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.
Travail Rooftop Patio Cantina
Tammy and I went to the opening night of Travail’s Kitchen and Amusements Rooftop service tonight. We were lucky enough to grab tickets right when they went on sale and it was a southwest tasting menu that looked absolutely delicious to us.
Travail did a very good job managing social distancing, keeping everything outside with fresh air, and making sure that people moved through promptly but not too fast. I love seeing that restaurants are figuring out how to adapt to the pandemic.
Watermelon Slurpee with Tajin
Pinto Bean & Cannellini Bean Salad
lime creme fraiche, roasted pepper salsa, gustavo romero’s nixta tortilla chips
Ceviche
coconut lime marinade, lime segments, almonds, avocado, green tomatoes, king crab, smoked swordfish, basil, fresno, cilantro, taro root
Mezzo
piña colada slurpee with coconut cream
Mexican Curry Corn & Roasted Poblano
oaxaca cheese tamale, herb and lime crema
Pescado ala Talla
cage-grilled mexican striped bass: morita chile sauce, grilled vegetables, gustavo romero’s nixta tortillas
Mezzo
Strawberry cardamom creamsicle pop
Stuffed Smoked Chicken
herbs, mesca bbq sauce, green mole, crema, mexican pickles
Mexican Chocolate Mousse
coconut cream, cinnamon waffle round
Dessert
tres leches cake, strawberry flambe, strawberry jam filling, whipped cream
Take home
churro ice cream with chocolate
Drinks
I had some delicious drinks along with dinner.
Paloma
Repasado Tequila, Spicy Grapefruit Cordial, Fresh Grapefruit & Lime Juice, Highball Soda Water
El Valiente (The Brave Man)
Tommy’s Margarita, the simple and famous blend of Tequila, Agave, Lime
Music
To top off the beautiful evening on the rooftop patio we also had delightful music from Riverside Unplugged. They played a wide variety and were seemingly ready to play anything. We requested Prince and Brandi Carlile and they did both without hesitation. 🎶
Brandi Carlile celebrated her 39th birthday with a streaming concert from her home. It was great, and a wonderful time to embrace some beautiful music in these troubling times.
Enjoying Tina Schlieske doing solo acoustic show at the 318 Cafe in Excelsior. 🎶
Small and intimate concert with Matt Wilson and his Orchestra at the 318 Cafe in Excelsior. 🎶
Courtney Marie Andrews did an amazing opening set for Brandi Carlile. Check her out! 🎶
Excited for opening night at the Fillmore Minneapolis with acoustic set from Brandi Carlile! 🎶
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. 🎶
Wits Reunion
At the Wits Reunion show at the Fitzgerald!
Enjoyed Open Mike Eagle at the Wits Reunion show tonight. Recommend checking out his music. 🎶
At The Music Space of Owatonna for Matt Wilson & His Orchestra in the Event of the Century, the Mattastrophe! 🎶👍
Matt Wilson finished up with an always great rendition of Snow Day! 🎶
Listening to Matt Arthur & the Bratlanders at The Music Space of Owatonna. Doing a Kris Kristofferson cover right now. 🎶
Michael Franti and Spearhead Concert
My Mom, Sister, and all of us went to the Michael Franti show tonight! Amazing show! 🎶
Concert was amazing. His music is so inspirational and uplifting. It’s a joy to experience. I love that he ends his shows with everyone singing “Imagine” together. 🎶✌🏻🤟🏻
Mazie got on stage to dance and sing with Michael Franti tonight! 🎶✌🏻🤟🏻
We had a fun evening watching Queen Machine in Grand Rapids on their first US tour! 🎶
MN United v Real Salt Lake
Great first half for MN United v Real Salt Lake! ⚽️👍 1-1 Looking forward to shade in the 2nd half! 😓
Great MN United 2nd half with goals from Quintero and Finlay! ⚽️⚽️ 3-1
Three minutes stoppage time MN United leading 3-1. Cue Wonderwall! 🎶🤩⚽️
MNUFC WIN! Wonderwall ⚽️⚽️⚽️🎶 3-1
Brandi Carlile at Minnesota State Fair
Brandi Carlile put on an amazing show at the Minnesota State Fair tonight! 🎶
There were figurative and literal fireworks going off! She is amazing. I strongly recommend seeing her in concert.
Music in the Park in Amery, WI! 🎶😊
Violent Femmes at Surly Brewing! 🤩🎶
Delicious pizza and beer at Imminent Brewing in Northfield. Enjoyed the Wolf Creek IPA tonight along with Cafe Shawn pizza! Good music tonight too! 🎶🍕🍺
Minnesota United v FC Dallas
One of my favorite things walking into Allianz Field is the awesome UNITED fixture. WE ARE UNITED! NEVER DIVIDED! WE ARE UNITED! ⚽️
Minnesota United v FC Dallas tonight! ⚽️ Go United!
Great first half Minnesota United! ⚽️ 0-0
Successful Minnesota United wall! ⚽️ 0-0
Mannone blocking a VAR-ruled penalty kick against the United in stoppage time to save the game tonight! Stunning! Awesome! Beautiful! 🙌⚽️🎉
Minnesota United got a major win over FC Dallas in the most amazing stoppage time I’ve ever seen! 1-0 ⚽️ Wonderwall! 🎶
Minnesota United v Houston Dynamos
Kickoff for Minnesota United v Houston Dynamos! ⚽️👏
Minnesota United celebrating goal against Houston! 1-0
Darwin Quintero getting a concussion check! All good! 👍
Ground crew out giving Allianz Field some TLC! 🌱😍
Beautiful Game! ⚽️
Cue WONDERWALL! Loons win 1-0! 🙌🎶⚽️
