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.

Feb 17, 2024 ∞

We were out with friends to see Martin Zellar at the Parkway Theater tonight. He performed his Neil Diamond show — covering an entire array of Diamond songs. It was a fun night! 🎶

Band performing on a green-curtained stage with blue stage lighting before a seated theater audience

Feb 12, 2024 ∞

We saw Jax Hollow at The Dakota for the first time tonight. Talented musician and performer. I think she is just getting started. 🎶

Band performing at The Dakota with a female guitarist-vocalist, male drummer, and male bassist under blue neon sign.

Feb 2, 2024 ∞

Tammy and I had a great night seeing Words & Music by Dan Wilson at the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis. He was joined my John Munson for a few Semisonic songs. The rest of the night he shared stories of various writing sessions and sang the songs that came from them. Laamar opened the night. It was great. 🎶

Three musicians perform on a dimly lit stage, one singing and playing acoustic guitar, one on electric guitar, and one seated at a grand piano.

Nov 18, 2023 ∞

While having dinner at Rapids Brewing we got to hear the beginning of Grant Glad’s set and I liked what he was playing a lot. 🎶

Man in white t-shirt and red cap sitting on stool playing acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone on a small blue-lit stage.

Nov 10, 2023 ∞

Tina Schlieske put on an amazing show at The Dakota tonight in celebration of her 57th birthday. We had front row seats and the energy and emotion was incredible. 🎶

Musician in a white blazer plays electric guitar at a microphone stand on stage at Dakota jazz club in blue light.

Band performing on a dimly lit stage at Dakota jazz club with guitar players and vocalists at microphones.

Oct 26, 2023 ∞

Seeing Laamar & Lanue at the Dakota tonight. A collaboration between Geoffrey Lamar Wilson and Lanue. Never heard them before but am enjoying it. 🎶

Three musicians perform on stage at Dakota jazz club, two playing guitar and one seated with a bass guitar, for a seated audience.

Band performing at Dakota jazz club, woman in white dress singing at mic, guitarist in black, keyboardist and drummer behind her, audience seated at tables.

Oct 19, 2023 ∞

Driving through Springfield, MO and into the Ozarks so have to listen to Big Smith (Apple Music). Great Bluegrass music! 🎶

Aug 19, 2023 ∞

It was our families first time seeing Pink, but it was my Sister Alona and Craig’s fourth time. The show was amazing. So much energy, and the acrobatics were incredible. Such a range too with quiet moments and huge ones. An amazing night! 🎶

Packed arena concert with giant screens showing a bejeweled performer mid-cheer under Summer Carnival neon signage and colorful stage lighting

Female performer in white jacket singing on stage at Pink's Summer Carnival tour, shown on large LED screens above a packed arena crowd bathed in red light.

Summer Carnival concert stage with two performers seated under a lit arch, large LED screens, and a packed arena crowd

Six people posing for a selfie outside a crowded arena entrance at night after a Pink concert

Aug 19, 2023 ∞

Our 13th time seeing Brandi Carlile, this time opening up for Pink. Fabulous show as always! 🎶

Brandi Carlile performs on a large lit stage at Pinks Summer Carnival tour, with a packed arena crowd and LED screens showing the performer.

Brandi Carlile performs on a brightly lit arena stage at the Summer Carnival tour as a large crowd fills the floor and seats.

See list of Brandi Carlile shows.

Jul 6, 2023 ∞

Tammy and I checked out Dinner Jazz with Jeremy Ylvisaker and Martin Dosh at Icehouse Minneapolis tonight. 🎶