Apple of my Eye

Explore More ■ Fiona Apple Fiona Apple is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and pianist. Famed for her deeply confessional lyrics and contralto vocal range, she has released five critically praised studio albums that reached the top 20 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and earned three Grammy Awards. Lucky I’ve been watching Apple TV’s latest thriller Lucky, for Crime Time. When the theme song came up, I had no idea who the artist was, but I love the vocal styling and the crazy lyrics of “I was born in the horns of a bull”!

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Drums of Navarone at Lake Harriet Bandshell (August 2, 2026)

  There was one summer in college when a group of friends and I would go to the greyhound racing track Sodrac Park.  My only method of picking the winners was based on the names of the greyhounds.  I only mention this, because when I started covering shows for We Heart Music, I mostly picked the bands based on their name.

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We♥KC! August 5-9, 2026, Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO / Lawrence, KS metro)

  August 5-9, 2026, Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO / Lawrence KS) All hail ‘Bird’! It’s officially Charlie Parker Month in KC, celebrating what would have been his 106th birthday, with several events planned, culminating in an August 29 celebration. Kustom Entertainment (who took over Country Stampede) is now being sued for breach of contract and fraud over the canceled EDM…

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Weekend Gamer: Fallout New California

Explore More ■ Fallout Fallout is a 1997 role-playing video game developed and published by Interplay Productions, set in a mid-22nd century post-apocalyptic and retro-futuristic world, decades after a global nuclear war led by the United States and China. Fallout’s protagonist, the Vault Dweller, inhabits an underground nuclear shelter. I have been playing the mod Fallout: New California. The game officially launched on October 23, 2018, but you had to register on Nexus and go through a process of installing in the right directory (as the game requires ownership of Fallout: New Vegas).

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Darius Rucker at Starlight Theatre, Kansas City MO (2026-07-31)

DARIUS RUCKER SETLIST at Starlight Theatre, Kansas City MO (2026-07-31) All I Want This For the First Time Better Place It Won't Be Like This for Long Only Wanna Be With You (Hootie & the Blowfish song) Beers and Sunshine Don't Think I Don't Think About It If I Told You Family Tradition (Hank Williams, Jr. cover with Evan Honer and Austin Williams)

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WWE SummerSlam at US Bank Stadium (Aug 1, 2026)

The main event, WWE SummerSlam is happening at the US Bank Stadium, in Minneapolis, on August 1 and 2nd (today). Jimi & Q send in their report. Street Rumble in the West End (July 31, 2026) Leading up to SummerSlam, there were a few promotional events and advertisements (such as the Minute Maid and their “juicing” campaign) taking advantage of the Wrestling frenzy in the Minneapolis area.

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Bronwyn at Turf Club (August 1, 2026)

Award winning fiddle player Bronwyn played her bluegrass Americana style at the Turf Club in Saint Paul just a few weeks before her new album’s release.

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Church of Cash at History Theatre (July 31, 2026)

The Church of Cash came to the History Theatre in Saint Paul and filled a two hour experience of Johnny Cash country rock in a pretty spectacular evening.

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Minneapolis This Week (August 9, 2026)

Here is what is going on this week in Minneapolis/St Paul, ending on Aug 9, 2026: • Suki Waterhouse at Palace Theatre (Aug 3, 2026) • Drums of Navarone at Lake Harriet Bandshell (Aug 3, 2026) • Tracy Bonham at The Parkway Theater (Aug 9, 2026) • Twin Cities Irish Fest at Harriet Island (August 7-9, 2026) Suki Waterhouse at Palace Theatre (Aug 3, 2026)

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We♥KC! August 1-4, 2026, Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO / Lawrence, KS metro)

  August 1-4, 2026, Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO / Lawrence KS) It’s a baby boy! Local alt-rock/country royalty couple Katie Crutchfield (Waxahatchee) and Kevin Morby are proud parents of their first child who was two weeks early, causing Morby to cancel his scheduled appearance at Wisconsin’s Eaux Claires Festival, for the best possible reason – Congrats to all!

