The first night of the French indie synth band’s long-awaited Alpha Zulu Tour pulled out all the stops.

Blue skies, sunshine, and a cool Lake Superior breeze served as a glorious backdrop to the Water is Life Festival at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth on Sunday, Sept. 4.

Playing the second of a two-night engagement at the Minnesota State Fair’s largest free stage, Philadelphia’s Low Cut Connie captivated longtime fans and made new friends over a tirelessly energetic set of rock and roll.

Before the skies opened up over the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, the two bands warmed up the stage for a Portugal. The Man set that never materialized.

The Boundless Tour hit Minneapolis on Thursday evening with Little Dragon opening up.

The Big Steppers tour brought big, theatric entertainment Saturday night.

In the aftermath of an early-pandemic breakdown, Combs sought solace in a regular songwriting routine. The result is a beautiful, intimate album that grapples with personal and existential questions.

Andrew Bird and Sam Beam brought their Outside Problems Tour to Minneapolis.

The Wild Hearts Tour stop in Minneapolis also featured full sets from Angel Olsen and Julien Baker.

Each member of the Los Angeles-based trio held equal strength in the sold-out performance in Minneapolis.