Announcement sent: “America. Oasis is coming. You have one last chance to prove that you loved us all along." Chicago Aug. 28. On sale Fri, with pre-sale starting today. Might be a lost cause, though (for tix, I mean; not for the whole tour). startribune.com/oasis-us-reuni…

Twins postseason tix are widely available on resale sites, and not too pricey.

I’ll be joining Jill and Nil on The Current around 8:30a today to talk Rocktober and all the cool shows this month. All of them. So I might be on air 3 hours.

Meet the Twin Cities’ new wave of Americana/alt-twang talent, leading with Molly Brandt and her new album “American Saga.” startribune.com/twin-cities-ne…

And so begins Rocktober! Brittany Howard with Michael Kiwanuka, newcomer Mk.gee, old faves Billy Bragg and Babyfaces and one more big, free outdoor bash fill this week's Big Gigs roundup. startribune.com/brittany-howar…

Polly Jean is 3/4 of the way through playing her rather quiet and dark latest album, and the near-sell-out crowd is also amazingly quiet and seems riveted. Expecting a big, loud payoff in the second set. #PJHarvey

OK we are officially rocking with #PJHarvey now. Wow. Palace Theatre

Down by the Water just before the encore, capping off a slow build to a thrilling final half-hour or so of a nearly two-hour show. Review to come. #pjharvey

i love old pics of prince

It’s still a big deal whenever PJ Harvey comes to town, last night’s Palace Theatre show proved startribune.com/pj-harvey-conc…

St. Paul is back in business

LOL at tonight’s pre-show entertainment before The Parkway Theater’ screening of the 3rd greatest horror flick of all time.

There’s truth in this, however… My teenage daughters have gotten very into all but 2 of these bands with hardly any prompting from their parents. And much to my chagrin they HATE Pearl Jam.

Stevie could scorch with the best of em, but man I loved it when he slow simmered.

Asheville resident here to say that all the government agencies are here and hard at work. FEMA, state, counties, cities, all very visible and vigorous. Don’t listen to right wing bullshit.

For as much money as you blokes are raking in, how about both and throw in U2 too?