No Kings in downtown St. Paul (March 28, 2026)
The flagship event for No Kings 3 was in Saint Paul and wow, did the people show up. Some great local music kicked things off and well over 100,000 people marched and attended the event.
The Clams
The Clams were an all-female rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1985 by drummer Cindy Lawson. Known for a straight-ahead rock sound with garage punk influences, the group was a staple in the Twin Cities scene, playing venues like the Uptown Bar and 7th Street Entry before disbanding in 1989
No Kings
The murders of Renée Good and Alex Pretti had united people from across the globe...
The Melismatics and Friends at Turf Club (January 3, 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.
Something for the Weeks: Ani Glass to release Phantasmagoria and Cindy Lawson releasing The Reckoning
Here are some upcoming releases and events: Ani Glass to release Phantasmagoria and Cindy Lawson releasing The Reckoning
Daisychain at Zhora Darling, Minneapolis (July 25, 2025)
After a stretch of national touring acts, it was great to get back to some local and regional bands. A full stack of rock at Zhora Darling was mostly local groups with the headliner Daisychain looking to wow the local crowd.
La Cerca at Cloudland Theater (May 30, 2025)
La Cerca at Cloudland Theater (May 30, 2025) Muun Bato Setlist Metallic Yellow Otab Nuum...
Cindy Lawson at Cloudland Theater (March 7, 2025)
An evening of local music was on the slate at Cloudland Theater with Cindy Lawson as the headliner. Entering Cloudland, you will get greeted by Anslem, just about the friendliest door man in all of the Twin Cities. He’s been at it since they opened and does nearly every show. And Cloudland really is a tremendously friendly and inviting venue, giving local artists a real space to perform.
Minneapolis: August 1 to August 3, 2024
Minneapolis: August 1 to August 3, 2024: Infinity Song at 7th St Entry (Aug 1), Basilica Block Party at Boom Island (Aug 2-3), Ribfest 2024 (Aug 3)
Minneapolis: September 6 to September 9
Minneapolis: September 6 to September 9 - French indie pop band Phoenix will be headlining the Palace Theatre this Sep 6th. The band is best known for their hit singles, “If I Ever Feel Better” and “Lisztomania”, as well as “Too Young”. - The Joy Formidable at Turf Club (09/07/2022) -
The Afghan Whigs at Fine Line (09/09/2022), and Big Star’s #1 Record at 50 at Parkway Theater(09/09/2022)
Minneapolis: September 1 to September 3
Minneapolis: September 1 to September 3
09/01/2022 Thursday
Neko Case
with Disq
at First Avenue
09/02/2022 Friday
The King Khan & BBQ Show
with Miranda and The Beat
at Fine Line
09/02/2022 Friday
Elder
with Belzebong and Dreadnought
at Turf Club
09/02/2022 Friday
09/03/2022 Saturday
First Avenue Goes to the Fair
The Posies at Patrick’s Cabaret, Minneapolis (21 May 2016)
The longtime Bellingham, Washington band The Posies have again returned to action, with a new album in tow (Solid States on My Music Empire/Lojinx) and a unique series of special personal and intimate pop-up shows, usually to crowds of less than one hundred, with the secret location details, not announced until just before the show.