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Fox News
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
GOP senator invites Trump to 'an appreciation event like you've never seen' in deep-red state
FIRST ON FOX: Every year, the small town of Sturgis, South Dakota, explodes from just a few thousand residents to hundreds of thousands of people making the pilgrimage to the Buffalo Chip campground. There, they participate in the nation's largest motorcycle rally, where camaraderie, motor oil and rock and roll permeate the dusty campground. And one Republican senator wants President Donald Trump to be the headlining guest. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., extended an invitation exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital to the president to attend his home state's Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Rounds left the door open for Trump to either come to the rally's 85th anniversary this year, or to celebrate America's 250th anniversary next year. "South Dakota is Trump Country," Rounds said. "We'd love to introduce you on stage during one of our premier concerts, in front of tens of thousands of fans, and we're thoroughly convinced you'll be impressed with the reception." "This year, the event is our 85th Anniversary — which will draw rally-goers from every corner of the country and throughout the world," he continued. "Next year, the 250th anniversary of our country will also be a blow-out event. We'd be honored to host you whenever it may work in your schedule." To Rounds' point, South Dakota is indeed "Trump Country." The president has won the state each cycle that he has run, averaging a roughly 30-point victory margin over his opponents. This year's rally will take place from Aug. 1 to Aug. 10 and will feature a number of artists, including ZZ Top, Jason Aldean, Jefferson Starship, Nickleback and others. "We're biased, but it's an experience every red-blooded American should witness, or better yet, participate in," Rounds said. "Thank you for leading our great country. We'd love to honor you with an appreciation event like you've never seen," he continued. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment.
Euronews
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Sharp dressed man: Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the sartorial switch for NATO
US rock band ZZ Top stormed the charts in 1983 with a song about a "Sharp Dressed Man," lyrics that this week could apply to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy is currently in The Hague attending this year's NATO summit in a bid to ensure continued Western military support for his country, which, more than three years since Russia's full-scale invasion, is still trying to repel Moscow's forces. And this time around, the Ukrainian president looks more formal than he has been since Russia's all-out war against Ukraine started in early 2022. Gone are the army fatigues Zelenskyy has worn since then; in their place is a blazer (albeit with military overtones), dress pants, and a dress shirt, sans necktie. But why the switch? There are several possible reasons. But first, let's take a quick look at why Zelenskyy ditched the more usual presidential attire of suit, dress shirt and tie in the first place. Between his election to the Ukrainian presidency in 2019 and the Russian full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy dressed much like any other head of state: he was clean-shaven and wore tailored suits, dress shoes, shirts and ties. But after the 2022 invasion, Zelenskyy opted for a sartorial switch, favouring instead sweatshirts, cargo pants and work boots. He has also worn a military-style vyshyvanka — a traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt that is part of the country's cultural heritage. The choice of clothes partly reflects the fact that he is Ukraine's commander-in-chief and is also a sign of solidarity with Ukraine's armed forces. "Zelenskyy dresses demonstratively. But the only message he wants to convey with his clothing is: 'In my country, there is a war,'" Ukrainian fashion historian Zoya Zvynyatskivska told The Kyiv Independent newspaper. "Everyone wants to forget. Everyone wants to move on. But he keeps reminding them." The Trump factor One occasion where no one was allowed to forget Zelenskyy's