It’s been a tough few weeks for the guerilla baker who goes by the name of Dirty Donuts. When her house, which she shared with local hip-hop artists Astronautalis, Spyder Baybie Raw Dog and...
When Borders went bankrupt, many thought it was the beginning of the end for bookstores. If even the titanic chain could fall, didn’t it spell doom for everyone else in the industry?
Apparently not....
What: Gravel Road Touring Showcase featuring Chastity Brown, Actual Wolf and Barbara Jean
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Where: Cedar Cultural Center, 416 S. Cedar Ave., Minneapolis
Cost: $12 in advance; $15 at...
What: Bad Bad Hats, Strange Relations and Water Liars
When: 10 p.m., Sunday
Where: Big V’s, 1567 W. University Ave., St. Paul
Cost: $10
Age: 21+
Bad Bad Hats’ most recent EP, “It...
For the first twenty seconds of the new Cold War Kids CD, “Dear Miss Lonelyhearts”, which comes out Tuesday, April 2nd, you’ll swear that you’re listening to fun. The band,...
Unlike this year’s Soundset festival, it looks like this year’s Lollapalooza is a winner. The bands aren't really "fresh," though; most of the bigger names haven't...
Spring break is long over, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop celebrating.
You’ve passed the age limit for most local egg hunts, and you might be a little too big for pictures with shopping...
Friday
K.N.E.W Youth Poetry Slam Finals
In the Heart of the Beast Theatre, 1500 E. Lake St., Minneapolis
7 p.m.
$3 for youth; $5 for adults
While most high schoolers are hanging...
What: Clairy Browne & Bangin’ Rackettes with Toussaint Morrison
When: 7:30 p.m., Sunday
Where: The Nether Bar at Mill City Nights, 111 Fifth N. St. , Minneapolis
Cost: $10
Age: 18+
Toussaint...
What: Late Night feat. Hannah von der Hoff
When: 11:30 p.m., Thursday
Where: Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis
Cost: $5
It’s mid-morning on a weekday; Hannah von der Hoff is...
What: Live Letters, feat. Fathom Lane
When: 7 p.m., Thursday
Where: Live Letters Loft, address revealed with purchase of tickets at brownpapertickets.com
Cost: $10
Michael Ferrier’s last band,...
Yesterday, Rhymesayers released the line-up for the 2013 Soundset festival. Headlining will be Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, and Mac Miller.
Technically, Atmosphere is billed as the headliner, as he has been...
What: Music Madness: Hip-Hop Night
When: 7:30 pm, Thursday
Where: Coffman Union, Whole Music Club
Cost: Free
Age: 18+ or University of Minnesota, Twin Cities UCard
On Thursday night, Alexander...
What: Women of the World preliminary bouts
When: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Thursday and Friday
Where: Kieran’s Irish Pub, 601 N. First Ave., Minneapolis, and the Institute of Production and Recording,...
Watching Carnage the Executioner perform is like seeing Bob Ross improvise a rap song. First, he’ll sketch a basic beat-box rhythm and loop it with a foot pedal. Then, using only his mouth, he’ll...
Last summer, The Tribe and Big Cats! released its third full-length album, “Space.” It got tens of thousands of downloads, and the hip-hop duo took a successful tour of Midwest campuses and...
1. You want to listen to music while studying, but are distracted by words
2. You like local musicians
3. You are poor
If any of the above are true for you, then I’ve got a treat. I compiled the...
I used to work for a classy restaurant in downtown that served some pretty great cocktails. They don’t put the prices on the menu; if you have to ask, you can’t afford them. I’m here...
What: Poetry SlamMN!’s 17th Annual Erotica Poetry Slam
When: 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday
Where: Kieran’s Irish Pub, 601 N. First Ave., Minneapolis
Cost: $8
Ages: All ages
When it comes...
What: Xavier Marquis, Munqs and Dem Atlas
When: 8 p.m., Saturday
Where: Triple Rock Social Club, 629 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis
Cost: $8 in advance, $10 at the door
Age: 18+
Local rapper Dem Atlas manages...
In my recent interview with Cecil Otter, he mentioned that he is working on several projects with established figures in the MN music scene. I started looking into other local supergroups, which lead me...
What: “The Best Love is Free,” featuring Cecil Otter and Later Babes
When: 9 p.m., Saturday
Where: Fine Line Music Cafe, 318 N. First Ave., Minneapolis
Cost: $10 in advance,...
What: “Dream Sequence,” featuring Prissy Clerks, Teenage Moods, Nallo and Gloss
When: 7 p.m., Saturday
Where: Cedar Cultural Center, 416 S. Cedar Ave., Minneapolis
Cost:...
What: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
When: Saturday through Mar. 2nd
Where: Red Eye Theatre, 15 W. 14th Street, Minneapolis
Cost: $22, $15 for students and seniors
John Heimbuch’s...
What is the nerdiest thing you can do on a friday night?
I wouldn’t fault you for saying “going to the science museum” or “reading Harry Potter fan fiction,” both of which...
