Columnist/Reporter | Local Music

Chris Riemenschneider has been covering the Twin Cities music scene since 2001, long enough for Prince to shout him out during "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)." The St. Paul native authored the book "First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom" and previously worked as a music critic at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas.

Riemenschneider has also written for Rolling Stone, the Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning News and Billboard and won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Society for Features Journalism and Society of American Travel Writers.


The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

Highlights for July 25-31 include Foo Fighters, Vampire Weekend, Sheila E., Future, Dawes, Seun Kuti and Palmfest.


Review: Minnesota Yacht Club festival ends in rowdy, dopey style with Chili Peppers

A capacity crowd turned out for the second day of St. Paul's big, new music fest, where the Offspring and Gary Clark Jr. also performed.


Review: Stefani, Morissette spark a 'Hella Good' start to Minnesota Yacht Club festival

Day One at St. Paul's big new music fest was defined by female stars and pretty stellar organization


Minneapolis music eatery Icehouse will avoid eviction under new ownership plan

Some formerly silent partners in the Eat Street venue are taking over with the continued involvement of founder Brian Liebeck.


The story behind Twins closer Jhoan Duran's fiery entrance song(s)

Latino music stars Farruko and Daddy Yankee and a St. Paul-born DJ played a role in the big walk-on moment.


What is Duluth's superior beer? We rank the Twin Ports area's many breweries.

The nine most popular taprooms to visit include older favorites and popular newcomers.


Soul Asylum and Hippo Campus drop new songs, album news ahead of Minnesota Yacht Club gigs

Each band teamed with well-known producers for their latest albums due out this fall.


The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

Highlights for July 18-24 include Minnesota Yacht Club, Sunny Sweeney, Lyle Lovett and Thirty Seconds to Mars.


Festival, ahoy! A dozen things to know about St. Paul's Minnesota Yacht Club

Lollapalooza promoter C3 Presents brings the Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette and more to Harriet Island this weekend.


Bowling with Lars? Metallica announces side events in its Minneapolis 'takeover' weekend

The metal kings are playing two shows at U.S. Bank Stadium in August, with a night off in between for other fun.