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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: 12-28-25@ The Target Center in Minneapolis, MN

December 29, 2025 Alan Ronson 0

By now, seeing Trans-Siberian Orchestra in December feels less like attending a concert and more like keeping a cherished holiday tradition. This year, TSO brought their winter spectacle to Minnesota—this time at the Target Center […]

BUSH: December 19, 2025 @ Treasure Island Event Center in Welch, MN

December 20, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Bush brought a strong mix of nostalgia and new material to the Treasure Island Event Center, delivering a set that felt confident, polished, and surprisingly emotional at times. The crowd skewed heavily toward longtime fans […]

TRIVIUM: Nov 20, 2025 @ The Uptown Theater in Minneapolis, MN

November 21, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

On Thursday night, November 20th, the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis filled quickly for the Ascend Above the Ashes Tour. The room was already packed when I walked in, and the crowd seemed ready for a […]

EVERCLEAR: Nov 1, 2025 @ First Ave in Minneapolis, MN

November 2, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Everclear returned to Minnesota with a packed house at First Avenue in Minneapolis to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sparkle and Fade. They played the whole album from start to finish. I’ve never been a […]

LORNA SHORE: Oct 24, 2025 at The Myth in Maplewood, MN

October 25, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

On Friday, October 24th, The Myth in Maplewood, MN, was for a night of heavy music that deathcore fans won’t soon forget. Had he known, I’m sure the insane number of people packed wall-to-wall inside […]

09-26-2025 HALESTORM/LINDSEY STIRLING @ Treasure Island Amphitheater in Welch, MN

September 27, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

On Friday night, I took my thirteen-year-old daughter to Treasure Island Casino in Minnesota to see Apocalyptica, Lindsey Stirling, and Halestorm. I’ve attended many concerts over the years, but this one stood out because of […]

09-21-25 DEMON HUNTER @ The Cabooze in Minneapolis

September 22, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Metal shows thrive on passion, grit, and a sense of community—and all three were alive and well at The Cabooze in Minneapolis on Sunday, September 21st, as Convictions, War of Ages, and Demon Hunter delivered […]

93X Family Reunion ft Evanescence, Poppy, Dorothy, and Black Map

September 20, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

The 93X Family Reunion at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul is one of the shows I look forward to most each year. They never fail to put together a killer lineup, and this […]

ZAO: 08-09-25 @ American Legion in Saint Paul, MN

August 11, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Zao’s recent St. Paul stop was less a concert and more a sonic brawl—a sweaty, unpolished, beautiful mess of noise and emotion. Born in the mid-90s metalcore scene, Zao has survived countless lineup changes, shifts […]

ZOSO : July 31, 2025 @ Tannahill Music Complex in Fort Worth, TX

August 7, 2025 Brian McLean Comments Off

As the years have passed, the golden age of hard rock grows more distant in the rear view mirror. The desire to hear and experience live music from this era is always present. Many times, […]