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2013 Stories by Erik Thompson

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  Hymie's announces winter in-store performance series

  published Feb 06, 2013

  It seems that the only part of the music industry that is showing any signs of improving is vinyl sales, which rose 17% in 2012, with 4.6 million vinyl records sold in the U.S. throughout the past yea... More >>

• Turning Rebellion into Money: A Tribute to Joe Strummer

  published January 30, 2013

  In addition to crafting a slew of indelible socio-political anthems with the Clash and as a solo artist, Joe Strummer also left behind a legacy of... More >>

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  The Current hosts its first Public Music Meeting tonight

  published Feb 05, 2013

  There's no question that since it's arrival on the local airwaves eight years ago, the Current has changed the musical landscape here in the Twin Cities. With their adventurous playlist, top notch in-... More >>

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  Soundgarden at the Orpheum Theatre, 2/2/13

  published Feb 04, 2013

  An Evening With Soundgarden Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis February 2, 2013 In their first Twin Cities appearance in 19 years, Soundgarden aggressively turned back the clock on Saturday night at a sold... More >>

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  Local Frames: New videos from Bob Mould, Atmosphere, The Color Pharmacy, and more

  published Jan 31, 2013

  As the Twin Cities music scene grows, more and more artists are creating music that demands our attention. Combine the music with talented filmmakers locally and beyond, and you have a fruitful mix of... More >>

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  Dessa plans an intimate benefit show at the MIA

  published Jan 29, 2013

  Fresh off of a brief but successful U.S. tour earlier this month, Dessa has announced plans for a special local show at the MIA (not with M.I.A., as I initially, and awesomely, misread the press relea... More >>

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  The Replacements' Songs For Slim auction raises over $100,000 for Slim Dunlap

  published Jan 28, 2013

  With the highly anticipated auction for Songs For Slim now complete, the lucky (and generous) winning bidders for the first new release from the Replacements in 23 years are now left waiting to receiv... More >>

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  Bon Iver's records both certified gold in the same week

  published Jan 25, 2013

  After a lengthy and highly successful world tour over the past year and a half (including a memorable show at the Orpheum in late 2011), things have finally started to quiet down a bit in the Bon Iver... More >>

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  Are You Localr 2013 showcase lineup: Solid Gold, Sims and more!

  published Jan 25, 2013

  For the past few years, Vita.mn has put together an Are You Localr showcase which not only shines a spotlight on some emerging area bands, but also sends them (and local music fans alike) off to SXSW ... More >>

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  Local Frames: New videos from John Mark Nelson, Greycoats, Dessa, and more

  published Jan 24, 2013

  As the Twin Cities music scene grows, more and more artists are creating music that demands our attention. Combine the music with talented filmmakers locally and beyond, and you have a fruitful mix of... More >>

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  New Kids on the Block displaying Package Tour dates -- Minneapolis in July

  published Jan 22, 2013

  What do you do to promote a tour of aging boy bands while still trying to titillate a fan base that has grown older right along with the past-their-prime groupsr In the case of the upcoming New Kids o... More >>

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  Niki And The Dove at the Triple Rock, 1/19/13

  published Jan 22, 2013

  Niki And The Dove With Vacationer and Royal Canoe Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis January 19, 2013 Leave it to a couple of Swedes (and perhaps the intense cold outside) to get a Minneapolis crow... More >>

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  The Current's 8th Birthday Party, Night One, 1/18/13

  published Jan 21, 2013

  The Current's 8th Birthday Party, Night One Featuring the 4onthefloor, the Twin Cities Funk and Soul All-Stars, Chastity Brown, and John Mark Nelson (with special guests Nicholas David and Zach Sobiec... More >>

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  Local Frames: New videos from Now, Now, Chastity Brown, Free Energy, and more

  published Jan 17, 2013

  As the Twin Cities music scene grows, more and more artists are creating music that demands our attention. Combine the music with talented filmmakers locally and beyond, and you have a fruitful mix of... More >>

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  The Great Rock and Roll Swap Meet IV sets lineup, vendors, and moves to the Turf Club

  published Jan 16, 2013

  The Great Rock and Roll Swap Meet has grown in both stature and popularity over the years, so much so that organizers had to move the event from the Hexagon to the Turf Club in order to have more room... More >>

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  Trampled By Turtles announce 10th anniversary MN tour, three nights at First Ave

  published Jan 15, 2013

  After a hugely successful 2012, Trampled By Turtles are showing no signs of slowing down in the new year. In addition to embarking on a large U.S. tour which picks back up with a sold-out show at the ... More >>

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  The Replacements' Songs For Slim producer Ed Ackerson shares session details

  published Jan 15, 2013

  Today is the day that longtime fans of the Replacements have been waiting anxiously for. At 10 a.m. Twin Cities time, 250 limited-edition copies of what the Songs For Slim website is calling "the firs... More >>

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  Korda Records Showcase at the Entry, 1/12/13

  published Jan 14, 2013

  Korda Records Showcase With Jim Ruiz Set, the Ocean Blue, the Starfolk, and Typsy Panthre 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis January 12, 2013 On a frigid Saturday night in Minneapolis, the four bands ass... More >>

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  Local Frames: New videos from the Starfolk, Toki Wright, SMMNR, and more

  published Jan 11, 2013

  As the Twin Cities music scene grows, more and more artists are creating music that demands our attention. Combine the music with talented filmmakers locally and beyond, and you have a fruitful mix of... More >>

• Big Pink 8th Annual Tribute to The Last Waltz

  published January 2, 2013

  This year's 8th Annual Big Pink Tribute to The Last Waltz has expanded to become a two-day affair celebrating the enduring appeal of the... More >>

• Turf Club's 7th Annual January Blowout

  published January 2, 2013

  The Turf Club has the perfect rocking remedy to your post-holiday blues, as this year's 7th Annual January Blowout features the muscle and pizazz... More >>

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  Low releases first single from The Invisible Way, announces St. Paul show

  published Jan 09, 2013

  Duluth slowcore stalwarts Low have announced the tracklisting and cover art for their 10th studio album, The Invisible Way, and have just shared the first single from that new collection, the achingly... More >>

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  The Replacements' Songs For Slim EP gets tracklisting and cover art as auction details emerge

  published Jan 09, 2013

  As the excitement continues to build around the Replacements' new benefit EP, Songs For Slim, more information about the project continues to filter out. In addition to the full track-listing for the ... More >>

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  Get Cryphy crew announce 5th Anniversary party, release new mixtape

  published Jan 08, 2013

  The DJs behind high-energy dance nights Get Cryphy (this year's winners of City Pages' Best Dance Night) are pulling out all the stops for their 5th Anniversary celebration. The crew, comprised of dis... More >>