Best Upcoming Fall Concerts In The Twin Cities
Looking for a killer concert to attend this fall? Whether your musical tastes fall into the rock, pop or country genres, there are several upcoming concerts featuring popular artists of all types. Check out any of these great shows for a fun night out.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Target Center
600 1st Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 673-0900
www.targetcenter.com
Date: Oct. 30, 2012
Recent inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have been creating popular rock tunes for decades. Not just your ordinary rock band, the Red Hot Chili Peppers' sound emphasizes funk stylings, setting this band apart from its counterparts. Formed in Los Angeles in 1983, the band has released several hit albums including "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" (1991), "Californication" (1999) and "Stadium Arcadium" (2006), selling more than 80 million albums worldwide. In addition, the band also holds the honor of winning seven Grammy awards. With a sound that appeals to both older and younger generations, the Red Hot Chili Peppers is a must-see fall concert. Catch them live at the Target Center in Minneapolis in October.
Madonna
Xcel Energy Center
199 Kellogg Blvd. W.
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 726-8240
www.xcelenergycenter.com
Date: Nov. 3 and 4, 2012
Madonna has released a dozen studio albums over the course of her career, including her most recent release "MDMA" (2012), which she is currently on tour promoting. With a roster that includes record sales totaling more than 300 million and the honor of being the world's top-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records, Madonna is a pop-culture icon. She has undeniably paved the way for current pop stars with her influential career. Not just a singer/songwriter, Madonna is also a dancer, actress and business-savvy entrepreneur. Catch the 'material girl' herself as she is scheduled to play not one, but two shows in St. Paul in November.
Zac Brown Band
Target Center
600 1st Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 673-0900
www.targetcenter.com
Date: Nov. 10, 2012
Since signing with Live Nation Artists Records in 2008, the Zac Brown Band has experienced a whirlwind of success, having gone multi-platinum and holding the honor of being two-time Grammy-award winners. With nine consecutive hit singles including "Chicken Fried," "Free" and "Colder Weather," this popular Georgia country band shows no signs of slowing down. The band's follow-up album, "You Get What You Give" (2010), features guest appearances by popular artists like Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet. If you just can't get enough of this country band that has literally exploded in popularity, you will have an opportunity to see them live as their 2012 tour includes a stop in Minneapolis this November.
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The Who
Target Center
600 1st Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 673-0900
www.targetcenter.com
Date: Nov. 27, 2012
While younger generations may draw a blank when it comes to The Who, they were a popular British rock band that ruled the '60s and '70s alongside greats like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. The Who have had many hit albums over the years including the honor of having a concept album "Quadrophenia" (1973) serve as the basis for a 1979 movie. Since The Who formed in 1964, the band has undergone many trials and tribulations, not the least of which include the unfortunate deaths of two of the original band members, John Entwistle in 2002 and Keith Moon in 1978. Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, the two remaining original members, are currently on tour with a stop scheduled in Minneapolis this fall. Check out these rock legends while you can, performing hits at the Target Center on Nov. 27.
Bob Dylan & His Band with Mark Knopfler
Xcel Energy Center
199 Kellogg Blvd. W.
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 726-8240
www.xcelenergycenter.com
Date: Nov. 7, 2012
This year holds special meaning for the legendary folk rock artist Bob Dylan as his self-titled debut album was released 50 years ago, in 1962. Bob Dylan has undeniably been an influential figure not only in popular music, but in the broader social landscape as well. A countercultural icon, especially during the tumultuous '60s, Bob Dylan's lyrics highlighted important social and political issues at the time. Regardless of your age, it is highly unlikely that you are unfamiliar with such popular songs as "The Times They Are a-Changin," "Like a Rolling Stone" and "Just Like a Woman." At the very least, you should be aware of his significant influence in defying pop music conventions. This 71-year-old Minnesota native (born in Duluth in 1941) is currently on tour with a stop planned in St. Paul this fall.
A Minnesota native that was born and raised Up North, Minneapolis is where Christina Kalinowski currently calls home. Christina appreciates irony, loves bacon, enjoys a hearty libation (drink responsibly, folks), and is an avid proponent of the Swanson Pyramid of Greatness. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
