Chris Riemenschneider
Critic / Reporter
Local MusicRiemenschneider has also written for Rolling Stone, the Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning News and Billboard and won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Society for Features Journalism and Society of American Travel Writers.
Latest from Chris Riemenschneider
Grand Old Day will feature a sprawling all-local music lineup in 2025
The Cactus Blossoms, Ashley DuBose, Them Coulee Boys and dozens more will perform along Grand Avenue on June 1.
May 12, 2025
Two Harbors bandleaders help other Twin Cities musicians who ‘can’t shake this dream’
Chris Pavlich and Kris Johnson have become key players behind the scene in the 11 years since their band’s last album.
May 8, 2025
Twin Cities music venues change their tune as fewer drinkers mean more financial challenges
Alcohol sales are down as much as 20% at some popular music hubs that depend on them for revenue, and alternative options such as THC drinks are fizzling.
May 8, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for May 8-14 include Lambrini Girls, Katy Perry, Gang of Four, Lucius, Allison Russell and Sharon Van Etten.
May 7, 2025
Review: After a marathon fall show, Sturgill Simpson settles in for an even longer run
The Kentucky country rocker stretched out into jammy territory to kick off a two-night stand at the Armory in Minneapolis.
May 7, 2025
High-flying ‘Beautiful Things’ singer will kick off first U.S. arena tour in St. Paul in August
Benson Boone’s American Heart Tour will open at Xcel Energy Center on Aug. 22, just two years after he played in town at the Fine Line.
May 5, 2025
Review: Nick Cave goes wild again with his old band in riveting Minneapolis show
The Aussie rocker added choral touches and a little humor to sweeten his long and heavy set with the Bad Seeds at the Armory.
May 5, 2025
Review: The Hold Steady kicks off 4 massive Minneapolis nights at tiny 7th St. Entry
“The story started here,” frontman Craig Finn told fans who came from all over to celebrate his band’s second album.
May 2, 2025
Review: After a marathon fall show, Sturgill Simpson settles in for an even longer run
The Kentucky country rocker stretched out into jammy territory to kick off a two-night stand at the Armory in Minneapolis.
May 7, 2025
High-flying ‘Beautiful Things’ singer will kick off first U.S. arena tour in St. Paul in August
Benson Boone’s American Heart Tour will open at Xcel Energy Center on Aug. 22, just two years after he played in town at the Fine Line.
May 5, 2025
Review: Nick Cave goes wild again with his old band in riveting Minneapolis show
The Aussie rocker added choral touches and a little humor to sweeten his long and heavy set with the Bad Seeds at the Armory.
May 5, 2025
Review: The Hold Steady kicks off 4 massive Minneapolis nights at tiny 7th St. Entry
“The story started here,” frontman Craig Finn told fans who came from all over to celebrate his band’s second album.
May 2, 2025