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Rock the Cause 5th Anniversary Bash

MN Musicians Vote No!

MN Musicians Vote No! benefit at Triple Rock: Dave Pirner, Dillinger Four, & more

With Election Day just over a month away, many us are probably growing tired of the endless stream of campaign commercials and relentless sloganeering ringing out from most media outlets. But one of the definite advantages of any election year are the special Benefit Concerts which bring together ta ... More >>

Red Stag Block Party, 8/5/12

See Also:Chastity Brown on the Red Stag Block Party, her residency in Germany, and the local music sceneAlexei "Crescent Moon" Casselle on Duluth, Coloring Time, and the Red Stag Block PartyRed Stag Block PartyFeaturing Rogue Valley, Kill The Vultures, The Honeydogs, Mayda, Chastity Brown, and Roman ... More >>

The Honeydogs tour diary 4: Talkin' 'bout practice

See Also:The Honeydogs tour diary 1: Adam Levy's dreamThe Honeydogs tour diary 2: Trent Norton reaches outThe Honeydogs tour diary 3: Meeting a superfan in ChicagoMinneapolis rockers the Honeydogs have been on a tour out to the East Coast. In this tour diary, frontman Adam Levy is providing a runnin ... More >>

The Honeydogs tour diary 2: Trent Norton reaches out

See Also:The Honeydogs tour diary 1: Adam Levy's dreamMinneapolis rockers the Honeydogs recently embarked on a tour out to the East Coast. In this tour diary, the band provides a running commentary from the road. This entry is by bassist Trent Norton.  I like to call it an 'I can touch you' t ... More >>

Icehouse opens on Eat Street (PHOTOS)

After a few events already this week to ease into full-fledged business, Eat Street eatery and music venue Icehouse is now officially open to the public. Last night's grand opening party featured a couple of Honeydogs' frontman Adam Levy's other associated projects, Liminal Phase and Hookers & B ... More >>

Icehouse cometh: Exclusive details and an opening date

Long near the top of the list of highly anticipated restaurants of 2012, Icehouse has finally declared an opening date. The owners who brought us Be'wiched Deli describe their new venture as a "restaurant with a stage." We were invited inside to take a sneak peek at the space, which is quickly comin ... More >>

The Honeydogs What Comes After release at First Avenue, 3/10/12

​The HoneydogsWith Rogue Valley and Farewell MilwaukeeFirst Avenue Mainroom, MinnepolisSaturday, March 10, 2012View a slideshow from the concert here.After everything the Honeydogs have endured in the past several months -- including the passing of frontman Adam Levy's son Daniel -- this was a nig ... More >>

John Munson covers Nick Drake's "Way to Blue"

​The memorial service for Daniel Levy, son of Honeydogs' frontman Adam Levy, was an extremely emotional affair last month. It brought together a couple hundred family, friends, musicians, and others to remember the 21-year-old young man who took his life after years of dealing with a mind that he ... More >>

Honeydogs frontman Adam Levy reveals the heartbreak of son's suicide

Daniel Levy, 21, took his own life in January

Honeydogs frontman Adam Levy's son Daniel remembered in skateboarding video

​This week's cover story delves into the story of Daniel Levy, son of the Honeydogs' lead singer Adam Levy, who took his own life at only 21 earlier this year. Unsurprisingly, there are references to the father-son bond that pop up in lyrics back to when Daniel was a young child. Due to an enormou ... More >>

Daniel Levy memorial to bring out local artists in support

​Last month, the Honeydogs frontman Adam Levy shared the heartbreaking news of his 21-year-old son Daniel's passing after a lengthy battle with mental illness. The community response has been enormous, and for that Levy's family has expressed gratitude. Although there was already a memorial servic ... More >>

Daniel Levy's memorial gets $1 from each Honeydogs' album release show ticket

​To further prove the healing power of both friends and music, the Honeydogs have announced plans for a album release party at First Avenue on March 10. The distinguished local band will be celebrating the release of their 10th studio album, What Comes After, and First Avenue has generously dec ... More >>

Jewbilee!

​To further prove the healing power of both friends and music, the Honeydogs have announced plans for a album release party at First Avenue on March 10. The distinguished local band will be celebrating the release of their 10th studio album, What Comes After, and First Avenue has generously dec ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: tUnE-yArDs, Deer Tick, Lykke Li, Guns N' Roses

​ This weekend is brought to you by the number 1.

Liminal Phase release a new album at Bryant Lake Bowl

​Look up the term liminal phase on Wikipedia and you will be met with the meaning: The transition (liminal) phase is the period between states, during which one has left one place or state but hasn't yet entered or joined the next.  Minneapolis band Liminal Phase's music shares many of ... More >>

Liminal Phase takes up residency at Cause

​Another reason to leave your house during the week: booze and exceptionally good music each Tuesday at Cause.  

Ryan Paul and the Ardent morphs into new group, Sleep Study

Photo by Elli Rader​"After three good years, RPTA has decided to call it quits," reads an ominous message on the band's website. Though he had built up a small and avid following under his Ryan Paul and the Ardent moniker (see: our profile from last year), lead singer Ryan Paul Plewacki says that, ... More >>

The Honeydogs take up residency at the Aster this weekend

​The Honeydogs have a long history behind them, with 10 studio releases under their belt and 16 years' worth of time well-spent laying down bricks in the Minnesota music scene. They are the sort of band that are always the right choice when you are grinding your teeth for a new song, because t ... More >>

Weekend Checklist: No Bird Sing, Two Harbors, White Light Riot, G Love and Special Sauce

​ Usher in May with new music...lots of CD releases this weekend!

