Pat Donohue at Midway Saloon (December 31, 2025)
Legendary guitarist Pat Donohue, playing with the Prairie All Stars, had his regular Wednesday night gig at St. Paul’s Midway Saloon and it was the perfect (early) end to 2025.
Concert Review
A concert review is a critical evaluation of a live music performance, covering the artists, structure, venue, and overall audience experience to place the show in a wider context. Rooted in 18th-century music criticism, these reviews analyze performances to assess quality, often comparing them to other shows
2026 Shows
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All Tomorrow’s Petty at Turf Club (December 27, 2025)
On the second night of their annual Turf Club performance, Tom Petty tribute band All Tomorrow’s Petty treated the audience to hits and deeper cuts for a great time.
Shrimpnose at 7th St. Entry (December 26, 2025)
Shrimpnose led an evening of electronic and hip hop music at 7th St. Entry in Minneapolis and it was a dance heavy evening.
The Raveonettes at Monk Club, Rome (December 10, 2025)
The Raveonettes at Monk Club (Dec 10, 2025) The Raveonettes Setlist Blackest Killer Speed That...
Oister Boy at White Squirrel Bar (December 19, 2025)
Twin Cities punk band Oister Boy headlined an acoustic show to highlight their new EP at White Squirrel Bar and were in the holiday mood with proceeds going to charity.
anni xo at 7th Street Entry (December 18, 2025)
anni xo at 7th St Entry (Dec 18, 2025) It was my last show to...
Trivium at Uptown Theater, Kansas City MO (2025-12-10) Photos
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The Front Bottoms at FIVE, Jacksonville (December 16, 2025)
Front Bottoms Setlist setlist from Mike — Back On Top Set — Motorcycle Summer Shandy...
Chiodos and Hawthorne Heights at Harrah’s Voodoo Lounge, North Kansas City MO (2025-12-08)
read more Kansas City Music Guide CHIODOS and HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS with HOLYWATR at Harrah’s Voodoo...
High Tiny Hairs at Dusty’s Bar (December 13, 2025)
A night of garage and surf rock at Dusty’s Bar in Minneapolis had band members swapping across the three bands, and was headlined by the record release for High Tiny Hairs.
40 Oz to Freedom at Turf Club (December 12, 2025)
Sublime tribute band 40 Oz to Freedom, along with local opener Lost Island Society, held a ska-infused rock evening at St. Paul’s Turf Club.
Your Smith at First Avenue (December 11, 2025)
Your Smith returned to the First Avenue stage at the end of a tour in support of the new album The Rub. The nearly sold out audience was treated to a special pre-holiday treat.
The Lemonheads at Fine Line (December 6, 2025)
The Lemonheads at Fine Line (December 6, 2025) The Lemonheads Setlist Deep End In...
Billy Corgan and a Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness at the Lyric Opera House, Chicago (26 Nov 2025)
Billy Corgan Setlist — Act One — Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness Tonight, Tonight...
Willie Wisely at High Hat (December 5, 2025)
Willie Wisely with the Tommy Barbarella Organ Combo played a great set of 60’s inspired originals and covers in a wonderful concert at St. Paul’s High Hat.
afters at Turf Club (December 4, 2025)
An evening of local alt rock at the Turf Club in Saint Paul had four bands giving their all to the brave souls who came out in the coldest day of the season.
Circuit des Yeux at Arci Bellezza, Milan (November 20, 2025)
Circuit des Yeux at Arci Bellezza (Nov 20, 2025) Circuit des Yeux Setlist Skeleton Key...
The Home Team at the Varsity Theater (November 29, 2025)
The Home Team at Varsity Theater (Nov 29, 2025) Dinkytown was not an easy place...
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra at Ordway (November 30, 2025)
The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra featured violinist Kyu-Young Kim playing Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto in a strong finish to the Thanksgiving weekend.
Bryan Adams with Pat Benatar/Neil Giraldo at Target Center, Minneapolis MN (2025-11-26)
read more Minneapolis Music Guide BRYAN ADAMS with Pat Benatar / Neil Giraldo- Target Center,...
The Ike Reilly Assassination at First Avenue (November 26, 2025)
The Ike Reilly Assassination continued their annual Thanksgiving Eve tradition at First Avenue and brought a lot of joy with their blues rock sound.
Black Flag at the Albatross, Jacksonville (November 23, 2025)
Black Flag Setlist — Set 1 — Can’t Decide Nervous Breakdown No Values I’ve Had...
Boney James at The Dakota (November 22, 2025)
Boney James at The Dakota (November 23, 2025) Boney James Setlist Contact Into the...
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Bach’s Third Orchestra Suite
SPCO: Bach’s Third Orchestral Suite at Ordway Concert Hall, St Paul (November 22, 2025) Program...
The Beths at The Palace (November 22, 2025)
The Beths Setlist Straight Line Was a Lie No Joy Silence Is Golden Future Me...
Ben Folds at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, Ponte Vedra Beach (November 22, 2025)
Ben Folds Setlist So There Don’t Change Your Plans¹ The Last Polka¹ What Matters Most...
Floyd Nation at Florida Theatre, Jacksonville (Nov 21, 2025)
Floyd Nation Setlist — Set 1 — Echoes Time Breathe (Reprise) Keep Talking Have a...
Portugal. The Man at First Avenue (November 21, 2025)
Portugal. The Man Setlist — Act 1 — Denali Pittman Ralliers Angoon Knik Shish Mush...
Rhett Miller at Turf Club (November 20, 2025)
Rhett Miller brought an upbeat alt country rock sound to St. Paul’s Turf Club and entertained the crowd with soaring vocals and good humor.