Recent content from Chris Riemenschneider
Celebrate Oktoberfest all year at these 6 German-styled Minnesota breweries
You don't need to don lederhosen or know how to pronounce Utepils, Giesenbrau or Arbeiter to enjoy their classic hefeweizens, lagers and other classic Germanic brews.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Sept. 19-25 include St. Vincent, Sturgill Simpson, Megadeth, Soul Coughing, Gracie Abrams and Cigarettes After Sex.
Metallica's 'Minneapolis Takeover' concerts are now available as live recordings
Would anyone want to buy live tracks from the Vikings' murky-sounding venue? Metallicats probably would.
Soul Asylum reteams with a producer it rode in on for new fall album
The band's frontman, Dave Pirner, talked "Slowly but Shirley" and being more optimistic before hitting the road again.
The top 10 pop, rock and country concerts in the Twin Cities this fall
Our critics' picks include veteran acts such as Charles Lloyd and Usher and newcomers such as Sabrina Carpenter and Inhaler.
Wilco books another rare three-night stand in St. Paul, this one even more special
The Chicago rockers are promising no-repeat set lists for their third run at the Palace Theatre.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Sept. 12-18 include Avril Lavigne, Samara Joy, Andre Cymone, Goose, Paul Weller, Buena Vista Orchestra and Cactus Blossoms.
Nick Cave's first Minneapolis concert with his Bad Seeds in over a decade set for May
The Australian rock hero will play the Armory with his old band supporting their new album, "Wild God."
North Loop's NBNL Music Fest abruptly canceled after poor sales and a mandated name change
Originally named the North by North Loop Festival, Sunday's event was to feature the Suburbs, Bad Bad Hats and more.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in Twin Cities area this week
Highlights for Sept. 5-11 include Shaboozey, Luke Bryan, Larry Carlton, Black Pumas and Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan.
Review: Weezer goes 'Blue' in latest Gen-X package tour to pack a Minnesota sports venue
The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. also performed at Wednesday's oddball tour kickoff date at Xcel Energy Center.
Review: Semisonic delivers the perfect, Minnesota-proud set for State Fair closing time
The veteran pop-rock trio's second of two nights at the band shell included many recent songs that brought new spark to its live set.
Semisonic says 'it's an honor' carrying on tradition of Minnesota rockers closing down State Fair
The "Closing Time" hitmakers headline the Leinie Lodge Bandshell on the fair's last two days, like some of their pals before them.
Review: Mötley Crüe beats the rain (and lots more!) in its State Fair grandstand return
The '80s rockers drew a modest crowd with a new guitarist and pretty much the same old situation.
Minnesota brewers' 2024 Autumn Brew Review announced with THC drinks, collaboration beers
The 23rd installment of the beer fest will take place Oct. 12 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights from Aug. 29-Sept. 4 include TLC, Weezer, Kehlani, Stanley Clarke, Stephen Sanchez, Gaslight Anthem and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard.
Review: Ludacris and T-Pain live up to being this year's hottest State Fair grandstand ticket
The 2000s-era hip-hop stars offered a deep playlist of hits in Tuesday's sold-out concert.
The Ramones' last heyday member sees the Minnesota State Fair as an 'all-American' gig
Also now a Sirius XM host, Marky Ramone plays his old group's songs at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell on Wednesday and Thursday with a new crew.
Review: Zach Bryan's intimate, outsider appeal not lost in the din of the Vikings stadium
The Oklahoma serviceman-turned-countryman had 50,000 fans singing along, even in some of his more downcast newer tunes.
The best new beers, slushies and boozy drinks to try at the State Fair
We sampled many of the 63 (!) new adult beverages on opening day, including a lot of fruity brews and at least one laced with mustard.
Review: Becky G raises Mexican pop vibes to kick off 2024′s State Fair grandstand series
The "Shower" and "Mamii" hitmaker had a modest crowd but put on a high-energy show.
This Minneapolis band was one of the last to work with studio legend Steve Albini
Scrunchies' new record, "Colossal," was recorded with the Nirvana and Pixies collaborator just a few months before his death.
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The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Aug. 22-28 include Zach Bryan, Chance the Rapper, Blake Shelton, Ruthie Foster, Alice Cooper, Ludacris and the War and Treaty.
Mini Donut Beer maker Lift Bridge has become the Minnesota State Fair's most avid brewery
The Stillwater-based brewer is selling 27 specialty brews at the fair this year, and most of them aren't actually beer.
