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Chan Poling

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2012

    11 little-known Transmission facts on its 11th anniversary

    ​DJ Jake Rudh's new wave dance party Transmission is a Minneapolis institution -- and now a radio show! This Friday, the celebratory nature of the night gets an extra boost as the festivities shift to First Avenue's Mainroom for the 11th anniversary of the weekly dose of retro cool.What we know fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2011

    Terry Eason wraps up year-long 'Song-a-Day' project

    ​St. Paul singer/songwriter and guitar-wizard sideman Terry Eason has two big landmarks to celebrate this week. Not only is he turning 50, but he will be completing his massive "Song-A-Day" project that he has successfully kept up this past year.

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2011

    The year in theater: a deeper look

    ​The last year was the kind that made me glad to be a theater critic in such a thriving community. So much so that the annual top 10 list barely scratched the surface of the high quality shows on display on Twin Cities stages during the last 12 months. So, for a slightly deeper look, here are the ... More >>

  • Music

    December 28, 2011

    Critics' Picks: Mark Mallman in 3-D, the New Standards, and more

    ​The last year was the kind that made me glad to be a theater critic in such a thriving community. So much so that the annual top 10 list barely scratched the surface of the high quality shows on display on Twin Cities stages during the last 12 months. So, for a slightly deeper look, here are the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 28, 2011

    The Banner Pilots

    ​The last year was the kind that made me glad to be a theater critic in such a thriving community. So much so that the annual top 10 list barely scratched the surface of the high quality shows on display on Twin Cities stages during the last 12 months. So, for a slightly deeper look, here are the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2011

    The New Standards issue holiday album to coincide with annual Fitzgerald shows

    ​If you've tuned into the Current at all this week, there's a good chance you've heard about this weekend's back-to-back New Standards Holiday Shows at the Fitzgerald Theater, the group's annual star-studded performances of jazz-inspired covers and holiday sing-alongs. This year, in honor of their ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2011

    Replacements Archives: Twin Tone Madness, Garage Rock Mania

    ​Following last Friday's yearly tribute to the Replacements at First Ave--this year's headline featured a star-studded performance of the Replacements' debut album, Sorry Ma, I Forgot To Take Out The Trash--we thought it would be interesting to dig through the CityPages archives and look at some o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2011

    Eleanor Mondale Poling filmed singing the Suburbs' 'Love is the Law'

    Photo via Chan Poling's Facebook pageEleanor Mondale Poling and Chan Poling​We were heartbroken to learn over the weekend that Eleanor Mondale Poling, daughter of former Vice President Walter Mondale and wife of the Suburbs' Chan Poling, passed away at the age of 51 after battling brain cancer. El ... More >>

  • Music

    July 13, 2011

    DJ Shadow, Fleet Foxes, the Suburbs, and more

    Photo via Chan Poling's Facebook pageEleanor Mondale Poling and Chan Poling​We were heartbroken to learn over the weekend that Eleanor Mondale Poling, daughter of former Vice President Walter Mondale and wife of the Suburbs' Chan Poling, passed away at the age of 51 after battling brain cancer. El ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2011

    The Suburbs' Chan Poling talks '80s nostalgia, the New Standards, and the possibility of a new album

    Photo by Alexa JonesChan Poling at last year's "Musical Salute to Bruce Allen" at First Avenue​Gimme Noise contributor P.F. Wilson spoke to Chan Poling as part of a print preview of the Suburbs' gig this Friday night with the Suicide Commandos; what follows is the entire transcript of P.F.'s conve ... More >>

  • Music

    April 13, 2011

    Critics' Picks: Subhumans, Jeff Beck, House of Pain, and more

    Photo by Alexa JonesChan Poling at last year's "Musical Salute to Bruce Allen" at First Avenue​Gimme Noise contributor P.F. Wilson spoke to Chan Poling as part of a print preview of the Suburbs' gig this Friday night with the Suicide Commandos; what follows is the entire transcript of P.F.'s conve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2011

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    April 6, 2011

    String Theory Music Festival

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    March 23, 2011

    Flying Foot Forum: Heaven

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2011

    String Theory Festival is coming to rearrange your brains

    ​Across five venues, seven partners, and four days, the String Theory Music Festival will be set upon the Twin Cities (both of them!) this April 14-17 in a grand gesture towards reframing the modern and historical position of - but of course - stringed instruments. The festival will feature perfor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2010