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Michigander at Utepils Brewing for The Current’s Happy Hours (July 30, 2026)

Another very busy happy hour from The Current had Michigander performing his indie folk rock at Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis on the even of his new album, Over Before You Know It.

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Space Monkey Mafia at Turf Club (July 29, 2026)

Space Monkey Mafia headlined a night of brass heavy rock at the Turf Club in Saint Paul.

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R.I.P. Kavinsky

Explore More ■ Kavinsky Kavinsky was a French electronic musician, producer, DJ, and actor. He is best known for his 2010 hit single "Nightcall", which gained worldwide fame after being featured in the 2011 film Drive. Known for a retro-futuristic style inspired by 1980s synth-pop, arcade games, and movies. Released his debut album OutRun in 2013, followed by the album Reborn in 2022.

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A Tribute to Sam Neill

Explore More ■ Alcatraz Anyway, I’m loving the show so far, mostly excited to see Sam Neill back in action, the man is a bit of a legend, having played Damien in The Omen 3, Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, and the scientist who created the Event Horizon spaceship. Alcatraz is playing on Monday evenings on Fox, check your local time and listing.

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R.I.P. Glen Hansard (The Frames, The Swell Season)

Read more Musicians Who Died R.I.P. Glen Hansard (The Frames, The Swell Season) We’ve very sadly lost prolific and influential Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who died in a motorcycle crash in a single-vehicle accident, just west of Dublin, at the age of 56, as confirmed by his representation, ATC Management. The statement reads in part, "Glen's family is deeply shocked and heartbroken by this tragic loss and respectfully requests privacy at this extremely difficult time.

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Sarah McLachlan w/ Allison Russell at Starlight Theatre, Kansas City MO (24 July 2026)

SARAH McLACHLAN at STARLIGHT THEATRE, KANSAS CITY MO (JULY 24, 2026) SETLIST Better Broken Hold On Possession Reminds Me Fallen Adia I Will Remember You Only Human Building a Mystery World on Fire One in a Long Line Sweet Surrender The Last to Go Elsewhere Ice Cream If This Is the End... Fumbling Towards Ecstasy Encore: Gravity Angel Fear ALLISON RUSSELL at STARLIGHT THEATRE, KANSAS CITY MO (JULY 24, 2026) SETLIST…

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Attack of the mini vinyls

Miniverse If I were to invest in one brand, it will probably be Miniverse by MGA, a Los Angeles company. The main reason is that there is a whole “miniverse” based on this vinyl release, including a $30 “Record Store” with Fender guitar. So, you can display your mini records, along with the Stratocaster guitar and tiny stickers. Their record player, which is sold separately for $22, comes with Beethoven’s “5th Symphony”, along with a table (where you can also store your mini vinyls).

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We♥KC! July 28-31, 2026, Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO / Lawrence, KS metro)

  July 28-31, 2026, Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO / Lawrence KS) We’re still busy digesting all the news coming out of San Diego Comicon (Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider, Black Panther III, DC’s many wins at the Eisners, and more) which, at least for the moment, makes any superhero fatigue, seem muted for the moment. With the latest Spider-Man movie out this weekend and Avengers: Doomsday due Dec 18 (right now, same date as Dune III- will either one ‘blink’ and move?), it should be an interesting rest of the year.

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Crisis on Infinite Earths Absolute Edition Comparison (2005 vs 2026)

Explore More ■ George Pérez George Pérez was an American comic book artist and writer, who worked primarily as a penciller. He came to prominence in the 1970s penciling Fantastic Four and The Avengers for Marvel Comics. In the 1980s, he penciled The New Teen Titans, which became one of DC Comics’ top-selling series. He penciled DC’s landmark limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths, followed by relaunching Wonder Woman as both writer and penciller.