24 Minnesota music acts to see for free at the State Fair
Homegrown highlights on the fair's stages in 2024 include Tina Schlieske, L.A. Buckner, Laamar, the First Ave Goes to the Fair revue and closing timers Semisonic.
Review: Night 2 of Metallica's Minneapolis 'takeover' was as commanding as the first
After a night off, the metal vets returned strong Sunday to U.S. Bank Stadium with an all-new set list and different openers.
Review: Green Day and Smashing Pumpkins take '90s angst out to the ballpark
Billie Joe Armstrong's trio played two of its albums in full for the sold-out Target Field crowd.
Review: Metallica thrillingly thunders its way through Night 1 of its Minneapolis takeover
The metal gods' first of two U.S. Bank Stadium shows in its "No Repeat Weekend" featured some deep-cut oldies and a renewed monstrosity.
Twin Cities to reach maximum rock 'n' roll level with four stadium concerts over next four days
Metallica, Green Day, Def Leppard, Smashing Pumpkins and more are coming to town with around 200,000 tickets sold for this week's big shows.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Aug. 15-22 include Jhene Aiko, Hozier, Metallica, Koe Wetzel, Green Day with Smashing Pumpkins and Def Leppard with Journey,
Minnesota Yacht Club festival will return in 2025 with an added third day of music
The festival is set again for July 18-20 following a strong turnout in the St. Paul event's inaugural year.
Metallica's guitarist promises 'more of an experience' during its Minneapolis takeover
Kirk Hammett says this weekend's "no repeat" U.S. Bank Stadium shows are indicators they want to last like the Rolling Stones: "That's our goal."
Extra-loud underplay: Pantera to play First Ave the night before its Metallica gig in Minneapolis
Ozzy guitarist Zakk Wylde and Anthrax's Charlie Benante are filling in for Pantera's late Abbott brothers on tour.
Chance the Rapper knows Minnesota has 'the' state fair to play. It's one of his only 2024 gigs.
The Chicago hip-hop star is offering his fellow Midwesterners at the grandstand a preview of his bold new "Star Line" project.
Gov. Tim Walz's Minnesota music ties are cranking up his viral Cool Dad status
Photos and stories are circulating on social media tying Kamala Harris' running mate to Prince, Hüsker Dü, the Replacements and the Electric Fetus.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Aug. 8-14 include Ice Spice, Hootie & the Blowfish, Stray Cats, Ber, Dwight Yoakam, Julia Bullock and Bayfront Blues Festival.
Review: Faye Webster's sold-out Palace concert in St. Paul was awash in dark romance
The Atlanta songwriter of "But Not Kiss" fame arrived riding a wave of TikTok and festival exposure,
Review: Mexico hip-hop star Peso Pluma soars in Minnesota debut, despite foot injury
The rapper delivered a fascinating, jubilant blend of traditional Mexican music and hip-hop at Target Center.
Gustavus grads open St. Peter's first brewery in former Red Owl site
Paddlefish Brewing is run in a historic Minnesota college town by the youngest brewers in the state.
Review: Vampire Weekend confidently but kookily kicks off two-night stand in Minneapolis
Ezra Koenig and his ever-evolving band made a serious case for new tunes before turning very unserious.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Aug. 1-7 include Peso Pluma, Faye Webster, Barry Manilow, Killer Mike, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Basilica Block Party.
Review: Foo Fighters and Pretenders knock it out of the ballpark
More than 40,000 fans of varying ages packed Target Field to see Dave Grohl's Gen X-era band rise again.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 25-31 include Foo Fighters, Vampire Weekend, Sheila E., Future, Dawes, Seun Kuti and Palmfest.
Review: Minnesota Yacht Club festival ends in rowdy, dopey style with Chili Peppers
A capacity crowd turned out for the second day of St. Paul's big, new music fest, where the Offspring and Gary Clark Jr. also performed.
Review: Stefani, Morissette spark a 'Hella Good' start to Minnesota Yacht Club festival
Day One at St. Paul's big new music fest was defined by female stars and pretty stellar organization
Minneapolis music eatery Icehouse will avoid eviction under new ownership plan
Some formerly silent partners in the Eat Street venue are taking over with the continued involvement of founder Brian Liebeck.
The story behind Twins closer Jhoan Duran's fiery entrance song(s)
Latino music stars Farruko and Daddy Yankee and a St. Paul-born DJ played a role in the big walk-on moment.
What is Duluth's superior beer? We rank the Twin Ports area's many breweries.
The nine most popular taprooms to visit include older favorites and popular newcomers.
