A Rock Show is No Joke: Umphrey’s McGee returns to First Avenue

Author ChadPosted on 15 Mar18 NovCategories Concert Photography, Concert Review, Music, ToursTags Andy Farag, Brendan Bayliss, Chad Rieder Photography, Concert Review, First Avenue, Jake Cinninger, Kris Myers, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ryan Stasik, S2, Setlist, Stew Art, Umphrey's McGee1 Comment on A Rock Show is No Joke: Umphrey’s McGee returns to First Avenue

Umphrey’s McGee plays football and everyone scores

Author ChadPosted on 03 Mar18 NovCategories Music, ToursTags 2010, Andy Farag, Brendan Bayliss, Jake Cinninger, Jamband, Joel Cummins, Kris Myers, Progressive Rock, Ryan Stasik, The Floor, UMBowl, Umphrey's McGee2 Comments on Umphrey’s McGee plays football and everyone scores

Trey Anastasio tries to make up for lost time

Author ChadPosted on 22 Feb18 NovCategories Concert Photography, Concert Review, MusicTags Chad Rieder Photography, Classic TAB, Jamband, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Phish, State Theatre, Trey Anastasio BandLeave a comment on Trey Anastasio tries to make up for lost time

Rothbury Festival 2010 cancelled

Author ChadPosted on 25 Jan18 NovCategories Festivals, MusicTags 10000 Lakes Music Festival, 10KLF 2010, 2010, Music Festivals, Rothbury, Rothbury 2010, Rothbury FestivalLeave a comment on Rothbury Festival 2010 cancelled

Richard Ashcroft returns with new band

Author ChadPosted on 18 Jan21 MarCategories Album Reviews, MusicTags Are You Ready?, Brit rock, Britpop, Redemption, Richard Ashcroft, The Verve, United Nations of Sound, VideoLeave a comment on Richard Ashcroft returns with new band

It’s a New Decade, Happy New Year!

Author ChadPosted on 02 Jan18 NovCategories MusicTags Chad Rieder PhotographyLeave a comment on It’s a New Decade, Happy New Year!

10,000 Lakes Music Festival takes hiatus in 2010

Author ChadPosted on 18 Dec18 NovCategories Festivals, MusicTags 10000 Lakes Music Festival, 10KLF, 10KLF 2010, 2010Leave a comment on 10,000 Lakes Music Festival takes hiatus in 2010

Nine Best Minnesota Shows of 2009

Author ChadPosted on 14 Dec18 NovCategories Concert Photography, Concert Review, MusicTags Concert Photography, Dan Auerbach, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, The Decemberists, The Hold Steady, The Jayhawks, The Swell Season, Trampled by Turtles, Umphrey's McGee, Wilco2 Comments on Nine Best Minnesota Shows of 2009

The State Theatre witnesses beauty with The Swell Season

Author ChadPosted on 07 Dec18 NovCategories Concert Photography, Concert Review, MusicTags Chad Rieder Photography, Concert Photography, Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Once, State Theatre, The Frames, The Swell SeasonLeave a comment on The State Theatre witnesses beauty with The Swell Season

Trampled by Turtles return to The Aquarium

Author ChadPosted on 19 Nov18 NovCategories Music, ToursTags Alternative, Bluegrass, Dave Carroll, Dave Simonett, Erik Berry, High Plains Reader, HPR, Minnesota, Ryan Young, The Aquarium, Tim Saxhaug, Trampled by TurtlesLeave a comment on Trampled by Turtles return to The Aquarium

The Decemberists – albums ranked

Author ChadPosted on 17 Nov18 NovCategories Album Reviews, MusicTags Castaways and Cutouts, Chris Funk, Colin Meloy, Her Majesty, Jenny Conlee, John Moen, Nate Query, Picaresque, The Crane Wife, The Decemberists, The Hazards of LoveLeave a comment on The Decemberists – albums ranked

Trampled by Turtles sell out First Avenue once again

Author ChadPosted on 09 Nov18 NovCategories Concert Photography, Concert Review, MusicTags Bluegrass, Chad Rieder Photography, Charlie Parr, Concert Photography, Concert Review, First Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Boomchucks, Trampled by TurtlesLeave a comment on Trampled by Turtles sell out First Avenue once again

Keller Williams plays alone for everyone

Author ChadPosted on 15 Oct18 NovCategories Album Reviews, Music, ToursTags Fargo Theatre, High Plains Reader, HPR, Jamband, Keller Williams, OddLeave a comment on Keller Williams plays alone for everyone

Lucinda Williams gets married at First Avenue

Author ChadPosted on 21 Sep18 NovCategories Concert Review, Music, ToursTags Alternative Country, Buick 6, First Avenue, Lucinda Williams, Married, Minneapolis, Rock & RollLeave a comment on Lucinda Williams gets married at First Avenue

The Black Crowes – Before the Frost review

Author ChadPosted on 08 Sep21 FebCategories Album Reviews, MusicTags Adam Macdougall, Album Review, Before the Frost, Chris Robinson, Luther Dickinson, Rich Robinson, Rock-n-Roll, Steve Gorman, Sven Pipien, The Black Crowes3 Comments on The Black Crowes – Before the Frost review

