Neighbor has plans to hit the Midwest this week and again in late January.
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Interview: Neighbor's Ricky James talks new LP amid tour

October 22, 2025 in interviews, blog

Neighbor keyboardist Ricky James chatted with Jam in the Stream editor Javier Serna as the band heads to the Midwest the week. James chatted about the band’s plans for a new album, the recenbt addition of guitarist Rob Compa, the band’s deep catalog and a recent run of shows with Tom Hamilton of Joe Russo’s Almost Dead.

Herbie Hancock returns to Minneapolis Wednesday. His influence on modern music can’t be overstated.
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Live in MN: Herbie Hancock tops a packed week

October 20, 2025 in blog, live events

Herbie Hancock returns to Minneapolis Wednesday, topping another busy Minnesota weekly live music roundup from Jam in the Stream.

Acid Mothers Temple, a heavy psych band from Japan, returns to Turf Club Wednesday. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE

Live in MN: Acid Mothers Temple, Geese, moe. and Delicate Steve visit

October 13, 2025 in live events, blog

This week’s Minnesota music roundup includes Japanese heavy psych band Acid Mothers Temple, veteran jam band moe., New York’s Geese (not to be confused with Goose), and Delicate Steve.

Local shows include Only Every Monday, Bruce Woodman, The Old Town Tuesday Night Jam, International Reggae All Stars, TWINE, WE Collective, Buffalo Galaxy, Dylan Salfer, Dr. Mambo’s Combo and Shotgun Ragtime Band.

Khruangbin’s second show in Minnesota was at The Turf Club in Saint Paul, April 21, 2018 (pictured above). The Mattson 2 opened. Their first show in the state was at 7th Street Entry in 2016. PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA/@jaminthestream

Khruangbin to play intimate anniversary tour for debut LP

October 10, 2025 in live events, blog

Khruangbin just announced a brief U.S. tour in November, to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their debut LP, The Universe Smiles Upon You.

Tickets are probably going to be hard to come by because of the size of the venues chosen for this tour. Read the full story to get all of the details including links for an exclusive ticket allotment available only to members of the band’s fan club.

Jazz bassist Christian McBride, along with pianist Brad Mehldau, have four shows at Dakota Tuesday and Wednesday night. PHOTO COURTESY OF RED LIGHT MANAGEMENT

Live in MN: Jazz, reggae and psychedelic bluegrass options

October 07, 2025 in live events, blog

Jazz bassist Christian McBride, Ziggy Marley and Greensky Bluegrass top Jam in the Stream’s weekly Minnesota concert roundup.

But there’s a lot of local music options, including TWINE, Saltydog, Mark Joseph, The MilBillies, Alex Rossi, Dr. Mambo’s Combo and Shotgun Ragtime Band.

McBess illustrated the cover of Mcbaise’s fourth LP, *Wrongderful*
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Mcbaise’s “Moon,” is the psychedelic banger we need right now

October 02, 2025 in blog, album reviews, reviews

Mcbaise/McBess’s latest single, “Moon,” is the psychedelic elixir this crazy world needs right now. It’s the fourth single of the forthcoming LP, Wrongderful, due Nov. 7. Read about what makes this song one you should turn the volume all way up while smoking a joint.

Buffalo Galaxy to support Magoo at 7th Street Entry Oct. 24

October 01, 2025 in live events, interviews, blog

Buffalo Galaxy’s Johnny “Hothands” Kovarik talks about his band’s upcoming show supporting red-hot Magoo at Minneapolis’ 7th Street Entry Oct. 24. The band also has three others shows elsewhere in Minnesota (in Duluth and Grand Marais) in October, and plans to release full show videos from the band’s tours, as well the compilation of live audio recordings.

Hunny Bear at Zhora Darling in Northeast Minneapolis back in May. PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA/@jaminthestream

Live in MN: Trio of heavy hitters swing through

September 30, 2025 in live events, blog

It’s a lighter week of live music around Minnesota — or is it?

Read about shows including touring acts such as Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead. But also, The Second Stringers, Hunny Bear, Chicken Wire Empire, Brothers Allmanac, Afflatus, Cigarette Picnic, TWINE, WE Collective, Belfast Cowboys, Shotgun Ragtime Band and Dr. Mambo’s Combo.

The Big Wu heads out on the road for shows in South Dakota’s Black Hills and Sioux Falls (Oct. 4 & 5) before returning closer to home headlining “Heading Up North” in Rochester, Minn., Oct. 11.
PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA/@jaminthestream

The Big Wu plays three in October

September 26, 2025 in blog, live events

Get the details on The Big Wu’s touring plans in October, which include a pair of shows in South Dakota and one closer to their home in Minnesota.

John Medeski of Medeski, Martin & Wood, with Todd Clouser and Jorge Servin in St. Paul Sept. 15.
PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA/@jaminthestream

PHOTO GALLERY: Medeski, Clouser, Servin and Joseph's Backyard Jam

September 24, 2025 in reviews, live events, blog, photo galleries

Check out a photo gallery from John Medeski’s recent visit to Minnesota. Medeski, Todd Clouser, Jorge Servin and Mark Joseph played a private backyard in St. Paul on Sept. 15.

French duo Polo & Pan perform at the Palace Theatre tonight in Saint Paul. Pictured: they perform at Rockhal Club in Luxembourg in March.
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Live in MN: French duo Polo & Pan top this week's roundup

September 23, 2025 in live events, blog

French electronic duo Polo & Pan hit the Palace Theatre in Saint Paul tonight, topping off a robust week of live music options around Minnesota. Find out what else is happening this week in psychedelic music.

Hannah Cohen headlines 7th Street Entry Wednesday night.
PHOTO BY REBECCA MILLER; COURTESY OF HANNAH COHEN

Live in MN: Hannah Cohen and Viagra Boys make it a tough call Wednesday

September 16, 2025 in live events, blog

Hannah Cohen and Viagra Boys make it a touch decision Wednesday night. Find out what other shows are happening in Jam in the Stream’s weekly Minnesota live music roundup.

Chicago’s Neal Francis has a pair of big gigs in the area, including at Saint Paul’s Turf Club Thursday and Big Top Chataqua in Bayfield, Wisc., Friday. Duluth’s own Saltydog and Danny Frank and the Smoky Gold open for the latter of those shows. PHOTO BY STEVE RAPPORT; COURTESY OF NEAL FRANCIS

Live in MN: Neal Francis has a pair of gigs in the area, Palmer's 119-year run ends

September 09, 2025 in blog, live events

Neal Francis has a pair of shows in the area, with Duluth’s Saltydog opening the second of those at Big Top Chautauqua Friday, and Palmer’s Bar has its 119-year run coming to a close Sunday on the West Bank.