Jon Bream
Critic / Reporter
Pop MusicBream has interviewed such music royalty as the King of Pop (Michael Jackson), the Queen of Soul (Aretha Franklin) and Prince as well as Bob Dylan, U2, three Beatles, four Rolling Stones and all of Maroon 5. He has performed with Alice Cooper, jogged with Willie Nelson and walked the streets of New York with Bruce Springsteen. A longtime voter for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Bream has also written for the Los Angeles Times, Billboard, Vibe and other publications. He has a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota, where he established the Jon Bream Scholarship for Arts Criticism.
Latest from Jon Bream
After 49 years away, dropout Jimmy Jam receives honorary diploma from Minneapolis Washburn High School
He returned home Friday for the school’s 100th anniversary celebration.
August 2, 2025
Stevie Nicks postpones her St. Paul concert until Nov. 12 because of fractured shoulder
Tickets for her Aug. 12 show at Xcel Energy Center will be honored two months later.
August 2, 2025
Minnesota guitar hero Brian Setzer will return to the road after hands injury
The Stray Cats will tour again in October.
July 31, 2025
Nate Bargatze sets comedy attendance record at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center
The clean comic drew more than 32,000 for two shows.
July 30, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 31-Aug. 6 include Sierra Ferrell, the Marías, Pixies, Red Clay Strays, Glass Animals, Talib Kweli and Ghost.
July 30, 2025
Minneapolis’ Leslie Fhima gets frustrated on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’
But she’s still in the mix after five episodes.
July 29, 2025
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Kenny Chesney, Wynonna Judd and Steve Earle added for Farm Aid in Minneapolis
They join Willie Nelson, Neil Young and others for the 40th anniversary of the fundraiser for family farmers.
July 29, 2025
More severe weather could hit Minnesota after storms trigger power outages
About 17,500 customers remain without power as more severe thunderstorms are possible Monday.
July 28, 2025
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for July 24-30 include Palmfest at Palmer’s, the Lumineers, Macy Gray and release parties by the Honeydogs and Nur-D.
July 23, 2025
5 takeaways as Minnesota Yacht Club fest cruises away with Green Day
Women, local artists and Sunday’s big finish proved this is the music fest the Twin Cities needed.
July 21, 2025
The best and worst from Day 2 of the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival — plus highlights for Day 3
Fall Out Boy’s fiery set fizzled in the end, but hometown rockers Motion City Soundtrack and Cory Wong shined with guest stars on a bright, fun day.
July 20, 2025
The best and worst from Minnesota Yacht Club Day 1 — plus highlights for Day 2
Friday featured a truncated Hozier, weird food/drink prices and female dominance. Saturday will have headliner Fall Out Boy and Motion City Soundtrack, without Justin Pierre.
July 19, 2025
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