Vinyl reissues of Prince's 1985-92 albums are coming
Call it a sign o' the vinyl resurgent times: Prince's 1985-1992 stretch of albums will soon be reissued by Warner Bros. The process of reissuing Prince's discography on vinyl began earlier this year,...
View ArticleSia's first tour in five years to hit Target Center with opener Miguel
Sia — the reclusive/quirky pop superstar + songwriter to the stars — is bringing her first tour in five years to Target Center on October 13. Grammy-winning don't-call-me-R&B powerhouse Miguel will...
View ArticleRiot Fest Chicago 2016: Reunited Misfits, Morrissey, heavy MN presence
The 2013 Replacements reunion was the ultimate incentive for Twin Citians to journey seven hours to Chicago's Riot Fest. The September 16-18 music fest at Douglas Park — dubbed "the Warped Tour for...
View ArticleFestival Palomino trots out expanded 2016 lineup
Festival Palomino is going for the trifecta in its third year. The Trampled by Turtles headlined/curated fest will expand to 16 acts over three stages on September 17 at Canterbury Park in Shakopee,...
View ArticlePrince-inspired pun name given to St. Paul Saints' mascot piggy
Since Prince died last month, the world has gone H.A.M. honoring the Minnesota-born music legend. On Wednesday, the St. Paul Saints revealed their delicious tribute to Prince: The baseball club's 2016...
View ArticleGov. Mark Dayton declares May 23, 2016 Beyoncé Day
Tales of staggering incompetence aren't the only things coming from the Minnesota State Capitol today. While we didn't get bonding bills, bills, bills, but we did get word that Gov. Mark Dayton...
View ArticleWeezer, G-Eazy added to 2016 Minnesota State Fair grandstand lineup
An alt-rock act. A rapper. The 2016 Minnesota State Fair grandstand lineup accounted for two more demographics on Wednesday with the additions of Gen X/millennial-appeasing Weezer and dapper young rap...
View ArticleInsane MN showcase — Lizzo, Atmosphere, Lifter Puller, Brother Ali —...
Holy shit, Red Rocks Amphitheatre! The gorgeous outdoor Colorado venue just scored a humdinger of a Minnesota lineup: Lizzo — our only superstar export in recent memory — plus mostly dormant,...
View ArticleStone Arch Bridge Fest reveals 2016 music lineup
Dads 'n' grads season, as always, culminates with a cherished block of time we here at City Pages like to call Father's Day weekend. Chief among the prime FDW activities: The Stone Arch Bridge...
View ArticleKanye West's Saint Pablo Tour coming Oct. 10 to St. Paul
Global pop-culture force Kanye West is bringing his Saint Pablo Tour to St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center on October 10. The rapper/producer/fashion designer/Kardashian announced the 32-date tour in...
View ArticleSummit Backyard Bash unleashes 2016 lineup feat. Bob Mould, Bully
For the 30th year, Summit Brewing Co. is cracking open the brewery doors for an afternoon rager on its lawn. The 2016 edition of the Summit Backyard Bash was revealed Tuesday, with locally affiliated...
View ArticleHey everybody! Free Doomtree show down at the ol' cider factory
Hey, everybody: Get on down to Sociable Cider Werks on July 10! Cherished hometown hip-hop crew Doomtree announced Thursday they're throwing a free outdoor concert on that date at the northeast...
View ArticlePizza Luce Block Party dishes out 2016 lineup
If we're to believe the neck-craned denizens of the American Astronomical Society, today's the first day of summer, baby. And that can only mean one singular, specific thing: block party season! The...
View ArticleCarrie Underwood's Storyteller tour to unfold Oct. 17 at Xcel
Country superstar Carrie Underwood will go from attending a hockey game in Edina, Minnesota, to playing a hockey arena in St. Paul this fall. The seven-time Grammy winner will bring her immersive The...
View ArticleStar Tribune rolls out lineup for August Music & Movies at Lake Harriet
After hours of filling ashtrays and hurling whiskey tumblers into walls, the City Pages Lineup Theme Analysis Division arrived at a conclusion: This year's August Music & Movies series is all about...
View ArticleMinnesota State Fair adds final (and familiar) grandstand act
Last we checked, the Minnesota State Fair goes down in Minnesota. But that's not stopping organizers from booking Alabama — a band not at all named after Minnesota — for the 19th (!) time. It was...
View ArticleMock the Garden — 'A Mature Music Festival For Adults' — to rock Memory Lanes...
Mock the Garden will again bring a charitable punk marathon to Memory Lanes. "Here is a fucking ridiculous music festival for you to go fuck yourselves at," organizer Drew Ailes — also a frequent City...
View ArticleHey everybody! Free Charles Bradley concert down at the ol' cider factory
Hey, everybody: Get on down to Sociable Cider Werks on August 21! Sociable announced Wednesday the latest installment of its free outdoor concert series will feature Charles Bradley & His...
View ArticleTwin Cities musicians to throw benefit concert for Philando Castile's family
Philando Castile — the St. Paul man who was killed by police during a traffic stop last week — was laid to rest Thursday in his hometown. And now the local music scene is rallying to support his family...
View ArticleLowertown Line rolls out free Season 4 taping schedule feat. Babes in...
Our beloved, hallowed, cherished, thriving Twin Cities music scene gets silver-screen access via Lowertown Line. The live-music TV series — sorta Twin Cities Public Television's take on Austin City...
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