Soul Asylum formed more than forty years ago. Now, they remain one of the most inspiring and hardworking bands in the rock scene. Here, this is thanks to their raucous and emphatic combination of punk energy, guitar-fueled firepower, and rhythmic heft. Frontman Dave Pirner’s songs range from aggressive to heartfelt, driven by lyrics that are a mix of real-life personal insights and fictional situations. Live, the Minneapolis group possesses a formidable stage presence bristling with ragged energy and gritty, locked-in grooves. Current members include drummer Michael Bland (Prince / Paul Westerberg), lead guitarist Ryan Smith and bassist Jeremy Tappero.

Soul Asylum (Acoustic) w/ Ivan Neville & Laurels String Quartet

Dakota

Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band SOUL ASYLUM started as Minneapolis’ punk younger brothers to the Replacements and Husker Dü. Their 1992 breakthrough album Grave Dancers Union featured the international hits “Runaway Train”, “Black Gold” and “ Somebody to Shove”. “Runaway Train” won a Grammy, and its groundbreaking music video brought nearly two dozen missing and exploited children and teens around the world home to their families.

Soul Asylum

Aug 5, 2026

Soul Asylum (Acoustic) w/ Ivan Neville & Laurels String Quartet

Apr 16, 2026

Soul Asylum Acoustic

Soul Asylum