choice of clothes was a disastrous meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on 28 February. That meeting started then got worse. Trump and his Vice President JD Vance were in confrontational mode, berating Zelenskyy in front of journalists for not being grateful enough for US military support for the war effort and for "gambling with World War III." Zelenskyy was encouraged by Trump's team prior to the Oval Office meeting to wear a formal suit, something he declined to do, a decision that reportedly offended Trump. When Zelenskyy arrived at the White House, Trump greeted him with "You're all dressed up today." And Zelenskyy's combat attire was raised again by a journalist in the Oval Office. "Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office and you refuse to wear a suit," Brian Glenn, chief White House correspondent for Real America's Voice TV channel asked. "Do you own a suit? A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office," Glenn continued. Zelenskyy replied simply: "I will wear (a suit) after this war finishes." Royal reception Another reason for Zelenskyy's more formal attire in The Hague may be related to the Dutch royal family. Prior to the start of the summit, NATO delegates were welcomed at the Huis ten Bosch royal palace for an official dinner with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. There, Zelenskyy sported a military-style black jacket and dress shirt, perhaps seen as more appropriate to the setting than the olive-green sweatshirt and combat pants he tends to wear. But this type of black jacket, Zelenskyy has worn in public at least twice before. The first time was in April when he headed to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis. In keeping with the solemnity of that occasion, Zelenskyy chose to wear a formal dress shirt underneath the jacket. It was seen again just two days ago, when he was invited to a private meeting and lunch with King Charles III at Windsor Castle. Zelenskyy wore the jacket again for that meeting, but interestingly, it was absent the first time he met the king at Sandringham in March. At that meeting, Zelenskyy chose only to wear a black sweatshirt. High-stakes summit A final reason for Zelenskyy's more formal choice of clothing may be the importance being attributed to this NATO summit. Several media outlets have already called it the most consequential meeting of NATO allies in the alliance's 76-year history. Defence spending, the threat from Russia and Trump's commitment to European security are all seen as hot-button topics this year, and several delegates will be wary of upsetting the famously unpredictable Trump. However, Trump may well go into this summit in a more benign mood than usual. He'll be riding high on the back of what he sees as a successful ceasefire deal ending 12 days of fighting between Iran and Israel and trumpeting that Iran's nuclear facilities have been "completely and totally obliterated." Prior to his arrival in The Hague, Trump shared a series of gushing text messages he'd received from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praising him for his military action against Iran and putting pressure on the alliance's allies to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP. "Mr President, dear Donald, congratulations and thank you for your decisive action in Iran, that was truly extraordinary, and something no one else dared to do. It makes us all safer," one of the messages read. Zelenskyy's position at the summit and whether he will be able to secure continued American support for Ukraine remain unclear, but he would certainly be mindful of that February meeting at the White House and be more inclined to dress to impress. Clothes may not make the man, but this time around, they may make all the difference.
Euronews
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Sharp dressed man: Zelenskyy and the NATO sartorial switch
