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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 […]

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 […]

AWAKEN THE FALLEN TOUR (ft Breaking Benjamin, Staind, and Wage War)

May 29, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

The Awaken the Fallen Tour made a loud and memorable stop at the Target Center in Minneapolis this last Wednesday evening. When this tour was first announced, I snagged tickets right away because I adore […]

MALLRATS @ Parkway Theater in Minneapolis, MN January 31, 2025

February 1, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Two years ago, I saw a local Minnesota band called Mallrats. Since then, I’ve seen them about half a dozen times. Heck, last summer, I drove an hour and a half to see them, so […]

MYLES KENNEDY @ The Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN 01-18-25

January 19, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Myles Kennedy’s show at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis on January 18, 2025, was an amazing night that highlighted his talent and skill as both a musician and performer. Known for his powerful vocals in […]

Trans Siberian Orchestra – Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MN

December 27, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Dec. 21st 2024 – Every December, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra rolls into town, and every December, they absolutely deliver. Saturday afternoon’s performance at the Xcel Energy Center was no exception. This year’s show featured “The Lost […]

KNOCKED LOOSE @ The Armory in Minneapolis, MN 11-05-24

November 6, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

On November 5, 2024, Knocked Loose delivered an electrifying performance at the Armory in Minneapolis, MN. When I first heard that they were playing at this venue, I was impressed that a hardcore band could […]

Skillet & Seether @ The Armory in Minneapolis, MN

October 22, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Hard rock fans from all over Minnesota gathered at The Armory in Minneapolis on October 20th to see a few of their favorite bands perform. This was the final show of the unnamed tour, co-headlined […]

CREED at Treasure Island Amphitheater on Saturday, August 17

August 20, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

On Saturday night, lights flashed and music thundered near the Mississippi River, as Creed brought their “Summer of 99” tour to the Treasure Island Amphitheater in Welch, MN. For most attendees, the night brought back […]