Summer Music Isn’t Over Yet: 8.26 – 9.2
Though dusk is coming earlier these days, music is always available Well, the State Fair begins tomorrow, which means that Labor Day, the unofficial end of Summer, isn’t far behind. There is much music...
View ArticleJazz, World Music, and More: 10.21 – 10.27
World music is part of a couple of this week’s jazz offerings, while blues and roots music for the week includes a giant puppet extravaganza, a day of blues, a CD release party, and an 18 minute...
View ArticleJazz, Cambodian Pop, Chamber Blues, and More: 1.6 – 1.12
Dengue Fever, appearing at the Ordway Good music this week, from around the world (see photo) and perhaps, around the block. Get out and hear some. Music lifts the spirit. Jazz Wednesday, January 6...
View ArticleDads, Solstice, Music: 6.15 – 6.21
It’s Back to the 50s at the State Fairgrounds We’ll be celebrating Solstice next Tuesday, the longest day of the year. It’s also Make Music Day in the Twin cities, as I note below. Coming up this...
View ArticleA Week in Summer: 8.3 – 8.9
A summer tradition: Movies and Music in the Park. Photo: fasthorseinc.com Holy Shamoley, have we got a week filled with outdoor fun, from a metal pour to a guitar festival, Afrobeat in a museum patio,...
View ArticleSummer’s End: 8.31 – 9.6
Well, as we approach the Labor Day weekend, I’ve learned that the AFL-CIO booth at the Fair seems to have lots of jazz. You can find out the schedule, as well as what’s on other stages, here. .The...
View ArticleResolved – More Music: 1.4 – 1.10
Happy New Year! While January 1 may not have been much different than December 31, the act of marking time gives us a chance to reflect and perhaps start anew. Whether you are embracing or resisting...
View ArticleWhat is Hip? 11.15 – 11.21
What is Hip? Well, Tower of Power is here this week to answer that question, but you know that here in the Twin Cities, we’re blessed with a surfeit of hip music. This week we have a wide variety of...
View ArticleTwin Cities Music: 4.25-5.1
Nowadays the sun isn’t going down until after 8pm, and we’re all enjoying pleasant weather. While it’s certainly fun to enjoy the sun, much pleasure can be had from early evening shows as well, and we...
View ArticleSolstice, Festivus, and Christmas: 12.19 – 12.25
The Winter Solstice, when we have the shortest amount of daylight is Friday, while Festivus, the made-up holiday from Seinfeld, is Sunday. Christmas, with its message of hope and good will to mankind,...
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