US rock band ZZ Top stormed the charts in 1983 with a song about a "Sharp Dressed Man," lyrics that this week could apply to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy is currently in The Hague attending this year's NATO summit in a bid to ensure continued Western military support for his country, which, more than three years since Russia's full-scale invasion, is still trying to repel Moscow's forces. And this time around, the Ukrainian president looks more formal than he has been since Russia's all-out war against Ukraine started in early 2022. Gone are the army fatigues Zelenskyy has worn since then; in their place is a blazer (albeit with military overtones), dress pants, and a dress shirt, sans necktie. But why the switch? There are several possible reasons. But first, let's take a quick look at why Zelenskyy ditched the more usual presidential attire of suit, dress shirt and tie in the first place. Between his election to the Ukrainian presidency in 2019 and the Russian full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy dressed much like any other head of state: he was clean-shaven and wore tailored suits, dress shoes, shirts and ties. But after the 2022 invasion, Zelenskyy opted for a sartorial switch, favouring instead sweatshirts, cargo pants and work boots. He has also worn a military-style vyshyvanka — a traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt that is part of the country's cultural heritage. The choice of clothes partly reflects the fact that he is Ukraine's commander-in-chief and is also a sign of solidarity with Ukraine's armed forces. "Zelenskyy dresses demonstratively. But the only message he wants to convey with his clothing is: 'In my country, there is a war,'" Ukrainian fashion historian Zoya Zvynyatskivska told The Kyiv Independent newspaper. "Everyone wants to forget. Everyone wants to move on. But he keeps reminding them." The Trump factor One occasion where no one was allowed to forget Zelenskyy's choice of clothes was a disastrous meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on 28 February. That meeting started then got worse. Trump and his Vice President JD Vance were in confrontational mode, berating Zelenskyy in front of journalists for not being grateful enough for US military support for the war effort and for "gambling with World War III." Zelenskyy was encouraged by Trump's team prior to the Oval Office meeting to wear a formal suit, something he declined to do, a decision that reportedly offended Trump. When Zelenskyy arrived at the White House, Trump greeted him with "You're all dressed up today." And Zelenskyy's combat attire was raised again by a journalist in the Oval Office. "Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office and you refuse to wear a suit," Brian Glenn, chief White House correspondent for Real America's Voice TV channel asked. "Do you own a suit? A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office," Glenn continued. Zelenskyy replied simply: "I will wear (a suit) after this war finishes." Royal reception Another reason for Zelenskyy's more formal attire in The Hague may be related to the Dutch royal family. Prior to the start of the summit, NATO delegates were welcomed at the Huis ten Bosch royal palace for an official dinner with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. There, Zelenskyy sported a military-style black jacket and dress shirt, perhaps seen as more appropriate to the setting than the olive-green sweatshirt and combat pants he tends to wear. But this type of black jacket, Zelenskyy has worn in public at least twice before. The first time was in April when he headed to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis. In keeping with the solemnity of that occasion, Zelenskyy chose to wear a formal dress shirt underneath the jacket. It was seen again just two days ago, when he was invited to a private meeting and lunch with King Charles III at Windsor Castle. Zelenskyy wore the jacket again for that meeting, but interestingly, it was absent the first time he met the king at Sandringham in March. At that meeting, Zelenskyy chose only to wear a black sweatshirt. High-stakes summit A final reason for Zelenskyy's more formal choice of clothing may be the importance being attributed to this NATO summit. Several media outlets have already called it the most consequential meeting of NATO allies in the alliance's 76-year history. Defence spending, the threat from Russia and Trump's commitment to European security are all seen as hot-button topics this year, and several delegates will be wary of upsetting the famously unpredictable Trump. However, Trump may well go into this summit in a more benign mood than usual. He'll be riding high on the back of what he sees as a