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April 11, 2012
Local musicians rally against gay marriage ban at the Varsity Thursday
People often don't want their favorite artists to talk about politics: Look at the Dixie Chicks. Despite this, Shayna Melgaard, the house manager at the Varsity Theater, and local singer-songwriter David Booth came up with the idea to hold an event to rally against the proposed gay marriage ban, whi ... More >>
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February 3, 2012
Rogue Valley enter new season of creation, homecoming show Sunday
In 2010, Chris Koza and his newly formed band, Rogue Valley, set out to do something a little insane. They wrote and recorded four full-length albums in one year. The "season project," as it came to be known, was fueled by personification: each album intends to give shape and sound to a particula ... More >>
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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 >>
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November 9, 2011
Rogue Valley tour diary, Vol. 3
Rogue Valley's tour diaries are written by frontman Chris Koza and edited by bandmate Peter Sieve. You can read their first installment here and second here.Most of us in the van slept on our two-our northbound drive from Cottage Grove to Portland, OR, where we would be spending the night. I ... More >>
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October 26, 2011
Rogue Valley tour diary, Vol. 2
Rogue Valley is a Minneapolis-based theatrical folk-pop band who are currently on tour. On the road are drummer Luke Anderson, bassist Paul Engles, keyboardist Joey Kantor, guitar/vocalist Chris Koza and guitarist Peter Sieve. Their tour diaries are written by Koza and edited by Sieve. Read th ... More >>
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October 19, 2011
Rogue Valley tour diary, Vol. 1
Rogue Valley is a Minneapolis-based theatrical folk-pop band who are currently on tour. On the road are drummer Luke Anderson, bassist Paul Engles, keyboardist Joey Kantor, guitar/vocalist Chris Koza and guitarist Peter Sieve. Their tour diaries are written by Koza and edited by Sieve. The road ... More >>
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April 11, 2011
Jeremy Messersmith's 'Works for Words' at the Fitzgerald, 4/9/11
"Works for Words" with Jeremy Messersmith, Chris Koza, Dessa, Aby Wolf, Lucy Michelle, Brian TigheApril 9, 2011Fitzgerald Theater, St. PaulI've said this before, but it's something that bears repeating: Last month, coming down off the rush of seeing 60 Minnesota bands take over Austin, Texas for SX ... More >>
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April 6, 2011
Southern Songbook's Adam Levy, Chris Koza, Dessa featured on Midmorning
Photo by Erik HessThe 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 >>
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April 4, 2011
Rogue Valley, the 4onthefloor, Birthday Suits round out a jam-packed weekend of music
Photo by Steve CohenDeVotchKa at First AvenueApril has historically been a busy time for touring bands stopping by the Twin Cities -- and if this weekend's overflowing concert calendar was any indication, we're in for a downright hectic spring.
Music
March 30, 2011
Chris Koza's Rogue Valley release False Floors
Album is fourth in 12 months
Blogs
March 30, 2011
Rogue Valley, Hildur Victoria featured in this week's City Pages
Photo by Joey ClarkIn this week's print edition of City Pages, we have interviews with two different Twin Cities bands preparing to release impressive full-length albums this weekend.
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March 15, 2011
'To My Bees Knees' brings together 100 local musicians on one album
Sound engineer Tom Smouse has been helping Twin Cities artists record their albums for nearly a decade, but it wasn't until a couple of years ago that he decided to attempt his own foray into songcraft. With the help of 100 different local musicians, Smouse has been slowly piecing together a mass ... More >>
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January 31, 2011
Heroes: A Benefit for Local Recording Artists at the Varsity, 1/28/11
Photos by Stacy Schwartz - click for slideshowEric LovoldHeroes: A Benefit for Local Recording Artists (with the Alarmists, Brian DeRemer, Chris Koza, Kicks and Spurs, White Light Riot, and DJ Solid Gold)January 28, 2011Varsity Theater, MinneapolisLittle more than a month after that atrocious bre ... More >>
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January 5, 2011
Twin Cities bands to listen for in 2011
Mally, Pink Mink, Grant Cutler, and more
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November 24, 2010
Rogue Valley
Mally, Pink Mink, Grant Cutler, and more
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November 24, 2010
Atmosphere, Rogue Valley, Recplacements Tribute, and more
Mally, Pink Mink, Grant Cutler, and more
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November 24, 2010
Weekend Checklist: The conundrum of Mavis and Tame Impala Replacements and Eyedea Tributes
It's turkey week and the usual travel snafus are starting. As I type this, it is 8AM and I am on a Delta flight out of Minneapolis bound for Georgia. I have been up since 4:30 and my flight has already been changed four times. Alas, if you are sticking around the Twin Cities the next few days, don ... More >>
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August 5, 2010
Rogue Valley's CD-release show at First Ave
Our favorite flyer this week comes courtesy of local artist DWITT, who created this gorgeous flyer for Rogue Valley's second CD-release show of the year. If you missed their last release at the Fitzgerald, now's your chance to catch Chris Koza and his bandmates' grandiose stage show.
