Mark your calendars! The concert scene is buzzing with some thrilling events and awesome local music happenings.
We’re talking about two nights with Lady Gaga at the Grand Casino Arena and another performance by Steve Martin and Martin Short at the Orpheum Theatre. Plus, Charlie Parr is gearing up for his much-anticipated January residency at Turf Club, along with exciting album release shows featuring Lazerbeak and Yellow Ostrich.
And it gets even better! The lineup now includes a show by Tina Schlieske, the DJ side of Anderson .Paak, performances from Mclusky, Pert Near Sandstone, and Curtiss A’s annual John Lennon tribute. Plus, there’s a festive holiday show featuring Aimee Mann and Ted Leo.
Here’s the scoop on this week’s just-confirmed concerts around the Twin Cities.
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Here’s what’s on the concert calendar in the Twin Cities:
- Sept. 21: Natania & Ticket to Brasil at The Dakota
- Sept. 24: Charanga Tropical at The Dakota
- Sept. 26: Chastity Brown with Nathan Graham at Icehouse
- Sept. 27: Gates of Dawn album release with Comets Ov Cupid and Aune Mire at Cloudland Theater
- Oct. 3: Yellow Ostrich album release with Kate Malanaphy and Bird Dog at Pilllar Forum
- Oct. 4: Marina City, Stock Market Cinema, and more at Underground Music Venue
- Oct. 6: Marti Moreno, J Mo on the Beat, and the J-Lighters at Zhora Darling
- Oct. 19: Davina and the Vagabonds at The Dakota
- Oct. 23: Coral Grief, Peeler, and Despondent at Zhora Darling
- Oct. 23: Lucy Darling with Mark Ettinger at Pantages Theatre
- Oct. 25: Flip Phone XXL: Halloween featuring Alaska at First Avenue
- Oct. 29: Adi Teshaya Jazz Orchestra featuring Jennifer Grimm at The Dakota
- Oct. 30: Candy-Oh! – A Tribute to the Cars at The Dakota
- Oct. 30: Lexa Gates at Fine Line
- Oct. 30: Count Spookula – A Halloween Eve Spooktacular with King Sized Coffin, Big Delicious, and Unattractive Giant Monster at 7th St. Entry
- Nov. 1: Lazerbeak EP release at Icehouse
- Nov. 1: Reventón Halloween Edition at Varsity Theater
- Nov. 3: HOLYWATR at 7th St. Entry
- Nov. 6: Willy Porter album release with Lanue at Icehouse
- Nov. 7: Tina Schlieske and Friends with LAMAAR at Icehouse
- Nov. 8: DJ Pee .Wee (aka Anderson .Paak) at First Avenue
- Nov. 14: Delaney Bailey at Icehouse
- Nov. 14: Jeff Daniels at The Dakota
- Nov. 14: Cole Swindell with Priscilla Block, Rocketclub, and Payton Smith at The Armory
- Nov. 15: Nato Coles and the Blue Diamond Band, Daniel James Gang, Smart Shoppers, and Cheap Glue at Cloudland Theater
- Nov. 15: Wookiefoot at Uptown Theater
- Nov. 20: Khamari at Varsity Theater
- Nov. 21: K-Winterland – Top K-Pop Hits at 7th St. Entry
- Nov. 28: The Very Best of Julie London by Jaedyn James and Alex Browne at The Dakota
- Dec. 5: Earlybirds Club at Fine Line
- Dec. 5: Pert Near Sandstone with Jon Stickley Trio and Clare Doyle at First Avenue
- Dec. 6: Stephen Lynch at The Fillmore
- Dec. 8: The 46th Annual John Lennon Tribute featuring Curtiss A and friends at The Fitzgerald Theater
- Dec. 12: 40 Oz. to Freedom (Sublime tribute) at Turf Club
- Dec. 14: The Aimee Mann and Ted Leo Christmas Show with Paul F. Tompkins, Nellie McKay, and Josh Gondelman at The Fitzgerald Theater
- Dec. 16–17: Merry Christmas from José James at The Dakota
- Dec. 19: Flynt Fossy with Turquoise Jeep at 7th St. Entry
- Dec. 28: The Trans-Siberian Orchestra: ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ at Target Center
- Jan. 4: Charlie Parr January residency with Eli Winter at Turf Club
- Jan. 11: Charlie Parr January residency with The Daily Norm and Ced Ba’Etch at Turf Club
- Jan. 18: Charlie Parr January residency with Kelley Smith at Turf Club
- Jan. 25: Charlie Parr January residency with Tony Polecastro at Turf Club
- Feb. 7: The Elovaters with Shwayze and Jarv at First Avenue
- Feb. 14: Weval at 7th St. Entry
- Feb. 21: Zachariah Porter: The Big Back Behavior Tour at The Fillmore
- Feb. 28: Steve Martin and Martin Short with Jeff Babko and the Steep Canyon Rangers at Orpheum Theatre
- March 6: Dar Williams with Joy Clark at The Cedar Cultural Center
- March 22: The High Kings at The Fitzgerald Theater
- April 3: Mclusky at Fine Line
- April 9–10: Lady Gaga at Grand Casino Arena
- April 11: Madison Cunningham at The Fitzgerald Theater
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