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Song-Telling Tuesday: The UkuLadies and the Music of Empowerment

“A song is like a baby and giving up some of that is hard. The more we did it, and listened to each other, the...

Song-Telling Tuesday: Heart Bones and the Therapy of Pop

Last updated on February 18th, 2022 at 09:27 pm“The song is this place where emotional intensity meets a compulsion for organization.” ~Sabrina Ellis Songwriting Heart...

Lake Street Dive Provides a Workout and a Reason To Miss J-Lo

Boston formed, but named after our own ‘divey’ street, Lake Street Dive opened up their two-show stand in Saint Paul last night. As Rachael Price...

Song-Telling Tuesday: Anna Stine and the Friction of Change

Last updated on June 27th, 2019 at 07:10 pm“The cool thing about music is it has that universal component where people do draw their own...

“No Plan A” Brings Improvisation to the Forefront at Caydence Records

NO PLAN A Carnage the Executioner brought his third version of “No Plan A” to Caydence Records last night. An evening of improvised, organic live...

Golden Girl Jillian Rae Delivers a Resounding Release at The Cedar

It’s not often that an album release show actually happens on the date of the release. When these events coincide, it is a special occasion...

Chris Koza Releases Sleepwalkers at The Parkway Theater

Last updated on December 17th, 2021 at 03:12 amFriday night Chris Koza celebrated his new release called Sleepwalkers Part 1 at the charming Parkway Theater....

Smouse in the House Season One: Extras and Tidbits

Last updated on February 18th, 2022 at 09:27 pm“Music, in all of its variations and venues, is the world’s oldest social network” – Richard J....

Full Lineup for the 9th Annual Roots, Rock, and Deep Blues Festival

The Hook and Ladder Theater will deliver it’s 9th Annual Roots, Rock, & Deep Blues Festival on July 12th and 13th. The two-day weekend event...

Best of the Best of Times With Darlingside at The Cedar

Last updated on April 20th, 2019 at 09:29 pmLet me preface this article by stating I am not a Darlingside aficionado, but this past month...