Not only will the Twin Cities be graced with warmer weather and a greener landscape in the months of March and April, but it will also come alive with stellar musical talent. This line-up has me giddy.
I began to write this article originally focusing on artists who are coming to the Twin Cities this spring, but something happened. My list had gone from zero to 20 artists before I even began looking into what May 2018 had to offer.
Apparently, the Twin Cities is a hot-bed for incredible artists this March and April. St. Paul and Minneapolis are awesome venue cities because of their history of birthing musical legends and intimate, unique venues.
Without further ado, here are 20 concerts you won't want to miss as the snow begins to melt.
1. EDEN with VÉRITÉ
Where indie meets pop.
When: March 22
Where: The Cedar
Get your tickets here.
2. Lorde
The “Royals” queen is coming to Minneapolis to show off her latest album “Melodrama.”
When: March 23
Where: Target Center
3. Wolf Alice
Let your angst fly on March 27 with Wolf Alice.
When: March 27
Where: First Avenue
Buy your tickets here.
4. Billie Eilish
Not a fan of pop music? Check Billie Eilish out, she challenges modern pop music's status-quo.
When: April 3
Where: 7th Street Entry
Get your tickets here.
5. Phillip Phillips
If you have the time, look up Phillips' cover of "Wicked Game."
When: April 3
Where: First Avenue
Get your tickets here.
6. Kasbo
This one's for you, EDM lovers.
When: April 6
Where: Amsterdam Bar and Hall
Get your tickets here.
7. Dessa
When: April 6
Where: First Avenue
Get your tickets here.
8. Geographer
Lush and indie Geographer is making his way to St. Paul this April.
When: April 11
Where: Turf Club
Grab your tickets here.
9. Penguin Prison with Mating Ritual
When: April 12
Where: First ave
Get your tickets here.
10. Echosmith
When: April 13
Where: First Avenue
Grab your tickets here.
11. Sure Sure
I fell in love with Sure Sure's song "This Must Be The Place" in 2017, and fell in love with Sure Sure shortly after.
When: April 13
Where: 7th Street Entry
Get your tickets here.
12. Cigarettes After Sex
When: April 15
Where: First Avenue.
Get your tickets here.
13. Matt and Kim with Tokyo Police Club
When: April 16
Where: First Avenue
Grab your tickets here.
14. Kate Nash
When: April 19
Where: Fine Line Music Cafe
Get your tickets here.
15. Cub Sport
If you’re a sucker for indie gems like me, be sure to check out Cub Sport.
When: April 20
Where: 7th Street Entry
Get your tickets here
16. Skizzy Mars
Skizzy Mars is returning to First Ave this April to show off his spin on modern hip-hop.
When: April 20
Where: First Avenue
Grab your tickets here
17. Prince, Live On The Big Screen
Everybody rejoice. The man, the myth, the legend is returning to Minneapolis for a night backed by his band.
When: April 21
Where: Target Center
Get your tickets here.
18. Lord Huron
When: April 22
Where: Palace theater
Get your tickets here.
19. FRENSHIP with Yoke Lore
When I saw that not only FRENSHIP is coming to the Twin Cities, but also Yoke Lore, I immediately bought my tickets. This is a show not to miss.
When: April 27
Where: 7th Street Entry
20. George Ezra
When: April 30
Where: First Avenue
Grab your tickets here.
Which shows will be at the top of your list? I know that I am going to try to make it out to every one - maybe even the ones that overlap.