voytek release their debut 7" this Friday at the Hexagon

​Voytek are set to transfer the party from the stage and into your household. That's right: the two year-old band is releasing their first piece of wax, and the celebration will be both dirty and ridiculous when they hit the Hexagon on Friday for their release show, take two. The band's firs ... More >>

Brother Ali, Britstock: Freeloader Friday

Gloria's Lobotomy by Rudy Fig​There's never a week in the Twin Cities without great free stuff to do. This week's hot happenings include an incredible lineup at the Pizza Luce Block Party (Brother Ali! Dessa! Pink Mink!), sugary sweet art by Rudy Fig and Jeff Warner over at the Gallery at Fox Tax, ... More >>

Bastille Day celebrations, Minneapolis Aquatennial: Freeloader Friday

​(Photo by stuartpilbrow) This week Freeloader Friday is all about street festivals. We have Dakota Fest, Highland Fest, and not one, but two awesome Bastille Day celebrations. Add in some live music and tons of other stuff, and you have a completely free weekend. 

Nerd Party, Public Display of Affection Night: Freeloader Friday

​(Find out what's on top and bottom of this image at "Exquisite Robot." Artwork by Rogue Citizen)It's an insanely awesome weekend for free stuff. In this edition of Freeloader Friday we have a dance night that encourages bold displays of affection, a party celebrating nerds, art that features both ... More >>

BBQ Blues Fest, Cult Sisters 5: Freeloader Friday

​(Image by zzzack) This week in Freeloader Friday we have a '90s-themed dance party, a day-long skateboarding festival, World Cup bars, and a free blues fest.  

Experience Hendrix obliterates The Orpheum

Guitar Gods stop by on St. Patrick's Day to share some Hendrix tunes.

Steve Miller Band "took the money and run" at Mystic

Bobbie Sue took the money and run? Uhh, not to be a nerd but... shouldn't it be ran, Steve?

Heiroglyphics and more

Doomtree and more

When The Music Stops

Life and strife at the beloved Pachyderm Recording Studio

I'm Your Biggest Fan

Being the head of a fan club these days is about more than having David Lee Roth sign your ass

The Year in Theater

The best and worst of 150 nights spent in a dark room. Plus: Dramatic hypotheses, and thespians speak out.

The Thrill Is Gone

With help from longtime fan Eric Clapton, legendary bluesman B.B. King has scored a Top 10 album. Any idea why?

Prairie Blues

A Native band plays slave music on the great plains.