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Live Review – The Last Revel at Icehouse

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By Ann Treacy

The Last Revel finds themselves weathering the perfect musical storm for their sound. Back in the day there wasn’t much room for a folksy bluegrass band on stage in Minneapolis on a Saturday night – no matter how rocking they were. The Last Revel is preceded by a wave of  Trampled by Turtles, Pert Near Sandstone and other Minnesota bands who plowed the way for mainstream acceptance for what some of us have always loved. [Read more…] about Live Review – The Last Revel at Icehouse

Live Review – Melody Olson’s CD release at Art House Draws like a Christmas Mass

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I spent Friday night at a re-purposed church enjoying reflective music of Melody Olson. The place was packed with standing room only. There was trifecta of draws – a great location called Art House North, the gifted voice of Melody Olson and free cupcakes – dark chocolate coconut cupcakes! [Read more…] about Live Review – Melody Olson’s CD release at Art House Draws like a Christmas Mass

Live Review – Brianna Lane – CD Release Show at Icehouse 5/19

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By Becca Marx

If there was a show worth waiting eight years for, last night was that show. Brianna Lane released her outstanding record The Navigators Club at Icehouse to a standing room only crowd. [Read more…] about Live Review – Brianna Lane – CD Release Show at Icehouse 5/19