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Dodie Inspires A Thankful Varsity Crowd
There was a moment, standing in the photo pit as Dodie walked on stage at the Varsity theater, that my ears experienced something new. The audience of mostly young women was screaming with joy. The sheer volume was quite the rattle and an instant validation of just how impactful Dodie’s music has been to young […] 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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Song-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
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Melbourne Artists Alex Lahey & Kingsbury Rock the Turf
Disclaimer: I may have an obsession with Australian female songwriters. There have been some major women artists who have come from down under. Sia, Iggy Azalea, Kylie Minogue, Lenka, and Natalie Imbruglia have all garnered attention over the years. Today there is a new generation of songwriters who have set a different tone in music. […] More
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Dennis Lloyd and Morgan Saint’s Quasi Battle of the Bands at Amsterdam Hall
I originally signed up to cover Dennis Lloyd to see how his laid back, laissez-faire style transferred into a live setting. I expected that, upon leaving the show, my highlight would have been the satisfaction of that curiosity, for better or for worse. But it wasn’t. Instead, it was, unequivocally, the opener Morgan Saint. Morgan […] More
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Mary Bragg Reflects Glowing Ambience at The Warming House
Minneapolis Gets a Little Southern Belle Inspiration It’s kind of too bad that the economies of scale are so important for artists like Mary Bragg to make a living at the craft of songwriting and performance, because there is nothing so special in the music world as the small-crowd venue that connects an artist and […] More
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Matthew McNeal at 7th Street Entry
Matthew McNeal made his promised return to Minnesota on Wednesday night. He’s been on a midwest tour in support of his latest album Good Luck. The lights brightened on the 7th Street Entry stage as McNeal emerged with his guitar. It was a warm, sunshine-like glow. It was as though he brought some welcome Texas […] More
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Griffin House Talks with Music in Minnesota About New Album Release and Documentary Film Ahead of Twin Cities Visit [Interview]
Griffin House is on tour to promote his highly anticipated new album, Rising Star, and is delighted to be visiting Minneapolis this week at the Cedar Cultural Center on May 2. I had a chance to discuss his project and a forthcoming documentary film about his music career. MIM: So, your new album Rising Star […] More
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Alec Benjamin played sweet, acoustic simplicity at the Varsity Theater
Alec Benjamin crafts songs that feel as if they were written in his bedroom. The 24-year-old brought that same sense of both intimacy and comfortability while playing for a sold out Varsity Theater in Minneapolis Wednesday night. Musically, Benjamin is easy to understand; he’s young, he’s in touch with his thoughts and feelings and he […] More
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The Cedar Crowd Left Thrum-Founded
Adams and da Costa Mesmerize Minneapolis Audience It takes a special kind of audience to bypass all the fast break NCAA basketball tourney hype that was in Minneapolis this past Sunday evening to come to a small music venue. Here, the chances of getting arena-show theatrics were as likely as small-conference underdogs reaching the title […] More
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in InterviewsNashville Songwriter Peter Bradley Adams Sits Down with Music In Minnesota
On Sunday evening, melodic singer/songwriter Peter Bradley Adams will make an appearance at the Cedar Cultural Center. He is stoked and ready to bring it, along with guest artist Anthony da Costa. I had a chance to chat with Peter recently about his career and pending visit. Find out more about the show here. MIM: […] More
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I Heard It Through the Bryce Vine [Photos & Review]
Friday night drew a fun crowd that was full of energy as all eyes turned towards the stage to see Bryce Vine and his band perform. The lights shut off and the Star Wars theme song started to play as each band member appeared. DJ/Trumpet player Lvcky Dave took the stage and added an EDM […] More
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