Local poetry collective comes together at the 331 tonight to celebrate the freedom to be ourselves. Host Stephanie Was-Was will present musical duo Randall Throckmorton and Christopher Thompson, as well as poet/writer Paul Dickinson and poet/editor Patrick Werle and some Bosso regulars. WED 7/5, 9:30 PM, Free, 21+…
It’s been 5 years since Tiller’s last US tour, and 3 since he dropped his most recent album, 2020’s Anniversary. On the 25-city Back and I’m Better Tour Tiller is making up for lost time. Not only will he be performing music from his critically lauded first three albums, the…
Translating to “the Stars of the Air,” Etran de L’aïr come to the Turf Club tonight from their hometown of Agadez in Northern Niger. The family band (consisting of brothers and cousins) makes a brand of “desert blues” that fuses electric guitars with social function, from weddings to political events…
Folkloric and nature-glorifying, Fleet Foxes’ latest album Shore might just be the perfect soundtrack for the depth of summer and Fourth of July, regardless of where you fall on the spectrum of opinions about the holiday. Lead singer Robin Pecknold leads the indie folk band through their wandering, mournful melodies.…
Laamar Tag: Idiomatic inspirations bridging folk, soul, R&B, and country with a constant ear toward issues of racial and social justice, and the shared human experience. What: Undoubtedly poised to be the next made band in Minneapolis-St.Paul, the latest musical project by singer, songwriter, saxophonist, and composer Geoffrey Lamar Wilson…
It’s fireworks, food trucks, and fantastic 90s tunes at Mystic Lake for July 4th! Gin Blossoms and Lit are bringing the Gen X jams for this free event and fireworks follow at 10 PM. TUES 7/4, 5 PM, Free, All Ages…
A little happy hour twang at the White Squirrel for your Independence Day with the DL3! Dan Newton (Accordion/vocals), Dan Neale (Guitar/Vocals), and Dan Lowinger (Guitar) will play an early evening set of country swing instrumentals, following by a set of tunes from the king of country heartbreak, Hank Williams.…
If there’s a sweeter sound on the 4th than the phrase “freedom and free beer,” no one has told Inbound Brew Co. This Independence Day, guests will get a wooden nickel for a free beer with the purchase of their first pint. Only one small catch: You’ve got to be…
What’s playing in your favorite haunts and restaurants? DISPATCH found out. WORDS BY MARTIN DEVANEY For many, an establishment’s in-house soundtrack is a sign that they’re in the right place. Essential to the joint’s vibe, the right songs can set a mood, add to an enjoyable experience, or have you…
Lilacs, laughing gas, and a life less ordinary. WORDS BY MARY LUCIA We all know in reality perfection is boring, but if I lived in a flawless world… No writer worth their salt would use the expression “emotional roller coaster.” Laughing gas was included with every on hold call to…