
Chris Riemenschneider
Music Critic at The Minnesota Star Tribune
Star Tribune music critic from the jungles of East St Paul / [email protected] / Author of "First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom"
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startribune.com | Chris Riemenschneider
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3 days ago |
startribune.com | Chris Riemenschneider
It was hard to keep track of Prince's whereabouts when he was alive. Nine years after his death, the rock icon's hometown is making it easier to retrace his steps. With thousands of fans expected to visit this week for the annual Celebration at Paisley Park, Minneapolis has unveiled a series of 20 temporary historical markers dubbed the Purple Path that highlights key locations in Prince's local legacy.
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startribune.com | Chris Riemenschneider
By Chris Riemenschneider An announcement that Twin Cities hip-hop fans might greet with as much skepticism as they had for Kanye West's presidential campaign, Lil Wayne has announced an Aug. 20 date at Target Center as part of his Tha Carter VI Tour. Tickets for the Wednesday night concert in Minneapolis are due on sale Friday at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster, with pre-sale options beginning this Wednesday. Prices are not being advertised.
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4 days ago |
startribune.com | Chris Riemenschneider
The Honeydogs are about to release their first new album in nine years, but it's actually their first in 28 years to feature their original lineup.
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startribune.com | Chris Riemenschneider
Forecasts for this summer in the Twin Cities are calling for high-60s into the 80s, and we're not referring to temperatures. We're talking about the ages of many of the headliners of the biggest rock concerts. Oldies acts rule the local concert season just about every summer, and this summer is particularly laden with them. The Ledge Amphitheater's bustling calendar is built on classic rock. The Minnesota State Fair's biggest shows are Def Leppard and Steve Miller.
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Tributes to Slim Dunlap and Hüsker Dü and buzzing newcomers Momma and Megan Moroney are among this week's Big Gigs concert highlights in the Twin Cities. https://t.co/rkhpQaoBP2

UPDATE: I didn’t hate last night’s Katy Perry concert, even after the two-hour delay for entry due to production issues. https://t.co/WN2zhoQOfe

Here's my review of the Katy Perry show, with great photos by @reneejon too. I must be getting soft in my old age. https://t.co/WN2zhoQOfe