Nik Baez

Holly Humberstone| by Nik Baez for Zany Waves Fans were wrapped around The Varsity Theater waiting to get inside for Holly Humberstone’s stop in Minneapolis. Minnesotans are built differently as fans are always arriving early and willing to stand in the rain to get the perfect spot. Despite the weather, the excitement was high as concertgoers eagerly waited for the show to begin. Humberstone opened the show with the same honesty and vulnerability that has made so many people connect with her...

Black Veil Brides | by Nik Baez for Zany Waves Black Veil Brides brought their North American Tour to The Fillmore in Minneapolis to kick off the release of their eight studio album Vindicate. The night started early with As December Falls taking the stage at 5:30 p.m., but the crowd was more than ready for the show to begin. Opening for Black Veil Brides (BVB) were As December Falls, TX2, and From Ashes To New. Each band brought a lot of energy to the stage and breezed through their...

Beauty School Dropout | by Nik Baez for Zany Waves Beauty School Dropout brought their Where Did All the Butterflies Go? tour to Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis last Saturday night, with Nightbreakers opening the show. It was a cold night, but that didn’t stop anyone from lining up early. We’re Midwesterners. We can handle it. Nightbreakers opened the night and got things going right away. People around me were already singing along, which is always a good sign. The members of the band...