successful ceasefire deal ending 12 days of fighting between Iran and Israel and trumpeting that Iran's nuclear facilities have been "completely and totally obliterated." Prior to his arrival in The Hague, Trump shared a series of gushing text messages he'd received from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praising him for his military action against Iran and putting pressure on the alliance's allies to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP. "Mr President, dear Donald, congratulations and thank you for your decisive action in Iran, that was truly extraordinary, and something no one else dared to do. It makes us all safer," one of the messages read. Zelenskyy's position at the summit and whether he will be able to secure continued American support for Ukraine remain unclear, but he would certainly be mindful of that February meeting at the White House and be more inclined to dress to impress. Clothes may not make the man, but this time around, they may make all the difference.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
These are 3 of the Most Treasured Views in South Dakota. How to find them
The Black Hills in South Dakota is a tapestry of wildlife trampling along topography that is rolling until its spired, pine-laden until it is prairie and pillars of granite until it is fresh mountain water that wears it. It is an edge of South Dakota you would not expect but will not soon forget. Below are three locations within the Black Hills to consider for a summer vacation. But first, tips: For each of these locations, visit early in the morning or late in the day. The morning and evening light is prettier, the weather is cooler, and the crowds are less. Be safe. There will be hiking, animal encounters, forests and vastness that is as risky as it is beautiful. Cellphone service is spotty, so always have a map and essentials like sun protection, first aid, matches, water and a whistle. Stay on the trails, watch for fallen rock, and drive slower than the speed limit allows. Those hairpin curves and switchbacks command your attention and awe. Lastly, the 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is Aug. 1-10. Unless you plan to dance to ZZ Top at the Buffalo Chip, plan your vacation before or after this week to avoid increased traffic, prices and tourists. This story is part of a new USA TODAY Network project showcasing breathtaking views throughout the United States. These are some of the most beautiful landmarks, scenic vistas and hidden gems to consider for your summer vacation. [ Most Treasured Views in America: National | West | South | Middle America | Northeast ] With both the haunting vastness of fictional planet Arrakis in the 'Dune' films and then the fiery, jagged landscape of real planet Mars, Badlands National Park is indeed transcendental. At first sight, you'd think it's devoid of man and grace, but ah, the humbling prairie, lakes and backcountry camping spoil you with the kind of night sky views you feel like you could reach for a star and put it in your pocket. Visitors are intimidated by the chaotic, 244,000 acres of crater-like vistas, but the national park is very family-friendly and a grandiose memory for all. Here are some trails to trek: Door and Window trails: These are each less than a half mile and connected to the same parking lot, so knock out both. They are handicapped accessible and only subtly winding. Notch Trail: This one's a 1.5-mile round trip and more difficult but oh, so rewarding. March up the 50 steps of the 45-degree-angled 'Badlands Ladder' to an endless viewpoint of the White River Valley, known as a ghostly paleontological site with fossils dating back to the Late Cretaceous Period. Skeletons of ancient horses, rhinos and saber-toothed cats still lay in the valleys. The must-do Badlands Loop State Scenic Highway is a nice and slow two-hour tour of an earth that seems to have frozen mid-eruption millions of years ago. The rust-orange layers of ancient rock and soil look just as hot to the touch. Off the Loop is Sage Creek Rim Road, a narrow and unpaved six-mile path that mimics Lamar Valley in Yellowstone because of all its wildlife encounters. Hear the hooves of the Bighorn sheep on stiffened land and be wary of the sneeze-like snort from the statuesque bison – that means back off, my friend. Details: Check