23-02-2025
Must-see Twin Cities concerts this week: Justin Timberlake, FINNEAS, Nona Invie
It's time to brave the cold and see some good music.
Here are the concerts and perofrmances around the Twin Cities that you should catch this week.
Monday, Feb. 24 at Xcel Energy Center
Justin Timberlake's 2024 record Everything I Thought It Was made a splash like an Olympic diver. It was largely glossed over in the wake of poor reviews and no single that took off. He nonetheless remains the singer of "SexyBack" and knows how to wow fans on an arena level.
Timberlake was originally scheduled to play St. Paul on Halloween, but postponed a handful of shows due to bronchitis and laryngitis. Now, he's back and set lists for other dates on the tour suggest there will be a hearty helping of music from Everything I Thought It Was. But he's still leaving plenty of space for "Cry Me a River" and that song from Smurfs.
Monday, Feb. 24 at Turf Club
Comeback Kid — the Winnipeg-formed hardcore band that is fittingly named after a hockey headline — is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Wake the Dead, their blistering sophomore album packed with big breakdowns and chant-along choruses. It'll probably get a little rowdy. Cancer Bats, ORTHODOX, and Daisycutter open.
Monday, Feb. 24 at The Dakota
The trio of distinctively Hawaiian musicians — slack-key guitarists George Kahumoku Jr. and Sonny Lim with ukulelist Sonny Lim — bring their genre mastery to the Dakota this week. Their individual list of accomplishments is massive, including Grammys and honors from Hawaiian arts organizations.
Thursday, Feb. 27 at The Fillmore
FINNEAS, the stage name of Finneas O'Connell, collaborator and brother of Billie eilish, will take the spotlight to himself on Thursday. Despite winning 10 Grammys for his work with Eilish and being nominated for Best New Artist for his solo work (in addition to Oscar and Golden Globe wins), his collaborative work often overshadows his solo efforts.
He's touring behind last year's For Cryin' Out Loud, his second full-length studio album.
Friday, Feb. 28 at Berlin
Nona Invie, formerly of Dark Dark Dark and RONiiA, will host the first of two album release shows for their upcoming record Self-soothing. Friday's show is a 60-minute performance of the complete album. They'll be accompanied by a choir featuring Channy Leaneagh (Poliça), Aby Wolf (Champagne Confetti), and Nadia Hulett (NADINE).
Invie previewed the record with the release "Love Is Like That" recently. It's a sparse song that makes space for their sweeping vocals over ambient waves and minimalistic piano. The Feb. 28 show at Berlin is sold out, but tickets remain for the second show on March 6, also at Berlin.
Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, Mar. 1 at Turf Club
Is there a busier band in the Americana/jam world than Pert Near Sandstone? They're not just playing constantly. They're making events happening. The hosts and curators of the summertime Blue Ox Music Festival are hosting their annual, two-day Winter String Band Gathering at the Turf Club. It'll have the main stage rolling as well as performances down in the Clown Lounge. (There will also be an afterparty with sets from Barefoot Bluegrass and Potluck String Band at the Midway Slaoon.)
