Music
Minnesota Point in Solarized Mode
If you miss those summer days strolling the end of Minnesota Point while under the influence of psychedelic drugs, perhaps this video will help.
Homegrown Band Publicity Photo Showdown: Dead Guys vs. Mary Bue
Dead Guys (photo by Nate Rendulich)
Mary Bue (photo by Ryan Dahlberg)
With the Homegrown Music Festival coming up PDD launched a series of polls four weeks ago, tournament style, to determine which Duluth-area band has the sweetest pic. Last week the Tisdales defeated Ryan Van Slooten. This week we ask …
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This poll is now closed. The results were:
Dead Guys – 61.5 percent
Mary Bue – 38.5 percent
Note: Only people who are logged in to their Perfect Duluth Day blogging account are allowed to vote (to prevent people from voting multiple times). To create an account, click here. If you need help figuring it out, click here.
Rich Mattson’s Sparta Sound
If you’ve heard enough about the Duluth music scene, maybe it’s time to read up on the Iron Range music scene. The Current recently profiled Rich Mattson’s Sparta Sound.
Homegrown Band Publicity Photo Showdown: The Tisdales vs. Ryan Van Slooten
The Tisdales (photo by Ray Reigstad)
Ryan Van Slooten (photo by Jeremiah Brown)
With the Homegrown Music Festival coming up PDD launched a series of polls three weeks ago, tournament style, to determine which Duluth-area band has the sweetest pic. Last week Breanne Marie defeated Toby Thomas Churchill. This week we ask …
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This poll is now closed. The results were:
The Tisdales – 81.0 percent
Ryan Van Slooten – 19.0 percent
Note: Only people who are logged in to their Perfect Duluth Day blogging account are allowed to vote (to prevent people from voting multiple times). To create an account, click here. If you need help figuring it out, click here.
Bob Monohan shows his cards
Bob Monohan does the art scene.
I had a fun interview with Bob Monohan of Chaperone Records, which I posted this morning at Ennyman’s Territory.
Rachael Kilgour – “In America”
Duluth’s Rachael Kilgour released a new three-song digital EP (Whistleblower’s Manifesto: Songs for a New Revolution) and music video last week — and also was profiled in City Pages.
The video was produced by Trent Waterman and Adeline Wright.
One, Two, Three Questions?
What would you like to know about your favorite Twin Ports musician or musical group? Would you ask the same question of you favorite painter or potter?
Share your question with me. I’m working on a little project … and maybe just maybe … they’ll answer your question. Can you? Will you?
Homegrown Band Publicity Photo Showdown: Breanne Marie vs. Toby Thomas Churchill
Breanne Marie (photo by Katlyn Kretzchmar)
Toby Thomas Churchill (photo by Annelisa Roseen)
With the Homegrown Music Festival coming up PDD launched a series of polls two weeks ago, tournament style, to determine which Duluth-area band has the sweetest pic. Last week Charile Parr defeated Actual Wolf. This week we ask …
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This poll is now closed. The results were:
Breanne Marie — 51.4 percent
Toby Thomas Churchill — 48.6 percent
Note: Only people who are logged in to their Perfect Duluth Day blogging account are allowed to vote (to prevent people from voting multiple times). To create an account, click here. If you need help figuring it out, click here.
Research in non-traditional music venues
I am Seth Langreck, an English/writing studies graduate student at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. This semester I am conducting a directed research study focusing on sound/music in the Duluth community. At this moment, I have a relativity open topic and its area of focus can change based off the information I collect. Since I have spent the last seven years in Eau Claire, I am looking to interview people/promoters who have held concerts in non-traditional venues (living rooms, basements, backyards, in stores, etc.). (more…)
Cloud Cult – “Good Friend”
The new Cloud Cult video “Good Friend,” directed by John Burgess, premiered this morning on MTVu.
Claire Stewart – “Duluth, My Home Town”
A nifty animation by Dave and Jean Kirwan set to a 1961 jingle about our fair city. This took first place in the 2013 Playground Short Shorts Film Festival this weekend.