Twin Cities Music Venues

Author ChadPosted on 26 Aug23 JulCategories Music, VenuesTags 7th Street Entry, Fine Line Music Cafe, First Avenue, Minneapolis, Music Venues, St. Paul, The Cabooze, Twin Cities2 Comments on Twin Cities Music Venues

Jane’s Addiction – albums ranked

Author ChadPosted on 21 Aug18 NovCategories Album Reviews, MusicTags Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, Jane's Addiction, Nothing's Shocking, Perry Farrell, Ritual de lo Habitual, Stephen Perkins, StraysLeave a comment on Jane’s Addiction – albums ranked

Yonder Mountain String Band play to a wet crowd

Author ChadPosted on 17 Aug18 NovCategories Concert Review, MusicTags Bluegrass, Minnesota Zoo, Weesner Amphitheatre, YMSB, Yonder Mountain String Band2 Comments on Yonder Mountain String Band play to a wet crowd

10,000 Lakes Festival 2009 recap

Author ChadPosted on 28 Jul18 NovCategories Concert Photography, Concert Review, Festivals, MusicTags 10KLF, 10KLF 2009, Chad Rieder Photography, Concert Photography, Dave Matthews Band, Gomez, Minnesota, Trampled by Turtles, Umphrey's McGee, Widespread Panic, WilcoLeave a comment on 10,000 Lakes Festival 2009 recap

How a Resurrection Really Feels – The Hold Steady rock Basilica

Author ChadPosted on 12 Jul18 NovCategories Concert Photography, Concert Review, MusicTags Basilica Block Party 2009, Basilica of St. Mary, Chad Rieder Photography, Concert Photography, Craig Finn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, R.T. Rybak, Setlist, Tad Kubler, The Hold Steady4 Comments on How a Resurrection Really Feels – The Hold Steady rock Basilica

Wilco (the album) – review

Author ChadPosted on 06 Jul18 NovCategories Album Reviews, MusicTags Album Review, Glenn Kotche, Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Mikael Jorgensen, Nels Cline, Pat Sansone, Wilco, Wilco (the album), Wilco (the album) reviewLeave a comment on Wilco (the album) – review

The Decemberists rock the Walker Art Center with a theatrical performance

Author ChadPosted on 21 Jun18 NovCategories Concert Photography, Concert Review, MusicTags Calexico, Chad Rieder Photography, Colin Meloy, Concert Photography, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Rock the Garden 2009, Setlist, The Current 89.3, The Decemberists, The Hazards of Love, Walker Art CenterLeave a comment on The Decemberists rock the Walker Art Center with a theatrical performance

Nirvana – albums ranked

Author ChadPosted on 16 Jun18 NovCategories Album Reviews, MusicTags Bleach, Dave Grohl, Grunge, In Utero, Incesticide, Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain, Nevermind, Nirvana1 Comment on Nirvana – albums ranked

Doves finally land in Minneapolis

Author ChadPosted on 29 May18 NovCategories Concert Photography, Concert Review, Music, ToursTags Brit rock, Chad Rieder Photography, Concert Photography, Doves, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Setlist, Varsity TheaterLeave a comment on Doves finally land in Minneapolis

Wilco (the album)

Author ChadPosted on 09 May18 NovCategories Album Reviews, MusicTags Alternative Country, Jeff Tweedy, Rock & Roll, Wilco, Wilco (the album), Wilco (the song), Wilco on The Colbert ReportLeave a comment on Wilco (the album)

The Hold Steady – albums ranked

Author ChadPosted on 06 May01 AprCategories Album ReviewsTags Almost Killed Me, Boys and Girls in America, Craig Finn, Post Punk, Rock & Roll, Separation Sunday, Stay Positive, Tad Kubler, The Hold Steady, Twin CitiesLeave a comment on The Hold Steady – albums ranked

The Cabooze gets Trampled by Turtles (and recorded for upcoming live album)

Author ChadPosted on 26 Apr18 NovCategories Concert Photography, Concert Review, MusicTags Bluegrass, Chad Rieder Photography, Concert Photography, Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Cabooze, The Hackensaw Boys, Trampled by TurtlesLeave a comment on The Cabooze gets Trampled by Turtles (and recorded for upcoming live album)

My Morning Jacket – albums ranked

Author ChadPosted on 24 Apr26 OctCategories Album Reviews, MusicTags At Dawn, Evil Urges, It Still Moves, My Morning Jacket, Progressive Rock, Rock, The Tennessee Fire, ZLeave a comment on My Morning Jacket – albums ranked

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit roll through the Turf Club

Author ChadPosted on 16 Apr18 NovCategories Concert Photography, Concert Review, MusicTags Chad Rieder Photography, Concert Photography, Drive-by Truckers, Jason Isbell, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Justin Townes Earle, Minnesota, St. Paul, Turf Club6 Comments on Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit roll through the Turf Club

The Decemberists – The Hazards of Love review

Author ChadPosted on 29 Mar18 NovCategories Album Reviews, MusicTags Indie, Progressive Folk, Rock, The Decemberists, The Hazards of LoveLeave a comment on The Decemberists – The Hazards of Love review

The Black Crowes best album

Author ChadPosted on 13 Mar20 MarCategories Album Reviews, MusicTags Amorica, Before the Frost, Blues Rock, By Your Side, Hard Rock, Lions, Rock & Roll, Shake Your Money Maker, The Black Crowes, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, Three Snakes & One Charm, Warpaint3 Comments on The Black Crowes best album