On Friday, Pert will be joined by Dig Deep and Katey Bellville. The next night, they'll have Bronwyn Keith-Hynes and Feeding Leroy joining in the on Monday, Feb. 24:
Justin Timberlake at Xcel Energy Center
Comeback Kid - Wake the Dead 20-year anniversary show with Cancer Bats, ORTHODOX, and Daisycutter at Turf Club
Masters of Hawaiian Music at The Dakota
Gabe Terracciano Group at Berlin
TH3 at Palmer's Bar
Babe Corner with Creeping Charlie and Dad Bod at Icehouse
Roe Family Singers at 331 Club (free)
HonkyTonk Ranch at 331 Club (free)
Enbahn with Kat and the Kodachromes and Tricks at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
Concerts on Tuesday, Feb. 25:
The Dark Horse Revue: The Music of George Harrison at The Parkway Theater
Trace Bundy at The Dakota
International Reggae Allstars at Bunker's
Kevin Gamble Trio at Indeed Brewing
Post Sex Nachos with Veaux at 7th St. Entry
John Louis at 331 Club
Ditch Pigeon at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
Velour, Red Eye Ruby, and Izzy Cruz at 331 Club (free)
Concerts on Wednesday, Feb. 26:
The High Kings at The Fitzgerald Theater
C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band at The Dakota
Thuy with ASTN at Varsity Theater
Nina Luna w/ anni xo, Harlow, and Emily Rhea at 7th St. Entry
SoulFlower with LASALLE, Gr3g, and Chocvillah at Icehouse
The Matt Arthur Contraption at Palmer's Bar (free)
Sarah Morris and the Sometimes Guys at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
Mike Munson Trio at 331 Club
Concerts on Thursday, Feb. 27:
FINNEAS with Bad Suns at The Fillmore
3rd Annual Bangers-Only Ball with Polica and Papa Mbye at First Avenue
JAZZMN Orchestra feat. Morgan James at The Dakota
Room3 single release at Indeed Brewing
Highway Heroes - a Tribute to the Outlaw Poets: Performing the Music of Townes Van Zandt, Waylon Jennings, Emmylou Harris, and Keith Whitley at Turf Club
Havana Quartet at Berlin
CTM Music Collective and Love is Anarchy at Pillar Forum
The F* All, The Broken Rule, and The Saboteurs at Underground Music Cafe
Atim Opoka / Queen Drea / Dameun Strange at Icehouse
Lanco with Noah Hicks at Varsity Theater
Blockhead with Shrimpnose and Moonlit Mushroom at 7th St. Entry
Guitar Band release show with Fake Accent and Miami Dolphins at The Cedar Cultural Center
Deerskin, Linnea Grace, and Casey Gerald at Palmer's Bar
Dale Alexander at Berlin (free)
Dan Israel at Badger Hill Brewing (free)
Fuzzy Math at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
Phantom Fields with Better Devils at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
Artaria String Quartet: Mozart Quartet Cycle I at The Landmark Center (free)Concerts on Friday, Feb. 28:
Pert Near Sanstone's Winter String Band Gathering with Dig Deep and Katey Bellville at Turf Club
Nona Invie album release at Berlin
Davina and the Vagabonds at The Dakota
Missio with Layto at Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Oriska, Silva, Dragged Out to Sea, and Eudaemon at Zhora Darling
Fink at 7th St. Entry
Mullet, American Cream, and Finesse at The Red Sea
Missio at Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Erik Koskinen residency at Icehouse
Wingbeaver with Homunculus Rex, Holyrose, and Weeklong Weekend at Pillar Forum
Robyn Schall: Galentine's Tour 2025 at The Parkway Theater
Hulvey at Varsity Theater
Spaceport, Mouthful, and full catholic at Hook and Ladder
The Swongos, The 99ers, and Silverteens at Palmer's Bar
Malamiko, Unstable Shapes, and Small Animal Hospital at Cloudland Theater
Hope Hook, Pelicant, and Solana and the Sunsets at Underground Music Cafe
Duck Bomb and Moon Pail at Terminal Bar
