Music

Concert notes, set lists and personal impressions fill this category. From the dreamy Americana of Lord Huron to Coldplay’s stadium spectacle and intimate performances at the Dakota jazz club, I share what moved me in the moment.

February 16, 2020

Small and intimate concert with Matt Wilson and his Orchestra at the 318 Cafe in Excelsior. 🎶

Man playing acoustic guitar and singing into a mic at a small restaurant concert, with a harpist and keyboard player behind him and seated diners in the foreground.

February 12, 2020

Brandi Carlile opened the new Fillmore Minneapolis tonight with an amazing sold-out acoustic performance. So good! 🎵 She is an amazing talent!

See list of Brandi Carlile shows.

Three acoustic guitarists performing on a purple-lit stage at the Fillmore Minneapolis before a packed standing crowd

Performer in a wide-brim hat plays acoustic guitar at a microphone on a purple-lit stage before a packed crowd at the Fillmore Minneapolis.

Three performers in cowboy hats on a dimly lit stage bathed in blue light before a packed crowd at the Fillmore Minneapolis.

Packed concert crowd faces a lit stage where a guitarist in a white hat performs backed by a band with draped curtains behind them

February 12, 2020

Courtney Marie Andrews did an amazing opening set for Brandi Carlile. Check her out! 🎶

Performer with long hair plays acoustic guitar and sings into a microphone on a dimly lit stage with pink and green lighting.

February 12, 2020

Family selfie at the Fillmore Minneapolis!

Family of four taking a selfie inside the Fillmore Minneapolis venue with a glowing neon sign behind them.

February 12, 2020

The chandeliers at the Fillmore Minneapolis are a classy touch.

Packed concert venue with purple-lit crystal chandeliers hanging from a dark ceiling above a large standing crowd and tiered balconies.

February 12, 2020

Excited for opening night at the Fillmore Minneapolis with acoustic set from Brandi Carlile! 🎶

Crowded lobby at The Fillmore Minneapolis with staff in blue shirts checking in guests before a show.

February 12, 2020

Great to see Jeremy Messersmith playing at the Minneapolis Downtown Council annual meeting!

Four-piece band performing on a stage lit with dramatic yellow and white beams and fog, playing guitars and drums for a seated indoor audience.

Musician playing acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone shown on a large screen at the Minneapolis Armory during an MPLS Downtown Council event

January 19, 2020

We saw Tina Schlieske at the Aster Cafe tonight. Intimate evening of new material. Unfortunately had the 2nd worst seat in the house. Otherwise was very good. 🎶

Live band performing on a small dimly lit stage in a brick-walled venue at night, guitarist and vocalist in white shirt at a microphone with drummer behind

December 22, 2019

Enjoying Home Free “Dive Bar Christmas Tour” at Mankato Civic Center! 🎶

Five performers on a holiday-decorated stage with red and green lights under a Home Free neon sign at Mankato Civic Center.

Concert stage bathed in purple and pink lights with performers in front of shelved backdrops and a crowd of silhouetted attendees

Five performers in dark suits seated on stools on a blue-lit concert stage performing for a large crowd at an indoor venue.

December 21, 2019

You could tell a thousand stories, probably more, from this graph in the Economist “The strange revival of vinyl records”.