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Celine Dion’s Courage Tour Touches Target Center
Is there a better way to kick off the start of a new month than by seeing Celine Dion bring her Courage World Tour to Target Center in Minneapolis? Probably not. Making the night even more monumental is the fact that the Canadian superstar has not performed in Minnesota in over a decade. With eager […] More
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
Noah 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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