out the Badlands National Park's Ben Reifel Visitor Center for a proper welcome to the park. The Badlands has a few different entry points: 25216 Ben Reifel Road, Interior, S.D. 57750; Exit 131, off Interstate 90, 21020 S.D. Hwy 240, Interior, S.D. 57750; and the Pinnacles entrance, exit 110 off Interstate 90, 24240 Hwy 240, Wall, S.D., 57790. Cashless entry is $15-$30 per person; annual passes are $55. This does not include camping costs. Call 605-433-5361 or visit Will you spot any of the 1,500 buffalo free roaming among 71,000 acres of grasslands and hideaways? Absolutely you will, and you'll be delighted to see many antelope, elk and Big Horn sheep, too. Custer State Park is a blast. From the Mount Rushmore National Memorial near Keystone, head south on Iron Mountain Road – known for its oscillating altitude – and into a wonderland of old-growth spruce forest and history. Here are stops: State Game Lodge: After being built in 1921, President Calvin Coolidge spent his summer at this historic hotel. It has since been renovated for more modern amenities and offers jeep safari and chuck wagon tours, horseback riding, fishing and guided hikes. Enjoy a Buffalo filet mignon or rack of lamb at their restaurant. Wildlife Loop: This 18-mile, safari-like trek will take at least an hour, and that's dependent on 'bison jams.' Make this your priority in Custer State Park. Mt. Coolidge Fire Tower: At 6,000 feet, Mount Coolidge Fire Tower is the highest point in the park. This is your spot for that panoramic sunset shot. On a clear day, you'll be able to spot from the tower Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial and maybe even the Badlands over 60 miles to the south. In the Black Hills, always keep binoculars around your neck. Needles Highway: If you get carsick, do not attempt this dodgy 15-mile stretch. Otherwise, wee! Starting at Legion Lake on the north end of the park, follow cathedral-like spires and slate rock walls into an 8-by-9-foot tunnel before arriving at a stunning Sylvan Lake that will feel like you've found The Great Valley. Planning a late-season trip? The 60th annual Buffalo Roundup will be Sept. 25-26 and is perhaps the most beautiful sight of all in the park. Rangers corral 'em to the south for testing, branding, sorting and selling for over 25,000 spectators each year. But the organized chaos is a critical management tool for a strong and healthy herd. Details: 13329 U.S. Highway 16A, Custer, South Dakota, 57730. A daily park license is $15 per vehicle or $25 for seven days. Call 605-394-2693 or visit Boom went the dynamite on a rock in 1927 until the faces of four presidents appeared. Ok, not exactly, but the masterpiece in the Black Hills seems impossible enough to speak of in jest. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum (1867-1941), who previously completed infamous works at Georgia's Stone Mountain and for the United States Capitol, imagined the feat now known as the 'Symbol of America' and attracts over two million visitors a year. But the park is more than a spectacle, it's an experience. Enjoy: Nightly lighting ceremonies, just past sunset. Interpretive ranger-led activities with history lessons. The half-mile Presidential Trail carved through fragrant Ponderosa pine that affords a view underneath the 20-foot-long noses of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. The Sculptor's Studio to see the scale models and a 15-minute video on Borglum's sculpting methods. Mount Rushmore is a delicacy in South Dakota, being monitored four times a day for even .0001-inch-movement for utmost preservation. But the 60-foot-tall faces are in good shape. Mount Rushmore is granite, which only erodes about an inch every 10,000 years, according to Travel South Dakota. That means our dear presidents are frozen in time for at least a couple million years before completely disappearing. Do still make time for that iconic family photo sooner than later. Buy a photo: Purchase select prints of Mount Rushmore and other treasured views Details: Keystone, South Dakota, 57751. Parking is $10 per vehicle; cost adjusts for buses, RVs, trailers or commercial vehicles. Pets are allowed in the parking garages. No reservations required. Call 605-574-2523 or visit Angela George is the trending news journalist for the Argus Leader in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and for the USA Today Network. Email ageorge@ or visit This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Best South Dakota road trips: The top scenic views
