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in Interviews, News, On The RadarSoul Beautiful Shares the Importance of Housing and Music 4 Shelter [INTERVIEW]
Soul Beautiful, an eclectic and positive funk group from the Twin Cities, will be performing at Simpson Housing Services’ Music 4 Shelter benefit concert on November 4. Band member Jess Pierce works at Simpson Housing Services as their Youth Services Program Manager. Listen as Jess shares more about the show and learn why it’s so […] More
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Tank and the Bangas to Headline Simpson Housing Services’ ‘Music 4 Shelter’ Benefit Concert
Simpson Housing Services is proud to announce their second annual benefit concert, ‘Music 4 Shelter’, featuring Grammy nominated funk group Tank and the Bangas headlining an all-star lineup. Rock out on Friday, November 4 at The Fillmore in Minneapolis. Tickets are on sale now. All proceeds go toward Simpson’s shelter and housing programs. The night […] More
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Humbird Narrates a Magical Night at Rieder Homestead
In a mostly square room on a mostly triangle stage, the trio of Humbird made their debut appearance at the Rieder Homestead in Delano, MN. At the first indoor show of the season inside the historic barn, erected in 1881, Humbird hugged the intimate crowd with humor, stories, and fairy tale magic dust songs. Siri […] More
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Minneapolis Artist Doc Rhombus Releases Alternative Bedroom Rock album, ‘Retroactions’
Sponsored Post Off the heels of his 2021 debut album Long Division, solo artist and multi-instrumentalist Matt Novaria, who goes by his artist name, Doc Rhombus, released his second album, Retroactions, on September 8th. The collection of songs tell a contemporary story of pandemic malaise, frustration with self and society, and lack of control over past, present, and […] More
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Twin Cities Songwriter Rounds boosts equity through community
Right before 2020 created a giant hole in our lives, singer-songwriter Taylor James Donskey brought together 7 musicians onstage at the Aster Cafe to discuss songwriting, stories, and perform a song. Taylor had spent time in Nashville recording albums and witnessed the classic ‘in-the-round’ format at Bluebird, Dusty Road, and Belcourt Taps. “I knew stuff […] More
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Bo Weber and Lissy take us behind the scenes of their relationship in “Falling For You”
Dating in the 21st century can be daunting with the vast sea of online services and swiping that goes into finding the right connection. For Minneapolis pop artist Bo Weber and singer-songwriter Lissy, that spark on a dating app quickly moved to Snapchat, where they began to share original music back and forth. One year […] More
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Contest Winner Dave’s Unique Fan Experience at Blue Ox Festival
Music in Minnesota and Blue Ox teamed up to give a fan a special experience at the Blue Ox Festival. Our winner Dave Noles is a fun, friendly, social guy who lives in Hudson, WI. He works as a partner manager at Infinite Campus, working with schools and nonprofits. He also is co-owner of FlagHockey.net. […] More
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in Festivals, Fun, Interviews, On The Radar
Blue Ox Festival Interview and Preview with Contest Winner Dave Noles!
Music in Minnesota ran a contest to showcase a fan’s experience at Blue Ox Festival. The winning fan is no other than Dave Noles, a fascinating and friendly person we had the fortune of meeting on a beautiful day in the park. Dave has always enjoyed all kinds of music throughout his life. Since he […] More
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Andy Ulseth entwines change with music in new album release
We can all relate to the big changes the world has delivered to us in the past few years. Now, maybe more than ever, we’ve had the ability to step back and observe our paths. Looking at the artwork for Andy Ulseth‘s album, which was released on June 24th, there’s a clever tie-in to that […] More
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On the Radar: Frank Heaney Releases “Dial Tones”
Frank Heaney is a Twin Cities-based musician in the band The Misdemeanors. He plays piano and sings vocals for this popular live band. His first solo single, “Dial Tones,” is enticing, with a danceable beat and high replay value. The track has a seductive feeling and an edgy moodiness. It’s as if you see someone look […] More
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LASKA weaves together an introspective gem with Endless Patcher
Pop-folk group LASKA follows in the footsteps of sister-fronted bands like Haim, Joseph, and The Andrew Sisters, all the while rejuvenating the genre with their own special dynamics. The release party for their second album, Endless Patcher, was at the Amsterdam Bar in St. Paul on June 3, and featured an exceptional lineup. Hannah, Bex, and Mookie Morton […] More
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Valors Reignites Rock in New Release Everyday Saints
Guitarist and vocalist Ian Valor has been synonymous with a heavy, relentless rock & roll music tide. His previous project, Ian Valor & The Vendettas was an introduction to his smoky vocals and a relentless swarm of rock music. Valors is the next chapter in that progression, amplified with more aggressive guitar solos and shimmering […] More
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