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Everybody Have Fun: Haley and Gramma’s Boyfriend Return to Concert Scene
Playing their first show since January, Gramma’s Boyfriend hit the Surly crowd with a mix of their rock and personality in a set that came out swinging and only grew with energy. Surly’s Summer of Sound is a series of free concerts by local musicians curated by Lazerbeak. There are also Thursday shows with more […] More
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About Last Night with Leslie Vincent…
Standing inside the Belvedere tent at Crooners, Leslie Vincent seemed more apt to be singing surrounded by the wood interior of a traditional jazz supper club. Yet more fittingly, the missing tent walls symbolized the jazz singer’s ability to expand beyond a standard jazz show. And the night blended into the crowd and community, past […] More
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Fathom Lane celebrate their new release In The Driftless at Icehouse
Months back Michael Ferrier (of Fathom Lane) spoke my love language by sharing his newest album In The Driftless in vinyl format to me. Over the months between then and last night, it’s spun on my turntable from start to finish many times. Fathom Lane’s cinematic blend of folk-rock and country twinge displays Michaels songwriting […] More
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The Rieder Homestead makes Music a destination
36.2 miles from my house sits a barn that’s 142 years old. The Rieder Homestead sits in Delano, MN and hosts concerts throughout the year, inside and outside of the family barn. What makes this barn a destination music venue is stems with the location itself. The sizeable red barn overlooks a steep slope that […] More
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Leslie Vincent Solidifies Her Powerhouse Voice on Newest Release “About Last Night”
On July 22nd, jazz powerhouse Leslie Vincent is set to release her second full-length album, About Last Night. The selection of tracks maps out the course of an evening, from the flirty sensuality of getting dressed to go out, to the peaks of falling in love with midnight regrets, resolving with the start of a […] More
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Arlo Cristofaro Shepherds in a Debut Album Woven from Places and Spaces
Southern Minnesota songwriter and guitarist Arlo Cristofaro spent the first half of his twenties traveling the Midwest before returning to the country in a converted school bus and raising a flock of sheep. Spending his weekends fly fishing the Root River, he spooled his debut album from old poems and new ideas, all spinning around […] More
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INTERVIEW: Falcon Arrow Releases Patterns In Noise with Local Label Solsta Records on July 8th
Instrumental experimental rock band Falcon Arrow, composed of bassist Matt Reints and drummer Dav Kemps, is hitting another huge milestone since forming in 2007. On July 8th, they release Patterns In Noise, their second on Phil and Hannah Borreson’s Solsta Records. The special evening will be hosted inside Solsta’s St. Louis Park record store with a […] More
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Ty POW + the Holy North and Jojo Green Bring a Double Dose of Depth to the Mission Room
The Mission Room at The Hook and Ladder doubled down on a healthy dose of genre fusion groups last night. Ty Pow + The Holy North teamed up with Jojo Green to showcase stank-face guitar shreds, soaring vocals, and bouts of blues, jazz, swing, rock, and funk. Both bands are hard to categorize and prove […] More
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Buzz band Neopolitan celebrates their debut release a filled Icehouse
Fresh off the release of Yesteryear, five-piece alt-country and folk rock band Neopolitan celebrated their debut release inside a buzzing and filled Icehouse last night. Although the band is relatively new to the Minneapolis scene, the origins step back to 2016 when they formed in Northfield. Four of the members all live under one roof. […] More
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Vovo Careca fills the 318 Cafe with an eclectic set
Sardined inside the sold out 318 Cafe, Vovo Careca brought a diverse set of music to the stage. From their bluesy soul originals, to deep cut covers, Mark Johnson led an evening filled with guest musicians and feel good moments with a talented core of seasoned players. Vovo Careca means “bald grandpa” in Portuguese and […] More
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Ty Pow + The Holy North debut with a stalk of Americana in Rhubarb ’93
Ty Pow & The Holy North may sound like a new name in music, but members of the group have been playing in bands for over 10 years. Comprised of musicians from Cloud Cult, 4ontheFloor, and Jillian Rae, the group comes with heavy experience and talent. Hitting play on their debut album Rhubarb ’93 is […] More
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On the Radar: nobody likes you pat Releases Sincere Indie Pop Album Imago
Sponsored Post Single decisions. Random events. Illnesses, breakups. Falling in love. Moving across states. These life-changing experiences can bring a lot of emotion. Many people felt this way when the pandemic hit. Some had control over the changes, while others got smacked in the face with despair. Music helps us process these hurts, whether it’s […] More
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