Every time I head out to a concert, I try to recall who I have seen in concert. By the time I get to the concert hall I usually have shouted out everyone that I have seen. Now I can let my memory go with this little list. I figure there is no better insight into a person’s soul than to see who they have gone out of their way to spend a couple hours of their time and a lot of their money on. So, here’s who I’ve seen in my life, when I saw them and where I saw them.

The Early Years

  • Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Amy Dalley – March 1, 2003 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean – December 1, 2006 – Midwest Wireless Civic Center, Mankato, MN
  • Sara Evans, Eric Church – August 29, 2008 – Jackpot Junction Outdoor Amphitheater, Morton, MN
  • Jimmy C. Newman, Sarah Buxton, Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys, Eli Young Band, Bill Anderson, Trace Adkins, Jimmy Dickens, Charlie Daniels Band – July 28, 2009 – Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN
  • Craig Ferguson – September 24, 2011 – Mystic Showroom, Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN

2012

  • Why?, Doseone, Serengeti – September 8, 2012 – The Cedar, Minneapolis, MN
  • Michael Ian Black, Michael Blaustein, Jerrod Carmichael – September 14, 2012 – Coffman Memorial Union, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
  • Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – November 11, 2012 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN

2013

  • Chris Young – March 22, 2013 – Jackpot Junction, Dacotah Exposition Center, Morton, MN
  • Blake Shelton, Easton Corbin, Jana Kramer, Danielle Bradberry* – September 12, 2013 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN

2014

  • Huey Lewis & The News – May 17, 2014 – Mystic Showroom, Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN
  • Jake Owen, Montgomery Gentry, Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion, Chris Hawkey (FireFest) – July 26, 2014 – Cold Spring Brewery Distribution Center, Cold Spring, MN
  • Paul McCartney – August 2, 2014 – Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
  • Eric Church, Dwight Yokam, Brothers Osborne – September 16, 2014 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Karyn Rochelle – November 14, 2014 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

2015

  • Gloriana, Brothers Osborne (Finals Fest) – May 8, 2015 – Wall Amphitheater, University of Wisconsin – River Falls, River Falls, WI
  • Billy Joel, Gavin DeGraw – May 16, 2015 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • Josh Turner, Parmalee – June 26, 2015 – Jackpot Junction Outdoor Amphitheater, Morton, MN
  • Kacey Musgraves, Sugar + The Hi-Lows – July 9, 2015 – Weesner Family Amphitheater, Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, MN
  • Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Cole Swindell, Old Dominion – July 19, 2015 – Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
  • Montgomery Gentry, Eric Paslay, Chris Hawkey (Heat In The Street) – July 25, 2015 – Glencoe City Center – Glencoe, MN
  • Bill Anderson, David Nail, Larry Gatlin, Dustin Lynch, The Boxmasters feat. Billy Bob Thornton, Thomas Rhett, Robert Duvall, Craig Morgan, Oak Ridge Boys,  – August 18, 2015 – Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN
  • Alan Jackson, Brandy Clark – August 30, 2015 – Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights, MN
  • Craig Ferguson – November 13, 2015 – Grand Casino Mille Lacs Event Center, Onamia, MN

2016

  • Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – February 29, 2016 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • Paul McCartney – May 4, 2016 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • James Taylor – May 31, 2016 – Verizon Wireless Center, Mankato, MN
  • Lee Brice, Tyler Farr, A Thousand Horses, Mitch Gordon and the Unleaded Band, Dylan Scott, Roadhouse 6 : Brad Paisley, Thomas Rhett, Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy, Parmalee, Clare Dunn, Maiden Dixie, Leah Turner, The Last Bandoleros (Winstock) – June 10 & 11, 2016, Winstock Festival Grounds, Winsted, MN
  • Jerrod Niemann, Jana Kramer, Lonestar (Heat In The Street) – July 23, 2016 – Glencoe City Center, Glencoe, MN
  • Eric Church, Lee Brice, Joe Nichols, LoCash, Amanda Watkins : Kid Rock, Billy Currington, Montgomery Gentry, Granger Smith, William Michael Morgan: Tim McGraw, Steven Tyler with The Loving Mary Band, Gary Allan, Halfway to Hazard, High Valley (WE Fest) – August 4-6, 2016 – Soo Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes, MN
  • Alabama, Levon – September 1, 2016 – Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights, MN
  • Blake Shelton, RaeLynn, Gwen Stefani* – September 17, 2016 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN

