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The Garage Develops More Than Music in Burnsville
For almost 20 years The Garage has been the all-ages music venue version of First Avenue. With the similar stylistic themes of black bricks and a variety of talented national and local artists, the correlation between the two is separated most by the location. The Burnsville venue has been an important resource for developing young […] More
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SolSta Records Spins Forward With Ingenuity and Versatility
In a way, Solsta Records was always destined to be a vintage store. The building was previously occupied by The Pink Closet, a consignment clothing shop. It has seen generations of treasures and memories passed back and forth. Fitting perfectly along the Minnehaha Mile, which is aptly named for the long row of vintage and […] More
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Heart Bones Begins Back-To-Back Sold Out Shows at Mortimers
The last time Minneapolis saw Heart Bones, they were on the grand stage at Rock The Garden. As they get set to embark on another tour, they began with their first of 3 sold-out shows at Mortimer’s. For the audience, seeing them in a smaller setting provided an extra spark of energy and intimacy beyond […] More
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Le Musique Room is the World’s Largest Secret Venue
Halfway between St. Cloud and the Twin Cities lies a theater that hides a secret venue. For many people that travel along Interstate 94, the Parisian themed St. Michael Cinema is a bit inconspicuous. Inside the theater sits a unique musical experience, one which is expertly capitalizing on a new growth in venues throughout our […] More
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in Album Review, VideoIan Valor & The Vendettas: All Right All Riot [Album Review]
Set to release their debut album All Right All Riot at the 331 Club on October 19th, Ian Valor & The Vendettas have an ambitious sound waiting to be heard. A rock band based in the Twin Cities, Ian Valor (guitar/vocals), Jeremy “Mel” Melzer (bass) and Sara Horishnyk (drums) deliver a unique blend of old school […] More
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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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ON THE RADAR – Fires of Denmark Album Release Show With Dreamspook and Mottle
Fires of Denmark is a dreamsynth/synthpop solo band out of Rochester, MN. The music sparks the interest of many because of its electrifying songs and creative live performance. Album release shows are my favorite kind. The night is filled with electricity. It’s an achievement to celebrate and the band wants to play their best. Fires […] More
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Pioneer Place on Fifth Revitalizes a Vital Venue in St. Cloud
Tucked into downtown is the soul of the St. Cloud entertainment scene. Built in 1913 as an Elks Club, Pioneer Place on Fifth has seen many transitions over the years. The biggest piece of history sits outside as a reminder of it’s past. The granite pillars and regal steps highlight two clocks carved into the […] More
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Shut 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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Song-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, Fun, On The RadarGood Morning Bedlam Releases Music Video “The Haunting”
Good Morning Bedlam is a Minneapolis based band who have recently released “The Haunting” on streaming services. Their music is often described as Midwest folk or furious folk, due to the intense strumming and speed of many of their songs. Impressing many with their dynamic live shows & fascinating storytelling, their musical talent shines in […] More
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Song-Telling Tuesday: Erik Ritland and the Knowledge of Knowing
“”One of the funnest parts about creating is trying to do something but not being able to do it. And then you get into this weird place where it’s you and it’s creating something different. That’s the fun place to be with creativity.” ~Erik Ritland Songwriting Five albums, eight EPs, multiple podcasts, writing, copy editing— […] More
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