The Pines played a surprise show at Icehouse last night, just a few days before leaving on tour, despite the fact that the new restaurant and venue is yet to technically “open.” The grand opening of Icehouse will take place this Thursday night, June 7, with performances by two of Adam Levy’s bands, Liminal Phase…

Yesterday morning, our own David Campbell woke up to some bad news. The Radio Free Current and Local Show host – who also performs around town in groups like E.L.nO. – had left his gear with a friend overnight. The van where his guitar, amp, and pedals were being stored had been broken into. And…

Local bands that deserve must-hear status this week

New record comes out next Tuesday, June 12

Grand opening this Thursday, June 7 at 2528 Nicollet Ave

The creative team behind the Minnesota Beatle Project are collaborating with local artist Sherri Faye on the public art piece

“Good evening wild animals of Minnesota!” yelled Leslie Feist, looking out at the full Minnesota Zoo amphitheater and growling playfully. It was the zoo’s first outdoor concert of the summer season, and served as a stellar way to kick off the Music in the Zoo series — over the next two hours, Feist played an…

Local music notes from the week of May 28-June 1

Ali debuted tracks off Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color, out August 21

Read about and download his new track "Push It"