We♥KC! August 19-21, 2025 Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO metro)
Let’s take look at the Kansas City / Lawrence KS metro musical happenings for the upcoming WEEK of August 19th - 21st.
Month: August 2025
Jax: September 1 to September 4, 2025
Jax: September 1 to September 4, 2025: Run Jax Labor Day 5K, The Almas, Ordinary Boys
Putumayo Presents Dream World
We have been fans of Putumayo World Music for a long time now and are still saddened by its founder, Dan Storper’s, passing earlier this summer. Luckily, his vision of highlighting music from around the globe continues with the latest release, Dream World.
Mpls: September 11 to September 12, 2025
Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul on September 11-12, 2025.
• Kiss the Tiger at Icehouse (Sept 11, 2025)
• Neal Francis at Turf Club (Sept 11, 2025)
• Wargasm at Turf Club (Sep 12, 2025)
• CMAT at Fine Line (Sep 12, 2025)
Weekend Gamer: Titan Quest II (Early Access)
On the 20th anniversary of Titan Quest, game publisher THQ Nordic and game developer Grimlore Games will be releasing the sequel Titan Quest II in 2026.
Mark Mallman at Parkway Theater, Minneapolis (August 8, 2025)
Local Twin Cities legend Mark Mallman was celebrating the release of his newest album (his eleventh), Magic Time, at the Parkway Theater in South Minneapolis. Mallman is widely known in indie circles for his long body of work, but also the craziness of his live shows, which sometimes lean into full performance art. His Marathon shows, well over 24 hours each, are great examples of the lengths he is willing to go. The newest album, self-described as a “paranormal concept record” was the main topic du jour.
We♥KC! August 11-18, 2025 Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO, Lawrence KS)
Let’s take look at the Kansas City / Lawrence KS metro musical happenings for the upcoming week of August 11th-18th.
Minneapolis This Week (August 17, 2025)
Minneapolis This Week (August 17, 2025)
The Coronas at Ceol on the River, Harriet Island (August 7, 2025)
The Irish Fair of Minnesota is one of the largest annual festivals of its type in the country, with a full three days of events. Taking over Harriet Island in downtown St. Paul, the Irish Fair will have half a dozen stages for music and dance events, and tents and space for plenty of food, drink, crafts, and sports. And with all of that, this year they are expanding with a Thursday night event, Ceol on the River (ceol being the Irish word for music). Three bands, headlined by alternative rock band The Coronas kicked off the first ever event.
Broncho at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (August 7, 2025)
Fifteen years in, Broncho is a compelling live act, bending time, memory, and pop-rock structures until you’re not sure what you’re hearing, only that it feels familiar. At a sold-out show Thursday night at the 7th Street Entry, they turned their new album into the foundation for a two-hour immersive experience.
Mpls: September 9 to September 10, 2025
Mpls: September 9 to September 10, 2025 - Japanese Breakfast at Palace Theatre (Sep 9, 2025), Wet Leg
at First Avenue, Arc De Soleil at Varsity Theater (Sept 10, 2025)
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Horsegirl at Fine Line, Minneapolis (August 5, 2025)
I’m not sure if it’s a first for We Heart Music, but last night welcomed the return of a band Horsegirl and its opening act that played at the same venue two years before. Also the drummer in the opening act is the younger brother to one of the headliners. So, a lot of synergy, maybe a perfect trifecta if you could gamble on music.
Ghost at T-Mobile Center, Kansas City MO (2025-08-05)
One of the best arena concert-going experiences in some time, was courtesy of the Swedish Grammy Award-winning monsters of macabre melodic metal, Ghost, who played a Tuesday night concert...err, make that ritual, in downtown Kansas City at the T-Mobile Center
An in-depth interview with Willie Wisely in three questions
After seeing Willie Wisely at the Lakeville Pan-O-Prog, a quick hello between sets turned into this interview with very thoughtful responses from Wisely.
Kate Malanaphy at 370 Sets, St Paul (August 5, 2025)
Kate Malanaphy at 370 Sets (August 5, 2025) 370 Sets The 370 Sets is a...
Weekend Gamer: Fallout Season One Steelbook
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We♥KC! August 8-10, 2025 Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO)
Now, let’s take look at the Kansas City metro musical happenings for the upcoming weekend of August 8th - 10th.
The Okmoniks at Cloudland, Minneapolis (August 3, 2025)
The Okmoniks at Cloudland (Aug 3, 2025) The Okmoniks Setlist Ain’t Comin’ In Don’t Wanna...
Mpls: September 4 to September 8, 2025
Mpls: September 4 to September 8, 2025 - Marc Ribot at Cedar Cultural Center, The Black Keys at Armory (September 6, 2025), Waylon Wyatt at Fine Line (September 8, 2025)
Shinedown w/ Bush, Morgan Wade at T-Mobile Center, Kansas City MO (2025-07-29)
Make that just shy of two, as Jacksonville, FL hard rock band Shinedown last visited the T-Mobile Center in downtown Kansas City in September 2023, but they’re back- bigger and better- and armed with several new singles, ahead of a brand-new album, expected out in March 2026.
Shaw Brothers 2025
The last time I talked about Shaw Brothers (with the announcement of Shawscope Vol 3),...
Yam Haus at Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis (August 1, 2025)
Except for the lingering Canadian smoke it was a perfect night to be outside to catch The Star Tribune’s Music & Movies at Lake Harriet’s Bandshell. It was definitely a family affair with the movie being Denzel Washington’s Remember the Titans and local favorite Yam Haus playing a 75-minute set before the hazy sun set.
Minneapolis This Week (August 10, 2025)
Minneapolis This Week (August 10, 2025)
The Holy North at Turf Club, St Paul (July 31, 2025)
The end of July was upon us and there were a lot of live music options across the Twin Cities. But it was also a Thursday, meaning there would be local acts performing at Turf Club, and this last day of the month was headlined by The Holy North.
Mpls: September 1 to September 3, 2025
Mpls: September 1 to September 3, 2025 - Glitterfox, McKinley Dixon, PUP and Jeff Rosenstock
Salsa del Soul at Lowertown Sounds, St Paul (July 31, 2025)
Salsa del Soul at Lowertown Sounds (July 31, 2025) Lowertown Sounds John and his...
Grand Piano Spectacular at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis (July 31, 2025)
On a seasonably, sunny day in July, Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis was beaming with energy and excitement for the Grand Piano Spectacular. The pre-show music of the night was provided by Peter Kogan’s TarBone Quintet. The group played a grooving jazz set with each musician showcasing their improvisation abilities. If jazz wasn’t your vibe, many local vendors and artisans had kiosks with their wares and hand-crafted goods for sale inside the atrium.