Music
Rockin’ Honky Tonkin’ Blues @ Sir Ben’s
On Friday, Jan 7 at 9 p.m. Bill Flannagan will be playing some Rockin’ Honky Tonkin’ Blues at Sir Benedict’s Tavern on the Lake. It is free.
Sir Ben’s is the only place around that has Surly Smoke on tap — very tasty. Well worth the trip and hopefully you will enjoy the music also.
Live music all day at Beaner’s
23 bands at Beaner’s for New Year’s Eve!
Homegrown Band and Musician Registration for 2011
Band and musician registration for the music festival with the most impressive ratio of big:cheap begins Jan. 15 and ends Feb. 15. If that seems early, it’s ’cause we moved it up after suddenly realizing no one was gonna stop us. (more…)
For What it’s Worth, part deux
A coupla folks have said some kind things about the Gartband CD Fatwa, so here it is for free for a week or so.
Merry chrimbus!
Low – “Witches”
Live from the Larimer Lounge in Denver, Colo., Dec. 18, 2010. Video by Manuel Aragon.
Top 10 Duluth Albums of 2010
What might you all consider the top 10 local albums of the year???
I’ve got a couple I can toss out there:
1. Trampled by Turtles – Palamino
2. The Tisdales – Out With The New
3. Matt Ray & Those Damn Horses – Then and Now
4. Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank – Travelin’ Show (although this might have been released in 2009)
5. Charlie Parr – When The Devil Goes Blind
6. Sara Softich – Highway to the Sun
7. The Half Hearts – After the Flood
8. Marc Gartman – Fatwa
9. The Boomchucks
10. Dead Man Winter – Wolves
Should Bob Dylan retire?
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal asked whether 69-year-old Bob Dylan should retire from the concert stage.
However, Jon Jurgensen, author of the WSJ piece “When To Leave The Stage,” wasn’t zeroing in on Dylan’s age as the reason for the troubadour to cash in his musical 401k. Instead, much of Jurgensen’s essay was about Dylan’s voice, describing it as a “laryngitic croak.”
Wall Street Journal Article here.
Annual chakra tune up & house concert
Tuesday, Dec. 21, 5-8pm
Rooted Folks Community Wellness (above Electric Fetus).
Join us on the Solstice, which also happens to be a full moon and a lunar eclipse, to realign your being. Singer, songwriter, world traveler, life enthusiast Nate Stevens — from the cities — is going to lead us on a journey using young living essential oils and music therapy.
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Reshaping Live Electronica
Calling all computer-music fans! Dig this! 3 Reaktor ensembles running simultaneously through Live6. The main keyboard (with cleverly placed stickers) houses a dominant ‘effect’ range (left 8 white keys) and a dominant ‘loop’ range (right 8 white keys). The other two midi boards are used for volume, some delay effects, reverb (and it’s decay), and misc. VST’s. I created the loops in Live6 prior to loading them into this set to record. Enjoy!
PS: I apologize for the sound getting a bit nasty in there. it was recorded from an iPhone, hanging on a ceiling fan.
Scattered To The Wind: A Benefit for the People Displaced by the Kozy Fire
This evening of musical entertainment is a benefit for the people displaced by the Kozy Bar & Apartments fire. Although the tragedy is nearly a month old, there is a continual need for support to see these people through this transition. (more…)
For what it’s worth
1. The Magnetic Fields – Realism
2. Beach House – Team Dream
3. Charanjit Singh – Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat (reissue)
4. Ted Lucas – Ted Lucas (reissue)
5. Bonnie Prince Billy – Wonder Show Of the World
6. Sun Kil Moon – Admiral Fell Promises
7. Black Prairie – Feast Of The Hunter’s Moon
8. James Blackshaw – All is Falling
9. Band Of Horses – Infinite Arms
10. Sun Araw – On Patrol
you?
Trampling the Mountain Stage
Another band with Duluth roots is appearing on a National Public Radio-distributed show. Trampled by Turtles will be featured in the first hour of The Mountain Stage this Saturday, Dec. 18. The program airs from 8-10am on 103.3FM KUMD.
Cloud Cult on World Café
Cloud Cult (featuring former Duluthian Craig Minowa) will be performing on National Public Radio’s World Café on Wednesday, Dec. 15. The show is broadcast on 103.3FM KUMD in Duluth from 3-5 p.m.
(If you missed the broadcast, you can listen at your leisure using this link.)
Early Bird Music at Chester Creek Cafe with TJ Trio, December 18
Get blown away by the sounds of TJ Trio, Terrol, Jane, and Kyle Keegan on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m. Take advantage of $2 off all wine and beer from 5-7 including on tap favorites, Bells Two-Hearted and Surly Furious. Happy Hour appetizer specials all night in the Chester Creek Wine Bar.
Holiday Shows at Sacred Heart
Two great holiday shows this week at Sacred Heart
The Rose Ensemble presents: La Nochebuena: A Spanish Renaissance Christmas
Thursday, Dec. 16, 7:30pm, $23 at door
Advance tickets $23 available by calling The Rose Ensemble 651-225-4340 or at roseensemble.org (Special student at-the-door pricing $10 with proper ID)
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CD Release Party at Pizza Luce!
A night of roots music at Pizza Luce! Matt Ray and Those Damn Horses celebrate the release of their double album “Then and Now” with friends the Bitter Spills and the Breeze! Come out and support local music and get your feet stompin’!!!
Arts Smorgasbord – A Sensory Delight — Dec. 11 at Washington Studios
For one Saturday each holiday season, the artists of Washington Studios Co-op come alive, showcasing their artistic talents and opening up their home to the community. Everything from paintings and photography to jewelry and homemade dog biscuits will be available for viewing and purchase.
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Gartman/Carroll Duo at Sir Ben’s Dec. 6
9pm – midnight. Free!
Cloud Cult & Caroline Smith
Two new music videos shot in Duluth by North Shore Sessions:
Cloud Cult – Bobby’s Spacesuit (acoustic)
Caroline Smith Duo – Eagle’s Nest / Callio