Jeremy Messersmith

Korda Records hits all the right notes

New indie label collective combines talents from four local bands

"Nickelback? That's a terrible name for a restaurant," and 25 more quotes from 2012

Sometimes an individual passage can sum up an entire interview -- or can take on a life of its own that fits absolutely nowhere. In 2012, plenty of artists took the time to speak to Gimme Noise, and one of them was notably incensed that a place serving food that a person would ideally like to keep i ... More >>

MN Original leaps forward

New Lowertown Line series takes a closer look at live local music

Caravan du Nord 2012 tour lineup and schedule

Eight Minnesota cities flung to the far corners of the state will host the second-annual Caravan du Nord shows this fall. Last fall, Low, Trampled by Turtles, members of Doomtree, Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles, Heiruspecs, and many more were among the acts visiting smaller communities outsid ... More >>

Dessa leads Sing Out for Kids benefit lineup, new album details [INTERVIEW]

See Also:Dessa develops a lipstick for charityDessa just can't help herself when it comes to charities. The maven of Minneapolis hip-hop has just announced a partnership with community-based social service agency the Southside Family Nurturing Center. Seriously, these Doomtree kids and their project ... More >>

Kevin Steinman's farewell show at Bryant Lake Bowl, 7/23/12

See Also:Kevin Steinman says farewell and thanks to the Twin CitiesU.S. healthcare is too costly for Kevin Steinman, so he's moving to NorwayKevin Steinman with his band, Andy Thompson, Justin Hartke, Matt Novachis and special guests Chris Koza, Jeremy Messersmith, Brianna Lane, Luke Anderson, Linne ... More >>

MMAA's Patio Nights at City House series' 2012 lineup

St. Paul's Minnesota Museum of American Art has announced the dates for their Patio Nights at City House music series, a string of free shows featuring local bands that will take place on three Thursday nights in August. The shows will take place at the beautiful City House, a former municipal grain ... More >>

Dessa books largest headlining gig ever at O'Shaughnessy

​Fresh off an enlightening presentation at the recent Nobel Peace Prize Forum, Dessa is planning a grand return to her far more familiar role as entertainer with her largest headlining concert to date, as well as her first solo local show of 2012. On April 20, Dessa and a stellar cast of local ... More >>

The 802 Tour

The 802 Tour's luxurious experience hits the Walker in March

​On March 22 and 23, a collective of young, folk-rooted composers who were drinking buddies back in Vermont will perform at the Walker's William and Nadine McGuire Theater. If you read that sentence and a certain level of pretentious cultural superiority didn't come to mind, go back and read it ag ... More >>

'Minnesota Original' features Rebecca McDonald, CP assistant web editor

​Minnesota Original is a weekly Twin Cities Public Television program that highlights creative folks in the local community. Past shows have included musician Jeremy Messersmith, hip-hop/spoken-word performer Dessa, and painter/sculpture artist Gregory Euclide. In a recent episode, the show took a ... More >>

Thanksgiving Weekend Checklist: Jeremy Messersmith, the 4onthefloor, Mason Jennings, Replacements Tribute

​Take time away from shopping and eating this weekend to enjoy some shows.

The Cloak Ox, Mason Jennings, more locals featured on Daytrotter

Illustration by Johnnie CluneyCreepiest rendering of Mason Jennings ever?​"We have made it people, we have finally made it." Recent Picked to Click champs the Cloak Ox were the latest in a long string of Twin Cities acts to proudly announce that they'd recorded a session with Illinois-based record ... More >>

With the Current's ratings reportedly 'soaring,' what does that mean for Minnesota music?

Photo by Jayme Halbritter for City PagesThe Current's program manager Jim McGuinn​Though this won't come as a surprise to anyone who's seen a Current-sponsored show sell out in a heartflutter or watched them dominate the "indie" music scene in the Twin Cities, a recent report has shown that the st ... More >>

Minnesota Zoo unveils full summer 2011 concert schedule

​Now that we've all exhausted ourselves coming up with jokes about getting to see the Monkees at the Zoo this summer (July 1 and 2!), the Music in the Zoo series' organizers have revealed a full run of nearly 30 dates at the Minnesota Zoo's Weesner Amphitheater.

Rogue Valley, the 4onthefloor, Birthday Suits round out a jam-packed weekend of music

Photo by Steve CohenDeVotchKa at First Avenue​April 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.

SXSW 2011: Five nights in Austin

Highlights from Gimme Noise's recent trek to the festival

Minnesota SXSW 2011 invasion: The battle plan

​As we mentioned last month, we have a record number of Minnesota bands heading down to Austin, Texas March 16-20 for the South by Southwest music festival. Naturally, there are more than a few showcases planned that feature all or mostly Minnesotan acts, starting with a string of SXSW send-off sh ... More >>

Gimme Noise and First Avenue SXSW 2011 Day Party

Photo by Nick WosikaTapes 'n Tapes headline the Gimme Noise and First Avenue SXSW Day Party​Austin never saw it coming. Two weeks from today, legions of Twin Cities musicians, writers, photographers, booking agents, managers, radio DJs, and straight-up music fiends will descend onto Texas for five ... More >>

Naughty By Nature collaborates with Solid Gold for Daytrotter session

​So here's a string of words I never thought would appear in the same sentence: Recording site Daytrotter recently invited Naughty By Nature to their Illinois studios for a session, with locals Solid Gold sitting in as their backing band. Wait, what?

