What’s happening this week.

06 Mar 2025 Thursday
K.Flay
with Vienna Vienna
at First Avenue
first-avenue.com

Multi-platinum and 2x GRAMMY-nominee K.Flay is touring in support of I’m Making Friends With The Silence (Giant Music). The tour will stop in Minneapolis, at First Avenue, on March 6, 2025.

We saw K.Flay in June 2023, and wrote, “K.Flay aka Kristine Meredith Flaherty was next with a lively set of hip-hop meets industrial rock….
There was considerable thought of never touring again for a musician who needed equilibrium as well as the ability to hear. It’s amazing that not only has she regained her balance but appeared no worse for wear as she flung about the expansive stage with “Black Wave” and “This Baby Don’t Cry.” She even encouraged the audience to dial in and let loose and burn down like a Phoenix: “… right here at the Palace and not at the grocery store.”

Vienna Vienna to open.

Tour Dates:

Feb 24, 2025 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
Feb 26, 2025 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
Feb 27, 2025 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Feb 28, 2025 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
Mar 1, 2025 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
Mar 3, 2025 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand
Mar 4, 2025 – Denver, CO – Summit
Mar 6, 2025 – Minneapolis, MN – First Ave
Mar 7, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre
Mar 8, 2025 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi Annex
Mar 10, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Danforth
Mar 11, 2025 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
Mar 12, 2025 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Mar 14, 2025 – Boston, MA – Paradise
Mar 15, 2025 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
Mar 16, 2025 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
Mar 18, 2025 – Charlotte, NC – Underground
Mar 19, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
Mar 21, 2025 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
Mar 22, 2025 – Kansas City, MO – Truman
Mar 23, 2025 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s
Mar 26, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ – Van Buren
Mar 27, 2025 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
Mar 28, 2025 – San Diego, CA – Observatory North Park
Mar 29, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco

07 Mar 2025 Friday
Cindy Lawson
with The Unnamed, Muun Bato
at Cloudland Theater
cloudlandtheater.com

Cindy Lawson will be headlining the Cloudland Theater, in Minneapolis, on March 7, 2025.

We saw Cindy Lawson in May 2016 and wrote, “Vocalist Cindy Lawson of local ‘80s indie-rock band The Clams was brought up mid-set, to sing along on a couple songs mid-set, with Stringfellow trying his best to comically make pun wordplays in his introduction of Lawson. The new ‘Rollercoaster Zen’ was heartfully dedicated to their two late former band members while ‘Titanic’ unleashed drummer Sirgusa with a sweaty fury in the not-well-ventilated room. Though the newer songs were well received, the crowd of mostly thirty and forty year olds responded noticeably to older favorites like 1996’s ‘Throwaway’ and ‘Please Return It’.”

The Unnamed and Muun Bato to open.

07 Mar 2025 Friday
08 Mar 2025 Saturday
Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
at Wooddale Church, Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ
thespco.org

SPCO violinist Eunice Kim takes center stage in The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, playing at the Wooddale Church on March 7, and St Paul’s United Church of Christ on March 8. Note that there are two shows on March 7, 11am and 7pm.

We saw Roman Rabinovich Plays Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in Jan 2025 and wrote, “Roman Rabinovich is an Israeli pianist who has performed extensively through Europe and the United States, as well as being a composer of his own. He came to the stage for Francis Poulenc’s Le Bal Masque (The Masked Ball), composed in 1932 and which featured about ten performers. This is a fun and almost silly sound at times, although it’s clear that the underlying music is challenging, demonstrating the real skills of the Chamber Orchestra. Trumpet was featured at several key moments, while baritone singer John Moore had the task of singing quite surrealist lyrics in several of the six movements. I don’t think you often use the word slapstick when describing classical music, but this got close (in a good way).”

