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
Keep on truckin': 8 ways Twin Cities Deadheads can celebrate Bob Weir
Several tributes and a weekly jam were already on the calendar in local venues when the Grateful Dead legend died last week.
January 16, 2026
Minnesota musicians react to Renee Good killing with new songs
Laamar, Durry, Bathtub Cig and Jeremy Messersmith all wrote new tunes based of the news, but approached it in different ways.
January 14, 2026
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Jan. 15-21 include Rebirth Brass Band, Chris Thile, Moore By Four, Melvin Gibbs and Best New Bands at First Ave.
January 14, 2026
Meet Mother Soki and the other 6 acts playing First Ave's Best New Bands
Annie Tammearu had to return to Minneapolis from Chicago before finding her gothic electro-pop sound.
January 13, 2026
Meet First Ave’s other 6 Best New Bands of 2025 entries
This year’s roster of rising buzzmakers includes Maygen & the Birdwatcher, Gr3g, Sophie Hiroko and Sallyforth.
January 13, 2026
Music fans scuffle with ICE agents outside all-ages Minneapolis rock venue
Musicians and attendees said they were pepper-sprayed and hit with batons outside a gig Sunday at Pilllar Forum along Central Av. NE.
January 13, 2026
Mystic Lake Amphitheater lands its biggest name yet for 2026
Chris Stapleton has booked a July 29 date in the new Shakopee outdoor venue’s inaugural season.
January 8, 2026
Bruno Mars will get ‘Romantic’ at U.S. Bank Stadium in May
The “Uptown Funk” singer will launch his first U.S. stadium tour in April after dropping his fourth album next month.
January 8, 2026
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Jan. 8-14 include Amythyst Kiah, Yam Haus, Orianthi, Jamecia Bennett, Molly Dean and Emmy Woods.
January 7, 2026
New amphitheater, jazz club among things Twin Cities music fans can look forward to in 2026
Also look for a new country music festival and the return of Eaux Claires in the rocking year ahead.
January 7, 2026
Waconia Brewing Co. will shut down this month, remains for sale
The popular Main Street brewery’s founders announced a Jan. 31 closure amid ongoing hopes of finding new buyers.
January 3, 2026
Our music critics' top 10 albums of 2025
In a year when big names didn’t impress, Bream streamed lots of women artists while Riemenschneider leaned toward indie rock.
December 26, 2025
