The Replacements

The Replacements were an American rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1979. The band was composed of the guitarist and vocalist Paul Westerberg, guitarist Bob Stinson, bass guitarist Tommy Stinson, and drummer Chris Mars for most of its existence. After two albums in the style of punk rock, they became one of the main pioneers of alternative rock with their acclaimed albums Let It Be and Tim.

Mpls: June 7 to June 10, 2026

vusleeper May 7, 2026

Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul from June 7 to June 10, 2026: •...

The Melismatics and Friends at Turf Club (January 3, 2026)

Thaddeus-WHM January 4, 2026

A tribute to The Replacements, led by The Melismatics had seemingly every rock singer in the Twin Cities appear at the Turf Club. It was a smashing success and a sold out crowd had a blast.

Minneapolis This Week (January 4, 2026)

vusleeper December 27, 2025

A Totally Rad New Year’s Eve at First Avenue (Dec 31, 2025) Here is what...

Mpls: January 1 to January 3, 2026

vusleeper December 4, 2025

Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul from January 1 to January 3, 2025: •...

Mpls: December 27 to December 31, 2025

vusleeper November 27, 2025

Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul from December 27 to December 31, 2025: • Soul Asylum at First Avenue (Dec 27, 2025) • KOO KOO ⏤ Silly Shindig at First Avenue (Dec 28, 2025) • A Totally Rad New Year’s Eve at First Avenue (Dec 31, 2025)

Willie Wisely & His Belle Bottoms at Pan-O-Prog, Lakeville (July 12, 2025) DSC05582

An in-depth interview with Willie Wisely in three questions

Thaddeus-WHM August 6, 2025

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.

Willie Wisely & His Belle Bottoms at Pan-O-Prog, Lakeville (July 12, 2025)

Thaddeus-WHM July 15, 2025

Willie Wisely Setlist Beast of Burden (The Rolling Stones cover) Hurts So Good (John Mellencamp...

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts at Taste of Minnesota (July 5, 2025)

Thaddeus-WHM July 6, 2025

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Setlist Victim of Circumstance Cherry Bomb* Do You Wanna Touch...

Soul Asylum at First Ave (December 28, 2024)

Thaddeus-WHM December 29, 2024

Soul Asylum Setlist The Only Thing I’m Missing Misery Trial by Fire Little Too Clean...

Flashback: Soul Asylum at OLL Blast (02 May 2009)

December 26, 2024

Upcoming Shows 26 Dec 2024 Thursday The Honeydogs with The Penny Peaches at Turf Club...

Minneapolis: This Week (12/29/2024)

vusleeper December 21, 2024

What’s happening this week. Read more Minneapolis Music Guide. 25 Dec 2024 Wednesday 26...

RIP Laurie Lindeen (Zuzu’s Petals)

vusleeper July 3, 2024

Laurie Lindeen, the guitarist and singer of the girl trio Zuzu’s Petals and Paul Westerberg’s...

Minneapolis: This Week (12/31/2023)

vusleeper December 23, 2023

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide. It’s the end of 2023 week. 12/25/2023 Monday Christmas Day...

Minneapolis: December 29 to December 31

vusleeper November 24, 2023

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide. 12/29/2023 Friday Soul Asylum with Tommy Stinson at First Avenue...

Minneapolis: This Week (09/03/2023)

vusleeper August 27, 2023

Here are some shows, this week, in the Minneapolis/St Paul area. Kicking off this week...

Minneapolis: September 1 to September 3

August 18, 2023

This week has Sir Chloe vs Chloe. Read more Minneapolis Music Guide. 09/01 and 09/02...

Cowboys in the Campfire at Fine Line, Minneapolis (01 July 2023)

vusleeper July 2, 2023

Tommy Stinson (from The Replacements and Soul Asylum) brought his new project called Cowboys in the Campfire show to the Fine Line Music Café in Minneapolis on Saturday night. This was the first night of the tour.

Minneapolis: This Week (07/02/2023)

vusleeper June 25, 2023

Here are some shows, this week, in the Minneapolis/St Paul area. Read more Minneapolis Music...

Minneapolis: July 1 to July 5

vusleeper June 15, 2023

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide. 07/01/2023 Saturday Tommy Stinson’s Cowboys in the Campfire at...

Run Westy Run at Turf Club, St Paul (03 Mar 2023)

vusleeper March 4, 2023

Twin City music scene veterans Run Westy Run just had their sold-out album release concert for Beyond Reason (Cardinal Drive Records), on Friday night, at the Turf Club in St Paul.