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Review - STNNNG - Fake Fake

By Justin Beckner The latest release from Minnesota’s most unpronounceable band reaches far beyond the grasp of the human mind to pave a new music-scape of poetic genius and paranoid delusions. “Fake Fake” is one of the most progressive compositions ever attempted in rock and roll. A fearless blend of open mic night style original poetry recitation, [...]

Published Thu, Apr 04 2008 7:20 AM by Anonymous

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Review - Cpt. Clawthroat - 2008 Demo

By Justin Beckner Capt. Clawthroat (AKA Joe Downing) is a veteran musician hailing originally from the lonely Northwoods of Minnesota. The 2008 Demo is drenched in DIY ethic, punk energy, and early folk roots. The tone of the album reflects the laid-back nature of life in Northern Minnesota very nicely. These days, honesty is often polished over [...]

Published Thu, Apr 04 2008 7:00 AM by Anonymous

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Voltage: Fashion Amplified 08

A perfect melding of Fashion and Local Music, Voltage: Fashion Amplified is a great local event where creativity and indie go hand and hand. The local band talent involved is stellar as well. Voltage: Fashion Amplified. For the full list of designers For the full list of bands. First Avenue Wednesday, April 16. 7pm www.voltagefashionamplified.com

Published Mon, Apr 04 2008 8:04 AM by Anonymous

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The Week of March 17th.

This town is a CD release machine. I have five listed here, there is probably one or two more going on that we didn’t hear about. Also check out the benefit show for Savage Audio owner Jeff Krumm. We also added some reviews which will be right below this post. We have some big news [...]

Published Tue, Mar 03 2008 7:58 AM by Anonymous

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Review - Gingerjake - How to Kiss the Devil Goodbye

By Nelson Heise There are moments when I really started to buy into what Gingerjake was trying to accomplish with their full length CD “How to Kiss the Devil Goodbye”. But for every moment I felt something, there was a change or a break in the tune that just didn’t feel right to me. They bring [...]

Published Tue, Mar 03 2008 6:58 AM by Anonymous

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Rift Weekly Update - 2/28/08

I know how articles and events can get lost down the line of blog entries. Here are the newest events, features and reviews. Plus some added cool links and other articles. Music - Experimental Music in Minnesota - The Spark Festival, Innova Records and The I Quit Music Series. Eclectone Records Fifth Anniversary Party - Friday February, [...]

Published Thu, Feb 02 2008 12:57 PM by Anonymous

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Kid Dakota - A Winner’s Shadow - CD Release - Saturday March, 1st

Kid Dakota - A Winner’s Shadow - CD Release Saturday March, 1st Turf Club Kid Dakota, Ice Palace and Jeremy Messersmith. 9:00pm/21+

Published Thu, Feb 02 2008 12:46 PM by Anonymous

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Fearless Filmmakers - Fearless Females Thursday February, 28th.

A collection of films by some of Minnesota’s foremost female filmmakers. Thursday February, 28th Oak St. Cinema 6pm/Film starts at 7pm/$9 Also gets you admission into the secret afterparty.

Published Thu, Feb 02 2008 12:41 PM by Anonymous

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Askeleton Digital Release Party - Thursday February, 28th

Askeleton - The Personalization - Digital Release Party Thursday February, 28 2008 Barfly Askeleton, Mystery Palace and Splinter Cells. $5 advance/$7 door/18+ Every paid entry gets a code and URL to download the new record.

Published Thu, Feb 02 2008 12:33 PM by Anonymous

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Experimental Music in Minnesota

The experimental music scene is alive and well in the Twin Cities. Check out some local articles and events happening this weekend. The Spark Music Festival is happening - and you can check out an article on it at minnpost.com. Also check out Philip Blackburn’s article - Charting the vast and varied territories of experimental music in [...]

Published Thu, Feb 02 2008 7:45 AM by Anonymous

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Mercer - Self Titled - CD Release - Saturday March, 1st

Mercer CD Release Saturday March 1st Uptown Bar Death To Our Enemies, Mercer, Mighty Fairly and Insectoid. 9pm/$5/21+ www.mercer-music.com

Published Wed, Feb 02 2008 7:18 AM by Anonymous

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The Brass Kings - Washboard Rope Guitar - CD Release - Friday, February 29th

The Brass Kings CD Release Party Friday, February 29th Cedar Cultural Center 8pm/$10 advance / $12 door/ Tickets also available through Ticketweb Featuring live performances by The Brass Kings, Black Audience, Jayanthe Kyle, Molly Maher, Jon Rodine, Dave Babb, Nate Sipe, Baby Grant Johnson and Dave Simonett.

Published Wed, Feb 02 2008 7:03 AM by Anonymous

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Mach Fox - Build It Down - CD Release - Friday February, 29th.

Article Coming! Mach Fox - Build It Down - CD Release Friday February, 29th Club Underground Mach Fox, Hondo and TBA. 9pm/$5/21+

Published Wed, Feb 02 2008 6:50 AM by Anonymous

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Eclectone Records Fifth Anniversary Showcase - Friday, February 29th.

Article coming soon!!! 5th Anniversary Party Fri, Feb 29 Varsity Theater Big Ditch Road, Dan Israel & the Cultivators, Bob McCreedy, Little Man, John Ewing Band, the Mad Ripple and More. 9pm/$6/$8/21+

Published Wed, Feb 02 2008 6:42 AM by Anonymous

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Girls Rock Your Boys Saturday February, 23rd.

11 Bands in two rooms, from three cities. Every band has one or more female participant that according to the press release “that can rock the fuck out”. Why wouldn’t you go?

Published Wed, Feb 02 2008 4:49 PM by Anonymous

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Review - STNNNG - Fake Fake

Review - Cpt. Clawthroat - 2008 Demo

Voltage: Fashion Amplified 08

The Week of March 17th.

Review - Gingerjake - How to Kiss the Devil Goodbye

Rift Weekly Update - 2/28/08

Kid Dakota - A Winner’s Shadow - CD Release - Saturday March, 1st

Fearless Filmmakers - Fearless Females Thursday February, 28th.

Askeleton Digital Release Party - Thursday February, 28th

Experimental Music in Minnesota

Mercer - Self Titled - CD Release - Saturday March, 1st

The Brass Kings - Washboard Rope Guitar - CD Release - Friday, February 29th

Mach Fox - Build It Down - CD Release - Friday February, 29th.

Eclectone Records Fifth Anniversary Showcase - Friday, February 29th.

Girls Rock Your Boys Saturday February, 23rd.