Southern Songbook's Adam Levy, Chris Koza, Dessa featured on Midmorning

Photo by Erik Hess​The Southern Songbook series is returning to the Southern Theater April 14 as part of the String Theory Festival, and this time around host Adam Levy is inviting Chris Koza, Dessa, Chan Poling, and more to explore the use of strings in modern-day songwriting. To preview the next ... More >>

Southern Songbook at the Southern Theater, 2/14/11

Photos by Erik HessAby Wolf​Southern Songbook: Desire and DeathFebruary 14, 2011Southern Theater, MinneapolisAs I walked up to the theater last night, I squeezed my date's hand. "This should be nice, huh?" I said as he held the door open for me. And then my eyes focused on the description of the e ... More >>

Southern Songbook returns this Valentine's Day

​Screw Hallmark cards. This February 14, I can't think of a better way to kill an evening than with a night filled with "Valentine-ish subject matter sung by some of the best purveyors of melancholia around." That's how Adam Levy is describing his next installment of the Southern Songbook, his new ... More >>

Cedar series the 416 Club Commissions encourages experimentation with Dessa, Adam Levy, Aby Wolf, more

Photo courtesy Zack KlineZack Kline and Orange Mighty Trio kick off the new season of 416 Club Commissions this Sunday​The Twin Cities has a knack for hoisting up local artists and treasuring them as darlings of the local music scene. No matter how many great national acts roll through town, we in ... More >>

Intermedia Arts, Tarnish & Gold hosting free panel discussions on music and the arts this week

​Two Minneapolis art galleries will host two different locally rooted panel discussions about music, art, and community involvement this week. Tonight at Intermedia Arts, MNOriginal and the Minneapolis Arts Commission will host an interactive discussion on "Minnesota Identity and the Arts" from ... More >>

The Southern Songbook

​Two Minneapolis art galleries will host two different locally rooted panel discussions about music, art, and community involvement this week. Tonight at Intermedia Arts, MNOriginal and the Minneapolis Arts Commission will host an interactive discussion on "Minnesota Identity and the Arts" from ... More >>

Macca: A Tribute to Paul McCartney

​Two Minneapolis art galleries will host two different locally rooted panel discussions about music, art, and community involvement this week. Tonight at Intermedia Arts, MNOriginal and the Minneapolis Arts Commission will host an interactive discussion on "Minnesota Identity and the Arts" from ... More >>

Nordeast Music Festival

​Two Minneapolis art galleries will host two different locally rooted panel discussions about music, art, and community involvement this week. Tonight at Intermedia Arts, MNOriginal and the Minneapolis Arts Commission will host an interactive discussion on "Minnesota Identity and the Arts" from ... More >>

Nordeast Music Festival

​Two Minneapolis art galleries will host two different locally rooted panel discussions about music, art, and community involvement this week. Tonight at Intermedia Arts, MNOriginal and the Minneapolis Arts Commission will host an interactive discussion on "Minnesota Identity and the Arts" from ... More >>

The Southern Theater announces its 2010-11 season

​(Coming soon: Ananya Dance Theatre. Photo by V. Paul Virtucio)Now in its second century as an entertainment and performance space, the Southern Theater has released its full schedule for 2010 and 2011. According to the press release, this season will feature work by 27 choreographers and over ... More >>

Open House

​(Coming soon: Ananya Dance Theatre. Photo by V. Paul Virtucio)Now in its second century as an entertainment and performance space, the Southern Theater has released its full schedule for 2010 and 2011. According to the press release, this season will feature work by 27 choreographers and over ... More >>

Al Kooper honored at the Dakota Jazz Club

All photos by Steve CohenAl Kooper with Ashleigh Still and Alison Scott​A sizable crew of esteemed local musicians gathered at the Dakota Sunday night to pay tribute to rock 'n' roll legend Al Kooper with a set of covers that spanned his entire career. According to photographer Steve Cohen, Al him ... More >>

The Sleaze, Apples In Stereo, Red Pens, Al Kooper and more must-see shows this weekend

​The Walker announced that the time-honored tradition of Music & Movies in the Park is on hiatus this year, which is a shame. We Minnesotans have a commitment to effective use of summer time that's ingrained in us at a cellular level, and nothing spoke to that quite like seeing a show AND watc ... More >>

Al Kooper

​The Walker announced that the time-honored tradition of Music & Movies in the Park is on hiatus this year, which is a shame. We Minnesotans have a commitment to effective use of summer time that's ingrained in us at a cellular level, and nothing spoke to that quite like seeing a show AND watc ... More >>

Patches & Gretchen brings her "freakout folk punk" to the Varsity

The avant garde singer-songwriter put on a fantastic show.

Martin Zellar, Adam Levy, Ben Kyle, more to play unique Americana Showcase

The James J. Hill library will feature a rotating cast of talented local songwriters.

Rock the Cradle

The James J. Hill library will feature a rotating cast of talented local songwriters.

A Tribute to the Replacements

The James J. Hill library will feature a rotating cast of talented local songwriters.

Bunny Clogs & Friends Halloween Dance & Costume Party

The James J. Hill library will feature a rotating cast of talented local songwriters.

Honeydogs search for silver lining on Sunshine Committee

Frontman and Minneapolis pop mainstay Adam Levy chats with City Pages about new project

Celebrity Dish: Adam Levy's fried tofu

Bunny Clogs serve up kid-friendly grooves at the Cedar

Rock the Cradle

Rock the Cradle

I Couldn't Live at Home

Adam Levy under the knife

Adam's Eve

Looking for the rocking heart of Tuesday night with the Honeydogs' Adam Levy

Who Let the 'Dogs Out?

Four years and three labels after recording their third album, the Honeydogs actually get a chance to release it

The Honeydogs

Four years and three labels after recording their third album, the Honeydogs actually get a chance to release it