Every third Monday of the month, KFAI’s Ellen Stanley hosts the “finest women & non-binary artists in folk, roots, and Americana music!” This month’s guest is indie folksinger Maya Elena. MON 5/15, 6 PM, Free, 21+…
Cannon Falls native Caitlyn Smith returns to her home state for the first date of her “Minnesota Residency” tonight at the Entry. Tonight is a solo stop for Smith, who will hit three additional local venues throughout the rest of the year. With Alex Hall. MON 5/15, 7 PM, $25,…
Ever the tireless rocker, Christy Costello and her COMA Club bandmates nestle into Dusty’s Big Green Booth for a night of tunes off her in-the-can full length due out this fall. The band/collective American Cream (ex-STNNNG members) and Skulpture join in on the fun. SAT 5/13, 7 PM, $10, 21+…
An all day event highlighting the best the area has to offer—from the old-school country of John Magnuson; the Nashville-pop leanings of Sarah Morris; the pure originality of the Union Suits; the glorious honky-tonk sound of Becky Kapell and the Fat 6; Doug Collins and the Receptionists’ poppy take on…
A man about town who supports as many shows as he plays (a lot for both), Nato Coles celebrates his birthday tonight at Mortimer’s, leading the Blue Diamond band to the corner of Lyndale and Franklin by way of E Street. Joining this marathon bill, which fits for the indefatigable…
Becky Schlegel and Mother Banjo leave their kids at home tonight so they can entertain you and yours at the Aster Cafe. Schlegel’s brand of country and bluegrass blends well on the bill with Ellen Stanley’s Mother Banjo project, who are looking forward to a ten-year anniversary vinyl reissue of…
If you only know of Rebecca Black from ‘Friday,’ you’ve missed out on some quality bops. Despite being a pop icon for more than a decade, her debut album just came out this year. Both her voice and subject matter have matured since her ‘Friday’ days, and she’s fully moved…
Our semi-regular roundup of don’t-miss musicians. Check it out. Cult Vibes Tag: An arty, pandemic-born project from Dōjō Holliday, Matthew ‘Gravey’ Graves, Dillon Marchus, and Dave Power. What: One of the only bands instantly making audiences get up and dance—you know it’s true!—with their big band set-up that features multiple…
International punk supergroup Ultrabomb detonated with last year’s debut album Time To Burn and tonight they’ll drop in on the Turf Club. Made up of singer/guitarist Finny McConnell (The Mahones), drummer Jamie Oliver (UK Subs), and the Twin Cities’ own bass legend Greg Norton, Ultrabomb will be joined by Brighton’s…
The new executive director of the Minnesota Music Coalition is ready to steer the organization into new frontiers. WORDS BY KATIE DOHMAN The time is right for Scott LeGere. So’s the urgency. He’s been a working musician, run a record label, worked at Paisley Park, and taught students both musical…