Just off the west side of the Lake Street bridge and River Road is one of the best and most scenic patios in the neighborhood that bears its name. The Longfellow Grill has a large space for drinks and keeps long hours seven days a week. Perfect for a summer…
Each month at The Market at Malcolm Yards, a local bartender is paired with a local person of note to create a craft cocktail for that month, as well as raise money for a charity of their choice. This month’s Pride Edition brings Dan Oskey behind the bar along with…
Trailer Trash celebrate 30 years of honkytonking around the Twin Cities tonight at the Hook and Ladder. The band that made Lee’s Liquor Lounge the country music bar in Minneapolis welcomes scores of friends and former members to the stage to party. Catch ’em outdoors now—their annual Trashy Little Christmas…
As St. Paul’s kickoff to summer for the last 50 years, Grand Old Day makes its return in 2023 after a three-year absence. From Fairview Ave. to Dale St., the largest one-day festival in the Midwest will host music on seven stages, ranging from The Jayhawks, Bad Bad Hats, White…
Black Market Brass celebrates the release of their new 45rpm single on Colemine Records tonight at the Turf. The massive collective of self-described “psychedelic wasteland rascals” have been lifting crowds up with their brand of Afrobeat for the last decade and tonight should bring the house down. With Obi Original…
A true original from the pre-cow punk days through whatever is dubbed Americana these days, Alejandro Escovedo is a songwriter of the highest order. From his Bloodshot Records-era masterpieces through 2018’s The Crossing, his music has evolved and shifted with the dry, Texas winds. As a member of the True…
Seeking a Fitzgerald-era St. Paul spot? Look no further. The corner of Selby and Western is the king of all patios and the best place to get a taste of old-school St. Paul high society. For a special occasion—which, really, can be any occasion—hang, W.A. Frost’s Garden Patio is one of the…
Frankie Rose bounced from East Coast to West Coast, in search of launching her musical career. With her fourth album, Cage Tropical, she dives into her sci-fi influences and leans heavily on synths and effects pedals to support her vocals, creating her specific brand of indie rock. Rose is joined…
It’s been eight years since Janet last visited, so tonight should make for an epic escapade at the Xcel. The Together Again Tour (named for a song off 1997’s underrated The Velvet Rope) presents a show divided into four acts and among its 30-plus songs, fans will hear rarely performed…
On the art of conversations with artists WORDS BY MARY LUCIA Recently, I was trying to compile a greatest hit(s) of radio interviews I’ve done for a compilation reel. I thought maybe I should include some of the worst as well. I can only imagine they might be just as…