October 2016 is upon us, and like in previous years, this year’s crop of shows around the Twin Cities has clearly earned the title of “Roctktober” once again. Here are 26 recommended shows over the 26 remaining days in the month, with the “must see” shows in bold. Get out there and rock. Friday, October 7th … [ Read more]
Weekly Set List: 5 must-see concerts happening this week
July 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Summer is nearing the half-way point, which depending on your point of view is either exciting and terrifying. On the exciting side of things, the summer concert lineup only gets better from here on out. Here are a few shows to check out this week. Holy White Hounds | 7th Street Entry | Tuesday, July … [ Read more]
Weekly Set List: Saturday night special
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
For this week’s edition of the Weekly Set List, we decided to focus on three very awesome and distinct shows for you to choose from tomorrow night. Nick Blood: A Tribute to Nick Patrick Thompson | First Avenue | Saturday, July 9th, 7pm Nick Thompson (aka: Nick Blood) may not be a household name to … [ Read more]
Dance outside: 2016 summer music festival preview
June 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Today, June 20, is the official start of summer, which means the calendar in the coming months is chock full of outdoor music festivals. See the list below for some of our favorites, and we’ll see you on the dance floor (or mud pit, depending on the fest and the weather). Basilica Block Party | … [ Read more]
Weekly Set List: Must-see concerts June 9–11
June 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
With 100 degrees on the horizon for some parts of Minnesota on Friday, there’s no question summer has arrived. So what better way to beat the summer heat than a show in a dark, air-conditioned concert venue? Sam Beam & Jessica Hoop | Varsity Theater | Thursday, June 9th, 7pm Earlier this year, Iron & … [ Read more]
Weekly Set List: Summer festival season is officially here
May 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
We see you… arriving to work on Monday morning with your dark sunglasses on, nursing an Art-A-Whirl hangover. Hopefully you made it to Northeast Minneapolis to experience one of the best local events of the year this past weekend, but if you didn’t, feat not, as Queen Bey and the summer outdoor music festival season … [ Read more]
Weekly Set List: Must-see concerts May 2–8
May 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
After a fairly up and down April, spring has finally without a doubt arrived in Minnesota. The amount of trees and flowers blooming in the last week is incredible, so why not get out and see a show! Wild Nothing + Whitney | Triple Rock Social Club | Monday, May 2, 7:30pm Wild Nothing recently … [ Read more]
Weekly Set List: 4 underrated rock bands play the Twin Cities this week
April 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This week is full of some of the best and most exciting shows of spring. Here are four super rocking bands that will get your heart pumping and your feet moving. Beach Slang | Triple Rock Social Club | Monday, April 25, 6pm Philly’s Beach Slang seem like a relatively new band, but lead singer/guitarist … [ Read more]
Weekly Set List: Dance parties galore with return of Get Cryphy, Hood Internet, & more
April 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Spring has finally arrived, and seemingly for good this time. And in the meantime, April continues its onslaught of great shows this week. Matthew Logan Vasquez (of Delta Spirit) | 7th Street Entry | Tuesday, April 19, 7:30pm Delta Spirit front man Matt Vasquez struck out on his own with an EP entitled “Austin” last … [ Read more]
Weekly Set List: Canadian rockers, Texas folk duo, & two up-and-comers
April 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This week’s top shows feature one of Canada’s finest bands, two buzzworthy up-and-coming acts, and a gorgeous folk duo from Texas. Sunflower Bean | 7th Street Entry | Tuesday, April 5, 7:30pm Sunflower Bean’s full-length debut album, “Human Ceremony,” runs the gamut of textures and sounds from the last 30-40 years of rock, almost sounding … [ Read more]
Weekly Set List: Must-see concerts March 29 – April 2
March 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
March is coming to a close, which means that the next closest thing to “Rocktober” is upon us. April is easily the second busiest month for concerts in the Twin Cities, and this year is proving no different. Operators | 7th Street Entry | Tuesday, March 29, 7pm While Operators’ Dan Boeckner is set to … [ Read more]
Weekly Set List: Solo rocker, folk duo, hip-hop trio, & more
March 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Don’t let this week’s threat of a late winter/early spring snowstorm stop your plans for checking out some live music. There’s a handful of great shows well worth breaking out the snow brush for one last time. Shearwater | Turf Club | Tuesday, March 22, 7:30pm Shearwater has managed to release eight albums in the … [ Read more]
Weekly Set List: Ike Reilly, Farewell Milwaukee, a very D4 St. Patrick’s Day, & more
March 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Set List. We’ll now be previewing the upcoming music a little earlier in the week, giving you more time to plan your weekend! The Ike Reilly Assassination | Turf Club | Tuesday, March 15, 7pm It’s not quite Ike Reilly on St. Patrick’s Day, but I’m guessing the … [ Read more]
Weekly Set List: The best live music this weekend, March 11-13
March 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to a special weekend edition of the Weekly Set List, our rundown of the best live music the Twin Cities has to offer. Let’s dispense with the chit chat and get right to it. Are You Local? | First Avenue | Friday, March 11, 7pm Fresh off the release of his recent mix tape, … [ Read more]
Weekly Set List: Must-see concerts Feb. 26 – March 1
February 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Somehow, March is already just around the corner. Before you know it, we’ll be into local summer festival announcement time. As a preview of sorts, it looks like March is coming in like a lion musically. Drone Not Drones | Cedar Cultural Center | Friday, February 26, 6pm The phrase and idea for “Drone Not … [ Read more]
