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Music

Garland Jeffreys to play Dakota Jazz Club

by Jackie Renzetti
Published November 6, 2014
Jeffreys is still rolling after a 13 year hiatus

Movers and shakers: The Sex Rays rock between garage, punk and surf rock

by Jared Hemming
Published November 6, 2014
The local band took its name and raw energy from its two biggest influences, the Sex Pistols and Link Wray.
PHOTO COURTESY HOLLYWOOD RECORDS

A new page for Nick Jonas

by Jackie Renzetti
Published October 2, 2014
Nick talks pizza and Prince
Singer-songwriter HOLLY is returning to the Twin Cities to celebrate the release of her new album.

Making Indie independent

by Jared Hemming
Published September 11, 2014
HOLLY’s debut, “Maps and Lists,” was produced using crowdfunding resources and will drop at a record release party at the Cedar on Sept. 12.

“Because I sound like me”

by Spencer Doar
Published September 9, 2014

Rapper David “Tuki” Carter spent his share of time homeless, but he’s found new digs with his Taylor Gang labelmates. Always a creative, Carter’s breaks came from networking as...

Rockabilly artist JD McPherson is bringing his early rock 'n' roll sound to St. Paul with two nights at the Turf Club, Tuesday and Wednesday.

JD McPherson’s school of rock ‘n’ roll

by Jared Hemming
Published September 9, 2014
The MFA-holding rockabilly singer from Tulsa combines early rock 'n' roll with punk influences.

How to name your hip new band

by Jared Hemming
Published September 8, 2014

Listen up, basement Beethovens: in light of Iggy Azalea’s impending performance at the University of Minnesota’s homecoming in October, the blog post this week is devoted to finding the perfect,...

Guitar player and vocalist Tenn "Jah-Bee" Bennett preforms on Tuesday at Bunker's Music Bar & Grill. International Reggae All-Stars are a diverse reggae group featuring members from Jamaica, Trinidad, Venezuela and other countries.

International Reggae All Stars spin mellow into gold

by Jared Hemming
Published September 4, 2014
The International Reggae All Stars’ brotherly bond has kept the local band tight and the tunes mellifluous for over 20 years.
Gary Louris, lead singer and guitarist of The Jayhawks, rehearses with band members Marc Perlman and Karen Grotberg on Tuesday. The Jayhawks are often accredited as founders of the alternative country genre in the 1980's.

Save it for a Rainy Day

by Grant Tillery
Published September 4, 2014
Minneapolis alt-country pioneers the Jayhawks reunite for the reissue of three classic albums.

Sylvan Esso finds the click with the machines

by Jared Hemming
Published September 4, 2014
Sylvan Esso singer Amelia Meath calls from the road about rejecting the electropop duo’s folk reputation.

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