Willy Mason

Willy Mason

Twin Cities winter in country music: From Brandi Carlile to Big & Rich

January's a heady and diverse month for country shows in the Twin Cities, kicking off with a pair of sold-out New Year's performances at the Varsity Theater by Brandi Carlile, and ending with that pair PETA has not yet recognized for their important work saving horses.

Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan at the Cedar, 10/23/10

​Isobel Campbell and Mark LaneganOctober 23, 2010The Cedar Cultural CenterOn one of the busiest nights for music in the Twin Cities in recent memory, the choice of which of the numerous high-profile shows I was going to attend on Saturday night was always going to be a difficult one. In the end, t ... More >>