Fifteen years in, Broncho is a compelling live act, bending time, memory, and pop-rock structures until you’re not sure what you’re hearing, only that it feels familiar. At a sold-out show Thursday night at the 7th Street Entry, they turned their new album into the foundation for a two-hour immersive experience.
Mpls: September 9 to September 10, 2025 - Japanese Breakfast at Palace Theatre (Sep 9, 2025), Wet Leg
at First Avenue, Arc De Soleil at Varsity Theater (Sept 10, 2025)
I’m not sure if it’s a first for We Heart Music, but last night welcomed the return of a band Horsegirl and its opening act that played at the same venue two years before. Also the drummer in the opening act is the younger brother to one of the headliners. So, a lot of synergy, maybe a perfect trifecta if you could gamble on music.
Kate Malanaphy at 370 Sets (August 5, 2025) 370 Sets The 370 Sets is a...
The Okmoniks at Cloudland (Aug 3, 2025) The Okmoniks Setlist Ain’t Comin’ In Don’t Wanna...
Mpls: September 4 to September 8, 2025 - Marc Ribot at Cedar Cultural Center, The Black Keys at Armory (September 6, 2025), Waylon Wyatt at Fine Line (September 8, 2025)
Except for the lingering Canadian smoke it was a perfect night to be outside to catch The Star Tribune’s Music & Movies at Lake Harriet’s Bandshell. It was definitely a family affair with the movie being Denzel Washington’s Remember the Titans and local favorite Yam Haus playing a 75-minute set before the hazy sun set.
Minneapolis This Week (August 10, 2025)
The end of July was upon us and there were a lot of live music options across the Twin Cities. But it was also a Thursday, meaning there would be local acts performing at Turf Club, and this last day of the month was headlined by The Holy North.
Mpls: September 1 to September 3, 2025 - Glitterfox, McKinley Dixon, PUP and Jeff Rosenstock
Salsa del Soul at Lowertown Sounds (July 31, 2025) Lowertown Sounds John and his...
On a seasonably, sunny day in July, Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis was beaming with energy and excitement for the Grand Piano Spectacular. The pre-show music of the night was provided by Peter Kogan’s TarBone Quintet. The group played a grooving jazz set with each musician showcasing their improvisation abilities. If jazz wasn’t your vibe, many local vendors and artisans had kiosks with their wares and hand-crafted goods for sale inside the atrium.
Mpls: August 23 to August 30, 2025
370 Sets The 370 Sets is a free concert series on Tuesdays throughout the summer...
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.
The Honeydogs at Green Room (July 25, 2025) The Honeydogs Setlist Attic Brain Rumor Has...
Minneapolis This Week (August 3, 2025)
I know, I know, it’s only July, but our Rocktober calendar is starting to fill up! It’s crazy how busy September/October will get in Minneapolis. Rocktober is so big that we have to start spotlighting bands from now to October.
The Big Star Quintetat First Avenue (July 23, 2025) Big Star Quintet Setlist ¹ Big...
Announced only a week ago, Palmfest 2025 is taking place this weekend. Just happenstance, I am temporarily in Minneapolis for the recent Minnesota Yacht Club Music Festival and this would be a good way to officially say goodbye to Palmers Bar. As you know with the recent news that the bar will permanently shut down in September 14, 2025.
The NACDL Foundation for Criminal Justice presented "The Music of Prince" at First Avenue in Minneapolis which featured former members of Prince’s late ‘80s/early ‘90s backing band, The New Power Generation and special guest Brown Mark from Purple Rain-era fabled band, The Revolution, to celebrate Prince's music and support the mission of the NACDL Foundation for Criminal Justice.
The final day of the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, at Harriet Island, in St Paul, was looking to be nearly perfect weather and was certainly the heaviest attended crowd of the festival early in the day.
With no real rain in the forecast for Day 2 of the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, things were looking clear for the full slate of bands. Organizers and Festival staff kept things moving smoothly, which was impressive given the large number of people in the relatively small Harriet Island Regional Park.
MN Yacht Club (July 18, 2025) Hozier Setlist Nobody’s Soldier Jackie and Wilson Angel of...
Minneapolis This Week (July 27, 2025)
Mpls: August 19 to August 22, 2025
Yeison Landero Setlist Intro Epocas de oro No es negra es morena Campesino cimmarón Noche...
370 Sets The 370 Sets is a free concert series on Tuesdays throughout the summer...
Potential New Boyfriend at Midway Saloon, St Paul (July 10, 2025) Midway Saloon Summer...
Mpls: August 15 to August 18, 2025