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May 27, 2010
Rogue Valley play free show at the Varsity tonight
Rogue Valley (Chris Koza's new band) is playing at the Varsity Theater tonight as part of the Minnesota State Lottery's series of free local shows, and we were drawn in by this unique flyer design. Who doesn't love a sad platypus standing on a record? Feel better, platypus, tonight is gonna be al ... More >>
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May 12, 2010
Art-a-Whirl at the 331
Rogue Valley (Chris Koza's new band) is playing at the Varsity Theater tonight as part of the Minnesota State Lottery's series of free local shows, and we were drawn in by this unique flyer design. Who doesn't love a sad platypus standing on a record? Feel better, platypus, tonight is gonna be al ... More >>
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April 12, 2010
Rogue Valley unveil grandiose stage show at the Fitzgerald
Photo by Ben ClarkAs if the mere concept of releasing four albums in the span of a year isn't epic enough, Chris Koza upped the ante on Saturday night by presenting an elaborate, multi-faceted stage show at the Fitzgerald Theater in honor of Rogue Valley's debut album. Midway through the second s ... More >>
Music
April 7, 2010
Rogue Valley's Crater Lake is first album of four to come
Twin Cities scene veteran Chris Koza goes for broke with ambitious project
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March 17, 2010
The Soviettes, Luke Redfield featured in this week's City Pages
Clippings from this week's print edition.
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November 9, 2009
JoAnna James says hello, Wars of 1812 say goodbye at the Cedar
It was a bittersweet evening in many respects.
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August 5, 2009
Big Trouble
It was a bittersweet evening in many respects.
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April 10, 2009
April 10, 2009: Romantica & Heiruspecs
New Brother Ali collaboration, Bob Mould hits NYC & interviews with Heiruspecs, Romantica and Dan Israel.
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February 11, 2009
Valentine's Day Show
New Brother Ali collaboration, Bob Mould hits NYC & interviews with Heiruspecs, Romantica and Dan Israel.
Calendar
December 17, 2008
The Hopefuls CD-Release Show
New Brother Ali collaboration, Bob Mould hits NYC & interviews with Heiruspecs, Romantica and Dan Israel.
Calendar
September 3, 2008
Concrete and Grass: Lowertown Music Festival
New Brother Ali collaboration, Bob Mould hits NYC & interviews with Heiruspecs, Romantica and Dan Israel.
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June 9, 2008
Over the Weekend: June 5-8, 2008
New Brother Ali collaboration, Bob Mould hits NYC & interviews with Heiruspecs, Romantica and Dan Israel.
Music
June 4, 2008
Pop Fiction
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
February 18, 2008
Over the Weekend: 2/15-2/17
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
September 26, 2007
Viva Third Ear
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
July 12, 2007
7/12 Morning Communiqué
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
July 11, 2007
7/11 Morning Communiqué
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
June 5, 2007
6/5 Morning Communiqué
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
May 16, 2007
5/16 Morning Communiqué
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
April 27, 2007
JoAnna James and Chris Koza share the love
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
April 19, 2007
4/19 Morning Communiqué
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
April 16, 2007
4/16 Morning Communiqué
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
April 4, 2007
4/4 Morning Communiqué
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
March 29, 2007
3/29 Morning Communiqué
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
March 19, 2007
3/19 Morning Communiqué
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
March 6, 2007
3/6 Morning Communiqué
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
February 22, 2007
2/22 Morning Communiqué
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
February 13, 2007
2/13 Morning Communiqué
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
January 29, 2007
1/29 Morning Communiqué
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Blogs
November 17, 2006
11/17 Morning Communiqué
Humble and determined, Chris Koza prepares to release a new collection of stories wrapped up in songs
Music
August 30, 2006
Speaking in Strums
A home-schooled innocent joins the local folk-pop fraternity
News
September 28, 2005
STNNNG in a Stunner
Picked to Click XV
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