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
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Feb. 19-25 include Brandi Carlile, Esperanza Spalding, Conan Gray, Turnpike Troubadours and Gogol Bordello.
February 18, 2026
Musicians are now uniting against ICE via compilation albums
Two all-local fundraiser collections, “Melt ICE” and “Thaw,” arrive this weekend with 130-plus contributing acts.
February 13, 2026
Minnesota bands jump ship from Epstein-tied booking agency
Hippo Campus and Samia joined Chappell Roan and Best Coast on an exodus from the troubled Los Angeles company Wasserman.
February 12, 2026
Who’s playing Justin Vernon’s Eaux Claires fest in 2026?
Dijon, Aimee Mann and Lil Yachty are among the performers so far confirmed for the Wisconsin festival’s comeback year.
February 12, 2026
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The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Feb. 12-18 include Motion City Soundtrack, Sierra Hull, Lola Kirke, Kandace Springs and all-star ICE-related benefit concerts.
February 11, 2026
Eaux Claires music fest’s return is just a pull tab away
Scheduled July 24-25 after an eight-year hiatus, Justin “Bon Iver” Vernon’s hometown festival will be revealed on cardboard at an Eau Claire bar.
February 11, 2026
The muse for a classic song by Minneapolis' Replacements has died
A chance reunion over the FM airwaves led to Lynn Blakey inspiring Paul Westerberg to write “Left of the Dial.”
February 9, 2026
Red-hot bluegrass singer added to MN State Fair 2026 lineup
Sierra Ferrell will make her debut at the grandstand on Aug. 30 after a string of local sell-outs.
February 5, 2026
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What Minnesotans are on Record Store Day’s 2026 mega-list?
Neither Prince or the Replacements have offerings for this year’s big shopping day for music collectors, but several locally tied acts do.
February 4, 2026
Dua Saleh recruits Bon Iver and other Midwest collaborators for new album
Justin Vernon is featured on two tracks issued from the St. Paul music maker and Netflix TV star’s May release, “Of Earth & Wires”
February 4, 2026
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Feb. 5-11 include Sudan Archives, Eric Church, Eric Gales, the Runarounds, Bob Marley tribute and Drone Not Drone marathons.
February 4, 2026
Tim McGraw to hit Target Field with the Chicks, Lady A on Aug. 23
Twins reps announced the show a day after confirming another August concert date with Noah Kahan.
February 3, 2026
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