    City of Music: The New Standards perform Trip Shakespeare's 'Snow Days'

    ​Earlier this month, jazz trio the New Standards (featuring the Suburbs' Chan Poling, Semisonic and the Twilight Hours' John Munson, and vibraphonist Steve Roehm) held down three nights at the Fitzgerald Theater with their annual holiday show. City of Music director Dan Huiting filmed the Fitzgera ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 1, 2010

    The New Standards Holiday Concert

    ​Earlier this month, jazz trio the New Standards (featuring the Suburbs' Chan Poling, Semisonic and the Twilight Hours' John Munson, and vibraphonist Steve Roehm) held down three nights at the Fitzgerald Theater with their annual holiday show. City of Music director Dan Huiting filmed the Fitzgera ... More >>

  • Music

    December 1, 2010

    Eyedea tribute, the New Standards, Andrew Bird, and more

    ​Earlier this month, jazz trio the New Standards (featuring the Suburbs' Chan Poling, Semisonic and the Twilight Hours' John Munson, and vibraphonist Steve Roehm) held down three nights at the Fitzgerald Theater with their annual holiday show. City of Music director Dan Huiting filmed the Fitzgera ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    The Suburbs and the Suicide Commandos at First Avenue, 11/19/10

    ​You can't talk about the history of the Minnesota music scene without both The Suburbs and The Suicide Commandos coming up within mere minutes. Bands from here made it big before and after them, but they represent the beginning of Minneapolis's "Golden Age" and Friday night -- the first of a two- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2010

    The Suburbs' Chan Poling and the Jayhawks' Gary Louris perform together for Sound Unseen

    Photos by Steve Cohen​As this year's Sound Unseen festival wrapped up at the Southern Theater with a screening of Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why is Everybody Talkin' About Him)?, the festival organizers pulled out all the stops to make it a special night. Harry's daughter Annie was in attendance, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2009

    Glamorama

    Photos by Steve Cohen​As this year's Sound Unseen festival wrapped up at the Southern Theater with a screening of Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why is Everybody Talkin' About Him)?, the festival organizers pulled out all the stops to make it a special night. Harry's daughter Annie was in attendance, ... More >>

  • Music

    August 12, 2009

    Clipse, Glamorama, Reel Big Fish, and more

    Photos by Steve Cohen​As this year's Sound Unseen festival wrapped up at the Southern Theater with a screening of Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why is Everybody Talkin' About Him)?, the festival organizers pulled out all the stops to make it a special night. Harry's daughter Annie was in attendance, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 20, 2009

    Talk of the Stacks: Arthur Phillips

    Photos by Steve Cohen​As this year's Sound Unseen festival wrapped up at the Southern Theater with a screening of Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why is Everybody Talkin' About Him)?, the festival organizers pulled out all the stops to make it a special night. Harry's daughter Annie was in attendance, ... More >>

  • Music

    December 3, 2008

    The New Standards trio of pop legends keep it fresh

    John Munson of Semisonic and Chan Poling of the Suburbs talk new music

  • Arts

    October 26, 2005

    Feeling Strangely Busy

    Fickle major labels, lethargic production schedules, desensitized index fingers--nothing can slow John Munson down

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2005

    'Scene Minneapolis: 1977-1986' tonight

    Fickle major labels, lethargic production schedules, desensitized index fingers--nothing can slow John Munson down

  • News

    September 3, 2003

    First Love

    The legendary bands. The terrifying toilets. An oral history that goes so far behind the music it will leave you at a gun range beneath the stage.

  • Music

    August 7, 2002

    Suburban Legends

    A Suburbs reissue in every garage!

  • Music

    January 30, 2002

    Suburban Renewal

    Or more to the point, who are the Suburbs?

  • Music

    September 8, 1999

    Sound Check

    Or more to the point, who are the Suburbs?

  • Music

    February 11, 1998

    All Shook Down

    Shhh: Alabama transplant Marlee MacLeod's laments in major keys kicked off Noiseless '98.

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