After an eight-year hiatus, the Eaux Claires Festival is back, and the bases are loaded.

Photos from the Strokes, Atmosphere, Cage the Elephant, and more.

Saturday’s action included sets from Geese, Matchbox Twenty, Lucy Dacus, Lord Huron, and more.

Highlights from sets featuring the Lumineers, Mt. Joy, the Black Keys, and more.

More than 15,000 fans braved 90-degree heat to watch 20 country, folk, and Americana artists perform at Harriet Island in St. Paul.

Across a 12-song set, Staples and her band filled the Ordway Music Hall with soulful sounds drawing from Staples’ solo releases, including her 2025 album, ‘Sad and Beautiful World,’ as well as from the Staple Singers’ deep back catalogue.

Members of Prince’s bands the Revolution and New Power Generation took part in a marathon set with guest vocalists Kris Kollins, Miguel, Bilal, Tevin Campbell, and more.

The Minnesota-based country and folk artist performed at Little Thistle Brewing on Thursday night.

Oklahoma singer-songwriter Wyatt Flores played a 22-song set (plus an encore), and rising Alabama country singer Kashus Culpepper opened the show.

The Boss brought the full weight of the E Street Band — and the full weight of the moment — to a three-hour set.