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
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
From 2005: The Hold Steady breaks out with ‘Separation Sunday’
Our report from the Minnesota-rooted band’s New York release party for its second album in 2005. This weekend in Minneapolis, the band celebrates the 20th anniversary of that album.
May 1, 2025
Nick Cave’s bandmate and scoring partner cites ‘deeper intensity’ before Minneapolis gig
Warren Ellis of the Bad Seeds discusses what has and hasn’t changed over the past decade amid family tragedy.
May 1, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights from May 1-6 include Sturgill Simpson, Hold Steady, Lucy Dacus, Cornbread Harris and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds.
April 30, 2025
Country music’s most famous son playing Minnesota State Fair with all-star opener
Hank Williams Jr. will be joined by Marty Stuart at the grandstand on Aug. 27, Bocephus’ first show there since 1993.
April 29, 2025
Review: Charli XCX treats her Minneapolis ‘Brat’ pack to a hyper dance party
The British electro-pop hitmaker put on a short and very un-sweet show Saturday at a packed Target Center.
April 28, 2025
