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Review – The Blue Cities (Joey Flip & Aurora) – Release

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By Clara Tsac

Minnesota band “The Blue Cities” deliver a work of soulful vocals and skillful guitar lines in new musical work “Release.” Lead vocalist Aurora Wahlstrom and guitarist Joe Filipovich team up to complement each other on every track, serving a range of styles. [Read more…] about Review – The Blue Cities (Joey Flip & Aurora) – Release

Review – Ghost Towns of the West – Shadows in Light

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Evan Verploegh

Ghost Towns of the West is a Minneapolis-based rock band who has created a wonderfully eclectic and beautifully haunting record in Shadows of the Light. The band, who balance numerous other aspects of their lives have taken the time to come together and in turn have created a unique sound that draws on psychedelic, hard rock, and prog. Ghost Towns of the West deserve to be on your list of bands-to-see. [Read more…] about Review – Ghost Towns of the West – Shadows in Light

Review/Article – Taj Raj – Night Speech

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by Kelsey Simpkins

“Hey there,” Ben Burwell and company gladly hail the unknown ear, “…How long has your entire been cold and tired? Give me your hand, we’re gonna find you fire.” This warm welcome greets the listener on “Your Thief,” the first track off of Taj Raj’s latest, Night Speech, and continues for a strong seven minutes. It’s the first of many compositions on this release that pass the five minute mark, leaving the ear well sated. So like the dedication of time lent to the creation of this release, required in return is an investment on part of the listener: to take an hour of the day to press play and let be. [Read more…] about Review/Article – Taj Raj – Night Speech

5th Annual – Longfellow Roots, Rock, and Deep Blues Festival

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Patrick’s Cabaret presents the 5th annual Longfellow Roots, Rock, and Deep Blues Festival. This year, the all-day music marathon will be taking place on Saturday, July 18 at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue in the Longfellow community of South Minneapolis. Recently honored as “Best Rock Festival” by City Pages Best Of 2014 issue and “Best Block Party” in Star Tribune’s Best of MN issue, this year’s installment will again boast 4 musical stages showcasing 20+ local, regional, and national acts in a wide variety of styles and genres. In addition, this community event will feature local DJs, dance performance, visual artists, performance art, craft foods and beverages.