PhotosPhotos: The Avett Brothers stir things up at Minnesota State FairBump Opera • Sep 2, 2025The North Carolina band brought their acoustic-heavy folk rock to the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Friday, Aug. 29. The Milk Carton Kids were the opening act.
PhotosPhotos: Charley Crockett rocks Surly Festival FieldTony Nelson • Aug 25, 2025The Grammy-nominated country star performed at Surly Festival Field in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 23. Minnesota’s own Wild Horses opened up.
PhotosPhotos: Atmosphere and friends bring nostalgic hip-hop excellence to the Grandstand stageBump Opera and Natalia Toledo • Aug 25, 2025Reminiscent of Soundset Festival, Atmosphere headlined The Current’s Music On-A-Stick at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand stage on Saturday, August 23 featuring a stacked lineup of hip-hop legends.
PhotosPhotos: Gregory Alan Isakov gives stirring performance at Surly Festival FieldLaura Buhman • Aug 20, 2025The Colorado-based singer-songwriter performed an immersive set at Surly Festival Field in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Canadian folk duo Ocie Elliott opened up.
PhotosPhotos: The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse heat up ArmoryTony Nelson • Aug 18, 2025The alternative rock legends brought epic sets to Armory in Minneapolis on Friday, Aug. 15. Chicago indie-rock rising stars Friko opened up.
PhotosPhotos: she's green bring buzz to Fine LineJuliet Farmer • Aug 18, 2025Minneapolis psychedelic shoegaze band she’s green put on a thrilling performance at Fine Line on Friday, Aug. 15. Mother Soki, Lana Leone, and bugsy opened up.
PhotosPhotos: jeremy messersmith brings his trademark music and humor to Surly Brewing Co.Darin Kamnetz • Aug 15, 2025Playing Thursday in Minneapolis as part of The Current’s Happy Hours series, messersmith played a solo set that charmed an audience who braved the chance of rain.
PhotosPhotos: Billy Strings mystifies and delights at Target CenterTony Nelson • Aug 11, 2025The Michigan new-wave bluegrass and Americana singer/guitarist brought his summer tour to Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 9. The show featured two sets of his adventurous and virtuosic playing.
PhotosPhotos: Familia Skateboard Shop hosts Unsanctioned Series pool partyBump Opera • Aug 11, 2025Revelers ditched the summer heat at the Unsanctioned Series event held at Familia Skateboard Shop in northeast Minneapolis. The outdoor party, put on by Fat Tire and Street Factory Media, featured three on-site pools and music from Attracted to Gods, The 4onthefloor, and DJ Eylxr.
PhotosPhotos: Cloud Cult shine at the Minnesota ZooLaura Buhman • Aug 11, 2025The anthemic indie-rock band put on an outdoor show at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley on Friday, Aug. 8. The performance was part of the Zoo’s Wild Nights series.