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Erik Ritland
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Minnesota-Friendly Americana Legends Son Volt Visit First Avenue
Son Volt has important ties to Minnesota. Their first album, 1995’s classic Trace, was recorded here. Two original members, Jim and Dave Boquist, are Minnesotans. They still...
VIDEO PREMIERE! Karate Chop, Silence Get in the Holiday Spirit
What’s that smell? Funky alternative rockers Karate Chop, Silence have the answer. Music in Minnesota is proud to present the video premiere of their new...
The Mathematically Composed Chaos of Falcon Arrow [Interview]
It’s hard to pin down the music of Falcon Arrow. Composed of only bassist Matt Reints and drummer Dav Kemp, the two create inventive, multi-layered...
Little Falls’ Michael Shynes Talks His New Album, Minnesota Bands He Loves, and More [Interview]
Last updated on February 18th, 2022 at 09:30 pmLocal big-voiced songwriter Michael Shynes has a lot to celebrate. He’s toured nationally, played to crowds of 70,000+, and...
Kind Country Deliver Cosmic American Music [Interview]
Last updated on February 18th, 2022 at 10:08 pmKind Country is quickly gaining steam on the local Americana scene. They’ve played the First Avenue Main...
Erik Brandt Discusses 20+ Years of Local Americana Mainstays the Urban Hillbilly Quartet, Thursday Show at Palmer’s [Interview]
Last updated on December 17th, 2021 at 03:03 amErik Brandt and the Urban Hillbilly Quartet have been one of the most successful Americana bands in...
Dead Horses Bring Their Organic Folk and Pop to the Turf Club
Last updated on April 11th, 2019 at 08:55 amIn an increasingly cluttered world where electronic music and abrasive forms of pop and rap are becoming...
An In-Depth Look at Pink Floyd’s Lost Era: Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets
Last updated on January 5th, 2021 at 02:28 pmAt the bottom of this article, you can find a Spotify playlist with all the songs that...
The Monkees’ Best Kept Secret: Their Music is Really, Really Good
Last updated on February 18th, 2022 at 09:41 pmIn a way, the Monkees are known for all the wrong things. Their TV show was fun, but it...
Mentored by Zappa, Friends with Bowie, Beloved by Nine Inch Nails: 10 Facts about Guitar Legend Adrian Belew [In-Depth Interview]
Last updated on February 18th, 2022 at 09:05 pmIf you’re a musician, you know Adrian Belew. The Kentucky native is one of the most ambitious,...