More than just a local landmark, First Avenue is one of the most important live music venues in America. Everybody knows that many iconic bands have played First Ave (and that it was featured...
Author: erik ritland
From Bob Dylan to the Jayhawks and beyond, Minnesota has always been fertile ground for Americana songwriters. The great thing about Americana is that it encompasses so much. From...
When it comes to the blues, the Twin Cities holds its own against bigger Midwest powerhouses like Chicago. Below are five great venues to check out the blues in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and the...
First things first: “dive bar” is not an insult. It’s a compliment. Everyone should know that, but if you didn’t, now you do. Dive bars are typically smaller than most, have a local vibe,...
Chris Perricelli, leader of local 60s and 70s guitar rock influenced band Little Man, has been a mainstay on the Twin Cities music scene for years. Little Man released their latest album, In Between...
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Mar, 2020
With a covid-19 forcing most of us to spend a lot more time at home, it’s a good time to listen to more of your favorite bands and albums. Minnesota, of course, has exported many...
These are tough times for musicians and independent artists. Hundreds of shows have been canceled around the state. Furthermore, local bands that were touring nationally and even internationally...
The Twin Cities feature a wide variety of different types of music venues. Live shows can be heard nightly at arenas, dive bars, breweries, and even bookstores. Considering that we’re the home...
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Mar, 2020
There are two main reasons why Wilco may be the best live band today. One, their catalog is extensive – and impressive. Songs from their 1995 debut album A.M. sound just as fresh as...
