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Interview – Celebrating Albums and Friendships – Vicky Emerson & Mother Banjo

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How to see two stand out artists in their respective fields of Folk and Americana music in one evening? [Read more…] about Interview – Celebrating Albums and Friendships – Vicky Emerson & Mother Banjo

An Evening With Ben Cook-Feltz and Friends?

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Doors at 7:30
$7 Cover

Ben Cook-Feltz is playing a show at the Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater, and he’ll be joined by several local musicians. Martin Devaney and Theyself (Doc from Fairfax, AK) will be opening, and his set will feature appearances from Jillian Rae, Sarah Morris, Kari Arnett, Mother Banjo, Art Vandalay and Doug Otto. Plus your usual favorite BCF guys, and who knows, maybe a few more.

Rift 36 Hour Songwriting Contest

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Next Wednesday, the songwriters get a prompt and have just about 36 hours to write a song and have it ready to perform on Friday night.

Nigel Egg will be hosting/performing and these fine songwriters will be performing as well.

Joe Fahey, Brad Senne, Brianna Lane, Niki Becker, Dan Hylton, Simon Husbands, Ryan Rud, Greg Neis, Mother Banjo and Ben Cook-Feltz

It’s Free with a suggested donation of $5-$20.

There is a possibility it could sell out, so buy your tickets in advance if you can.

“Left-Handed Indie Pop” Talk With Ben Cook-Feltz

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Photo Credit Elli Rader

By Rebecca Marx

Ben Cook-Feltz is a big part of the music scene in Minneapolis, a grinning face from the stage, but what do we really know about the oft hat-wearing, Cedar Falls, IA native? On the cusp of the release of Cook-Feltz’s record: She Doesn’t Believe Me, I wanted to learn more about the inner clockwork of the very visible musician. Jillian Rae and Doug Otto & The Getaways will join Ben Cook Feltz for the Record Release show at the 331 Club 10/23. [Read more…] about “Left-Handed Indie Pop” Talk With Ben Cook-Feltz