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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 59m

Herbie, Elvis, Neko and Sir Paul. Quite a list of familiar names in our Twin Cities concert roundup this week.

(Tix to McCartney's show, btw, are still widely available for cheap all over the different ticket sites.)
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

Highlights for Oct. 16-22 include Paul McCartney, Lainey Wilson, Herbie Hancock, Elvis Costello, Neko Case and Jonathan Richman.

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 3h

Two golds, both for German-style beers, and a silver and bronze were won by Twin Cities area breweries at the Great American Beer Fest.
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4 Minnesota breweries win Great American Beer Fest medals

Lupulin and Northbound each took gold in German-style beer categories at the Denver convention, and it wasn’t their first time, either.

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 23h

*Hennepin, not Lyndale

Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 1d

RIP to D'Angelo, who was so great he may have made Prince jealous/rivalrous when he played First Ave in 2015 with Questlove. (Or was it just mere coincidence Prince threw a last-minute party at Paisley Park that night?)
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D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),' dies

D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless ''Untitled (How Does It Feel)'' music video, has died. He wa...

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 1d

The Brownstone Jazz Club is slated to open late this year or early next at 28th and Lyndale next to Isle Buns & Coffee, with a singer for a proprietor.
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A new jazz venue is coming to Uptown in Minneapolis

Brownstone Jazz will be an intimate club run by a veteran R&B singer at the corner of Hennepin and 28th.

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 6d

A big two-nighter with Lorde st the Armory, a couple arena shows with Laufey and Mumford & Sons, a Sarah Morris album release and another solo outing by Craig Finn are in this week’s mix for concert picks.
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

Highlights for Oct. 9-15 include Lorde, Laufey, Ziggy Marley, Jonas Brothers, Mickey Guyton, Craig Finn and Mumford & Sons.

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 11d

Finally some good news for Minnesota beer lovers: Dangerous Man is making a comeback.
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Dangerous Man Brewing is coming back, but with a new owner

The owner of a Lakeville brewery will revive the brand at its Maple Lake production facility, with the founder serving as head brewer.

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 12d

Twin Cities Swifties gave “The Life of Showgirl” an excited thumbs-up as they streamed it while waiting in line to buy it at midnight.
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Swifties flock to Target stores for midnight ‘Showgirl’ release

Taylor Swift’s new album came out overnight, and some Minnesota fans couldn’t wait to own it.

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 13d

“Kind of like a movie
Everyone rushes to see
And no one understands it
Sittin' in their seats”

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Minneapolis rockers Replacements targeted for biopic movie

“Stranger Things” star Finn Wolfhard is involved in a newly reported film adaptation of the 2016 book on the band, “Trouble Boys.”

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 13d

"We would go out on tour for two months, and whether it went well or not, we were always happy to come home to play that final show at First Ave because we knew Conrad would be there to greet us."

RIP Conrad Sverkerson

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First Avenue’s rock-star stage manager Conrad Sverkerson dies at 66

The Twin Cities native “ran a tight ship” at Minneapolis’ legendary nightclub for 37 years and was frequently shouted out by musicians.

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 15d

Looks like these prices are staying put.

Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 15d

The first K-pop group to headline Lollapalooza, Twice is coming to Grand Casino Arena in April.
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‘Demon Hunters’ K-pop group Twice announces St. Paul date

The nine-woman ensemble from Seoul will play Grand Casino Arena on April 12 after “Takeaway” took off via the animated movie.

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 15d

One of the best rooftop patios in town and the only brewing taproom near Uptown, LynLake Brewery will close Sunday.
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LynLake Brewery to join list of closed Twin Cities taprooms

Pending construction on Lyndale Avenue and other “headwinds” were cited for its closure Sunday after 11 years.

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 15d

If you have to ask how Bad Bunny landed the big gig at the big game, you're not paying attention.
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Why Bad Bunny is a good pick for Super Bowl LX’s halftime

The Puerto Rican hip-hop star was announced Sunday for the big gig happening Feb. 6 in New Orleans.

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 17d

Third time seeing @wolfalicefans.bsky.social and really they keep getting better. Sold-out crowd is way into this.

Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 18d

Keith Urban covered Chapell Roan and New Radicals last night at the X, er, GCA.
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Review: Keith Urban thrills in St. Paul with rock-star moves, guitar and courage

With “Pink Pony Club,” he proved that he’s not your typical country superstar.

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 18d

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Support The Firehouse Performing Arts Center on GiveMN

Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 18d

The nonprofit venue(s) announced Thursday an emergency fundraising campaign for the month of October to “keep the lights on and the stage alive.”

(Please take this one seriously, folks. I'll link directly to the fundraiser campaign in a reply.)
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Minneapolis music hub Hook & Ladder sounds a financial alarm

The nonprofit venue off East Lake Street launched an emergency fundraising campaign to “keep the lights on and the stage alive.”

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 19d

You can get a lower-bowl ticket to McCartney's US Bank Stadium for $60-$120 in the flooded resale market. We have the lowest-priced tickets of any city on the tour. It's probably not any magical mystery to explain why.
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Tickets to Paul McCartney’s Minneapolis concert are surprisingly cheap

Seats to his Oct. 17 date at U.S. Bank Stadium cost less than any other city on his tour via resale sites, which now list them starting around $35.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 19d

I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)

Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 21d

After selling out US Bank Stadium last time in town, Eric Church is going back to an arena Feb. 7.

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Eric Church is coming to St. Paul for the first time in February

The acclaimed country singer is downsizing from his last local gig to play Grand Casino Arena on Feb. 7.

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 21d

The prettiest man in country music, the lesser-known Cyrus family member, the singer from Iron Maiden and the former Colbert show bandleader are among this week's concert highlights.
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

Highlights for Sept. 25-Oct. 1 include Jon Batiste, Bruce Dickinson, Keith Urban, Noah Cyrus, Turnstile and Sombr.

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J. Elvis Weinstein @jelvisweinstein.bsky.social · 22d

I know antifa isn't a real organization because I don't get 40 texts a week from them asking for donations.

Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 22d

After a year off, Target Field is on deck to host another big concert next summer. And it's not Kenny Chesney. MCR played a few stadium shows this past summer an is ready for more.
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My Chemical Romance to play Target Field in Minneapolis

Sleater-Kinney will open for the cult-loved New Jersey rockers at the Minnesota Twins ballpark on Aug. 24.

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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social · 23d

Too early to plan your boot scootin' boogie? We Fest's 2026 lineup just dropped.
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We Fest 2026 will feature two new headliners, one oldie

Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett and a retirement-touting Brooks & Dunn were announced as headliners of next year’s Detroit Lakes campout.

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