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Concerts to see this week: The Weeknd, ZZ Top, Pryes Block Party
Concerts to see this week: The Weeknd, ZZ Top, Pryes Block Party originally appeared on Bring Me The News. It may go underappreciated just how many opportunities there are to take in free concerts around the Twin Cities this summer. I don't have any nice stats about how the region compares to other cities, but it's nonetheless impressive. It's not just the quantity of free shows. There's quality there, too. The below listings don't have everything that's happening, but scanning the list, there's Minneapolis' music in the park series, shows on venue patios, the Stone Arch Bridge Festival, the Pryes Block Party (more on that shortly), and outdoor series in Rochester and Edina. Music lovers could almost certainly see live music every day of the summer without paying an admission fee. (Though, there are good reasons to pay a cover. We don't get the quality part of the equation if musicians can't make a living, and, as a study revealed last year, musicians in Minnesota are underpaid.) Whether you're grabbing a blanket and heading to a show in the park or shelling out for pricey tickets at U.S. Bank Stadium, here are some of the best shows you can catch around the Twin Cities this week. Monday, June 9, at The Fillmore For the first time in more than decade, Bloc Party is coming to the Twin Cities, and it'll feel like a throwback in more ways than one. The English group will be going back to the beginning, playing its debut, Silent Alarm, in its entirety. When the show was initially announced, Metric was lined up to play its 2009 record, Fantasies. They've since dropped off the tour, and the show moved from The Armory to The Fillmore. However, fans probably aren't going to complain about getting a more intimate show. Blonde Redhead and Family Dinner open. Wednesday, June 11–Saturday, June 14, at Wagon Wheel Ridge in Karlstad This isn't in the Twin Cities. It's not even close. But the Minnesota music festival draws big names in country music to northern Minnesota, making it a destination fest for many fans. This year's headliners include veterans Little Big Town, Grammy-nominated songwriter Tyler Childers, the Eli Young Band, Chayce Beckham, Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley, and others. Meanwhile, in St. Paul, Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals will headline the Palace Theatre on June 12, at Ledge Amphitheater Waite Park will be home to a night of classic riffs as ZZ Top alights at The Ledge with a repertoire of songs you remember from KQRS, or, at least, from KQRS before that recent change. The Texas blues rock trio, now more than half a century deep into its career, will bring guitars, "La Grange," and swinging beards to venue that's a bit of a hot spot for splashy shows this summer. The group, which will have The Wallflowers opening, have carried on touring after the 2021 death of bassist Dusty Hill. Founding members Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard are now joined by the band's long-time guitar tech, Elwood Francis, on bass. After ZZ Top gets the week going, the Ledge will stay busy. Chicago hits the stage on Friday. On Sunday, "One Week" hitmakers the Barenaked Ladies arrive with fellow '90s radio rock groups Guster and Fastball. For those not ready to head to the suburbs, long-running Johnny Cash tribute group The Church of Cash will headline the Dakota. In St. Paul, Lowertown Sounds launches its summer series of free concerts at Mears park with a lineup that features the Flamin' Oh's and Faith Boblett. Saturday, June 14, at U.S. Bank Stadium The Weeknd is accompanying his new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, with a tour that brings him to the Twin Cities for the first time since 2017. He's promised that the show includes a 'never-before-seen production' and a setlist focused on the album trilogy that wrapped up with this new album and a film of the same name. Playboi Carter and Mike Dean open. Saturday, June 14, at Pryes Brewing Pryes Brewing's 8th annual block party is free and packed with exciting local