Weekend Checklist: Alpha Consumer, Gay Beast, and more

​Who says January is a slow month for shows in the Twin Cities? This weekend is jam-packed with festivities, from the Current's sold-out sixth birthday party to CD-release shows for Alpha Consumer, Gay Beast, More Than Lights, and Say Like the French Say.Here's a rundown of our best bets for Frida ... More >>

The Current's birthday bash set times

​The Current has released the set times for tonight's sold-out bash in the Mainroom, along with some info on how to watch a streaming broadcast of the show from the warmth of your home. Live video and audio will begin streaming at about 8:15 p.m. tonight; simply head to TheCurrent.org to follow al ... More >>

Brother Ali, Roma di Luna added to the Current's 6th birthday bash lineup

​Now that the show is good and sold out, the Current has unveiled the final two acts of its five-band local bill in the Mainroom on Saturday, January 29. Brother Ali and Roma di Luna will join Free Energy, Jeremy Messersmith, and Cloud Cult for the station's sixth birthday party, which sold out in ... More >>

North Shore Sessions capturing intimate musical moments in Duluth

​Much in the same vein of our weekly City of Music series created by MPLS.TV, University of Minnesota Duluth senior Trent Waterman has been hard at work creating a music video series called North Shore Sessions, which features "Minnesota artists performing in interesting locations -- barns, shoppi ... More >>

The Current announces 6th birthday party with Free Energy, Cloud Cult, Jeremy Messersmith, and surprise guests

Photo by Stacy SchwartzCloud Cult at First Avenue last month​If there's one similarity binding together all of the concert announcements of late, it might be this: The next month will officially be known as the season of "surprise special guests." Love it or hate it, concert promoters and party th ... More >>

Rogue Valley CD-release at First Avenue, 8/13/10

Photo by Steve Cohen​Rogue Valley are now officially halfway through their ambitious journey of releasing four albums in the span of 12 months, and what a journey it has been. Back in April they brought a grandiose and theatrical album release show to the Fitzgerald that even included a high schoo ... More >>

Tommy Begnaud of Town Talk Diner: Chef Chat, part 3

courtesy of Tommy BegnaudTommy, its been great getting to know ya!​ Today we conclude part 3 of our series with chef Tommy Begnaud, who has created a new summer menu at Town Talk Diner. You can read Part 1 and Part 2 of our discussion here.

The Abstract Pack release iPhone-created music video

Local hip-hop group the Abstract Pack just dropped the first of two experimental music videos that were created using only an iPhone, and the result is surprisingly retro-inspired. The Pack's Dean "Rastar" Brewington says that using his phone to film the video had its advantages: "What I loved abou ... More >>

Panera store in St. Louis to customers: Pay what you want!

​The AP reports that a new Panera Bread shop location in Clayton, Mo., an upscale St. Louis suburb, has no prices on its menu. The nonprofit store has the same menu as the chain's 1,400 other locations, but customers are asked to simply pay what they choose for their meal, a la Radiohead, our ... More >>

SXSW 2010: Video recap by Gimme Noise and Anthem Heart

Featuring footage of locals like Jeremy Messersmith, Jake Dilley, Off With Their Heads, Solid Gold, and Lookbook and national bands like the xx.

Radio K broadcasting from SXSW this week

The local station is planning to interview a whopping 22 bands, with 6 in-studio performances scheduled.

Electric Fetus benefit lineup announced

An eclectic lineup of local talent will play First Ave on February 26.

Dessa tops the list of local best sellers at the Electric Fetus

We're not the only ones digging Dessa's new solo album.

Freeloader Friday: Ice sculptures, sex seminars, and a rally for Conan

There's epic amounts of free stuff this weekend.

Dessa, Modern Radio, CLAPS featured in this week's City Pages

It's a big issue this week -- check out what we have in store.

The Year in Music: P.O.S., Solid Gold, and Owl City break through

Losses include the Suburbs' Bruce Allen, Dinkytowner, and Myth

Replacements tribute unites the local scene at First Ave

Friday night was one for the history books.

Slideshows: Ike Reilly, the Cranberries, and more

Photos from over the weekend.

Gimme News Weekly Wrap-Up: November 16-20

Dinosaur Jr. rock First Ave., Modern Radio set 10th anniversary show & M.anifest releases new album.

August 31, 2009: The Chambermaids & Muja Messiah

Coverage of State Fair performances, Brother Ali dissects new album & Motörhead at First Avenue.

Hot local sellers at the Electric Fetus

The top 10 local records sold last week at the Fetus.

Q&A: Local singer-songwriter Brad Senne

The Beight frontman breaks new ground on a breathtaking solo album.

Rebel Rebel: Rock for Pussy VI

Devo, Janelle Monáe, and Solid Gold wow music nerds at SXSW

South By Southwest brings together a country of insatiable indie kids

The Current's new hire Jim McGuinn shaking things up

Folks at 89.3 now bursting with enthusiasm

Electric Arc Radio Show: A Very Brady Christmas

CultureBully.com kicks off a 60-hour blogathon