Author Tommy Sommers

Andy Black “The Ghost Of North America Tour” The Varsity Minneapolis, MN 5/8/19 Andy Black returns to the Twin Cities in support of his latest release, “The Ghost Of Ohio”. For those of you that are...

P!NK Beautiful Trauma Tour 2019 - Xcel Energy Center St. Paul, MN 5/5/19 The opening act is a newer artist by the name of Julia Michaels. She's very poppy and upbeat. She reminds me of Tiffany or Debbie...

Rival Sons w/ special guests The Sheepdogs @ First Avenue 4/25/19 It seems like many bands like Rival Sons have had a long slow climb to stardom.  It seems like its final starting to click for them which...

Rock Of Ages at the Orpheum theater Minneapolis Minnesota 2/8/19 Wow! Is the very first word that comes to mind. If you are a casual theater door or one that doesn't miss a play, you certainly don't want to...

Styx @ Treasure Island Casino 12/30/18 I enjoy concerts like this, no crappy opening band just the headliner. Styx hit the stage a little after 8pm to a sold out crowd. There were several fans showing up...

Soul Asylum and The 4 On The Floor First Avenue 12/28/18 Soul Asylum one of Minneapolis' hometown heroes returned for what has become a regular yearly holiday show at First Avenue.  They packed the place...

Ministry and Alien Weaponry at the Skyway, Minneapolis Minnesota 11/27/18 Alien Weaponry was the opening act. They were well polished threesome that played type of metal. They seem to go over pretty well...

Rocktember Day 3 Grand Casino Hinkley, Minnesota 9/8/18 Day three started out with Minnesota’s own Hericane Alice. A staple here for much of the 1980s. I would put them in elite class with other local rock...

Rocktember Day 2 Grand Casino Hinkley, Minnesota 9/7/18 Day two started out with Minnesota’s own Chris Hawkey. Chris was raised on 80s rock ‘n roll so is a wonderful fit for a festival like this. He did...

Vain, Eric Martin, Great White and Skid Row. Rocktember Day 1 Grand Casino Hinkley, MN 9/6/18 I love this festival for several reasons.  First, it’s a short drive from the Twin Cities. The outdoor venue is...