artists. This year's installment is headlined by the high-energy indie rock of Kiss the Tiger. Imbibers will also be treated to Chicago-based Americana songwriter Nathan Graham, Mary Bue, Of the Orchard, The Shackletons, The Roe Family Singers, and Fiddle and Flannels. It's a nice mix of indie rock and roots-infused locals. The show will kick off at noon and run until 10 p.m. outside at the Minneapolis on Monday, June 9: Bloc Party plays Silent Alarm with Blonde Redhead at The Fillmore Mei Semones with John Roseboro at 7th St. Entry Cafe Accordion Orchestra at The Dakota Annabelle Nicholson, Avery Seed, and Sylvia Dieken at Amsterdam Bar & Hall Anna Devine, Hyer, sandalwood, and Macy Moose at Underground Music Cafe Mudfoot Baker and Dick Williams Folk at 331 Club (free) Roe Family Singers at 331 Club (free) Mumblin' Drew's Oldfangled Orchestrators at The White Squirrel Bar (free) Concerts on Tuesday, June 10: Judy Collins at The Dakota Green Jelly with From This Day Forward at Zhora Darling J-Mo on the Beat, Sammie Jean Cohen, The Black notes, and Topiary Blush at Green Room Johnny Lied and Dylan Hicks at Aster Cafe International Reggae Allstars at Bunker's NOTEable Singers: When Worlds Collide: Songs of Stage and Screen at Normandale Bandshell (free) DL4 at The White Squirrel Bar (free) Doyle Turner at 331 Club (free) John Magnuson Trio+ and Frannie Crego at 331 Club (free) Sawtooth Witch with Taylor James Donskey at The White Squirrel Bar (free) Concerts on Wednesday, June 11: Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals at Palace Theatre Kick'n Up Kountry Festival with Little Big Town, Tyler Hubbard, Eli Young Band, Chayce Beckham, and others in Karlstad Teddy Swims at The Armory The Kooks with Lovely the Band at Varsity Theater Ashe at First Avenue Emmy Woods, Lake Davi, Tomboy, and Pine & Fire at Turf Club An Evening with John Gorka at The Parkway Theater Faster Pussycat with Supersuckers, The Rumours, and The Lonely Ones at Hook and Ladder Sleep Theory at The Fillmore Moxen with Heliocene, APHID, and Homunculus Rex at Pilllar Forum Ted Olsen: Violette album release with Eric Mayson at The Cedar Cultural Center The Get Together with Nothing But Joy, Honeymoon Madness, and Wizards of SoL at 7th St. Entry Freedom to Listen (Feat. Peter Brendler, Jon Irabagon, and Mark Ferber) at Berlin Al Scorch, Advance Base, Little Mazarn, and Walker Rider at Cloudland Theater Judy Collins at The Dakota Blondshell with meg elsier at Fine Line Raegan Boehmer and Rachel Bearinger at Aster Cafe Twine at Bunker's Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty with Poppa Bear Norton at Cascade Lake Park in Rochester (free) Innocent Reggae Band at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (free) Paul Bergen & Friends at The White Squirrel Bar (free) Way Way Back Wednesdays at Day Block Brewing (free) Said in Stone at 331 Club (free) Mike Wolter and Friends at Palmer's Bar (free) Lords of the Universe at The White Squirrel Bar (free)Concerts on Thursday, June 12: ZZ Top with The Wallflowers at Ledge Amphitheater Kick'n Up Kountry Festival with Little Big Town, Tyler Hubbard, Eli Young Band, Chayce Beckham, and others in Karlstad The Current Happy Hour feat. Blondshell at Surly Brewing (free) Søndergård conduct Rachmaninoff at Orchestra Hall Molly Brandt and Mojohand at 7th St. Entry Church of Cash at The Dakota Jessie Reyez with Raahiim at The Fillmore Dusty Forever, Aldrich, and Canary Room at Zhora Darling Dead Larry with Socktopus, Sam Licari and the Sweet Tease, and Lost Island Society at Tuf Club Gasoline Lollipops, Clarence Tilton, and Becky Kapell at Uptown VFW The Twins of Franklin with Ty Pow of The Holy North at Icehouse Milo Fine and Anthony Cox at Zion Community Commons Red Maker, Fine Dials, and Ne Regard at Amsterdam Bar & Hall Pelicant, Lenwood, and Jeff Goldsmith at Underground Music Cafe Nathan Hanson's Rope Ladder at Berlin Caribou Gone at Aster Cafe Flamin' Oh's, Faith Boblett, and Lonesome Dan Kase at Mears Park for Lowertown Sounds (free) Jennifer Marie at The White Squirrel Bar (free) Front Porch Swingin' Liquor Pigs at Palmer's Bar (free) Concerts on Friday, June 13: Kick'n Up Kountry Festival with Little Big Town, Tyler Hubbard, Eli Young Band, Chayce Beckham, and others in Karlstad Nur-D, Smells Like Nirvana, Lighter Co., and Daphne Jane at the Minnesota Zoo