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
Music
Nick Cave’s first Minneapolis concert with his Bad Seeds in over a decade set for May
The Australian rock hero will play the Armory with his old band supporting their new album, “Wild God.”
September 6, 2024
Things To Do
North Loop’s NBNL Music Fest abruptly canceled after poor sales and a mandated name change
Originally named the North by North Loop Festival, Sunday’s event was to feature the Suburbs, Bad Bad Hats and more.
September 5, 2024
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in Twin Cities area this week
Highlights for Sept. 5-11 include Shaboozey, Luke Bryan, Larry Carlton, Black Pumas and Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan.
September 5, 2024
Music
Review: Weezer goes ‘Blue’ in latest Gen-X package tour to pack a Minnesota sports venue
The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. also performed at Wednesday’s oddball tour kickoff date at Xcel Energy Center.
September 5, 2024
Music
Review: Semisonic delivers the perfect, Minnesota-proud set for State Fair closing time
The veteran pop-rock trio’s second of two nights at the band shell included many recent songs that brought new spark to its live set.
September 3, 2024
Music
Semisonic says ‘it’s an honor’ carrying on tradition of Minnesota rockers closing down State Fair
The “Closing Time” hitmakers headline the Leinie Lodge Bandshell on the fair’s last two days, like some of their pals before them.
August 30, 2024
Music
Review: Mötley Crüe beats the rain (and lots more!) in its State Fair grandstand return
The ‘80s rockers drew a modest crowd with a new guitarist and pretty much the same old situation.
August 30, 2024
Eat & Drink
Minnesota brewers’ 2024 Autumn Brew Review announced with THC drinks, collaboration beers
The 23rd installment of the beer fest will take place Oct. 12 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.
August 29, 2024
Music
Review: Semisonic delivers the perfect, Minnesota-proud set for State Fair closing time
The veteran pop-rock trio’s second of two nights at the band shell included many recent songs that brought new spark to its live set.
September 3, 2024
Music
Semisonic says ‘it’s an honor’ carrying on tradition of Minnesota rockers closing down State Fair
The “Closing Time” hitmakers headline the Leinie Lodge Bandshell on the fair’s last two days, like some of their pals before them.
August 30, 2024
Music
Review: Mötley Crüe beats the rain (and lots more!) in its State Fair grandstand return
The ‘80s rockers drew a modest crowd with a new guitarist and pretty much the same old situation.
August 30, 2024
Eat & Drink
Minnesota brewers’ 2024 Autumn Brew Review announced with THC drinks, collaboration beers
The 23rd installment of the beer fest will take place Oct. 12 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.
August 29, 2024