Loup-Garou — “Empathy Song”
Local boys Loup-Garou are back in town. They’re playing new music. They’ve got a new lineup. They’re writing big ol’ ballads, rocker’rollers, heavy muddlers. Listen to “Empathy Song” and download music for free here at loup-garou.bandcamp.com.
New album/single from the 4onthefloor
The 4onthefloor, the stompin’ blues and roots rock quartet from Minneapolis, will release their new record, Spirit of Minneapolis, on April 9. This will be the band’s second full-length record and fifth release since its formation in 2009. The album was recorded at Sacred Heart in Duluth, Creation Audio in Minneapolis, and April Base in Eau Claire.
The first single off the record, “King of the Jungle,” is available for streaming and as a free download on 4otf.com and at the top of this PDD post.
For more music, videos, photos and information on the 4onthefloor, visit the band’s Facebook or Twitter pages.
Homegrown Band Publicity Photo Showdown: Charlie Parr vs. Actual Wolf
Charlie Parr (photo by Peter Lee)
Actual Wolf (photo by Robyn Schindeldecker)
With the Homegrown Music Festival coming up PDD launched a series of polls last week, tournament style, to determine which Duluth-area band has the sweetest pic. Last week Southwire defeated Sexhawk. This week we ask …
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This poll is now closed. The results were:
Charlie Parr — 85.7 percent
Actual Wolf — 14.3 percent
Note: Only people who are logged in to their Perfect Duluth Day blogging account are allowed to vote (to prevent people from voting multiple times). To create an account, click here. If you need help figuring it out, click here.
Retribution Gospel Choir – “Seven”
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCKrRoDXPL0
Rocket Bar Renovation
The ragged building at 208 E. First St. in Downtown Duluth is being gutted of debris in preparation for renovation. Bob Monahan and his father, Robert H. R. Monahan, plan to open an “artist friendly” cafe/lounge on the main floor later this year, with a recording studio in the basement level. They have already replaced the roof on the 127-year-old building, which they are in the process of acquiring from Jack Arnold through a contract-for-deed agreement.
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Preston Gunderson kicks off Kickstarter
Virginia, Minn. native Preston Gunderson is a musician with dreams as big as his heart. (more…)
Is Duluth the Beer Capital of Minnesota?
Frank Kaszuba, Keith Hefley and Dave Hoops of Fitger’s Brewhouse
In light of The Growler magazine beginning distribution to Duluth on Feb. 8, I have to ask if we’re becoming the brewing capital of Minnesota. By my count, we’ve got ten microbreweries open or nearly open: (more…)
Homegrown Band Publicity Photo Showdown: Southwire vs. Sexhawk
Southwire (photo by Rich Narum)
Sexhawk (photo by Caleb Renno)
With the Homegrown Music Festival coming up in three months, now seems like a good time to launch a series of PDD polls, tournament style, to determine which Duluth-area band has the sweetest pic. First up, we ask …
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This poll is now closed. The results were:
Southwire — 60.4 percent
Sexhawk — 39.6 percent
Note: Only people who are logged in to their Perfect Duluth Day blogging account are allowed to vote (to prevent people from voting multiple times). To create an account, click here. If you need help figuring it out, click here.
“Parr flexes songwriting muscles that few artists ever attain.”
This week in City Pages reporter Natalie Gallagher talks to Duluth’s Charlie Parr about his new album Barnswallow.
Duluth Album Releases in 2013
Breanne Marie
Six Strings of Peace & Sanity
(Jan. 1)
Available on Bandcamp
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Eric Swanson at Sacred Heart Studios
Duck Duck Punch
Human Chemistry
Truth No. (Jan. 15)
Available on Amazon
Dave Mehling
Broke Heart Songs (EP)
(Jan. 19)
Produced by Dave Mehling and Michael Morris; recorded at the Barn in Northfield
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Trampled by Turtles on Conan
Trampled by Turtles performed “Midnight on the Interstate” on Conan. The video was embedded on PDD via teamcoco.com when this post was published but it seems to no longer exist anywhere on the internet. (more…)