Jon Bream
Critic / Reporter
Pop MusicBream has interviewed such music royalty as the King of Pop (Michael Jackson), the Queen of Soul (Aretha Franklin) and Prince as well as Bob Dylan, U2, three Beatles, four Rolling Stones and all of Maroon 5. He has performed with Alice Cooper, jogged with Willie Nelson and walked the streets of New York with Bruce Springsteen. A longtime voter for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Bream has also written for the Los Angeles Times, Billboard, Vibe and other publications. He has a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota, where he established the Jon Bream Scholarship for Arts Criticism.
Latest from Jon Bream
Why are Paul McCartney and so many older singers coming to Minnesota this year?
Is it addiction to adoration, inability to lead a normal life or just what they do?
July 12, 2025
Paul McCartney to play U.S. Bank Stadium in October
Tickets for the Oct. 17 show go on sale next week.
July 10, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 10-16 include Turnpike Troubadours, Trombone Shorty, Built to Spill, Lake Street Dive and Miranda Lambert.
July 9, 2025
Richfield hub for Twin Cities acoustic musicians will close July 31
The rent doubled for the Homestead Pickin' Parlor. “We go without regrets,” said founder Marv Menzel, 82.
July 9, 2025
New Latin food and music festival coming to St. Paul in the fall
Latin Grammy-winning Los Amigos Invisibles and Salsa del Soul will headline on Sept. 20-21.
July 8, 2025
Review: Our critic writes a letter to pop-soul star Teddy Swims
His Minneapolis Armory concert found him going from King of Misery to Master of Mush.
July 7, 2025
Our top 5 picks for food and music at free Taste of Minnesota festival
From Joan Jett and Nur-D to wings and momos, there is something for everyone at the free downtown Minneapolis festival.
July 5, 2025
Heading to Twin Cities for July 4th, Al Jardine will honor fellow Beach Boy Brian Wilson
He reflects on Wilson and his own new music with Neil Young and Flea.
July 4, 2025
New Latin food and music festival coming to St. Paul in the fall
Latin Grammy-winning Los Amigos Invisibles and Salsa del Soul will headline on Sept. 20-21.
July 8, 2025
Review: Our critic writes a letter to pop-soul star Teddy Swims
His Minneapolis Armory concert found him going from King of Misery to Master of Mush.
July 7, 2025
Our top 5 picks for food and music at free Taste of Minnesota festival
From Joan Jett and Nur-D to wings and momos, there is something for everyone at the free downtown Minneapolis festival.
July 5, 2025
Heading to Twin Cities for July 4th, Al Jardine will honor fellow Beach Boy Brian Wilson
He reflects on Wilson and his own new music with Neil Young and Flea.
July 4, 2025