DETAILS

Wooddale Church, Eden Prairie
Friday, March 7, 11:00am

Friday, March 7, 7:00pm

Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, Saint Paul
Saturday, March 8, 7:00pm

TICKETS

$16–$36 — Adults
$10 — Club2030
Free — Children (17 and under), Students (of all ages), Concert Members

Tickets can be purchased through the Ticket Office by calling 651.291.1144 Monday–Friday 12–5pm and Saturday 11am–3pm or thespco.org.

07 Mar 2025 Friday
Wilder Woods
with HAFFWAY
at Uptown Theater
uptowntheatermn.com

Wilder Woods is headlining the Uptown Theater this March 7, 2025.

We saw Wilder Woods in April 2023 and wrote, “Wilder Woods took the stage with a rip-roaring, foot-stomping, hand-clapping set that was one part neo-soul, one part gospel revival with a lot of Southern rock. Rinehart kicked off the evening with “Light Shine In” and kept the evening going in with an endless amount of energy, only dialing it back with songs like “Patience”, “Heavenly Light” and his personal favorite from his new album, “Make Your Own Mistakes”, a love letter to his sons. Rinehart said Minneapolis has a special place in his heart for he played the Varsity fourteen years before and it was after that concert that he met Minneapolis native, Tyler Burkum, who would go on to become his lead guitarist and wingman. He said it took a couple of years of courting to woo Burkum. He said he wished he would have had a better pickup line at the start.”

HAFFWAY to open.

Tour Dates:

03/01 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
03/06 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
03/07 – Minneapolis, MN @ Uptown Theater
03/08 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
03/09 – Columbus, OH @ The Bluestone
03/11 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
03/13 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
03/14 – Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl
03/15 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
03/16 – Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall
03/18 – Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
03/20 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues
03/21 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s
03/22 – Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theatre
03/27 – Raleigh, NC @ the Ritz
03/28 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City
03/29 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium

07 Mar 2025 Thursday
Korpiklaani and Ensiferum
with Trollfest and NiNi
at Skyway Theatre
skywaytheatre.com

The Finnish Folkfest of the North tour is stopping by the Lyric (inside the Skyway Theatre), featuring Korpiklaani and Ensiferum.

Ensiferum is a Finnish folk metal band formed in 1995 in Helsinki, known for their fusion of melodic death metal and folk music. Their name translates to “sword bearer” in Latin, reflecting their themes of mythology and nature.

Korpiklaani is a Finnish folk metal band formed in 2003, known for their lively blend of heavy metal and traditional Finnish folk music. The band’s name translates to “Clan of the Wilderness,” reflecting their themes of nature, folklore, and celebration.

Support will be from Trollfest and NiNi.

Tour dates:

27.02.2025 Boston, MA, Brighton Music Hall
28.02.2025 Quebec City, QC, Salle Montaigne Canada
01.03.2025 Montreal, QC, Beanfield Canada
02.03.2025 Ottawa, ON, Overflow Canada
03.03.2025 Toronto, ON, The Concert Hall Canada
04.03.2025 Columbus, OH, King of Clubs
05.03.2025 Pontiac, MI, Crofoot
06.03.2025 Chicago, IL, Outset
07.03.2025 Minneapolis, MN, Skyway Theatre
08.03.2025 Des Moines, IA, Wooly’s
09.03.2025 Denver, CO, Gothic Theatre
11.03.2025 Salt Lake City, UT, Metro Music Hall
13.03.2025 Sacramento, CA, Goldfield Roseville
14.03.2025 San Francisco, CA, Great American Music Hall
15.03.2025 Los Angeles, CA, Regent Theater
16.03.2025 San Diego, CA, House of Blues
17.03.2025 Phoenix, AZ, Nile
18.03.2025 Albuquerque, NM, Sunshine
20.03.2025 Oklahoma City, OK, Beer City Music Hall
21.03.2025 Dallas, TX, Granada
22.03.2025 Austin, TX, Come and Take It Live
23.03.2025 Houston, TX, Warehouse Live
25.03.2025 Tampa, FL, Orpheum
26.03.2025 Atlanta, GA, Masquerade Heaven
27.03.2025 Greensboro, NC, Hangar 1819
28.03.2025 Baltimore, MD, Baltimore Soundstage
29.03.2025 Mechanicsburg, PA, Lovedraft’s
30.03.2025 Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Monarch
24.-26.4.2025 Lichtenfels, Ragnarök Festival
13.-14.6.2025 Vaasa, Lisää Löylyä Festival
26.-28.6.2025 Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Hörnerfest
27.-29.6.2025 Helsinki, Tuska Festival Finland
4.-7.7.2025 Knislinge, Time To Rock Festival Sweden
10.-12.7.2025 Leoben, Area 53 Festival Austria
10.-13.7.2025 Vizovice, Masters of Rock Czech Republic
13.09.2025 Gelsenkirchen, Folkfield Festival Germany

