Time Machine to the 90s: Barenaked Ladies & Toad the Wet Sprocket Coming to Duluth

They are two of the biggest pop-rock bands of the nineties, and they are coming to Duluth for a throwback show that will force you to break out your ripped jeans and favorite flannel!

Barenaked Ladies (often shortened to BNL) carved a quirky path in the '90s music scene with their blend of witty lyrics, pop-rock melodies, and some improvisational humor. Their breakout hits like "If I Had $1000000" and "One Week" combined rapid-fire wordplay, catchy hooks, and a lighthearted energy that set them apart from the grunge-dominated era.

Toad the Wet Sprocket was a notable band within the 90s alternative rock scene, known for their introspective songwriting, gentle melodies, and overall laid-back sound. With songs like "Walk on the Ocean" and "All I Want," they provided some relief to the loud, distorted sound of grunge that dominated the era.

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When is The Concert and When Do Tickets Go On Sale?

The DECC announced today that you'll be able to see both bands live at Symphony Hall on Wednesday, November 6th. Tickets for the show will go on presale starting on Thursday, March 21st from Noon - 10 PM, use the password PEPPER to get access to that. Public on sale starts Friday, March 22nd at 10 AM. Ticket prices start at $39.50 + fees.

Bonus Fun Fact about Barenaked Ladies

The Barenaked Ladies were the first band to headline a show at the Xcel Energy Center on September 30th, 2000. I was working at a Twin Cities radio station at the time, and the Barenaked Ladies were the station's "house band", so we did a 24-hour live broadcast at the newly built arena to celebrate the grand opening and to support the band. I've seen them live twice, and met them backstage, and they are a fun group of guys that put on a really fun live show.