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
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
Palmer’s, legendary 119-year-old Minneapolis dive bar, will close in September
The owners cited declining alcohol sales at the watering hole once hailed by Esquire as one of the best bars in America.
July 3, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 3-9 include Teddy Swims, Trampled by Turtles, Obi Original, Al Jardine, and Taste of Minnesota with Joan Jett and Ludacris.
July 2, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for June 26-July 2 include Pride festivities, the Blue Ox fest, the Klituation, the Killers, Weird Al and Billy Corgan.
June 25, 2025
Bob Dylan has another book coming this fall — an art book
There also is a new audiobook of his 2004 memoir but not the anticipated Volume 2 yet.
June 24, 2025
Country star Dustin Lynch will perform after Aug. 15 Twins-Tigers game
This concert follows rapper Nelly’s postgame gig on July 11 at Target Field.
June 23, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 3-9 include Teddy Swims, Trampled by Turtles, Obi Original, Al Jardine, and Taste of Minnesota with Joan Jett and Ludacris.
July 2, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for June 26-July 2 include Pride festivities, the Blue Ox fest, the Klituation, the Killers, Weird Al and Billy Corgan.
June 25, 2025
Bob Dylan has another book coming this fall — an art book
There also is a new audiobook of his 2004 memoir but not the anticipated Volume 2 yet.
June 24, 2025
Country star Dustin Lynch will perform after Aug. 15 Twins-Tigers game
This concert follows rapper Nelly’s postgame gig on July 11 at Target Field.
June 23, 2025