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2012 Stories by Danny Sigelman

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  Typsy Panthre's Allison Labonne talks Korda Records and tastes holiday cocktails at Gather

  published Dec 07, 2012

  There's a bit of a chill outside as Gimme Noise meets up with Korda Records' Allison Labonne outside the Walker Art Center. We'll be drinking buddies at the Walker's Gather restaurant for the afternoo... More >>

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  Dweezil Zappa: Frank Zappa predicted the success of iTunes

  published Dec 04, 2012

  The late, great Frank Zappa is heralded and revered right up there with Duke Ellington and Leonard Bernstein as one of America's greatest composers. Actually, no he isn't really. Having such an enor... More >>

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  Gary Burger at Lee's Liquor Lounge 11/30/12

  published Dec 03, 2012

  Gary Burger Lee's Liquor Lounge, Minneapolis Friday, November 30, 2012In rock 'n' roll, perseverance is a virtue. Such is the case with mayor of Turtle River and head Monk Gary Burger. He and his juve... More >>

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  Lindsey Buckingham at the Dakota Jazz Club, 11/20/12

  published Nov 21, 2012

  Lindsey Buckingham Dakota Jazz Club, Minneapolis Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Whether it was the intro music of himself playing acoustic guitar or his stacks of amplifiers, you get the feeling Lindsey B... More >>

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  Gwar at First Avenue, 11/18/12

  published Nov 19, 2012

  GwarFirst Avenue, MinneapolisSunday, November 18, 2012The packed First Avenue mainroom began to bubble over with anticipation as Gwar was about to take the stage. One year after last year's now legend... More >>

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  The Sword's J.D. Cronise on weird Austin, Facebook, and the truth

  published Nov 06, 2012

  In metal years, the Austin, Texas quartet the Sword are still a young band. With four records under their studded belts, they have produced quite a number of riff-heavy, thunderous, groove-oriented, S... More >>

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  Laurie Anderson at Walker Art Center, 11/2/12

  published Nov 05, 2012

  Laurie Anderson performs Dirtday!Walker Art Center, MinneapolisFriday, November 2, 2012I've always felt music is the best when it's performed live. Typically the best musicians are also great storytel... More >>

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  Powermad's Todd Haug on brewing Surly beer, Minnesota metal, and Dave Chappelle

  published Oct 26, 2012

  The Twin Cities have long had a burgeoning independent metal scene, but few breakout stars. In the '80s, Powermad benefited from the major label rush to take advantage of aggressive trends and briefl... More >>

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  De Stijl's Clint Simonson talks music and rates cocktails at Icehouse

  published Oct 05, 2012

  It's happy hour at the Icehouse on Eat Street in Minneapolis. Clint Simonson, owner and operator of the small indie label, De Stijl has already found a home at the bar. "Hey man, how you beenr" he as... More >>

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  Rush at Target Center, 9/24/12

  published Sep 25, 2012

  RushTarget Center, MinneapolisMonday, September 24, 2012When the Toronto prog trio last visited us at the Minnesota State Fair a couple years ago, if they were hinting that the rest of their touring ... More >>

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  Journey, Pat Benatar and Loverboy at the Minnesota State Fair, 9/1/12

  published Sep 04, 2012

  Journey, Pat Benatar featuring Neil Giraldo, Loverboy September 2, 2012 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Looking kind of like what a band of dudes who jam out in a suburban basement to Loverboy tunes ... More >>

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  The Spinners at the Dakota Jazz Club 8/22/12

  published Aug 23, 2012

  The SpinnersDakota Jazz Club, MinneapolisWednesday, August 22, 2012It's interesting to note that Detroit's legendary soul singers, the Spinners have gone through 17 members in their 50-year history. O... More >>

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  Rodriguez: "They made love to my music, but they also made war to my music"

  published Aug 16, 2012

  Back in the late '60s, the singer-songwriter Rodriguez was slated to be Detroit's own Bob Dylan. Although he made a couple of terrific records, they only made it as far as the cut-out bin in the Unit... More >>

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  Moon Glyph talks music, rates cocktails at Bryant Lake Bowl

  published Jul 20, 2012

  See Also:Local label Soft Abuse shares new music and rates cocktails at GatherBest Record Label - 2012: Moon GlyphFounder and owner of local label Moon Glyph Steven Rosborough is a mellow fellow. When... More >>

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  published Jun 26, 2012

  Of all the things associated with the '80s in music, there is perhaps nothing more synonymous than big hair and keyboard synthesizers. Howard Jones embodied that look and sound like no one else. As a ... More >>

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  Wabasha Days 2012 at Amsterdam Bar & Hall lineup

  published Jun 22, 2012

  With this weekend's River's Edge Music Festival, next weekend's Twin Cities Jazz Festival, and the just announced Wabasha Days Saint Paul, the city that always sleeps is starting to really look alive ... More >>

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  Rock the Garden 2012 time lapse video

  published Jun 19, 2012

  Related: 10 gorgeous GIFs from Rock the Garden 2012Rock the Garden at Walker Art Center, 06/16/12The annual Rock the Garden has grown and morphed into the massive event it has become, requiring as muc... More >>

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  Aerosmith and Cheap Trick at Target Center, 6/16/12

  published Jun 18, 2012

  AerosmithWith Cheap TrickTarget Center, MinneapolisSaturday, June 16, 2012View a slideshow here.It was fitting that Aerosmith and opener Cheap Trick would spark off their Global Warming tour in Minnea... More >>

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  Martin Devaney's picks for Stone Arch Bridge Festival

  published Jun 15, 2012

  Potentially one of the nicest working musicians in town, Martin Devaney is also one of the busiest. Martin has consistently been a prime motivator in the scene, most recently as a part-time booker at ... More >>

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  Local label Soft Abuse shares new music and rates cocktails at Gather

  published Jun 06, 2012

  You don't need to twist the arm of Chris Berry, founder and head honcho of local label Soft Abuse, to hang out and try some cocktails. Such was the case earlier this week when Gimme Noise met him for ... More >>

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  Walker Kong return with Phazes Of Light, perform Saturday at Bryant Lake Bowl

  published May 31, 2012

  What I love more than anything about the Twin Cities music scene are the various, and seemingly endless, aspects of permanence that forever radiates from both sides of the radio dial as well as our ow... More >>

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  Heliotrope Nine night two at Lab Theater, 5/25/12

  published May 29, 2012

  Heliotrope NineThe Lab Theater, MinneapolisFriday, May 25, 2012Related:Heliotrope Nine's final night at Lab Theater, 5/26/12Slideshow: Heliotrope 9 at the Lab Theater: FridaySlideshow: Heliotrope 9 at... More >>

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  Lee "Scratch" Perry at Cedar Cultural Center, 5/23/12

  published May 24, 2012

  Lee "Scratch" PerryCedar Cultural CenterWednesday, May 24, 2012View a slideshow from the concert here.On a warm and rainy evening, the reggae minions of the Twin Cities filled up the Cedar Cultural Ce... More >>

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  Lee "Scratch" Perry playing the Cedar Wednesday

  published May 22, 2012

  So far the spring has been a bit of a buzzkill for reggae in the Twin Cities. Both the Mighty Diamonds who were set to play the Cedar Cultural Center in March and the Meditations that same week were t... More >>

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  Walker's 2012-13 season: Laurie Anderson, John Zorn, Nels Cline, and Glenn Kotche

  published May 18, 2012

  Music and dance in the Twin Cities at the Walker Art Center continues to not only be the best source for witnessing and experiencing incredible talent from around the world but also remains as one of ... More >>