Will Effertz is back at the helm for TWINE at Bunkers tonight, topping my weekly live Minnesota music picks.
Effertz had last Wednesday off as he was out climbing mountains at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
I am proud to work with Effertz and TWINE on Wednesdays (I have this week off as I am out in Colorado for King Gizzard’s Field of Vision festival).
One of my favorite things about Will is his love for the outdoors, which shines through in the music he writes.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Up in Duluth, Tin Can Gin and Sydney Hansen play Glensheen Concerts at the Pier from 5 to 8 p.m.
Boss Mama and the Jebberhooch have their weekly engagement up Nort’ dere at The Rugged Spruce Golf Club in Mahtowa at 6:30 p.m. It’s free.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Kung Fu Hippies play the Minneapolis Music & Movies in the Parks series at Minnehaha Park at 7 p.m.
Will Effertz will also be back at it for his weekly WE Collective gig at Gluek’s downtown at 9:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 15
The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse co-headline the Armory. The show starts at 7 p.m.
Up Nort’, Prince tribute Chase & Ovation plays Silver Bay’s City Center Park Stage at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 16
L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE play Fine Line at 8 p.m.
Down in Winona, Afflatus with Elsa Krantz perform at No Name Bar at 8 p.m. There’s a $7 cover.
Sunday, Aug. 17
Minnesota’s Cats Under the Stars is holding 50th anniversary reunion concert with Front Porch Swingin’ Liquor Pigs at Moe’s American Grill in Mounds View at 3 p.m. The band has roots in Virginia, Minn.
The lineup features original members Paul Metsa, Tim O’Keefe, Jack Pasternacki and Joe Luoma and special guests Jimmy Anton, Al Oikari and Sonny Earl.
Nine Inch Nails headlines Xcel Energy Center at 7:30 p.m.
Last but not least are Minneapolis’ two, notable long-standing residencies.
Shotgun Ragtime Band has show No. 739 the Driftwood in South Minneapolis this Sunday. The music starts with Phine & Friends at 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Mambo’s Combo keeps the funk at Bunkers starting at 9:30 p.m.
As always, head to my Minnesota Music Calendar here for ticket and information links to all of the above shows and more.