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in Concert ReviewElectric Guest captivates at sold-out Fine Line
Los Angeles based band Electric Guest, with support from Soleima, brought the heat on a bitterly cold night. Soleima Danish singer Soleima opened with an entertaining set. She engaged the crowd by dancing back and forth across the stage. She even joined the fans halfway through a song and finished it in the crowd, dancing […] More
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in Concert Reviewjoan brings the 80s back to 7th St. Entry
Alan Thomas and Steven Rutherford, collectively known as joan, are making their mark on the music industry one dreamy song at a time. The Little Rock, Arkansas band is carving out a space for themselves that is both fresh and familiar. The influence of 80s pop music on their sound gives it a familiarity, but […] More
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in Concert ReviewLooking into the Mirror: The Maine at Varsity Theater
It’s a Saturday night and fans of The Maine are filling Varsity Theater to the brim. After much anticipation, The Mirror tour is finally making a stop in Minneapolis. With the venue packed full for the two-act event, it’s sure to be a memorable show. A Band “Everybody’s Talkin’” About Old fans of The Summer […] More
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in Concert ReviewSan Fermin Pauses in Minneapolis for a Fulfilling Evening of Music
Everyone at The Fine Line will probably look back and remember last night’s performances as some of the more powerful and energetic ones to come through Minneapolis in a long time. Con Davison and San Fermin delivered solid sets of texturized and emotional songs, all while engaging a half-filled venue. It felt extremely intimate and […] More
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in Concert Reviewhalf•alive electrifies a sold-out show at varsity theater
39° weather with 5:30 doors on a Sunday would all seem to add up to a mediocre turnout for whatever band was on the marquee. At least you would think. With a line that snaked around the building and barely stopped before the end of the block, this idea could not have been further from […] More
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in Concert ReviewNoah Gundersen Brings a Dynamic Show to Minneapolis
As a strong supporter of Seattle artists (after having lived there for almost three years), Noah Gundersen‘s tour has been on my radar for quite some time. Having Lemolo, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, also along on tour was an added treat. Combine that with an interview I was afforded from Gundersen a week ago and […] More
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in Concert ReviewThe Band CAMINO: No Need to “tryhard” for a Great Show
One year and one album after thier last Twin Cities visit, Tennessee-based pop-rock group The Band CAMINO finally returned to First Avenue and 7th Street Entry – but this time they made it to the main room. With a two-band lineup, both of whom include capitalization in their names, I’m expecting a night of the […] More
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in Concert ReviewShut Down Third Street Brings A Crowd To Winona
Shut Down Third Street is a music and art festival put on by Treedom creative studios & record store. In its second year, Shut Down Third promotes people coming together on the streets of downtown Winona to experience music, art, and local businesses. Third street is closed to cars so people can freely move about, […] More
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in Interviews, On The RadarSong-Telling Tuesday: Chastity Brown and the Sharing of Respect
“Just because songwriting is sacred doesn’t mean it has to be mysterious. Just because it’s special and powerful doesn’t mean that it has to exist in a place that other people might not either A) feel like it’s something that they could do or, B) connect it to their own lives. That’s what I love […] More
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in Artist News, InterviewsNoah Gundersen Kicks Off LOVER Tour With A Clean Slate
“There’s so many personal stories (on the album) and people are not relating to my personal story. They’re relating to their own personal story that they hear in the music, which makes them feel less alone, which is such a cool thing to be able to share with people.” ~Noah Gundersen Noah Gundersen has been […] More
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in Concert ReviewK.Flay Slays at First Ave’s Mainroom
Kristine Flaherty, more commonly known by her stage name K.Flay, bares her soul through cheeky lyrics and genre-jumping sounds to captivate a packed mainroom at First Ave. Local Minneapolis band DENNY kicked off the night. Comprised of Alexander Rollins, Randon Nelson, and Sully, it was clear from the moment the lights turned to them that […] More
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in Interviews, On The RadarSong-Telling Tuesday: Haley and the Poetry of a Patriot
“Anyone can do ambient sounds, but it’s all about the feelings. Anybody can throw paint on a huge canvas and call it Jackson Pollock, but there’s a reason why things like that happen.” ~Haley Songwriting Since her first full album release in 2003, Haley McCallum has continued to evolve as a prominent songwriter in Minnesota. […] More