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in Concert Review, InterviewsOne-On-One: Kashimana and Andrea Beukelman
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in Concert Review, InterviewsOne-On-One: Nur-D and Christina Kast
Music can have a way of finding it’s way into your life at a young age. For Christina Kast, it started early. As a kid she would keep getting new instruments to learn and play. One after another, soaking up the skills and ability to jump around on instruments. From trumpet, guitar, piano, to drums, […] More
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in Concert Review, InterviewsOne-On-One: The Twins of Franklin and Madeline Ayala
College can be a place to discover who you are. For Madeline Ayala, the added bonus of finding a friend for life in college, along with witnessing the beginning of a passion, made college a landmark experience. She attended the University of Minnesota and met Laura Lou DuSchane, even living with her for a couple […] More
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in Concert Review, InterviewsOne-On-One: Timisarocker and Jason Lardy
From a day-to-day work experience, not much has changed for Jason Lardy. He runs a marketing company and although his clients have had concerns and questions, everybody has really stayed the course. The larger change has come from his side gig. Jason also runs a radio show at Macalester College, which due to covid, has […] More
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in Concert Review, InterviewsOne-On-One: Barbaro and Rachel Hansen
When the phone rang and Rachel Hansen answered, her good friend asked what she was doing on January 15th. Jokingly, she responded that most likely recovering from a three-day run of shifts. Her friend had just won the contest for a private performance with the band Barbaro and immediately wanted to gift the experience. She […] More
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in NewsSolSta Records Needles Into a New Location
On the eve of their 4 year anniversary, SolSta Records is doing something unique, especially during difficult times. The City Pages “Best Place to Buy Vinyl” winner is moving into a new location in St. Louis Park, expanding to over 2,000 square feet of retail space. For Phil and Hannah Borreson, the growth is bittersweet. […] More
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in GiveawaysBONUS: Win a 1-on-1 Concert Experience
Music in Minnesota wants to giveaway some live music magic with a BONUS giveaway to see Nur-D, Kashimana, or Leslie Vincent for a One-on-One experience. Winners will be interviewed and featured in an exclusive online article. Winners and a special friend will attend an in-person concert. These socially distanced concerts will take place at three […] More
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in GiveawaysWin a 1-on-1 Concert Experience
This winter, Music in Minnesota wants to rekindle some of that live music warmth by giving away special tickets to see local artists in an exclusive One-on-One experience. These socially distanced concerts will take place at Twin Cities music venues throughout the winter. ENTRY CLOSED You may enter more than once to increase your chances. […] More
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in Concert ReviewFive Trademarks of a Lissie Show
The Icehouse continued it’s surprise of Fall delights with 4 nights / 5 shows of Lissie. Kicking off the streak of socially distanced patio shows, Lissie has made the Twin Cities her musical hub since moving to Iowa in 2015. Although she’s done an online show at The Parkway back in August, playing live to […] More
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in Interviews, On The RadarLeslie Vincent finally finds space to perform debut album These Foolish Things [Interview]
Leslie Vincent released her debut album These Foolish Things back in April. After a long wait, she’s finally getting a chance to perform the album live in a most unusual way. August 10th she’ll take the outside stage at Crooners Supper Club to perform to a blend of seating and parked cars. In todays pandemic, music […] More
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in News“Value Our Venues” Fundraiser for Twin Cities Music Venues
“Value Our Venues” is a Music in Minnesota fundraiser aimed to support eight important music venues in the Twin Cities. Capturing 54 musicians in front of these venues, symbolizing the hundreds more in our city that are waiting to get back inside to perform, your donations will go directly to operational costs. These tax deductible […] More
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in Smouse In The House, InterviewsStudio Shorts: Defhaus Studios and Hot Dad Labs
One thing the corona-virus hasn’t affected is the desire for musicians to create. We’ve seen online concerts, live streaming performances to demo new songs, and creative ways for collaboration to happen during these unique times. This insurgence of expression is promising and continues to keep us connected. Recording studios have continued to be a […] More
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in Interviews, NewsThe Von Tramps Cancel Tour Over Coronavirus Cautions
The announcement of SXSW being cancelled was a heartbreaking loss for musicians all over the country. It has impacted many of our local musicians and the ripples of the loss are still being felt. Local female-led punk rock band The Von Tramps were fueling up their van for an eight-day tour through Texas, Missouri, Illinois, […] More