2017

  • Eric Church – January 20, 2017 – Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Little Big Town, Brent Cobb, Chris Stapleton*, Sam Hunt* – February 24, 2017 – Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
  • Miranda Lambert, Old Dominion, Aubrie Sellers – March 17, 2017 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • Vince Gill – April 6, 2017 – Verizon Wireless Center, Mankato, MN
  • Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Drake White & The Big Fire, Dylan Jakobsen, Shane Martin, Runaway June : Brantley Gilbert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, LoCash, Tucker Beathard, Lindsay Ell, Brooke Eden, Ryan Hurd (Winstock) – June 9 & 10, 2017, Winstock Festival Grounds, Winsted, MN
  • Billy Joel, Gavin DeGraw, Axl Rose* – July 28, 2017 – Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
  • Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Natalie Hemby – August 26, 2017 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • U2, Beck – September 8, 2017 – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
  • Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Mitch Rossell – September 24, 2017 – Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls, SD
  • Chris Stapleton, Margo Price, Brent Cobb – October 7, 2017 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • Easton Corbin – October 28, 2017 – Jackpot Junction, Dacotah Exposition Center, Morton, MN

2018

  • Maren Morris – February 2, 2018 – NFL House, Seven, Minneapolis, MN
  • Jon Pardi, Kip Moore, Kane Brown, Granger Smith, Brandon Lay, Morgan Evans (BUZ*N Half DUZ*N) – February 27, 2018 – Mystic Showroom, Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN
  • Little Big Town, Kacey Musgraves, Midland – April 5, 2018 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • Joel McHale  – April 30, 2018 – Mystic Showroom, Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN
  • Kenny Chesney, Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion, Brandon Lay – May 5, 2018- U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
  • Craig Morgan – May 26, 2018 – Jackpot Junction, Dacotah Exposition Center, Morton, MN
  • Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Neal McCoy, Maiden Dixie, Jordan Davis, Jake McVey : Miranda Lambert, Billy Currington, Sawyer Brown, Trick Pony, Jackie Lee (Winstock) – June 8 & 9, 2018 – Winstock Festival Grounds, Winsted, MN
  • James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt – June 22, 2018 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • Harry Styles, Kacey Musgraves – July 1, 2018- Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Jon Pardi, Morgan Wallen – July 21, 2018 – Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
  • Niall Horan, Maren Morris – August 23, 2018 – Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights, MN
  • Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello, Charli XCX – September 1, 2018 – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
  • REO Speedwagon – September 13, 2018 – Mystic Showroom, Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN (Marco Technology Tradeshow private concert)
  • Kip Moore, Jordan Davis, Jillian Jacqueline – October 5, 2018 – The District, Sioux Falls, SD
  • Ed Sheeran, Snow Patrol, Lauv, Julia Michaels* – October 20, 2018 – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
  • Brothers Osborne, Charlie Worsham – October 26, 2018 – Palace Theatre, St. Paul, MN
  • Charley Pride – December 1, 2018 – Jackpot Junction, Dacotah Exposition Center, Morton, MN
  • Old Dominion, Michael Ray, High Valley – December 15, 2018 – Amsoil Arena, Duluth, MN

2019

  • Brett Young – January 18, 2019 – Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Welch, MN
  • Kacey Musgraves, Liza Anne – February 2, 2019 – Palace Theatre, St. Paul, MN
  • Eric Church – February 8, 2019 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • Eric Church – February 9, 2019 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • Elton John – February 22, 2019 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • Kip Moore, Charlie Worsham – March 14, 2019 – State Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
  • Garth Brooks, King Calaway – May 3, 2019 – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
  • Garth Brooks, Darius Rucker – May 4, 2019 – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
  • Kenny Chesney, David Lee Murphy, Caroline Jones – May 17, 2019 – Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls, SD
  • Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Ashley McBryde, Dylan Jakobsen, Shane Martin, Adam Hambrick : Old Dominion, Brett Young, Midland, Diamond Rio, Cassadee Pope, Brandon Lay, Little Texas (Winstock) – June 13 & 14, 2019 – Winstock Festival Grounds, Winsted, MN
  • Carrie Underwood, Maddie & Tae, Runaway June – June 21, 2019 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • Alabama, Charlie Daniels Band– June 26, 2019 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • Kip Moore, Gable Bradley – July 25, 2019 – Vetter Stone Ampitheater, Mankato, MN
  • Vince Gill, Jedd Hughs – September 13, 2019 – Orpeheum Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
  • Luke Combs, The Cadillac Three, Jameson Rodgers – September 28, 2019 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Pistol Annies, Tenille Towns – October 12, 2019 – Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls, SD
  • Kacey Musgraves, Maggie Rogers, Yola, Harry Styles* – October 25, 2019 – Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
  • Maren Morris, Tenille Townes, Hailey Whitters – November 16, 2019 – Armory, Minneapolis, MN
  • Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi, Josh Osborne (CMA Songwriters Series) – November 20, 2019 – Ordway Music Theater, St. Paul, MN

2020

*tumbleweeds* Thanks, corona.