Soul Asylum and Hippo Campus drop new songs, album news ahead of Minnesota Yacht Club gigs
Each band teamed with well-known producers for their latest albums due out this fall.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 18-24 include Minnesota Yacht Club, Sunny Sweeney, Lyle Lovett and Thirty Seconds to Mars.
Festival, ahoy! A dozen things to know about St. Paul's Minnesota Yacht Club
Lollapalooza promoter C3 Presents brings the Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette and more to Harriet Island this weekend.
Bowling with Lars? Metallica announces side events in its Minneapolis 'takeover' weekend
The metal kings are playing two shows at U.S. Bank Stadium in August, with a night off in between for other fun.
6 Minnesota breweries win U.S. Open Beer awards
St. Louis Park's Haggard Barrel also took a trophy after only just hitting the market in January.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 11-17 include Nickel Creek with Andrew Bird, Grace Potter, Chicago with Earth, Wind & Fire, X and Jeezy.
'Purple Rain' to be screened at Target Center on 40th anniversary of movie's release
The July 27 event in Minneapolis will feature members of Prince's family and collaborators.
Review: Niall Horan goes in many directions for first Minnesota arena show
The One Direction alum charmed 15,000 fans in St. Paul with the same nice demeanor seen on NBC's "The Voice."
Review: Wallflowers, McBride bring musical flavor to revamped Taste of Minnesota
The festival's downtown site isn't great for concerts, but Saturday's performers rose above the din.
Scene Makers Q+A: Lucky Cat Records owner puts a new spin on a fabled Minneapolis store site
From corporate life to indie shopkeeper, Michele Swanson opens this weekend in the former home of Oar Folk.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 4-10 include Miranda Lambert, Niall Horan, Trampled by Turtles, Marcia Ball, Baseball Project and Taste of Minnesota.
Minneapolis musician-turned-writer Laurie Lindeen of Zuzu's Petals dies at 62
Her 2007 memoir, "Petal Pusher," colorfully documented the music career that gave way to writing and starting a family.
Northern Minnesota's Moondance Jam rock fest cancels all headliners without offering refunds
Organizers blamed the "economic climate" for their cancellation of national acts such as Creed and Foghat.
3 Minnesota breweries package new variations of popular IPA brands
Summit debuted its Sága Juicy this week, following Fulton's Hop Kingdom American IPA and Surly's expanded Mosh Pit IPAs.
Review: Smaller solo sound still earns a large reception for Big Thief's Adrianne Lenker
Adrianne Lenker ended her solo tour with a sold-out two-night stand at the State Theatre.
Surprise! Keith Urban announces underplay club gig Sunday at Fine Line in Minneapolis
Urban is squeezing in the Minneapolis gig in between concert stops in Wisconsin and Chicago.
What are the best Minnesota albums of the year so far?
Our music critic picks his top 10 local releases halfway through 2024, including Humbird, Shackletons and Riotgrrrldarko.
Hey ya! The flute tour you've been waiting for is coming to Minneapolis in October
Hip-hop legend André 3000 of OutKast fame will bring his New Blue Sun Live tour to Northrop auditorium Oct. 19.
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for June 27-July 3 include Adrianne Lenker, Ben Platt, Little Feat, Blue Ox Festival, the Church and Afghan Whigs.
Another country singer takes the Minnesota State Fair's final grandstand slot for 2024
Jon Pardi will hit the fair's big stage Aug. 28 fresh off playing the Winstock festival two weekends ago.
What's the song of the summer for 2024?
Here are eight hits drinking up attention this summer, including highly infectious tunes by Sabrina Carpenter and Hozier.
Los Lobos at 50: Cal-Mex rock vets celebrate a storied history that stretches to Minnesota
The same original members from 1973 return to town humbly marking their remarkable longevity.
Review: Pixies and Modest Mouse shine bright under gray-skied Surly Field kickoff concert
The sometimes unreliable bands treated the sold-out crowd to solid sets filled with fan faves.
Musical tribute to Spider John Koerner scheduled Sunday at Cabooze
A potluck party at Palmer's will happen after the celebration, where Charlie Parr, Cactus Blossoms and more will perform.
Big Gigs: the 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for June 20-26 include Morgan Wallen, Pixies and Modest Mouse, Los Lobos, Black Pumas, New Kids on the Block and Twin Cities Jazz Festival.
Where and when to celebrate 'Purple Rain's' 40th anniversary in the Twin Cities
Details on Paisley Park's Celebration and other events happening in Prince's hometown.
40 fun facts about 'Purple Rain' as Prince's triumph marks its 40th anniversary
The movie and soundtrack arrived in the summer of 1984 and changed Minneapolis 4ever.
