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Review-Complicated Fun: the Minneapolis Music Scene-The Minnesota History Theatre in association with McNally School of Music

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The musical Complicated Fun: the Minneapolis Music Scene is a timely show that takes place in for what was for many of us was the epicenter of music-Minneapolis in the 1980’s. A place in time that was virginal, unspoiled by the music industry and stardom. It sounds so magical, something out of a fairy tale in comparison to the music industry of today. It was, that’s why we look back on it with such nostalgia. [Read more…] about Review-Complicated Fun: the Minneapolis Music Scene-The Minnesota History Theatre in association with McNally School of Music

It’s Hard to Say Goodbye

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Photo Credit Ann Treacy

Intro Rebecca Marx

I was out of town when the musical community of the Twin Cities and beyond came together to celebrate the life of Prince, a life gone too soon. I never felt so far from home as I watched the global news coverage of our collective mourning. I felt like a voyeur when Bowie passed away, this time it was all too personal. [Read more…] about It’s Hard to Say Goodbye

Article – Patch The Sky, Bob Mould Solo Again

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Rebecca Marx

Bob Mould will once more grace the Mainroom stage at First Avenue on April 22nd and 23rd. Mould will not phone it in, because above all he is an incredible musician who will crush it in the city that he called home, the city that he helped to put on the musical map. [Read more…] about Article – Patch The Sky, Bob Mould Solo Again

Sean Anonymous 10th Annual B-Day Show! w/ Sims, Greg Grease, & Crunchy Kids.

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Sean Anonymous 10th Annual B-Day Show!!!

TICKETS:
http://bit.ly/1Pe8Ipg

Performances by:
– Sims (of Doomtree)
– Greg Grease
– Crunchy Kids
– Sophia Eris (DJ Set)
& – Sean Anonymous + DJ NAME

Featuring live art by: Chuck U

Plus: a ton of special guests.

$10 in advance/$12 at the door
18+
8 p.m.

Tickets available online:
http://bit.ly/1Pe8Ipg

Sponsored by: Pabst Blue Ribbon & So Gnar