2021

  • Brothers Osborne, Jackson Dean – June 24, 2021 – Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, IA
  • Bruce Springsteen – July 8, 2021 – St. James Theatre, New York, NY
  • Luke Combs, Brett Eldredge, Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy, Shenandoah, Phil Vassar, Drew Parker (Winstock) – August 21, 2021 – Winstock Festival Grounds, Winsted, MN
  • Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, The Interrupters – August 23, 2021 – Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
  • Maren Morris, Noah Schnacky, Patrick Murphy – August 27, 2021 – Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights, MN
  • Luke Bryan, Dylan Scott, Allie Colleen – September 3, 2021 – Treasure Island Amphitheater, Welch, MN
  • Taylor Tomlinson, Dustin Nickerson – September 17, 2021 – Pantages Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
  • Harry Styles, Jenny Lewis – September 22, 2021 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • Old Dominion, Caitlyn Smith* – October 9, 2021 – Mystic Showroom, Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN
  • Old Dominion – October 10, 2021 – Mystic Showroom, Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN
  • Jim Gaffigan, Ted Alexandro – October 15, 2021 – State Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
  • Bleachers, Claud – October 26, 2021 – Filmore, Minneapolis, MN
  • Carly Pearce, Andrew Jannakos – November 5, 2021 – Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, MN
  • Brothers Osborne, Travis Denning, Tenille Townes – November 12, 2021 – Armory, Minneapolis, MN
  • George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Little Big Town – November 13, 2021 – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
  • James Taylor, Jackson Browne – November 29, 2021 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN

2022

  • Eric Church – January 8, 2022 – Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls, SD
  • Kacey Musgraves, King Princess, MUNA – January 19, 2022 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • Billie Eilish – March 15, 2022 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • John Mulaney – April 23, 2022 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • Lorde, Remi Wolf – April 25, 2022 – Armory, Minneapolis, MN
  • Aly & AJ – June 4, 2022 – Filmore, Minneapolis, MN
  • HAIM, Sasami – June 6, 2022 – Armory, Minneapolis, MN
  • Jackson Browne – June 14, 2022 – The Ledge Amphitheater, Waite Park, MN
  • Sam Hunt, Ryan Hurd – July 8, 2022 – Treasure Island Amphitheater, Welch, MN
  • Kelsea Ballerini, The Band Perry, Brittney Spencer, Devon Worley Band – July 30, 2022 – Hilde Performance Center, Plymouth, MN
  • Kenny Chesney, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Carly Pearce – August 6, 2022 – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
  • Brett Eldredge, Nate Smith – September 10, 2022 – The Ledge Amphitheater, Waite Park, MN
  • The Killers, Johnny Marr – September 20, 2022 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • Chris Stapleton, Elle King, Morgan Wade – October 7, 2022 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • Harry Styles, Jessie Ware – October 13, 2022 – United Center, Chicago, IL

2023

  • Taylor Tomlinson, Dustin Nickerson – January 19, 2023 – Orpeheum Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
  • Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – March 5, 2023 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers^, Aaron Dessner* – May 7. 2023 – Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
  • Luke Combs, Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry, Brent Cobb – May 13, 2023 – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
  • Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood* – June 4, 2023 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV
  • Zach Bryan, Charles Wesley Godwin – August 9, 2023 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • Kip Moore, The Cadillac Three – August 26, 2023 – Vetter Stone Ampitheater, Mankato, MN
  • Old Dominion, Priscilla Block, Adam Doleac, Kylie Morgan – September 9, 2023 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Wednesday – September 10, 2023 – Bluestem Center for the Arts Amphitheater, Moorhead, MN
  • Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks – November 10, 2023 – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

2024

  • Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Palehound – March 3, 2024 – Palace Theatre, St. Paul, MN
  • Tim McGraw, Carly Pearce, Randall King – April 20, 2024 – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
  • Zach Bryan, Turnpike Troubadours, SunDown47 – August 24, 2024 – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
  • Maggie Rogers, Ryan Beatty – October 25, 2024 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

2025

  • Maren Morris, Miya Folick – August 23, 2025 – Grand Casino Hinckley Amphiteater, Hinckley, MN

2026

  • Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit – March 5, 2026 – Armory, Minneapolis, MN
  • Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – March 31, 2026 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • Clint Black – May 8, 2026 – Jackpot Junction, Dacotah Exposition Center, Morton, MN
  • Chris Stapleton, Allen Stone – July 29, 2026 – Mystic Lake Amphiteather, Shakopee, MN
  • John Mulaney, Mike Birbiglia – August 22, 2026 – The Ledge Amphitheater, Waite Park, MN
  • Tim McGraw, The Chicks, Lady A, 49 Winchester, Timothy Wayne – August 23, 2026 – Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
  • Kacey Musgraves, Carter Faith – September 22, 2026 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • Bleachers, This Is Lorlelei – September 26, 2026 – Armory, Minneaplis, MN

2027

  • Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Greylan James – May 22, 2027 – U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
  • Harry Styles, The Womack Sisters – June 5, 2027 – Soldier Field, Chicago, IL

Well, geez, that’s a lot of concerts. Who have you seen multiple times, Collin? I am glad you asked, internet friend!