Fear with Bad Idea and Menstrual Tramps at Uptown VFW
All Terrain Vehicle (Zacc Harris/Dave Power/Cody McKinney) at Berlin (free)
The Mary Cutrufello Band at The White Squirrel Bar (free)
Concerts on Saturday, Mar. 1:
Pert Near Sandstone's Winter String Band Gathering with Bronwyn Keith-Hynes and Feeding Leroy at Turf Club
Pink Martini featuring China Forbes at Pantages Theater
An Evening with Jesse Welles at The Cedar Cultural Center
Michael Marcagi with Ashley Kutcher at First Avenue
An Evening with Chris Hawkey and Michael Shynes at The Parkway Theater
Mae Simpson Band at The Dakota
Baby Tyler Band, Joust, Laugh Track, and Orchid Club at Cloudland Theater
Houndmouth at Uptown Theater
Barbara Cohen & Little Lizard reunion concert with Adam and Ava Levy at Hook and Ladder
Sleaze Freaks: An Indie Sleaze Dance Party at Fine Line
Nunnabove at Green Room
Kid Dakota at Boom Island Brewing
Reventon Reggaeton Party at Cabooze
Gently, Gently at Padraigs Brewing
Grace Enger with Jake Minch at 7th St. Entry
The Neighborhood Quartet at Berlin
Concerts on Sunday, Mar. 2:
Drew & Ellie Holcomb at The Fitzgerald Theater
The Sloppy Boys at Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Thrown with Varials, No Cure, and Heavensgate at Fine Line
Midwinter Nordic Dance with FRIGG at The Cedar Cultural Center
Gavin Adcock at The Fillmore
Freedy Johnston with special guest Molly Maher at The Parkway Theater
Ben Abrahamson album release at Crooners Supper Club
Brennan Wedl with Fend and Matthew Smith and the Menagerie at 7th St. Entry
Skull Sundays: BRAINGIVER and DeCarlo Jackson at Berlin
Church of Cornbread with Cornbread Harris at Palmer's Bar
Brass Messengers at 331 Club (free)Just announced concerts:
Mar. 5: Lazerbeak EP release show at Berlin
Mar. 15: Burning Blue Rain, Dilly Dally Alley, Vinny Franco and the Love Channel, and Pierre Lewis at Green Room
April 6: LAAMAR at the Historic Memorial Chapel at Lakewood Cemetery
April 12: The Art of Medicine: Lines We Hold, Lines We Cross at The Parkway Theater
April 13: Mixed Company Singers: A Cappella Spectacular at The Parkway Theater
April 14 and 15: Happy Apple in the Round at Icehouse
April 16: Samantha Bee: How to Survive Menopause at The Parkway Theater
April 20, 22, and 23: Paul Simon at Orpheum Theatre
April 26: Jeremy Messersmith with The Nunnery at Turf Club
April 27: Noise Party Vol. 10 at The Cedar Cultural Center
April 28: Joey Alexander at The Dakota
May 1: Kneebody at Berlin (two shows)
May 2: Caleb Gordon at Fine Line
May 4: CORDA at the Historic Memorial Chapel at Lakewood Cemetery
May 6: Paul Thorn at The Dakota
May 8: Giacomo Turra at The Dakota
May 15: Dark Star Orchestra at Palace Theatre
May 22: Vince Gill at Orpheum Theatre
June 5: Cantus at the Historic Memorial Chapel at Lakewood Cemetery
June 5: Geordie Kieffer at Fine Line
June 6: Samia with Raffaella at First Avenue
June 6 and 7: Breakaway Music Festival with Tiësto, John Summit, Alison Wonderland, and more at Allianz Field
June 17: Gary Clark Jr. at Palace Theatre
July 13: Heartfelt at the Historic Memorial Chapel at Lakewood Cemetery
July 20: Railroad Earth and Yonder Mountain String Band at Utepils Brewing
July 28: Of Montreal at Fine Line
Aug. 10: Daniel the Violinist at the Historic Memorial Chapel at Lakewood Cemetery
Aug. 16: Uptown Porchfest
Sept. 7: Katy Vernon at the Historic Memorial Chapel at Lakewood Cemetery
Sept. 16: Mt. Joy at The Armory
Oct. 5: David Harland and SÓL Strings at the Historic Memorial Chapel at Lakewood Cemetery
Nov. 2: Makam Baklava at the Historic Memorial Chapel at Lakewood Cemetery
Dec. 7: Sarah Morris at the Historic Memorial Chapel at Lakewood Cemetery
