1pm: Earload (https://www.facebook.com/earload85) -Classic and Obscure rock covers. A Dad Band with Issues. 2pm: Pogo Ballet (https://www.facebook.com/pogoballet) -HIgh energy Classic Alternative & Power Pop covers for highly caffeinated people. 3pm: Nemississy (https://www.facebook.com/nmsssy) -Original Rock & roll/punk/post punk with a little surfy goodness sprinkled in.
Giant Valley String Band is a Twin Cities acoustic group playing an eclectic mix of covers and originals in bluegrass, Americana, and other roots genres. Erika Janik - banjo, Matt Jensen - mandolin, Nate Hess - fiddle and guitar, Noelle Haland - guitar, Ted Haland - dobro and bass, Debra Pflipsen - guitar, harmonica, accordion,… Read More →
Jared Justen Indie singer-songwriter Jared Justen is not an artist one can easily pigeonhole. He’s known for the refreshing variety and unique intricacy of his songwriting, exploring his own mind and emotional spectrum in carefully crafted, lyrical reflections. An idiosyncratic, highly introspective artist, Justen was raised on a broad mix of late-90s music, ranging from… Read More →
Found Creature: Found Creature is a St Paul based duo that makes harmony driven theater-folk with punk roots. They make music we can all relate to, with songs about space trucking, falling in love with Death, AI becoming conscious, and theme songs for cartoons that don’t exist. For fans of the Bengsons, Neutral Milk Hotel,… Read More →
The Second Stringers consists of Lars-Erik Larson on drums, Nick Salisbury on bass, and Blair Krivanek on guitar. Between the three of them they have filled out the rhythm section for groups such as Dead Man Winter, Sonny Knight and the Lakers, Ryan Bingham, Brian Fallon, Sarah Morris, Mike Munson, Jack Klatt, and many others.… Read More →
Chief Opossum's debut album Headlong Into Collapse is a crossroads of country, hard rock, and shoegaze. With raw lyrics and a sound that sways between gritty power and dreamy introspection, the album explores themes of tension, decay, isolation, and redemption. Building on the genre-agnostic foundation of 2024's Northerner EP, Headlong Into Collapse paints a sonic landscape that is both familiar and… Read More →
"Hugo's unique sound draws from a fusion of grunge from days gone by and the perfect blend of shoegaze to create a sublime musical experience."
Sweet Amanita is an Americana duo out of NE Minneapolis. Their style combines modern pop, american roots, and just the right amount of 90’s country twang. This cowboy-hippie duo can't wait to share their catchy originals with you! John Irwin is a Minneapolis based singer-songwriter. Come on out to hear some original Electric Folk! Tony Sig… Read More →
The Eclectics are a bluegrass-based trio, playing old favorites, surprising bluegrass (covers of older pop and country), and original music. We are Phil Nusbaum - banjo and vocals; Nick Martin - fiddle and vocals; and John Bergquist - bass. The trio plays a great variety of song types. The focus is instrumental music, though we sing… Read More →
A funky instrumental trio consisting of three of the twin cities most seasoned musicians (we’re talking fresh herbs -none of the stale dried out store bought stuff). Trench Size Trio (TST) has been developing a sound and a body of work for close to a decade and not showing any signs of slowing down. Tom… Read More →
Dig into the deeper, progressive side of disco, funk, and R&B from the ’70s and ’80s, with the occasional turn into house and left-field gems. An all vinyl night courtesy of local selector Tim. He knows how to keep the vibes at White Squirrel curious and moving.
Luke McGovern’s songs run the gamut, at times carrying a country twang, and other times following a more mystical sound inspired by the fantastic. 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 Madison singer/songwriter is… Read More →
Groovy pop, rock, blues tunes with a splash of soulful original songs with great harmonies from this Twin Cities four piece band! Mary Stone and Dan Kowalke started this project as a duo last year, and now joined forces with the talented Steve Smith and Joe Fahey! Mary: Guitar/Vocals Dan: Guitar/Vocals Steve: Drums Joe: Bass
The Second Stringers consists of Lars-Erik Larson on drums, Nick Salisbury on bass, and Blair Krivanek on guitar. Between the three of them they have filled out the rhythm section for groups such as Dead Man Winter, Sonny Knight and the Lakers, Ryan Bingham, Brian Fallon, Sarah Morris, Mike Munson, Jack Klatt, and many others.… Read More →