The Two Timers Club

  • Trace Adkins – 2006 & 2009
  • Chris Hawkey – 2014 & 2015
  • Craig Ferguson – 2011 & 2015
  • Paul McCartney – 2014 & 2016
  • Jana Kramer – 2013 & 2016
  • Lee Brice – 2016 & 2016
  • Blake Shelton – 2013 & 2016
  • LoCash – 2016 & 2017
  • Brantley Gilbert – 2015 & 2017
  • Gavin DeGraw – 2015 & 2017
  • Trisha Yearwood – 2014 & 2017
  • Easton Corbin – 2013 & 2017
  • Granger Smith – 2016 & 2018
  • Brandon Lay – 2018 & 2018
  • Maiden Dixie – 2016 & 2018
  • Billy Currington – 2016 & 2018
  • Craig Morgan – 2015 & 2018
  • Jon Pardi – 2018 & 2018
  • Jordan Davis – 2018 & 2018
  • High Valley – 2016 & 2018
  • Charlie Worsham – 2018 & 2019
  • Kane Brown – 2018 & 2019
  • Midland – 2018 & 2019
  • Brett Young – 2019 & 2019
  • Runaway June – 2017 & 2019
  • Charlie Daniels Band – 2009 & 2019
  • Alabama –  2016 & 2019
  • Vince Gill – 2017 & 2019
  • Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy – 2016 & 2021
  • Dylan Scott – 2016 & 2021
  • Luke Bryan – 2018 & 2021
  • Jackson Browne – 2021 & 2022
  • Ryan Hurd – 2017 & 2022
  • Sam Hunt – 2018 & 2022
  • Brett Eldredge – 2021 & 2022
  • Taylor Tomlinson – 2021 & 2023
  • Taylor Swift – 2018 & 2023
  • The Cadillac Three – 2019 & 2023
  • Zach Bryan – 2023 & 2024
  • Maggie Rogers – 2019 & 2024
  • Bleachers – 2021 & 2026

The Hat Trick Club

  • Montgomery Gentry – 2014, 2015 & 2016
  • Jason Aldean – 2006, 2015 & 2019
  • Brandon Lay – 2018, 2018 & 2019
  • Miranda Lambert – 2017, 2018 & 2019
  • Tenille Townes – 2019, 2019 & 2021
  • James Taylor – 2016, 2018 & 2021
  • Brent Cobb – 2017, 2017 & 2023
  • Luke Combs – 2019, 2021 & 2023
  • Billy Joel – 2015, 2017 & 2023
  • Carly Pearce – 2021, 2022 & 2024
  • Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – 2023, 2024 & 2026

The Golden Sombrero Club

  • Thomas Rhett – 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2018
  • Little Big Town – 2017, 2017, 2018 & 2021
  • Chris Stapleton – 2017, 2021, 2022 & 2026
  • Tim McGraw – 2016, 2017, 2024 & 2026
  • Harry Styles – 2018, 2021, 2022 & 2027

The Quinaries Club

  • Garth Brooks – 2014, 2017, 2019, 2019 & 2023
  • Kip Moore – 2018, 2018, 2019, 2019 & 2023
  • Bruce Springsteen – 2012, 2016, 2021, 2023 & 2026
  • Kenny Chesney – 2015, 2018, 2019, 2022 & 2027

The Six-Pack Club

  • Brothers Osborne – 2014, 2015, 2018, 2018, 2021 & 2021
  • Maren Morris – 2018, 2018, 2019, 2019, 2021 & 2025

The Septuple Bubble

  • Kacey Musgraves – 2015, 2018, 2018, 2019, 2019, 2022 & 2026

Great Eight

  • Eric Church – 2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2019, 2022 & 2027

Nine Timers!

10/10 Would Recommed

  • Old Dominion – 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2021, 2022 & 2023

* Special/Surprise appearance at concert. (Not credited as full appearance)

^ Phoebe Bridgers was a scheduled opener, but storms delayed the show resulting in her opening set being shelved. She did appear during Taylor’s set to perform their duet, “Nothing New”. (Not credited as full appearance)