Chicago at Ledge Amphitheater Søndergård conduct Rachmaninoff at Orchestra Hall Worlds Greatest Dad, 12th House Sun, and Allergen at Cloudland Theater Broadway Rave at Fine Line Theory of a Deadman at Canterbury Park The Federales, Becky Kapell & the Fat 6, Michael Gay and His Dang Band, Stardust, and Uncle Kenny at Palmer's Bar Shaun Johnson Trio at The Dakota Solomon Parham Sextet at Berlin Rage Against the Regime (RATM tribute) feat. Diane at Turf Club Florry with Lily Seabird at 7th St. Entry Zippy Laske, Mama Rose, and Chastity Brown at Green Room The Maeflies at Aster Cafe Early Evening Jazz: Tacheny Family Players at Berlin (no cover) The Teardowns with GUP! At The Plaza at Nolan Main's in Edina (free) The Belfast Cowboys at Lake Harriet Bandshell (free) Pretty Pretty Please and The Grieving Pines at 331 Club (free) Concerts on Saturday, June 14: The Weeknd with Playboi Carter and Mike Dean at U.S. Bank Stadium Pryes Block Party feat. Kiss the Tiger, Nathan Graham, Mary Bue, The Shackletons, and more at Pryes Brewing Kick'n Up Kountry Festival with Little Big Town, Tyler Hubbard, Eli Young Band, Chayce Beckham, and others in Karlstad Søndergård conduct Rachmaninoff at Orchestra Hall Julia Wolf with Worry Club and Ellis at Turf Club The Great Northern + The Strolling Clones at The Cedar Cultural Center Watchhouse with Two Runner at Palace Theatre Wort Tour '25 with Gully Boys at Insight Brewing I'm with Her at The Fitzgerald Theater Sleigh Bells with Sophie Hunter at Fine Line Rich Mattson & the Northstars, Annie & the Ban Band, Sidewalk Diamonds, The Customers, and Lovehouse at Palmer's Bar My Kid Banana, Unattractive Giant Monster, and Busey at Zhora Darling Steve Cole at The Dakota Doug Collins and the Receptionists CD release show with Miss Georgia Peach at Terminal Bar The Stone Arch Bridge Festival w/ various artists at the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis (free) Michael Cain Trio (with Barbara Cohen and Terrell X) at Berlin Chutes, Social Cig, and Mike Kota at Green Room Mae Simpson with Feed the Dog and Rebel Queens at Hook and Ladder Night of the Living Darts with Black Widows and Fret Rattles at Cloudland Theater Early Evening Jazz: Jazz Flux at Berlin (no cover) Concerts on Sunday, June 15: The Barenaked Ladies with Guster and Fastball at The Ledge Amphitheater Jet with Band of Skulls at First Avenue Nona Invie residency with Enhancement and Dungeon Synth Sunday Crew at Berlin Erik Koskinen and Molly Maher at The Hewing Hotel's rooftop Peter Mulvey with Ben Weaver at The Cedar Cultural Center Heatbox Father's Day Festival at Hook and Ladder Creeping Death and Kruelty at Turf Club SiR at The Fillmore Jim Messina at The Dakota Father's Day Badfinger Night: A Tribute to Joey Molland at The Parkway Theater Drekka with Boy Dirt Car, Karl J Paloucek, and Timmy the Tapeworm at Zhora Darling Samantha Crain with Quinn Christopherson at 7th St. Entry Switchyard at 331 Club (free)Just announced concerts: July 3: Tommy Stinson with Ruby at Turf Club July 5: Obi Original and The Black Atlantics with Kwey and DJ Goldilocks at Turf Club July 31: The Holy North, Jillian Rae, and The Foxgloves at Turf Club Aug. 20: Lil Wayne with Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington at Target Center Aug. 20: Dave Hill at The Parkway Theater Aug. 22: Baby Tron with ShittyBoyz at First Avenue Sept. 22: NBA YoungBoy at Target Center Sept. 22: Glare with Cloakroom, JiveBomb, and Destiny Bond at Amsterdam Bar & Hall Sept. 27: Nile with Cryptopsy, the Last Ten Seconds of Life, and Cognitive at Studio B at Skyway Theatre Oct. 4: Pool Kids with Truth Club and PONY at Amsterdam Bar & Hall Oct. 4: Swervedriver with Porcupine at Turf Club Oct. 19: moe. at The Fitzgerald Theater Oct. 25: Steve Forbert + Peter Holsapple at The Parkway Theater Nov. 2: Yellowcard and A Day to Remember with The Wonder Years and Dinosaur Pile-Up at The Armory Nov. 16: Pace Live presents a Celtic Christmas at The Fitzgerald Theater Nov. 25: Lola Young at Palace Theatre Nov. 29: Atreyu with Norma Jean and Zero 9:36 at The Skyway Theatre Dec. 5: Adventure Club with Jessica Audiffred at Skyway Theatre Jan. 24: Cate Le Bon at Fine Line Jan. 29: Dean Lewis at Palace Theatre March 20: Gregorian: Pure Chants World Tour at The Fitzgerald TheaterThis story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
