Kurt Vile and the Violators at Palace Theatre (June 28, 2026)
Kurt Vile and The Violators closed out the weekend in style, bringing that lo-fi rock to the Palace Theatre in Saint Paul.
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UltraBomb at Turf Club (June 27, 2026)
UltraBomb came to rock at Turf Club in St. Paul and the seasoned veterans (Greg Norton! Ryan Smith! Derek O’Brien!) couldn’t have hit any harder in a brilliant set of punk rock.
Kim Gordon at First Avenue (June 24, 2026)
Rock & roll icon Kim Gordon came to First Avenue in Minneapolis, playing the entirety of her recent album PLAY ME and much more.
underscores at Fine Line (June 20, 2026)
It was a night club event at the Fine Line in Minneapolis as underscores brought her brilliant hyperpop and EDM to town in support of her newest album U.
The New Standards at Mears Park (June 18, 2026)
The New Standards got a perfect evening to perform to a packed Mears Park as part of Lowertown Sounds, and they delivered an electric performance with some great guest performers making a most memorable night.
Dylan LeBlanc at Turf Club (June 16, 2026)
Dylan LeBlanc brought a rich Southern rock & roll to Turf Club in Saint Paul and defied expectations.
Willie Wisely at Icehouse (June 13, 2026)
Willie Wisely got the old band back together for a fantastic show at Icehouse in Minneapolis as they played the 30th anniversary of She.
Another Heaven at Cloudland Theater (June 10, 2026)
A free rock show at Cloudland Theater, sponsored by NIVA, was a great mid-week event, as Almost Heaven brought their heavy sound to the stage.
Kev Fest 5 at White Squirrel Bar (June 6, 2026)
The White Squirrel Bar was celebrating their fifth anniversary in style, with a full day of live music. We caught part of the fun with Mortiholics and Deep Fakes rocking the outside stage.
Em Beihold at Fine Line (June 5, 2026)
Em Beihold returned triumphant to Minneapolis with a new album and the crowd was all in on her pop bubblegum songs.
Mac Saturn at Turf Club (June 2, 2026)
Detroit rockers Mac Saturn brought a bit of glam and a lot of classic rock sound to the Turf Club in Saint Paul.
Clay Street Unit at Turf Club (May 30, 2026)
It was an evening of country and bluegrass jams as Clay Street Unit concluded their tour with a passionate performance at Turf Club in Saint Paul.
Weird Nightmare at Turf Club (May 27, 2026)
Weird Nightmare came to Turf Club in Saint Paul and the noise rock band blew the doors off as they tour in support of their newest album Hoopla.
The Midnight Movers at White Squirrel Bar (May 25, 2026)
It was a monthly residency for country soul combo The Midnight Movers and they gave a great capstone to the Memorial Day weekend.
Dan Israel at Lincoln Center of the Block (May 24, 2026)
Dan Israel and friends played their tribute to Bob Dylan on his 85th birthday at the kickoff of the outdoor Lincoln Center of the Block in Saint Paul, with a set that ranged across a pretty broad swath of Dylan’s catalogue.
Smerz at Cedar Cultural Center (May 22, 2026)
Norwegian electropop duo Smerz brought their dreamy electronica to a busy Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis supporting their recent album Big City Life.
KELS at Insight Brewing for The Current’s Happy Hours (May 21, 2026)
We caught indie soul singer KELS at The Current’s Happy Hour series over at Insight Brewing in Minneapolis. She was both delighted and a delight.
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Ray Bull at Amsterdam Bar & Hall (May 18, 2026)
It was an evening of New York bands, with Ray Bull bringing their indie pop sound to a large crowd at St. Paul’s Amsterdam Bar & Hall.
Flyte with Ken Pomeroy at Turf Club (May 16, 2026)
A splendid evening of indie folk from Ken Pomeroy and Flyte at Turf Club was the best way to end a gorgeous day in Saint Paul.
Art-A-Whirl, Day 2 at Indeed Brewing (May 16, 2026)
The second day of Art-A-Whirl had perfect weather and great music, with Indeed Brewing hosting a great lineup of local acts.
Art-A-Whirl, Day 1 at Sociable Cider Werks (May 15, 2026)
2026’s Art-A-Whirl kicked off in fine fashion and the line up at Sociable Cider Werks was a blast with Keep For Cheap closing out a beautiful evening with their prairie rock.
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King Tuff at Turf Club (May 12, 2026)
King Tuff brought the fuzz rock playing the entirety of his newest album MOO and much more in an entertaining evening at Saint Paul’s Turf Club.
Mdou Moctar at Fine Line (May 9, 2026)
It was an evening with the great desert rock guitarist Mdou Moctar and he cut an enchanting evening for the audience at Fine Line in Minneapolis.
Cut Worms at Turf Club (May 8, 2026)
Cut Worms came to Saint Paul’s Turf Club with a gorgeous pop rock sound and it was a tremendous show.
Mac Demarco with Mock Media at First Avenue (May 6, 2026)
Mac Demarco and Mock Media rolled out a fantastic sold out show at First Avenue in Minneapolis.
Gráinne Hunt at Celtic Junction Arts Center (May 3, 2026)
Gráinne Hunt was back at the Celtic Junction Arts Center in Saint Paul and along with bandmate Jules Stewart delivered a fantastic night of powerful folk songs.
Cloud Nothings at Turf Club (May 1, 2026)
Cloud Nothings kicked off their 2026 tour with one of the best concerts of the year at Turf Club in Saint Paul.
Reverend Horton Heat at First Avenue (April 29, 2026)
Rockabilly ruled the day as the Reverend Horton Heat brought their swagger and charm to First Avenue.