Photo by Caitlin Abrams
First Avenue
Feb. 1 | 7th St. Entry
The UK based duo is playing at first ave to kick off February. With a grungy lo-fi sound and inspiration from the Pixies and My Bloody Valentine, this group has gained a cult following and frequently sells out small shows. They’ll be joined by opener Goon. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. Tickets are $17, $20 day of show.
Feb. 2 | Turf Club
Fresh off their release of their debut EP Sle(ep), the Midwest alt-rock group is playing at the Turf Club with openers Services and Aesha Minor. Made up of a modge-podge of band members from Goodnight Gorillas and Remo Drive, they bring stunning songwriting into their alt-rock sound. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. Tickets are $15.
Twin Citizen, Red Eye Ruby, Ginny & the Fizz, and Airship Caravan
Feb. 2 | 7th St. Entry
Twin Citizen, the aptly named group out of Minnesota is playing at 7th St with a host of other local groups. Each playing a variety of unique rock music, this February show is a great way to bring energy into the new month. Tickets are $12 and the show starts at 8:30pm.
Mad Mojo Jett, Pill Cutter, The Mood Swings, and Spit Takes
Feb. 3 | Turf Club
KFAI is presenting an evening of local music. With a slew of headliners, the show promises to be a needed night of rock, grunge, and punk. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm, Tickets are $15.
Feb. 4 | 7th St. Entry
The indie-rock trio out of Minneapolis is playing a 10th anniversary show at 7th St. Entry, with Beemer another local mellow rock group out of the Twin Cities. Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9:30pm. Tickets are $22 in advance and $25 at the door.
Feb. 9 | 7th St. Entry
Ben Noble, the Minnesota based solo-artist and producer is playing at with Caleb Dee and Jøur. Head to first avenue’s smaller venue for an evening of local music and experimental sound. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door.
Feb. 9 | Fine Line
Rolling Loud and Carbon Sound are presenting an evening of music at Fine Line, with headliner Babytron. The Detroit based rapper was named an Artist to Watch by StereoGum, and his performance will be accompanied by Shittyboys (another Michigan group) and DaBoii. Doors are at 8pm and the show starts at 9pm. General admission starts at $25.
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 | Icehouse
Erik Koskinen is a local country musician, and has been hailed “the best country songwriter in Minnesota,” by the StarTribune. He’s playing every Wednesday in February at Icehouse. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 day of show. Doors open at 6pm and the shows start at 8pm, throughout the month.
Feb. 4 | Icehouse
The Great Northern Festival is presenting an evening with Naeem and Cheeky, with an appearance from DJ Keezy. The evening promises to be a sonically unique night, with eclectic and modern sounds. Naeem’s latest project pays homage to legendary musicians from the Twin Cities. Tickets are $25 and the show starts at 10pm.
Feb. 10 | 7th St. Entry
Bella White brings heavenly vocals and passionate artistry wherever she goes. Her bluegrass sound characterizes her debut album Just Like Leaving. Head to 7th St. for an intimate night with Bella White and opener Jack Schneider. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 day of show. Doors at 7:30pm and show at 8:30pm.
Feb. 16 | Turf Club
The Houston born, Milwaukee raised musician is playing at Turf Club. He takes blues to a new level, modernizing and globalizing the genre with his thoughtful approach to lyricism. Doors open at 7:30pm and the show starts at 8pm. Tickets are $15.
Feb. 16 | 7th St. Entry
Water Wave TV, the new local media outlet and nascent recording studio is presenting a night of local music at 7th St. Featuring local musicians Kelvino, Qmoe, and Treyson Green. The night promises to be a celebration of local music, from hip hop to alternative. Tickets are $15 day of show and it starts at 7:30 pm.
Feb. 18 | First Ave
Samia, the alternative indie/pop artist is performing her latest album Honey at First Avenue. She’ll be joined by Tommy Lefroy and Why Not. Tickets are $22 day of show and the show starts at 6:45pm.
Feb. 18 | Turf Club
Josh Sky, the Minneapolis based indie-pop artist is playing at the Turf Club with Vinny Franco and Oister Boy. All three groups are out of the Twin Cities, so head to the Turf Club to take the temperature of the local music scene. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 day of show. The show starts at 8:30pm.
Feb. 18 | Palace Theater
Tove Lo, the Swedish born singer is performing at the Palace Theater with opener Slayyyter for her Dirt Femme Tour, head to the Palace for a night of female-forward bops. Tickets start at $35. Doors 7pm, show 8pm.
Feb. 19 | First Ave
Margo Price is heading to First Avenue for her ‘Til the Wheels Fall of Tour. Her latest release Strays, continues her rock and roll and psychedelic country journey. She’ll be joined by Lola Kirke, for an evening of female-first music. Tickets are $32. Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm.
Feb 21 | 7th St. Entry
The Queens-based indie pop artist is coming to 7th St with opener Bronze Avery. She’s garnered a cult following in her early career with half a million monthly listeners. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 day of show. Doors open at 7:30pm and the show starts at 8pm.
Feb. 22 | First Ave
Radio K presents The Beths - an indie-rock band with pop undertones that comes all the way from New Zealand. They released their latest album Expert in a Dying Field in September of 2022, and it’s considered to be their best yet. With opener Sidney Gish, the show promises to bring a little energy back into winter. The show starts at 8pm and tickets are $25.
Feb. 24 | Turf Club
It’ll be a full house at the Turf Club with headliner Druzy Rose, and special guests Grant Glad, Beneath Green and full catholic, plus all three openers are out of the Twin Cities. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at doors, 7:30 doors, 8:30pm show.
Feb. 25 | 7th St. Entry
Ella Jane, the young pop artist is performing at 7th St. with ash tuesday, as a part of her Marginalia tour. Her vocals are sweet, charming, and sound like she’s already a platinum recording artist, despite her career being relatively new. Doors 6PM, Show 7PM, $17 in advance, $20 at the door.
Feb. 25 | Turf Club
With a combination of pop and indie sound, this Minneapolis group is making waves across the midwest. Joined by Harlow, another group out of Minnesota, and singer Brooke Elizabeth, this show promises to be night of earnest fun. Tickets are $15. Doors 7:30pm, show 8:30pm.
Feb. 28 | Turf Club
Looking to brighten up the winter blues? Iya Terra is heading to the Turf Club for a set of Reggae tunes with Atrikal Sound System and Sundub. Tickets $22 in advance, $25 day of show. Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8:30pm.
Feb. 26 | Cedar Cultural Center
Pamyua is a quartet of musicians that highlight their indigenous roots through their music. Considered “Inuit Soul Music” they use their platform to share their cultural traditions and history. Tickets are $17 in advance and $22 day of show. Doors at 7pm, show at 7:30pm.
Feb. 9 & 23 | 331 Club
Check out local talent at the 331 Club. The Northeast venue is a platform for local musicians to share their work, and with Songwriter Rounds, various local acts get the chance to share what they’ve been working on. Starts at 9:30pm.
Feb. 28 | Fine Line
This Kyoto-based punk rock group is performing at the Fine Line with opener Scrunchies. Presented by Radio K, the night is a venture into punk music with an international twist. Tickets start at $25, doors 7:30pm, show 8:30pm.
