Hotline TNT at Underground Music Venue, Minneapolis (September 14, 2025)
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Dominique Fils-Aimé at Dakota Jazz Club (September 14, 2025)
When we saw Dominique Fils-Aimé at the Dakota Jazz Club in August of last year, we noted at the end of the review: “This was her first Dakota Jazz Club appearance, and based on the turnout, it probably won’t be her last.”
Mpls: October 8, 2025
Rocktober! Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul on October 8, 2025: • Far Caspian at 7th St Entry (Oct 8, 2025) • Grandaddy at First Avenue (Oct 8, 2025) • [Cancelled] Emily Nenni at Turf Club (Oct 8, 2025)
Selby Avenue Jazz Fest (September 13, 2025)
The Selby Avenue Jazz Fest is in the heart of St. Paul, specifically, the Rondo neighborhood. It was founded in 2002 as a response to the one-year anniversary of 9/11. Co-founder, Michael Wright, felt a need to celebrate the good things going on in the world and in the heart of St. Paul, and he felt, “Nothing gets people together like a good old-fashioned block party.” The inaugural Jazz Fest had 600 people. There were quite a few more on Saturday.
CMAT at Fine Line (September 12, 2025)
It was another sold out show for Irish singer CMAT who is having quite the week in a very busy summer. And based on the show at the Fine Line she will be even busier in the future.
Chanel Beads at Zhora Darling (September 13, 2025)
Chanel Beads, with shoegaze opener Maria Somerville, performed for a sold out crowd at Zhora Darling with an electronic-infused indie sound.
Mpls: October 7, 2025
Rocktober! Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul on October 7, 2025: • GoGo Penguin at Fine Line (Oct 7, 2025) • elbow at First Avenue (Oct 7, 2025) • [Cancelled] Goat Girl at Turf Club (Oct 7, 2025)
Opening Weekend: Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony with Thomas Zehetmair
In the premiere of their 67th season, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) gave the audience a grand performance featuring modern music, an emotional double concerto, and a jubilant symphony. Leading the orchestra was Austrian composer and conductor Thomas Zehetmair who rejoined as artistic partner, last seen with SPCO in the 2019-2020 season.
Mpls: October 6, 2025
Rocktober! Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul on October 6, 2025. • Hazlett at First Avenue (Oct 6, 2025) • MICO at Fine Line (Oct 6, 2025) • Runnner at 7th St Entry (Oct 6, 2025)
Minneapolis This Week (September 21, 2025)
Here is what is going on this week in Minneapolis/St Paul, ending on September 21, 2025. • Society of the Silver Cross and Anothernight at Zhora Darling (Sep 16, 2025) • Rissi Palmer's Color Me Country Takeover at Fine Line (Sep 18, 2025) • Evanescence at Xcel Energy Center (Sep 19, 2025) • Austin Snell at Fine Line (Sep 20, 2025)
Kiss the Tiger at Icehouse (September 11, 2025)
Kiss the Tiger debuted their new album Infinite Love at Icehouse and it was a TREMENDOUS show.
Mpls: October 5, 2025
Rocktober! Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul on October 5, 2025 • Winter at 7th St Entry (Oct 5, 2025) • Blackbraid at Turf Club (Oct 5, 2025) • The Sword at First Avenue (Oct 5, 2025)
Mpls: October 4, 2025
Rocktober! Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul on October 4, 2025. • Swervedriver at Turf Club (Oct 4, 2025) • Destroyer at Fine Line (Oct 4, 2025) • Garbage at First Avenue (Oct 4, 2025)
Paul Bergen at The White Squirrel Bar (September 10, 2025)
Paul Bergen and friends played a bluesy rock & roll session at The White Squirrel Bar in St. Paul.
Mpls: October 3, 2025
Rocktober! Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul on October 2, 2025. • Joan Osborne at Dakota Jazz Club (Oct 3-4, 2025) • Bri Bagwell at Aster Cafe (Oct 3, 2025) • Kingfishr at Cedar Cultural Center(Oct 3, 2025) • RICO NASTY at First Avenue (Oct 3, 2025)
Dogs Are Everywhere
Dogs Are Everywhere: Dogpark, LustSickPuppy, Dogs In A Pile, Dog Man: The Musical
Al Church and The Congregation at Turf Club (September 6, 2025)
Al Church and The Congregation performed the songs of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys at the Turf Club in St. Paul.
Runners and Gunners
Gunnar, Runnner, and Runner and Bobby - oh my!
Mpls: October 2, 2025
Rocktober! Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul on October 2, 2025.
• Frankie and the Witch Fingers at Turf Club (Oct 2, 2025)
• Ruston Kelly at Fine Line (Oct 2, 2025)
• Low Cut Connie at First Avenue (Oct 2, 2025)
• Royel Otis at Palace Theatre (Oct 2, 2025)
Minneapolis This Week (September 14, 2025)
Here is what is going on this week in Minneapolis/St Paul, ending on September 14, 2025.
• Kiss the Tiger at Icehouse (Sept 11, 2025)
• CMAT at Fine Line (Sep 12, 2025)
• Get Back: Rooftop Rewind at Graze Food Hall by Travail (Sep 14, 2025)
Mpls: October 1, 2025
Rocktober! Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul on October 1, 2025. • 2hollis at First Avenue (Oct 1, 2025) • Tune-Yards at Fine Line(Oct 1, 2025) >• jadu heart at Amsterdam Bar & Hall (Oct 1, 2025)
Jeff Rosenstock & PUP at Palace Theatre (September 3, 2025)
Jeff Rosenstock & PUP nailed a co-headlong tour stop at St. Paul’s Palace Theatre.
Mpls: September 30, 2025
Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul on September 30, 2025.
• Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at First Avenue
• Water From Your Eyes at 7th St Entry
• Willi Carlisle at Fine Line
• sombr at Palace Theatre
Road to Rocktober 2025, Part IV
Continuing with our Road to Rocktober series, we are spotlight some upcoming October dates.
• Grandaddy at First Avenue (Oct 8, 2025)
• Miki Berenyi Trio at Turf Club (Oct 18, 2025)
• Phantogram at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall (Oct 20, 2025)
Glitterfox at 7th St. Entry (September 2, 2025)
Glitterfox rocked their tour opener in support of the new album decoder at 7th St. Entry in Minneapolis.
Mpls: September 29, 2025
Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul on September 29, 2025.
• KALEO at Fillmore
• Stacey Ryan at 7th St Entry
• Fleshwater at Fine Line
• Iniko at Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Martin Devaney at The White Squirrel Bar (August 31, 2025)
Martin Devaney with John Ewing performed the last outdoor concert of the season on the Magnolia Bandshell at The White Squirrel Bar.
Mpls: September 28, 2025
Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul, for September 28, 2025.
• Jack Van Cleaf at 7th St Entry
• Cannibal Corpse at First Ave
• Mo Lowda & The Humble at Fine Line
• Múm at Turf Club
• Fox Lake at Skyway Theatre
Girl Ultra at Turf Club (August 30, 2025)
It’s always a busy evening in the Hamline Midway neighborhood of St. Paul when there’s a Loons game (Major League Soccer). A stone’s throw from the soccer pitch, it was an evening of Mexican R&B at the Turf Club, with Girl Ultra in town on a headlining tour.
Road to Rocktober 2025, Part III
Continuing with our Road to Rocktober series, which will spotlight some upcoming October dates.
• The Sword at First Avenue (Oct 5, 2025)
• Far Caspian at 7th St Entry (Oct 8, 2025)
• Pixel Grip at Turf Club (Oct 21, 2025)