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Brandi Carlile at Varsity Theater, 12/30/2012
December 31, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Youa VangBrandi Carlile with FilligarVarsity Theater, MinneapolisSunday, December 30, 2012Making her way back to Minneapolis for the fourth of five shows in the Cities in 2012 (two at...
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"Nickelback? That's a terrible name for a restaurant," and 25 more quotes from 2012
December 27, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Nicola LosikFather John MistySometimes an individual passage can sum up an entire interview -- or can take on a life of its own that fits absolutely nowhere. In...
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Me As a Pilot: My live show is like watching How I Met Your Mother on really cheap whiskey
December 27, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Megan AsmusOne of the risky things about releasing an album at the end of the year is that it will get lost in the shuffle of year-end lists,...
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Of Monsters and Men at First Avenue, 12/19/12
December 20, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Tony NelsonOf Monsters and Men With Elle KingFirst Avenue, MinneapolisWednesday, December 19, 2012Having your songs played ad nauseum on the radio can either expand your audience, or it...
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Andrew Bird at State Theatre, 12/17/12
December 18, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Tony NelsonAndrew Bird with Fat Kid WednesdaysState Theatre, MinneapolisMonday, December 17, 2012Andrew Bird said in an interview about his shows, "There's a lot going on. You can either...
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Andrew Bird: I'm never going to use Twitter
December 17, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo via artistAndrew Bird doesn't like to call himself a writer. With the classic humility of a Midwesterner, he says, "It's just something that happens when you get up in...
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The Still Sound on Iowa, Dallas Green, and classic country
December 12, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo via artistThe Still Sound, aka Alex Arthur, is extremely modest -- almost to a fault. The Ames, Iowa transplant came to Minneapolis to study audio engineering, but has quickly...
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The Farewell Circuit debut a new video each week in December
December 11, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Screenshot from videoLate last fall, Minneapolis band The Farewell Circuit put out an album of quietly elegant songs. While performing for Rock the Cradle at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts...
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Punch Brothers' Chris Eldridge: Creating a full-length album is the noble thing to do
December 11, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo via artistWhat started as a side project where friends could get together to eat, drink, and jam, the Brooklyn band Punch Brothers quickly became something more. The band has...
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How Paul Doffing toured his music around the U.S. -- on his bike
December 07, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo via FacebookA typical tour for an artist involves gear and a vehicle to get from city to city. In early June, Minneapolis artist Paul Doffing quit his two jobs...
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Mousey McGlynn on North Dakota, MTV, and Jesus
December 06, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Don't let the name fool you, North Dakota-based artist Mousey McGlynn is not a timid artist. The electro-pop musician expresses her talents not only musically, but also visually. Her single...
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KDWB's Jingle Ball at Xcel Energy Center, 12/4/12
December 05, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Tony NelsonKDWB's Jingle Ball With Psy, Train, Ed Sheeran, One Republic, Owl City, Cher Lloyd, Ellie Goulding, and Conor MaynardXcel Energy Center, St. PaulTuesday, December 4, 2012If a...
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Every Avenue's David Strauchman on their farewell tour and what's next
December 05, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo via FacebookThe expression "one of the hardest-working bands" gets tossed around a lot, but Michigan natives Every Avenue truly are one of the hardest-working bands. The group came through...
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Virtual CH on triplicating himself, Kickstarter, and Queen
December 04, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Courtesy of Virtual CHMany independent bands utilize the DIY method these days, but Minneapolis artist Chris Harrington takes it to another level with his new project, Virtual CH. With the...
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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at First Avenue, 11/30/12
December 03, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessMacklemore & Ryan Lewis With Dee-1 and XperienceFirst Avenue, MinneapolisFriday, November 30, 2012Arriving onstage wearing a fur stole, Macklemore did everything with an epic air during the...
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Tyler Haag on leaving the Annandale Cardinals, his favorite dive bar, and debauchery
November 30, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Aimee PijpersIt's easy to feel lulled into a sense of a security if a band has achieved some success, but when a lead singer's world is shaken up,...
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Portage on Scott Seekins, recording in an attic, and impromptu lyrics
November 29, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by James CookWitness the evolution of a young band. Duluth transplants, Portage, bring to Minneapolis a string of harmonies that bring to mind the guts of rock music which...
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The Sunny Era on orchestral music, ghosts, and the dark side of their subconscious
November 28, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Stephanie ColganNot new to the scene, but not veterans either, Minneapolis band The Sunny Era fall somewhere in between. Not so their music. The three-piece band's latest album,...
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Lazerbeak, the Chalice, Motion City Soundtrack and lots more MN musicians give thanks
November 21, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Alan Sparkhawk, Lazerbeak, Kevin Bowe, Chris Koza, Sophia Eris, Justin PierreRegina Spektor put it best when she said, "Love what you have, and you'll have more love." Thanksgiving is a...
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Motion City Soundtrack at Varsity Theater, 11/18/12
November 19, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Youa VangMotion City Soundtrack With Jukebox the Ghost, Now, Now, and Crash, Burn RepeatVarsity Theater, MinneapolisSunday, November 18, 2012Sunday evening at the Varsity Theater with Motion City Soundtrack...
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Aimee Mann at First Avenue, 11/17/12
November 19, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessAimee Mann With Ted LeoFirst Avenue, MinneapolisSaturday, November 17, 2012"This is the last night of the tour, so you are going to see five motherfucking punch-drunk assholes,"...
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Barbara Jean on the North Shore, her love of the banjo, and moving to the Cities
November 14, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Melissa KochMinneapolis and St. Paul have seen a substantial migration of Northern Minnesota musicians to the Cities. Packed with a radiant story and haunting voice, Grand Marais performer...
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Gal Musette on the Magnetic Fields, writing 70 songs, and having a thick skin
November 12, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo via Gal MusetteMost 14-year-olds aren't plotting which songs to include in a set opening for the Magnetic Fields. Yet, this is exactly what San Clemente artist Gal Musette is...
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Matt and Kim at First Avenue, 11/7/12
November 08, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessMatt and Kim With OberhoferFirst Ave., MinneapolisWednesday, November 7, 2012Matt and Kim is a simple name and simple setup, with just Matt Johnson on keys and vocals...
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The Helio Sequence on negotiations, flash floods, and producing
November 07, 2012 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Pavlina SummersThe Helio Sequence may not be a household name, but they are a band to keep on your radar. The Portland, Oregon band is comprised of only...
