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2012 Stories by Erik Thompson

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  Sound Perspective exhibit showcases visual artists of the local music scene

  published Aug 02, 2012

  Here at Gimme Noise, we are quite fortunate to be able to feature the stunning music photography of many talented artists who regularly augment our reviews and articles with their consistently impress... More >>

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  Kill the Vultures, Kristoff Krane, and No Bird Sing join forces on F to I to X

  published Aug 01, 2012

  See Also:Lazerbeak forms Mixed Blood Majority with Crescent Moon Kristoff Krane releases Fanfaronade this SaturdayFresh off of yesterday's announcement of the formation of Mixed Blood Majority comes ... More >>

• Steel Panther

  published July 25, 2012

  Hair metal is alive and well in the form of exuberant L.A. quartet Steel Panther. The profane and proud of it '80s throwbacks released their... More >>

• The Baseball Project

  published July 25, 2012

  With the recent cancellation of the SoundTown music festival, area clubs scrambled to accommodate as many of the scheduled bands into smaller gigs... More >>

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  Lazerbeak forms Mixed Blood Majority with Crescent Moon and Joe Horton

  published Jul 31, 2012

  See Also:Summit Backyard Bash announces all-local lineupDoomtree beatmaker/producer extraordinaire Lazerbeak is certainly keeping himself busy during these hot summer months. In addition to serving as... More >>

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  Obscurity rules, or how I learned to stop worrying and love Jandek

  published Jul 31, 2012

  See Also:Obscurity SucksI buy more music than Emily White, and you should tooLast week, our St. Louis sister-paper the Riverfront Times published a provocative piece by Ryan Wasoba titled "Obscurity S... More >>

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  Best Coast, JEFF the Brotherhood, and Those Darlins at the Cedar, 7/28/12

  published Jul 30, 2012

  See Also:Those Darlins robbed after show at the Cedar [PHOTOS]Slideshow: Best Coast at Cedar Cultural CenterSoundTown and Minnesota's music festival fatigueBest Coast, JEFF the Brotherhood, and Those ... More >>

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  Dan Israel on Bob Dylan and Blood On the Tracks Live event

  published Jul 27, 2012

  See Also:William DeVogue claims to be Bob Dylan's first sonBob Dylan announces release date and tracklisting for Tempest, his 35th studio albumWith the recent announcement of a new album and forthcomi... More >>

• Smokers Club Tour featuring Juicy J

  published July 18, 2012

  A large contingent of brash rap stars are set to descend on First Avenue for the second edition of the Smokers Club Tour, headlined this time... More >>

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  Guante performing for free at Cedar tonight, drops new video for "Smalltalk"

  published Jul 26, 2012

  Those in search of cheap entertainment in the Twin Cities tonight need to look no further than the Cedar's free Outdoor Music series, where the talented and insightful spoken word/hip-hop artist Guant... More >>

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  Hunting Club on the Rock the Link Benefit at Triple Rock tonight

  published Jul 26, 2012

  A terrific collection of local bands are gathering tonight at the Triple Rock Social Club in support of a worthwhile, significant cause, as the Rock The Link benefit is set to help bring an end to you... More >>

• Beirut

  published July 18, 2012

  After captivating a First Avenue audience back in December, Beirut continue their extensive tour supporting The Rip Tide with an outdoor... More >>

• Jeremy Messersmith / Night Moves / Greycoats

  published July 18, 2012

  A stellar trio of local acts are poised to take over the Mainroom at First Avenue, as arty area songwriter Jeremy Messersmith (pictured),... More >>

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  Summit Backyard Bash announces all-local lineup

  published Jul 25, 2012

  See Also:Summit Unchained #10 launches this weekSummit Beer has long been the local brew of choice for many Twin Cities concertgoers over the years. And now, the good folks at Summit are set to put on... More >>

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  Dark Dark Dark announce U.S. tour supporting Who Needs Who, record release show at the Cedar

  published Jul 24, 2012

  Minneapolis by-way-of New Orleans chamber folk outfit Dark Dark Dark have just announced the track listing and release date of their forthcoming new record, Who Needs Who. Their third full-length will... More >>

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  Soul Asylum at First Avenue, 7/20/12

  published Jul 23, 2012

  See Also:Slideshow: Soul Asylum at First Avenue 7/20/12Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner on Delayed Reaction and all that jazzSoul AsylumFirst Avenue, MinneapolisJuly 20, 2012With the tragedy in Aurora still ... More >>

• King Tuff/Jaill

  published July 11, 2012

  King Tuff is the brainchild of enigmatic guitar virtuoso Kyle Thomas, who has generated a consistent buzz with other musical projects Feathers,... More >>

• Fiona Apple

  published July 11, 2012

  Fiona Apple captured the attention of the music world when she was just a teenager. Her 1996 debut, Tidal, garnered her a dedicated... More >>

• Bastille Day Block Party

  published July 11, 2012

  Barbette not only provides local foodies with some of the best eats in town, but also serves up quality music. Look no further than this weekend's... More >>

• Twin Cities' Roots, Rock, and Deep Blues Music Festival

  published July 11, 2012

  The second annual Roots, Rock, and Deep Blues Music Festival builds on the success of last year's event, which coincided with the 25th Anniversary... More >>

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  Liars at First Avenue, 7/17/12

  published Jul 18, 2012

  Liars With Unknown Mortal OrchestraFirst Avenue, MinneapolisJuly 17, 2012The music of Liars has always been tough to pin down. Their brand of untamed, dissonant experimentalism is impossible to compa... More >>

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  Bob Dylan announces release date and tracklisting for Tempest, his 35th studio album

  published Jul 17, 2012

  See Also:William DeVogue claims to be Bob Dylan's first sonBob Dylan has been on quite a run in 2012. In addition to celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of his debut record in March, he al... More >>

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  King Tuff's Kyle Thomas: I don't want any boundaries

  published Jul 17, 2012

  After gradually catching the music world's attention with underground groups like Feathers, Happy Birthday, and Witch (with Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis), Kyle Thomas has now chosen to focus his creative e... More >>

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  Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and Snow Patrol's U.S. tour dates, St. Paul show

  published Jul 16, 2012

  Minnesota music fans who were left despondent when Oasis broke up in 2009 got a bit of a boost when Liam Gallagher hastily assembled the remnants from his former group to form a new band, Beady Eye, w... More >>

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  Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie's Twins Of Evil tour dates, Mankato stop

  published Jul 13, 2012

  See Also:Marilyn Manson at Myth, 5/18/12Are you ready for some metal, Mankator Music fans up north better sharpen up their devil horns because Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie are bringing their co-hea... More >>