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The Twins of Franklin soar high with the release of “Low”
Releasing an album is always a momentous occasion. It takes time and funding to create and record music. For The Twins of Franklin, it also means that they can finally start putting the fruit of their labor back into their pockets. As podcaster, bassist, and music director Rob Morgan shared before welcoming them to the […] More
A conversation with the Twins of Franklin
February will be eventful for indie/folk duo The Twins of Franklin. Both Laura Lou and Becky Shaheen celebrate birthdays, they’ll be releasing their first music video through City Pages, and they’re performing at the popular Big Turn Music Festival in Red Wing. The icing on the cake, though, comes with the release of their album Low on […] More
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Charli XCX’s Afterparty Sees P L a C E B O Present: Electric Mood!
On Friday, October 11, after Charli XCX decimates First Avenue, the party continues as the Twin Cities’ most potent provocateurs, P L a C E B O, unleash the epilogue to the best night of your life at Electric Mood! A dance party like none other, Electric Mood boasts headlining mind-blowers in Dorian Electra and […] More
Song-Telling Tuesday: The Twins of Franklin and the Symmetry of Harmony
Time has a way of developing and revealing insights into how people influence your life. For Becky Shaheen and Laura Lou, a decade of singing together has meant the pair can do “some pretty neat things.” The Twins of Franklin are built around tight, delicate harmonies that seem very effortless.They’ve established themselves in the Twin […] More
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LVNDSCVPES’ Hip-Hop ‘Star Wars’ Intergalactic Rap-Tacular!
Every year, May 4th stands as an unofficial holiday for sci-fi fans, calling to mind the Star Wars franchise’s signature line “May the Force (4th) Be With You!” This year, celebrate all things light side, dark side, east side and west side at Icehouse with the first annual Star Wars–themed Hip-Hop event with LVNDSCVPES and friends! One of […] More
ICEHOUSE Harvests Cuisine, Cocktails, and Composers
The Listing – ICEHOUSE MPLS Location 2528 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404 Website https://www.icehousempls.com/ History Opened June 2012 Size 275 capacity Seating Plenty of seating, large booths, upper floor seating Food Exquisite brunch, lunch, and dinner menus from Chef Matthew Bickford, found here Parking Valet parking available, otherwise street parking in the area The Blueprint […] More
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People In Minnesota: Mae Simpson Music
It’s hard to define what’s current in the Minnesota music scene and not mention Mae Simpson Music, as the group seems to be playing every club, venue, and room in the Twin Cities, and for a good reason. Mae’s powerful voice has remnants of Janis Joplin and Ella Fitzgerald, tied together with a rasp of […] More
Dan Wilson Brings Requests to Life at the Icehouse
Squeezing into a packed Icehouse, it was easy to see the adoration for local music veteran Dan Wilson. As a member of Semisonic and Minneapolis psychedelic rock band Trip Shakespeare, Wilson has garnered many accolades in his long career. From a Grammy nomination for “Closing Time” to receiving one for Song of the Year (“Not […] More
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People in Minnesota: Andrea Swensson
People in Minnesota- where we focus on you, the Minnesota music fan! We are excited to have the first People in Minnesota of 2019 focus on none other than Andrea Swensson, host of The Local Show and on-air personality at 89.3 the current Name: Andrea Swensson Occupation: Author, music journalist, and host at The Current How […] More
ON THE RADAR: Warren Thomas Fenzi Takes Us on a Journey Through New EP “Viven” at the Icehouse
Warren Thomas Fenzi is a multi-instrumentalist from Prescott, Arizona that currently resides in the Twin Cities. He is largely inspired by the endless plateaus of the Southwest, transforming his experiences into engaging, cinematic music. Fenzi and his band create the experience of a journey by playing songs about interconnectivity and letting go. His lyrics are so relatable […] More
ON THE RADAR: Intimate Icehouse Party for CD Release
What a completely different vibe tonight. Here I am, walking into The Icehouse in Uptown Minneapolis, where I find a cozy atmosphere, ample seating, and wonderful food. Compare this to the night before when I was covering a rocking hair band tribute show, just spin me in a 180-degree direction and you’ll have the raucous attitude of […] More
Energized Circus of the West Thrills Icehouse Crowd
It is a wonder there is any electricity left to share in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota after the thrilling display of high energy local indie rock showmanship at the Icehouse, lead by headliner Circus of the West on Sunday night. Although Ed Caldie and company are largely to blame for the eventual extreme […] More
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