07 Mar 2025 Thursday
Gaelic Storm
with Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
at Pantages Theatre
hennepinarts.org

Celtic band Gaelic Storm returns to the Pantages Theatre, in Minneapolis, on March 7th, 2025. The show is presented by Sue McLean & Associates (SMA).

We saw Gaelic Storm in August 2016 and wrote, “Celtic rock band Gaelic Storm lived up to their name, as they played through the storm… then came back for more— The occasion was the annual Irish Fair of Minnesota, held on Harriet Island, just south of downtown St. Paul, and where the band has played before to become a crowd-pleasing favorite. On the first of two nights, a summer rainstorm whipped about challenging the fairgoers, but Saturday night’s weather turned near perfect and the band and crowd were in a celebrating mood.”

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band open.

Note: Twin Cities Metro Pipe Band also said that they will play at this show.

Tour dates:

Mar 2
Northwood, IA · Diamond Jo Casino
Mar 7
Minneapolis, MN · Pantages Theatre
Mar 13
Menomonie, WI · Historic Mabel Tainter Center
Feb 28
DeKalb, IL · Egyptian Theatre
Mar 1
Dubuque, IA · Diamond Jo Casino
Mar 3
Des Moines, IA · Hoyt Sherman Place
Mar 5
Iowa City, IA · The Englert Theatre
Mar 6
Omaha, NE · Steelhouse Omaha
Mar 8
Madison, WI · Barrymore Theatre
Mar 9
Wausau, WI · The Grand Theater
Mar 11
Green Bay, WI · Meyer Theatre
Mar 12
Milwaukee, WI · The Pabst Theater
Mar 14
Chicago, IL · House of Blues
Mar 15
Chicago, IL · House of Blues
Mar 16
Akron, OH · Goodyear Theater
Mar 23
Wilmington, DE · Grand Opera House
Mar25
Harrisburg, PA · XL Live
Mar 26
Northampton, MA · Academy of Music
Mar 27
Boston, MA · The Wilbur
Mar 28
Troy, NY · Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

08 Mar 2025 Saturday
The Brant Bjork Trio
with Magic Castles and Van Glow Light Show
at Turf Club
first-avenue.com

The Brant Bjork Trio is headlining the Turf Club on March 8th, 2025, in support of Once Upon a Time in the Desert (via Duna Records). The trio features influential desert rock pioneer Mario Lalli (Yawning Man, Fatso Jetson, Desert Sessions) on bass guitar, Brant Bjork on guitars, and Ryan Güt on drums.

Magic Castles and Van Glow Light Show to open. We saw Magic Castles in June 2022, and wrote, “Minneapolis’ Magic Castles was next. From the banter on stage, it seems like the band joined The Warlocks’ tour for a few dates and finally ended their tour with their homecoming show at the 7th Street Entry. As you know, we’ve previously mentioned that the local psychedelic band (singer/guitarist Jason Edmonds, singer/guitarist Jeremiah Doering, bassist Paul Fuglestad, drummer Brendan McInerney) used to have a dedicated flutist in the band when we first saw them in May 2016.”

Tour Dates: