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
Dust off yer cowboy boots, and giddy up for this one! Enjoy a fresh take on twang with four queer-fronted local bands: Delicate Friend (folky nu-metal), Gill Weather (dreamy chamber folk), Sylvia Dieken (singer-songwriter indie-folk), and Third Date (dreamy alt-country). If you like honest lyricism, warm acoustic guitars, and a femme indie vocal, this one is for you!
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.
Sun Wave Mountain Cave: Riffs for Rent Relief
Come out to support live/local music as well as St. Paul students and their families impacted by ICE! Sun Wave Mountain Cave headlines as a five-piece alt-rock group specializing in three-part vocal harmonies, spicy synth, and warm 90’s guitar tones. Will Olsen (singer/songwriter) opens, where “the spirits of punk basements and timeless American classics get together to try and patch things up”. Also joined by Corduroy Cool, an eclectic, upbeat band playing new wave hits and more. All ticket sales will go to Highland Park Middle School’s community rent relief fund.
Tainted Canyon + The Locals + Svet
Three of the Twin Cities’ most exciting up-and-coming bands come together for a high-energy night at Amsterdam Bar & Hall. Svet, The Locals, and Tainted Canyon each bring their own take on alternative, classic, and indie rock. All three bands have been steadily growing their audiences in local rooms, and this show brings them together on one bill for the first time at Amsterdam. Whether you’ve been following the scene or just looking for something real on a night out, this is one to catch early.