Skip The Embarrassment: Be PreparedBy: Bianca Llerena Diving into the world of live music can be overwhelming, with the unwritten rules, concert etiquette, and intimidating concert veterans. A few questions you may have before going to a concert are: how early should I get to the concert? What should I know ahead of time? Do…

From buying the tickets, to picking an outfit and arriving at the venue, this is your go-to guide for cutting costs before a live show. By: Lila Swedzinski November 12, 2023 Tik Tok is full of influencers with horror stories about spending $5,000 or more to see their favorite artists perform. Although it’s fair to…

Minneapolis music agent Chad Higgins and local music artist Ryan Kemp talk about common issues with marketing in the industry and how to prepare ahead. By: Theo Franz November 12, 2023 The Minneapolis music scene is saturated and hard to break through if you’re a young and desperate artist, but it is not impossible. Sometimes,…

Claiming victory over stage fright gave me the confidence to experience some of my life’s greatest moments with strangers. By: Theo Franz October 22, 2023 My interest in music is not private. I have public playlists; I sing while I shower; I blast songs with the windows down. I am constantly reminding the world of…

Attending a concert in big cities like St. Paul and Minneapolis can be daunting. Unsure of how to get to a conert – and where to go before and after the show? Here are some tips: Experience local music with our recommendations for concerts venues, transportation options, and late-night sports. By: Riley Dorau  Dance, sing…

The elements of music are the same to those in life. By: Riley Dorau When I was a kid, my mother used to sit on the edge of my bed, humming me to sleep. Without looking up at her, I knew she was singing directly at me. I didn’t know it then, but her hums…

How I discovered underground sounds and made friends through house shows. By Bianca Llerena Muddy boots, blaring music, cups and bottles littering the lawn, cigarette butts stacked in a toilet seat-shaped ashtray. The towel bar of my bathroom lying on the tiled floor. The slanted porch shaking from heavy speaker vibrations and equipment wires snaked…

How music connects us.  By: Lila Swedzinski October 11, 2023 I didn’t fit over Dad’s shoulder, but the strap of a six-string guitar did like a glove. He saved his lullabies for the nameless regulars at the local bar, and I learned to fall asleep in silence.  Only later did I hear echoes of his…

By: Theo Franz October 6, 2023 Summer concerts may have ended, but the Minneapolis indie music scene continues giving Minnesotans new songs to sing along to. Here are the Local Note’s top four choices from the past month: “Wide Eyes” (EP) by Wild Lyre released on Aug. 29 Wild Lyre is a five-person band (Keith…

The Local Note highlights live alternative music in the Twin Cities. If you are young and into live shows, our magazine is your go-to spot for all things surrounding local music and venues, emerging artists and live performances.