I'm not typically one for sold out shows. Honestly, if a show sells out, what do they need my press for? I know that's kind of a negative way to look at things but I would rather spend my evenings... Continue Reading →
Energized and sweaty shows are absolutely some of my favorites. I love getting lost in an excited crowd and seeing how music can make you act when it hits you just right. At the same time, I love a chill... Continue Reading →
Walking into a venue and seeing a bunch of familiar faces is always a sign that I picked the right show to spend my night at. There were a lot of options on Friday night and, unfortunately, it was all... Continue Reading →
Another day, another show. That's right, I'm on a bender right now and, although it's exhausting, it just feels so good. 2026 got off to a rocky start. I found myself out in the streets to protest more than out... Continue Reading →
I get to see a lot of different music by doing this blog, and I love it. I've seen it all, your standard rock and punk, all the way to experimental noise and free-form jazz. I'd like to say that... Continue Reading →
Photo by: Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade When was the last time you went to the circus? I honestly couldn't tell you the last time I did. I was surely a super young child, and it was something my parents took... Continue Reading →
I feel like I've been slacking on shows this year. It's been a weird year, and it just hasn't been my priority, what with everything else happening here in the Twin Cities. That being said, I feel like the shows... Continue Reading →
Did you forget about false spring? Here in Minnesota, there's this thing that happens every year where it gets ridiculously nice out, but then, out of nowhere, we get a snowstorm. It was damn near 60 degrees over the weekend,... Continue Reading →
"Geez, that was kind of fun, guys!" - a gentleman to the opening act right after their set. I feel like that statement represents Tuesday night at The Turf Club so perfectly. It was a Mardi Gras celebration- Minnesota style.... Continue Reading →