Twins: Twins is a Minneapolis-based trio that performs the work of Thelonious Monk. With their unconventional line-up—Brad Holden (Original Minds) on sax, Mike Wolter (Early Planets) on guitar, and Chris Hepola (The Real Chuck NORAD) on drums—they bring a new and open approach to the Monk songbook. Chris Hepola is a Minneapolis-based drummer, pianist, and composer who… Read More →
Nolan Mancl-Saxon is an in-demand composer and percussionist based in Minneapolis. Their upcoming album, Music of a Moment, fuses elements of jazz, funk and R’n’B to create a unique conception of improvised music.
Matthew Thomas & Wounded Wing are an indie-americana band from Minneapolis. Their music balances quiet introspection with raw and ragged guitar jams. Recommended for fans of Neil Young, Wilco, MJ Lenderman, and Drive By Truckers. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/matthewthomaswoundedwing/ Listen: https://matthewthomaswoundedwing.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7GUYYXZ1NVNPA1jiDCxZ8f?si=yDEvGNZYSwyxHf0EpiBhUA Steady Range are a Twin Cities 4-piece dad-rock band formerly known as Fragile Canyons. Their… Read More →
Joe Carey: St. Paul-based singer-songwriter Joe Carey has been making noise around the greater Twin Cities for nearly three decades. He blends elements of rock, Americana, classic country, and Irish folk and is often characterized by a raw heartfelt approach that The Current Blog says "rings with energy and swagger of a band of sailors… Read More →
*Lump Funk and The Nugs are a seasoned band of blues and funk rockers playing your favorite grooves with a sprinkle of original music. *Rod Smith: Guitar/Vocals (Lamont Cranston, AbbaSolutely Fabulous, Fever Pitch). *Mary Stone: Guitar/Vocals (The de’Lindas, Mary K & The Realistix, Fever Pitch, Femmelectric). *Eric Kreidler: Keyboardist: (Atomic Flea, Wrecker Brother, The Long… Read More →
Luke McGovern’s songs run the gamut, at times carrying a country twang, and other times following a more mystical wind carried in from the north woods. He has been described as “If Townes Van Zandt were less cynical, more sober, and alive (Isthmus),” and works earnestly, though with humor, to craft his songs. The largely self-taught… Read More →
The New Havoline Supremes are a Twin Cities based band, featuring the legendary Mary Cutrufello on guitar and vocals, and Dan Lowinger on guitar. Formed in October of 2023, the band plays a mix of classic country and Mary’s original tunes, and features Greg Schutte (Ryan Bingham, Mickey Hart, Chasity Brown) on drums, and Erik… Read More →
