From the archives: February 01, 2002
Rock in all its varieties thrives in the twin towns.
On this page:Downtown Minneapolis, West Bank and U of M, Northeast Minneapolis, St. Paul, Suburbs, Uptown.
Downtown Minneapolis
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The Quest
Read Reviews110 N Fifth St, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)
Prince failed to make this space work as a nightclub, but its current owners have a hit.
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Lee's Liquor Bar
Read Reviews101 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)
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Bunker's Music Bar & Grill
Read Reviews761 Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (map)
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Club 3 Degrees
Read Reviews113 N Fifth St, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)
Praise the Lord and pass the mic at this alcohol-free Christian club on Central Avenue.
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Fine Line Music Cafe
Read Reviews318 First Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (map)
West Bank and U of M
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400 Bar
Read Reviews400 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454 (map)
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Dinkytowner
Read Reviews412 1/2 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (map)
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Cedar Cultural Center
Read Reviews416 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454 (map)
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Whiskey Junction
Read Reviews901 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405 (map)
With local blues bands holding forth every night for no cover, the Cabooze's next-door neighbor is paradise for music lovers on a budget.
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Cabooze
Read Reviews917 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (map)
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The Red Sea
Read Reviews320 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454 (map)
West Bank eatery and bar that appeals to punks and world music fanatics alike.
Northeast Minneapolis
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Mayslack's Music Lounge
Read Reviews1428 Fourth St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 (map)
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Terminal Bar
Read Reviews409 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (map)
St. Paul
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Station 4
Read Reviews201 Fourth St E, St. Paul, MN 55101 (map)
Ska. Heavy metal. Horns. Lite rock. This bar has its hands full juggling all kinds of acts.
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O'Gara's
Read Reviews164 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104 (map)
This St. Paul landmark serves traditional food and hearty libations and packs in music fans like sardines.
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Turf Club
Read Reviews1601 University Ave, St Paul, MN 55108 (map)
Suburbs
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Medina Entertainment Ctr
Write a review500 Hwy 55, Hamel, MN 55340 (map)
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Rock
Read Reviews2029 Woodlynn Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109 (map)
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Blue Fox Bar & Grill
Read Reviews3833 Lexington Ave N, St Paul, MN 55126 (map)
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Bogart's Place
Read Reviews14917 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124 (map)
Uptown
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Bryant Lake Theater
Write a review810 West Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)
One of the best spaces in town for an intimate evening of music.
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Uptown Bar & Cafe
Read Reviews3018 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)
No longer the cutting-edge booking of days past, but still a haven for local rock.
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