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Aaron Williams
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Samia Leads Sold-Out Local Triple Bill at First Avenue
There’s nothing quite like a sold-out show. The energy, the buzz, and the palpable yet indescribable vibe of sold-out shows make for a recipe ripe...
Rock Legend Benmont Tench on The Melancholy Season, Songwriting, and Lessons from Tom Petty
There are few debates around music more common than “Who is the greatest rock band of all time?” Of course, as a mostly subjective and...
Phil Cook on Appalachia Borealis, Inspiration from Birds, and working with Justin Vernon
Creative evolution takes many forms. For some, it can manifest with subtle changes in processes. For others, that evolution can be more dramatic or overt-think...
Fiddle Ace Bronwyn Keith-Hynes on Finding her Singing Voice, I Built A World, and performing at the CMA Awards
There’s a youth movement afoot in bluegrass. In a genre often steeped in tradition, artists like Sierra Hull, Billy Strings, and more represent a wave...
Cymande Brings Renascence to the Varsity
Boasting one of the more influential catalogs of their era of funk (specifically the early 70’s), Cymande has long been a collector’s favorite. Last Wednesday...
Contemporary Jazz Star Lucia Sarmiento on Twin Cities Roots, Escape, and lessons learned from the pop world
While there are, at a given time, countless great players in and around the Twin Cities music scene, few have seen their star rise in...
Rising Singer-Songwriter Max McNown on Night Diving, “A Lot More Free” and more
Alt-country is having something of a moment right now. Led by megastars Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan, a style that has spent most of its...
Lovelytheband’s Jordan Greenwald on the Creative Process, Going Independent, “Broken” and More
Last updated on October 14th, 2024 at 06:56 amEarly success in the music industry can be complicated. While many artists strive to make music that...
Spoon, Sarah Jarosz and More Impress at Grand Rapids Riverfest
Last updated on November 3rd, 2024 at 04:10 pmPhotos by Kathleen Ambre Summer is typically considered the prime season for festivals, and this year was...
Trumpeter John Raymond on Shadowlands, Formative Twin Cities Experiences, and More
Last updated on October 14th, 2024 at 06:56 amAs proud advocates of all things Upper-Midwestern music, we get pretty excited about stellar collaborations between musicians...