Seeing Finland’s Arto Järvelä and Minnesota’s Kaivama perform together at The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis Friday night made me feel downright happy. For a musical performance to be a success, happiness need not be either the intention or the…
Category: National Music
Photo Set: Kaivama CD Release with Arto Järvelä at the Cedar Cultural Center
Photo Set: The Civil Wars at Bryant Lake Bowl 4/18/11
Communist Daughter, Thomas Kivi (CD Release) & Brighton MA at The Fine Line
Dawes at First Avenue
There is something about the sincerity of a Dawes performance that hits you like a punch to the gut and leaves you a little shell-shocked. Frontman Taylor Goldsmith spits out lyrics like he’s been bottling them up for years—and maybe…
Black Prairie and Canasta at the 400 Bar
Wednesday’s bill at the 400 Bar featuring Portland, Oregon’s Black Prairie (members of the Decemberists and friends) and Chicago’s Canasta was more than enough to bring me out of music writer retirement. And I wasn’t disappointed. It turned out to…
Photo Set: Arcade Fire at Roy Wilkins Auditorium
Photos of Arcade Fire at Roy Wilkins by Pamela Diedrich. Share on Facebook
Marina and the Diamonds at the Triple Rock Social Club
“Oh, Minneapolis, I am so happy to be here right now! I have to say, I thought it would be like three or four people,†said an enchanting of Marina and the Diamonds on Friday night at the packed Triple…
Photo of the Week: The Swell Season at First Avenue
The Swell Season (Glen Hansard of The Frames and and Czech pianist and vocalist Marketa Irglova) put on a memorable show at First Avenue in Minneapolis Sunday night July 25th. Photographer Pamela Diedrich was there and contributed this shot. First…
Slideshow: Al Kooper Tribute at the Dakota
HowWasTheShow is proud to present Jenn Barnett’s photos of the Al Kooper Tribute at the Dakota. Share on Facebook