Impaler, Dumpster Juice, Extermination Day and Die Hard Corps
A hard rocking extravaganza featuring a cd release for Shock Rocking ghouls Impaler.Their brand new EP Covered In Dirt will be released and available the day of the show.Joining Impaler for the all ages festivities will be the legendary Dumpster Juice and those ornery self described hoss rockers Extermination Day. Opening the show will be the mosh attack of Die Hard Corps. A Rock-A-Rama for the ages!
Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards “The Side Effects Tour”
Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards “The Side Effects Tour” with Special Guests Friend of a Friend and Karma and The Killjoys Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards “There’s a mad genius living in Oklahoma City who possesses the manic drive of a classical composer”… “A creative tour de force”… “Theater kids and pop-punk aficionados, gather ‘round.” Since 2016, Johnny Manchild has led an ever-evolving lineup, affectionately dubbed the Poor Bastards, in the pursuit of conveying the noise in his head. A noise that gets louder everyday, and is never quite the same with each iteration. Amassing over 400,000 listeners over the last decade, collaborating with Adrian Young and Todd Foreman of No Doubt and Sublime respectively, performing alongside the Dresden Dolls, and independently assembling a 48 show, six week tour of house shows for over 3000 ravenous attendees (hosted by equally ravenous fans themselves), Johnny Manchild has broken down every conventional method in this pursuit of creating and exposing his music. With five albums under his belt, and his new self-produced album, “Side Effects” slated for 2026, Johnny Manchild has shown no sides of resting until the noise subsides; though the odds of that happening anytime soon are growing smaller everyday. Friend of a Friend Friend of a Friend formed in the summer of 2020 after a lifetime just missing each other. Since their 2022 debut release, they’ve toured relentlessly throughout Europe and North America. FOAF has released 3 records in the last 3 years, been featured in SPIN Magazine, named an artist to watch by Rolling Stone, an “American Visionary Duo” by Mesmerized, an “indie rock band taking the scene by storm” by Wonderland Magazine. Karma & The Killjoys Karma and the Killjoys is classical piano turned rock band. Loud key-smashing chords dueling with gritty electric guitar, powerful, raw female voices and a thick chorus of harmonies is the strange and compelling concoction the band calls piano-rock. Ever pushing the bounds of what that means, Karma and the Killjoys expand their musicality with every song, both embracing and defying the genre–and therefore defining it. Karma and the Killjoys is Rain Scott-Catoire (piano, vocals, songwriting), Sydni Myers (vocals, songwriting), Thomas Vercher (drums), and Tim Marchand (guitar).
Great River School Digs the 70s
Great River School 4th annual show at the Amsterdam, this time celebrating the music of the 70s
Kickoff to ROCK MELON SUMMER
Summer doesn’t start on a calendar. It starts when Rock Melon takes the stage.Rock Melon, Saint Paul’s homegrown beach pop band, is officially kicking off Rock Melon Summer 2026 at Amsterdam Bar & Hall on May 7th, and you do not want to miss it. Blending jangly guitars, funky bass grooves, dreamy vocals, and infectious indie-pop energy, Rock Melon brings the warmth of a Midwest summer night to every show they play. With their debut album Storming the Manor out now, expect a setlist full of the songs you’ve been streaming all spring, finally live, finally loud, finally in front of you.Joining them for the night are two acts who know how to set a stage on fire: Bottle Rocket and in their debut show, Seraphim. Three bands, one night, one room. This is how summer begins.We have been working toward this show for a long time and we are genuinely so excited to play it. Come hang, have a good time, and help us kick off what is going to be a really special summer.Doors at 6PM. Music at 6:30PM. Rock Melon takes the stage at 8:30PM.Advance tickets $10. Day of Show $15.
Local Band Showcase
Want to support the Minneapolis / St. Paul Music community? This show will be a perfect to see what that like and be apart of the community. ALL AGES welcome- From surf-rock to hardcore there will be a genre for everyone! Music from: The good wordLeviathanSTRANGERSDUMB N EVIL
Amerikan Junk – Linus – Atomic Lights
Enjoy some of the finest Punk Rock that MN has to offer, all in St. Paul at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall on the same night. Brazen guitars, powerful drums and anthemic tunes. Amerikan Junk will be here ripping tracks off their upcoming LP, Linus brings their incredible pop punk hooks and harmonies & Atomic Lights will add their raucous riffs & energy to the mix. If you love punk rock, May 8th will bring it to you in a few of the finest flavors.
Cowpokes on the Queer Frontier
The first of our “Cowpokes on the Queer Frontier” festival–an evening of alt-country, indie-folk, and indie-twang from queer-fronted local bands. FFO: Wednesday, Big Thief, MJ Lenderman, Faye Webster, and more!
Loud & Local Release Party at The Amsterdam: The Melismatics, High On Stress (album), Pullstring (single)
Get ready for a high-energy night of loud and local live music when The Melismatics, High On Stress, and Pullstring take over the Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St. Paul, MN on Saturday, May 9th. From the infectious hooks and powerhouse vocals of The Melismatics to the raw, driving intensity of High On Stress and the punchy, crowd-moving sound of Pullstring, this lineup promises a dynamic mix of indie, rock, and attitude-filled anthems. Whether you’re there to dance, shout along, or discover your next favorite band, this is a can’t-miss show in one of the Twin Cities’ most beloved live music rooms.Not only is this an excellent night of rock n roll but also a celebration of new releases! High On Stress is releasing their new album while Pullstring is releasing their first single in over a year!Doors: 7pm // Music 8pmTickets: $15 ADV // $20 DOS18+
CORSAIR – “Outlaw Territory” EP Release Show
Saddle up, partners! It’s time to get wild and experience an all new cinematic adventure from Minnesota’s metal trio, CORSAIR. Shifting focus from the high seas to the desert, OUTLAW TERRITORY tells tales inspired by old-time spaghetti westerns and classic American frontier tropes in a uniquely heavy metal soundscape. CORSAIR will be performing the EP in full with support from VVakefield, Lilac & Lotus (WI), Giant’s Knife, and Perth.
Emo Band Tee Night
Emo Band Tee Night: Wear Your Scene – simple concept: wear your scene, show up, be loud. Old merch, new merch, oversized, beat-up, whatever’s in your closet. If it’s a band tee, it works. We’ll handle the rest, stacked setlist, live bands, high energy, and a room full of people who want to escape to a better time. Expect a mix of throwbacks, heavier cuts, and songs you forgot you knew. Quarter Life Crisis presents: Emo Band Tee Night.Pull up in a sick band tee. That’s it.