Interview: Lauren Salazar of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at Queensbury Theatre
by Armando Urdiales - Dec 9, 2025
Stepping back into a beloved role is both familiar and thrilling. For Lauren Salazar, wearing Lucy’s blue dress once again in Queensbury Theatre’s A Charlie Brown Christmas brings a blend of nostalgia and fresh excitement. After inhabiting the character for the first time two years ago, Lauren revives Lucy’s sharp wit, bold confidence, and heartfelt humanity—the qualities that make her a lasting favorite in the Peanuts world.
Review: AN EVENING WITH SARAH MCLACHLAN BETTER BROKEN TOUR at The Armory
by Jared Fessler - Nov 24, 2025
Sarah McLachlan doesn’t make a big entrance. She just walks out, smiles like she’s greeting old friends, and settles in behind the piano as if she’s about to play something she wrote five minutes ago. That’s how the night started at the Armory, and the whole show kept that same unforced, almost conversational energy.
Review: STEVIE NICKS LIVE IN CONCERT at Grand Casino Arena
by Jared Fessler - Nov 13, 2025
Stevie Nicks turned the Grand Casino Event Center in Saint Paul into a dreamscape on Wednesday night. Under swirling lights and a full house of devoted fans, she delivered a set that blended nostalgia, reverence, and pure rock-and-roll grace. At 77, her voice still carries that unmistakable rasp and warmth, and her presence is as magnetic as ever.
Review: MAROON 5 'LOVE IS LIKE' TOUR at Grand Casino Arena
by Jared Fessler - Oct 30, 2025
Maroon 5 proved once again why they’ve remained one of pop music’s most enduring acts with an electrifying show at the Grand Casino Arena. From the moment the lights dimmed and the opening chords of “The Boys Are Back in Town” rang out, the energy in the room was undeniable. It was an unexpected but fitting opener—playful, confident, and a clear signal that the band came to have fun.
Review: Paul McCartney GOT BACK Tour at US Bank Stadium
by Jared Fessler - Oct 19, 2025
There’s something surreal about seeing Paul McCartney walk out on stage and launch into “Help!” — that voice, that melody, that presence — all instantly familiar, yet still powerful in a way that catches you off guard.
Review: LORDE ULTRA SOUND at The Armory Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - Oct 13, 2025
What did our critic think of LORDE ULTRA SOUND at The Armory Minneapolis? Lorde brought her Ultrasound Tour to The Armory in Minneapolis for two nights, and her October 11, 2025, performance proved exactly why she remains one of the most captivating artists of her generation.