Minneapolis This Week (March 22, 2026)

Here is what is going on this week in Minneapolis/St Paul, ending on March 22, 2026: • Dream, Ivory at 7th St Entry (Mar 17, 2026) • The Strumbellas at Fine Line (Mar 18, 2026) • Boiled In Lead at Parkway Theater (March 21, 2026)

March 17, 2026 Tuesday

Dream, Ivory
with Rew
at 7th St Entry
first-avenue.com

Los Angeles duo Dream, Ivory will be headlining 7th St Entry, in Minneapolis, on March 17, 2026, in support of their new album When You Come Back I Have So Much To Tell You.

We saw Dream, Ivory in May 2025 and said, “Dream, Ivory got the show started with “Bullet Train”, a single from their upcoming album. I was amazed to learn after the set that playing guitar and bass live is relatively new to the brothers (Christian and Louie Baello) who prefer to experiment on synthesizers and computers. The sense Christian conveyed, is that creating music and playing music are distinct for them. On the advice of their manager, they added a drummer (Daniel Vanchieri) for their live performances, which is part of the “leveling up” process that the brothers are aspiring for. Based on this show, it’s paying off; Daniel’s addition lends a fullness to the band’s live sound. The band played to a large and appreciative audience with many singing along. Even with slower songs like “Wedding Crasher”, “I’m So Emo” and “Scorpion” the crowd was very engaged. “Would It Kill You At All” brought the tempo up a smidge and “Welcome and Goodbye”, their biggest hit to-date was played with particular intensity and met with joy from the audience. The set ended with “Solar Eclipse”. It was fun to watch the fans interacting with Christian after the show. I heard more than one express words to the effect of “your music changed my life”. The whole experience has me rooting for them to make it big.”

Rew to open.

Tour Dates:

March 18, 2026 Wednesday
The Strumbellas
with Bermuda Search Party
at Fine Line
first-avenue.com

Canadian alt-rock band The Strumbellas is back on tour, in support of Burning Bridges Into Dust (out now via Glassnote Records). The 2026 tour will find its way back to the Fine Line, in Minneapolis, on March 18, 2026.

We saw the band 10 years ago, at the Fine Line, and wrote, “Toronto’s The Strumbellas is currently one of the hottest band in America, thanks to very catchy singles ‘We Don’t Know’ and ‘Spirits’. The turnout to the Strumbellas’ Fine Line Music Café show in Minneapolis was terrific, and judging from all the dancing in the audience, they create some of the best folk, bluegrass, Americana, and “popgrass” music you’ve ever heard. The large band, featuring songwriter Simon Ward on vocals and guitar, David Ritter on vocals and keys, Jon Hembrey on lead guitar, Isabel Ritchie on violin, Darryl James on bass guitar, and Jeremy Drury on drums. Kicking off their set with two terrific story-in-song ‘Wars’, followed by ‘Young & Wild’, the band played quite a few from their latest Hope, which has enjoyed success in the recent charts.”

Bermuda Search Party to open.

Tour Dates:

March 21, 2026 Saturday
Boiled In Lead
with Pop Wagner and Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band
at Parkway Theater
theparkwaytheater.com

The longest-running Celtic punk band in America, Boiled In Lead, will be headlining the Parkway Theater, in Minneapolis, on March 21, 2026, in support of King of the Dogwoods (their first studio recording in over a decade).

We last mentioned the band in 2021 when they held a benefit concert for the death of their band member David Stenshoel.

Pop Wagner and Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band to open.

If your band is coming to the Minneapolis/St Paul area, please email details to vu@weheartmusic.com with a good lead time. Thank you.

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