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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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Liz Longley Opens a New Chapter in Life
Last night, the Twin Cities saw the return of Nashville-based songwriter extraordinaire Liz Longley. Pandemic aside, it’s been a while since her last visit through Minnesota. We caught up with her before the show to talk about life, music, and the new road ahead. Her last soiree was back in 2019 supporting Delta Rae, which […] More
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Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to Blue Ox Music Festival: June 23-25th, 2022
If you followed our coverage last year of Blue Ox Music Festival, you got a heavy dose of the intimate Bluegrass and Americana music experience with exclusive interviews and photos. With only 57 days until the return of the 3 day fan-centric magical festival, we are proud to announce a special look at 2022’s lineup […] More
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A visit from Lissie; a poem
‘Twas two weeks before Christmas, when all through the Parkway Not an person was stirring, not even a Smouse; The stage was set with garland, ornaments, and miniature trees, In hopes that Lissie and special piano traveler Jo Dudderidge would soon perform; The audience were nestled inside, all snug from the snow falling outside, While […] More
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James Taylor and Jackson Browne Lay on the Charm at St. Paul Tour Stop
The last few years have been quite a learning experience for us all, but one thing that I think many music fans, in particular, might have learned is that you should never pass up an opportunity to see a legend. Simply put, nobody on this planet has any idea how much longer they’ve got here, […] More
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Humbird builds a house for us all in “Still Life”
“What happens outside a house can deeply shift a person’s internal world” ~Humbird The residents of Minnesota were subjected to a whirlwind of happenings in 2020, that still are shaking the foundations of our community. For Siri Undlin (Humbird) and Adelyn (Addie) Strei, they happened upon a collection of songs that wouldn’t have been written […] More
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Them Coulee Boys brings the Parkway to its feet
Covering Blue Ox Festival clued me in on this band, and as I knew when they stopped in Minneapolis, it would be an electric show. A blend of bluegrass, folk, rock, and punk, Them Coulee Boys swirl together all the best parts of these genres into an energetic live show. Celebrating their newest album Namesake […] More
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in Interviews
Katie Toupin Shares Her Digits and Life On The Road
Sitting across from Katie Toupin at The Depot Tavern, it’s easy to see the appreciation and accessibility she has to her fans. I mean, the front page of her website lists a cell phone number stating, “You can text me. I respond. Say hi. Let’s be friends.” As a former member of Houndmouth, Toupin has […] More
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in Festivals
[Photo Gallery] Blue Ox Music Festival 2021
There’s simply no way to see everything that takes place over the three days at Blue Ox Music Festival. There are 3 stages with music, another stage with family activities, music workshops, fire dancers, neon hoops, bubbles, art installations, and the brand new Soul Sanctuary. Needless to say, Blue Ox is a very meaty Ox. […] More
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in Interviews, News
Stories from Backstage at Blue Ox Music Festival
Blue Ox Music Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin returned for its 6th reiteration this past weekend. The family run festival had some last minute cancellations but the depth of the lineup shone through with special double sets and last minute additions. Music in Minnesota wanted to share stories from unique perspectives on what the festival […] More
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Behind the Blue Ox Festival 2021
In just 20 days, Minnesotans will be embarking to Eau Claire Wisconsin for the return of Blue Ox Music Festival. Now in it’s six year, and first one fully back from the scaled down 2020 rendition, Blue Ox is primed to once again deliver an intimate Bluegrass and Americana music experience all geared with a […] More
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Michael Gay Writes To “Make It Right”
Sometime into the fourth song into Michael Gay‘s new album Make It Right, there’s a feeling and a calm that settles over you. It’s a realization that everything is going to be alright. After navigating for more than year through a global pandemic, it’s easy to forget to take a deep breath. Michael’s more stripped-down […] More
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