Jazz Note #20 – Make a Christmas Album
It seems a requirement for a musical artist to produce a Christmas Album: Bing Crosby...
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Minneapolis This Week (December 21, 2025)
Here is what is going on this week in Minneapolis/St Paul, ending on December 21,...
Asian Invasion: K-Pop (2025)
There’s no denying it: K-Pop are extremely popular with the kids. Some examples: KPop Demon...
Flashback: Valleyfair, Shakopee (September 6, 2003)
When I was living and working in Minnesota, the Valleyfair (a Six Flags Entertainment Corporation),...
Flashback: Cursive at 400 Bar, Minneapolis (March 23, 2012)
Cursive Setlist This House Alive Big Bang Gentleman Caller The Cat & Mouse Retreat! A...
Weekend Gamer: AtGames Legends Pinball Micro
AtGames Legends Pinball Micro Included Tables — Taito — Arkanoid Bubble Bobble Darius Front Line...
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...
The cinematic stories about love and loss from Krzysztof Kieślowski
Now that Halloween is over, we can talk about less intense films. I wanted to...
Jax: December 15 to December 17, 2025
Here are some shows, taking place in Jacksonville and nearby cities, from December 15 to December 17, 2025: • Agnostic Front at The Albatross (Dec 15, 2025) • The Front Bottoms at FIVE (Dec 16, 2025) • Michael W. Smith at Florida Theatre (Dec 17, 2025)
KATSEYE at the Armory (November 15, 2025)
Katseye Setlist — Act I — Debut Gameboy I’m Pretty Mean Girls Tonight I Might...
Interview with Jonathan Posthuma of Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
We interviewed Jonathan Posthuma, Artistic Planning Director of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, about the 2025-2026 season, particularly the planned Bach orchestral suites.
The Wood Brothers at the Pantages Theatre (November 13, 2025)
The Wood Brothers at the Pantages Theatre (November 13, 2025) The Wood Brothers Setlist Is...
Mpls: December 11 to December 12, 2025
Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul from December 11 to December 12, 2025: • Your Smith at First Avenue (Dec 11, 2025) • Billie Marten at Fine Line (Dec 11, 2025) • The Jayhawks at Fitzgerald Theater (Dec 12-13, 2025)
Couch at First Avenue
Couch, with opener Stephen Day, played a pretty top notch R&B infused rock at a bustling First Avenue in Minneapolis.
Twin Cities Con Day Three
Day Three was the end of Twin Cities Con, with a final run of cosplay, interesting panels, and a wonderfully inclusive community.
Of Monsters and Men at Palace Theatre
Of Monsters and Men played to a sold out Palace Theatre in the first of a two show visit in Saint Paul. Mixing old and new music, they charmed the crowd with their great dual vocals.
Twin Cities Con Day One
Day One of the Twin Cities Comic Con had fans in a wide variety of character costumes, interesting panels, and a gigantic exhibit hall.
Jeff Tweedy at First Avenue (November 6, 2025)
Jeff Tweedy Setlist Betrayed One Tiny Flower Caught Up in the Past Sign of Life...
The Band CAMINO at the Fillmore Minneapolis (November 1, 2025)
Band CAMINO at Fillmore (Nov 1, 2025) It was another sold-out show at the Fillmore...
Jax: November 20 to November 22, 2025
Here are some shows, taking place in Jacksonville and nearby cities, from November 20 to...
Madi Diaz at 7th Street Entry (October 27, 2025)
Madi Diaz transformed the tiny 7th Street Entry into a sanctuary of reflection, pairing songs from Fatal Optimist with humor and heart. Georgia’s Clover County opened with twang and charm, setting up a night of storytelling, shared hope, and quiet reinvention — proof that intimacy can still feel expansive.
Matisyahu at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, Ponte Vedra Beach (Oct 27, 2025)
GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and genre-blending musician Matisyahu is back on tour in support of his eight studio album, Ancient Child (SoundOn). The tour stopped by Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, in the beautiful coastal town Ponte Vedra Beach, in Florida, last night, October 27, 2025.
Purity Ring and yuniVERSE at First Avenue Minneapolis (October 23rd 2025)
Purity Ring Setlist part ii many lives Obedear pink lightning soshy glacier ::in memory of...
Fruit Bats at Icehouse (October 23, 2025)
Tour Dates Oct 23 – Minneapolis, MN – Icehouse Oct 24 – Chicago, IL –...
The Wildwoods at the Cedar Cultural Center (October 23, 2025)
The Wildwoods at The Cedar (Oct 23, 2025) Tour Dates Oct. 24, 2025 Mineral Point,...
J.I.D at the Uptown Theater (October 19, 2025)
J.I.D at Uptown Theater (Oct 19, 2025) It was my first time having to stand...
Minneapolis This Week (October 26, 2025)
Here is what is going on this week in Minneapolis/St Paul, ending on October 26, 2025: • South Arcade at Amsterdam Bar (Oct 22, 2025) • Fruit Bats at Icehouse (Oct 23, 2025) • Don Broco at Varsity Theater (Oct 24, 2025)
Something for the Weekend: Abducted by the Six Foot Blonde (plus bonus)
Something for the Weekend: Abducted by the Six Foot Blonde - Wang Chung, Men Without Hats, Naked Eyes, Six Foot Blonde, clovers daughter
Mpls: November 14, 2025
Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul from November 14, 2025: • Rob49 at Fine Line (Nov 14, 2025) • Delaney Bailey at icehouse MPLS (Nov 14, 2025) • Khruangbin at First Avenue (Nov 14, 2025)