Steel Panther brought their Twenty Twenty Sex Tour to Varsity Theatre on March 22, 2026, and the tour already feels like a runaway success. Packed rooms. High energy. A crowd ready to have fun.
The night opened with Cody Parks and the Dirty South. They delivered a modern take on southern rock that pulls from bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Molly Hatchet. Strong originals. Smart covers. Their version of “Long Haired Country Boy” by Charlie Daniels stood out. They are connecting with audiences on this tour. Get there early. They are worth your time.
The Varsity Theatre continues to prove itself as one of the best rooms in Minneapolis. You get rising bands before they break. You also get established acts in a tight, energetic setting. One tip. Arrive early. Parking around the University of Minnesota is not easy.
Steel Panther is a unique act. They are intentional. They know exactly what they are doing. They recreate a version of rock culture that feels lost. A time when humor, edge, and crowd interaction were part of the show. They are not here to lecture you. They are here to entertain you. That is what sets them apart.
The entire show feels like a party. No politics. No agenda. Just music, jokes, and a shared experience. It brings back the spirit of bands like Van Halen in their prime. That alone is worth the ticket.
There is a misconception that Steel Panther is a gimmick. That they are not serious musicians. That is wrong. Satchel is a highly skilled songwriter. The songs are catchy on the surface but layered underneath. Humor masks real musicianship.
The band’s mission is simple. Help you forget everything for a few hours. Work. Bills. Stress. They give you an escape. That is what rock and roll is supposed to do. Michael Starr continues to impress. His voice is strong and getting better with time. There is a consistency there that reminds you of Robin Zander.
If you grew up on bands like Mötley Crüe, Dokken, or Ratt, this is an easy decision. They respect that era. They celebrate it. They also have the talent to back it up. Steel Panther is not for everyone. They push boundaries. They offend some people. That is part of the experience. If you can get past that, you will find one of the most entertaining live shows on the road today.
The crowd feeds off the band. The band feeds off the crowd. You feel it the entire night. Go see them. Then decide for yourself.
