GRAMMY Award-winning band Tedeschi Trucks Band (led by the dynamic duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks) has a two-night residency at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre (aka “The Amp”), in St Augustine, Florida. I’ve previously mentioned that the city is about 1 hour from Jacksonville, which is a little too far for me to commit to seeing a show there.
Gainesville is just a little too far for me to drive to. On paper it’s about an hour and a half, but based on my previous travels, it’s probably closer to two hours for me to make the long drive. I did look into The Fest, it looks like an SXSE or CMJ style of music festival. That means there are numerous venues and about a million bands playing. I’m not sure how Gainesville is laid out, but part of what makes SXSW works is that all the venues are on the same two or three blocks. When I was covering NXNE (in Toronto) what sucked is that some bands were playing so far that I had to take the bus to see them… and that’s no fun.
Roots-rock rambler Liam St. John is touring in support of his debut album Man Of The North (Big Loud Rock). The tour will stop byy the Turf Club, in St Paul, on October 25, 2025.
Musical duo, Aly & AJ is back on tour, headlining FIVE, in Jacksonville, on October 25, 2025. The band was previously in Minneapolis, on October 4, 2025. If Aly Michalka looks familiar, that’s because she’s a main character in the CW’s iZombie (2014-2017).
Six Foot Blonde, led by Julia Rusyniak, will be headlining the 7th Street Entry on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical touring musical is coming to the Pantages Theatre, in Minneapolis, on December 6 and 7. For Kansas City fans, it will be playing at the Folly Theater on October 25-26, 2025.
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Madi Diaz will be headlining 7th St Entry, in Minneapolis, on October 27, 2025.
London based duo Good Neighbours (Scott Verrill and Oli Fox) will be headlining the Fine Line, in Minneapolis, on October 27, 2025.
GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and genre-blending musician Matisyahu is touring in support of his eight studio album Ancient Child (SoundOn). The tour will stop by Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on October 27, 2025.
Nashville-born indie-folk artist/songwriter/producer Hunter Metts is kicking off his 2025 tour at the 7th Street, in Minneapolis, on October 28, 2025.
Los Angeles melodic death metal band based in Nekrogoblikon will headline the Albatross (formerly the Underbelly), in Jacksonville, Florida.
Alejandro Sanchez, aka Chezile, will be headlining the 7th Street Entry, in Minneapolis, on October 29, 2025, in support of Alē.