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
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Nov. 28-Dec. 4 include Cyndi Lauper, Ondara, Annie Humphrey, Guante & Big Cats, Allman Betts Family Revival and Minnesota Orchestra’s “Back to the Future.”
November 27, 2024
Music
Charli XCX announces April concert in Minneapolis
The British dance-pop star skipped Minnesota in 2024 but is coming back around to play Target Center on April 26.
November 22, 2024
Music
Citywide census confirms it: Minneapolis musicians are underpaid and unhappy
An unveiling of Minneapolis Music Census data spotlighted shortages in pay and youth compared with other cities.
November 21, 2024
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Nov. 21-27 include Eric Benét, Joe Bonamassa, Tommy Stinson, Cory Wong, Allie X, Ike Reilly and Laamar.
November 20, 2024
Music
Post Malone and Jelly Roll to team up on 2025 stadium tour coming to Minneapolis in May
The May 20 date at U.S. Bank Stadium follows Post’s crossover into country music with “I Had Some Help.”
November 19, 2024
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Tyler Childers’ 2025 tour will include Target Center and Alpine Valley stops
The unlikely Kentucky country music star will return to Minneapolis on April 9 and keep rolling into summer.
November 18, 2024
Music
Jack White to play two more Twin Cities gigs in April, this time with more room (and notice)
The ex-White Stripes leader will hit the Palace Theatre on April 7 and 8, following last month’s surprise set at First Avenue.
November 15, 2024
Music
New KQRS host Steve Gorman is pumped to join another Minnesota institution: Golden Smog
Tom Barnard’s replacement has settled into his new Minneapolis surroundings and reconnected with musician friends from his hard-touring days as the Black Crowes’ drummer.
November 14, 2024
Music
Post Malone and Jelly Roll to team up on 2025 stadium tour coming to Minneapolis in May
The May 20 date at U.S. Bank Stadium follows Post’s crossover into country music with “I Had Some Help.”
November 19, 2024
Things To Do
Tyler Childers’ 2025 tour will include Target Center and Alpine Valley stops
The unlikely Kentucky country music star will return to Minneapolis on April 9 and keep rolling into summer.
November 18, 2024
Music
Jack White to play two more Twin Cities gigs in April, this time with more room (and notice)
The ex-White Stripes leader will hit the Palace Theatre on April 7 and 8, following last month’s surprise set at First Avenue.
November 15, 2024
Music
New KQRS host Steve Gorman is pumped to join another Minnesota institution: Golden Smog
Tom Barnard’s replacement has settled into his new Minneapolis surroundings and reconnected with musician friends from his hard-touring days as the Black Crowes’ drummer.
November 14, 2024