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The Catalina reminds us to “Love Somebody” on their debut release
Pop music, when done right, generally have a few goals in mind. The music is designed to make us feel happy, feel heard, and give us something easy to relate to. Lead vocalist and guitarist James Howard, Adam Hepner on drums, and Justin Jacobs on guitar releases a combination of those goals in “Love Somebody.” […] More
The Duluth hill country blues of Black Eyed Snakes at the Hook and Ladder
This show was a Hook Stream from the Hook and Ladder. To find out more, click here. Isn’t music the best? It’s the best cure for the blues. Sometimes – often – the blues are the best cure for the blues. Enter the Black Eyed Snakes, whose Duluth hill country blues literally shook the Hook […] More
The Gemnize deliver a constellation of stars in “Wild Hearts”
Grace McCrady and Gigi Amal have been playing together for years, writing songs, and developing a musical partnership based in the ukulele. After hearing a full band behind their songs and wanting to expand their identity, they changed their name from The Ukuladies to The Gemnize. In Latin Gemini means twins, which reflects their strength […] More
“The Fire and the Medicine” Heals While Burning Through Our Past
As we approach another election that is continuously fed to us through television, mail, and social media, many of us are still left wondering how the “other side” can still hold their views. Divided, tattered, and torn, America is hurting. In this pivotal moment Eli Gardiner releases The Fire and the Medicine, with many of […] More
#MeTooMpls Virtual Streaming Showcase at Hook & Ladder
#MeTooMpls, is an album (and movement) to lift the voices of women/ femmes/ trans/ nonbinary folks in Minneapolis, to support sexual assault survivors and to raise funds for Planned Parenthood. More
The Belfast Cowboys ease the pain of a pandemic at The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge
All dressed up with no place to go seems to be the story of 2020. Closures due to the pandemic have taken an emotional toll on venue owners, musicians, and live music lovers. But thanks to The Hook & Ladder, and the Belfast Cowboys, that pain has been eased by streaming “live” concerts. Live music’s […] More
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