01 May 2025 Thursday
02 May 2025 Friday
03 May 2025 Saturday
04 May 2025 Sunday
The Hold Steady
at Fine Line
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I know the poster say low ticket sales for Friday’s show… but I’m pretty sure all the Minneapolis dates for The Hold Steady have sold out. That’s how popular they are. Four shows, sold out. They could probably book the whole month and still do well… Minneapolis just loves these guys.

We saw The Hold Steady in July 2024 and said, “They started their Yacht show with “Constructive Summer” and a dedication to former Twins star Joe Mauer’s induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Finn also changed the original lyrics of “Raise a toast to St. Joe Strummer, I think he might’ve been our only decent teacher” to “Raise a toast to St. Joe Mauer, I think he might’ve been the greatest ever catcher.” What a dedication. Finn also joked about his outfit. He said he bought the suit, thinking he would wear it on fancy occasion, like a real Kentucky gentlemen. Of course, he’s never invited to those social events… so he’s very thankful that the Yacht Club asked the band to play – so he is proudly wearing the yachtiest suit.”

Tour dates:

May 1, 2025 7th Street Entry (7th St Entry) Minneapolis, MN
May 1, 2025 – May 3, 2025 7th Street Entry & First Avenue
May 2, 2025 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
May 3, 2025 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
May 4, 2025 Fine Line Minneapolis, MN
Jul 26, 2025 Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, WI
Sep 6, 2025 The Stage at Suffolk Downs Boston, MA
Sep 13, 2025 Bourbon & Beyond Louisville, KY

05 May 2025 Monday
06 May 2025 Tuesday
Lucy Dacus
with Katie Gavin and jasmine.4.t
at Palace Theatre
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Due to overwhelming demand, Lucy Dacus will be playing two shows at the Palace Theatre, in St Paul, on May 5 and 6, 2025.

Lucy Dacus at the Cedar Cultural Center (12 Oct 2019)

We saw Dacus in Oct 2019 and wrote, “Richmond-based singer Lucy Dacus ended the all-women show, playing plenty of beloved songs. Fans loved it… but we already this was the case when we saw her headlined the sold-out 7th Street Entry in April 2018: “Still in her early twenties, Lucy Dacus is already showing a musical maturity, years beyond her actual age. The Richmond, VA singer-songwriter is touring in support of her second full-length, Historian (Matador Records), an album of leaps-and-bounds growth for her, that is the exact opposite of any sophomore slump and she seemed genuinely happy to be headlining here, after previously opening for Car Seat Headrest and Hamilton Leithauser. Dacus is so confident in the new album (considering it her definitive musical statement), the first seven songs played were all from the new record, beginning with single, ‘Addictions’. Her seemingly calm voice belies a building sound and lyrics that dive deep into wells of adversity, though provide a glimmer of hope in any darkness.””

Katie Gavin and jasmine.4.t to open.

Katie Gavin is actually the singer from Muna, a band who opened up for Taylor Swift and Lorde, so she is used to playing for a massive crowd. Gavin’s solo album What a Relief is out now.

MUNA at T-Mobile Center (21 Jan 2022)

We saw Muna in Jan 2022 and noted, “MUNA (Katie Gavin; Naomi McPherson; Josette Maskin) would be up first, with a six-song, twenty-five-minute set that was determined to get the crowd moving en masse, and succeeded due to their restless stage presence and catchy, mostly uplifting songs including set opener, “Number One Fan”. Two slower tempo, more “country-ish” songs were done mid-set, including a yet-to-be released new song earmarked for their next album, “Kind of Girl”. The beat would pick back up with 2017’s peace-loving “I Know a Place” and the band singing, “it’s hard to love with a heart that’s hurting, but if you want to go out dancing…” with the crowd complying and ended with arguably the best single of 2021, “Silk Chiffon” which on record featured Phoebe Bridgers, the band even signing with Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records last May.”

Tour dates:

April 16 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia *
April 18 – Washington, DC – The Anthem *
April 21 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway *
April 23 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall *
April 25 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall *
April 29 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium *
May 1 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre *
May 5 – Saint Paul, MN – Palace Theatre *
May 7 – Kansas City, MO – Midland Theatre *
May 9 – Dallas, TX – Winspear Opera House *
May 10 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater *
May 12 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre *
May 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre *
* with Katie Gavin

06 May 2025 Tuesday
Trousdale
with Beane and Nia Ashleigh (collab set)
at Fine Line
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Los Angeles’ most heavenly harmonic trio Trousdale is back in Minneapolis, playing the Fine Line on May 6, 2025. Unfortunately, I will probably be in Jacksonville, Florida, by this time – and the closest they are playing near that city is in St Augustine, which is about an hour to drive to.

Note:
There is a strict 4 ticket limit. Any attempt to exceed the ticket limit of 4 per customer or household, or to game the system in any way, will result in cancellation of orders without notice. There is a transfer delay for all tickets up to ONE MONTH prior to show.

Beane and Nia Ashleigh (collab set) to open.

Tour dates:

April 30 – Philadelphia, PA – Foundry*
May 1 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle*
May 2 – Atlanta, GA – Smith’s*
May 3 – Nashville, TN – Basement East*
May 5 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon*
May 6 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line*
May 8 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall*
May 9 – Detroit, MI – El Club*
May 10 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground*
May 11 – Montreal, QC – Petit Campus*
May 13 – Boston, MA – Sinclair*
May 14 – Boston, MA – Sinclair*
May 15 – Richmond, VA – Broadberry*
May 16 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club*
May 17 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza*
May 29 – Dallas, TX – Sons of Hermann Hall*
May 30 – Houston, TX – White Oak (Upstairs)*
May 31 – Austin, TX – 3TEN ACL Live*
June 3 – Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar*
June 4 – San Diego, CA – Quartyard*
June 11 – Denver, CO – Bluebird*
June 12 – Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell*
June 13 – Boise, ID – Shrine*
June 14 – Portland, OR – Mission Theater*
June 16 – Vancouver, BC – The Pearl*
June 17 – Seattle, WA – Neumos*
June 19 – San Francisco, CA – Chapel*
June 20 – Healdsburg, CA – Little Saint*
June 21 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre*
August 24 – Leicestershire, UK – The Long Road Fest
August 27-30 – Tønder, Denmark – Tønder Festival
September 23 – Pensacola, FL – Saenger Theater^
September 24 – New Orleans, LA – Orpheum Theater^
September 26 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live^
September 27 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre^
September 28 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues Orlando^
September 30 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion^
*with collaborative opening set from Beane and Nia Ashleigh
^supporting Lake Street Dive