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Belmont at recordBar, Kansas City MO (2026-07-20) Photos

BELMONT at recordBar, KANSAS CITY MO (JULY 20, 2026) SETLIST Bowser's Castle Liminal In the Sky SSX Trickmont Hollowed Out Day By Day Convalescence Parasitic 4am // Disappear        Between You & Me EP 731 Solitude Shackles Overstepping Miniscule   Encore: Pushing Daisies BELMONT TOUR DATES JUL 24 Hell at The Masquerade Atlanta, GA JUL 25 The Abbey Orlando, FL JUL 26 The Banyan Live West Palm Beach, FL…

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Story of the Year / Silverstein at Harrah’s Voodoo Lounge, North Kansas City, MO (2026-07-19)

STORY OF THE YEAR SETLIST at Harrah's Voodoo Lounge, North Kansas City MO (2026-07-19) And the Hero Will Drown Gasoline (All Rage Still Only Numb) Tear Me to Pieces Anthem of Our Dying Day Falling Down Into the Dark Disconnected 2005 Real Life 3 am War "Is This My Fate?" He Asked Them Choose Your Fate Blind / Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) / All the Small Things…

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The Transformers: The Movie: The Soundtrack: The Reformatted Edition (2026)

Sebastian Bach, wearing sunglasses indoors, punches the air as he hits the high notes in a vocal booth (location undisclosed). Plastic robots, held in hands, rub up against each other combatively. Brittney Slayes hams up each line of the Transformers theme, half-smiling as she warns you of galactic danger, turning her eyes to the sky. A planet-sized robot's severed head…

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Poppy at the Fillmore Minneapolis (July 22, 2026)

Poppy Setlist Constantly Nowhere have you had enough? the cost of giving up Concrete Bruised Sky Scary Mask crystallized vital negative spaces Eat the Hate the center's falling out Public Domain Time Will Tell V.A.N (Bad Omens cover) If We're Following the Light -- Encore -- halo new way out Tour Dates 7/24 - Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre 7/25 - St.

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Dylan Hicks & Small Screens at Resource MPLS (July 24, 2026)

It was a combo of music and poetry, with Dylan Hicks and Small Screens organizing a three night run at Resource MPLS, with some fun jazz-influenced pop rock.

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Jeremy Messersmith with Keep for Cheap at House Show (July 23, 2026)

Jeremy Messersmith, along with Keep for Cheap, played a fun set of acoustic music at a house show in Hudson, Wisconsin and the connection with the small audience on a beautiful summer evening was special.

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Girls Girls Girls: a rose by any other name

What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet - William Shakespeare Read more A rose by any other name and Girls Girls Girls. Half Moon by Maggie Rose (2026) Maggie Rose Acclaimed singer-songwriter Maggie Rose is touring in support of her forthcoming album Half Moon, due August 14 on One Riot Records.

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Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling by Frank Miller

Explore More ■ Frank Miller The other book I read through was DC Finest: Batman Year One and Two. Year One is a much-celebrated story by Frank Miller (who also revolutionize Batman with The Dark Knight Returns) and art by David Mazzucchelli (the same team of Daredevil: Born Again). Year Two, not fondly remembered, all except that Todd McFarlane drew 3/4 of the story.

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Kaleo with Dawes at GrindersKC, Kansas City MO (2026-07-18)

KALEO at GRINDERS KC, KANSAS CITY MO SETLIST Run No More Still No Good Bloodline Break My Baby Save Yourself All the Pretty Girls Broken Bones I Can't Go On Without You Automobile Hey Gringo Hot Blood USA Today Vor í Vaglaskógi Skinny Back Door No Good Encore: Way Down We Go Glass Houses > Rock 'n' Roller EVANESCENCE TOUR DATES…

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Tapo Video Doorbell Camera Review

Explore More ■ TP Link You need to buy a portable router that has the ability to connect to your hotspot. The one I own is the $40 TP-Link AC750 Wireless Portable Nano Travel Router (TL-WR902AC), which has the ability to connect and then share internet access using the small “share internet” button on the side of the device. The best way to connect to a hotspot is to use a laptop (or iPad) to first connect to the pocket router.

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BCW Short Bin Box Review

Explore More ■ BCW Short Comic Book The BCW bin snapped together fairly easily. It is not water resistant like the IRIS is. In fact, the card holder on each end of the BCW has cut ins that give open access to the interior. On the whole, though, if the comics are bagged, it should do all right in most normal conditions.

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