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THREE DAYS GRACE: 03-06-26 @ The Target Center in Minneapolis, MN

March 7, 2026 Alan Ronson 0

93X’s Twin City Takeover brought a stacked lineup to Target Center Friday night, with four bands covering a wide range of the current rock scene. From newer acts building momentum to one of the most […]

NOTHING MORE: 03-03-26 @ The Fillmore in Minneapolis, MN

March 5, 2026 Guest 0

Nothing More returned to Minneapolis on March 3rd with the kind of explosive energy and emotional intensity that has become their trademark, turning the night into a cathartic blast of rock for the sold-out show […]

BAD OMENS: 03-02-26 @ The Target Center in Minneapolis, MN

March 4, 2026 Alan Ronson 0

On Monday night, March 2nd, the Target Center in Minneapolis was packed wall-to-wall as Bad Omens, Beartooth, and President brought one of the year’s most anticipated heavy tours to town. From the moment the doors […]

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: 12-28-25@ The Target Center in Minneapolis, MN

December 29, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

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 […]