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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 >>
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November 30, 2011
Replacements Archives: Pow! Go the Replacements
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 >>
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July 14, 2011
Peter Jesperson talks about the early days at Twin/Tone Records
Jennifer JespersonPeter Jesperson's resume includes stints with Oar Folkjokeopus (now Treehouse Records), Jay's Longhorn Bar, Rev 105, and myriad other music-related jobs. Perhaps best known for co-founding Twin/Tone Records with Paul Stark and Charley Hallman, Jesperson signed such seminal ... More >>
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May 4, 2011
Color Me Obsessed film salutes the Replacements
Are they the last great American band?
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March 23, 2011
SXSW 2011: Five nights in Austin
Highlights from Gimme Noise's recent trek to the festival
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March 19, 2011
Gimme Noise and First Avenue day party fills up Skinny's Ballroom
Photos by Erik HessWe had an insanely fun time yesterday afternoon throwing the first ever Gimme Noise day party in Austin in partnership with First Avenue. The party was hopping from the get-go, thanks in part to the free beer offered up by Tiger, and we were thrilled to see a huge contingent of ... More >>
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December 7, 2010
Curtiss A prepares for his 31st annual John Lennon tribute show
Photo by Sharyn MorrowThe dreamy orchestral pop of "Good Night," a song John Lennon wrote as a lullaby for son Julian, soars out of Curtiss A's stereo as we talk about his upcoming 31st annual John Lennon tribute on December 8 at First Avenue. "Good Night" is Curtiss A and the Jerks of Fate's ve ... More >>
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June 3, 2010
Bill Hinkley, 1942-2010
Saying goodbye to the Prairie Home Companion musician
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May 26, 2010
Bill Hinkley, 1942-2010
Photos courtesy A Prairie Home CompanionMidnight on the Water: Bill Hinkley, in memoriamBY MARTIN KELLER The choice moments that suddenly arise when you can see a grand life coming to a close in front of you seem to have no respect for death -- and even less reverence for the heavy grief waiti ... More >>
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November 5, 2009
RT Rybak declares Saturday "Suicide Commandos Day"
How will you celebrate?
Music
November 14, 2007
The Shouting's Over, Too
An oral history of the Replacements captures the '80s music scene but can't get a handle on the band
Blogs
June 9, 2005
Letter from Rusty Jones
An oral history of the Replacements captures the '80s music scene but can't get a handle on the band
News
June 8, 2005
Minnesota's Fifty Greatest Hits
The greatest Minnesota-made records of all time
Columns
June 8, 2005
Kill Your Idols
For those about to rock: Do not watch 'Rock School'
Arts
January 19, 2005
Waiting to Be Forgotten
A hazy look back at the Tim-era Replacements' five-night stand at the Entry
News
July 28, 2004
I Hate 1984
The music and movies were epochal. The politics were abysmal. A poison valentine to the year that won't go away.
News
September 17, 2003
Huh? Whazzat? Contact!
Why the first rush of discovering new music is often the deepest
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
December 6, 2000
Go West
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
October 20, 1999
Rocky Mountain High
On Tales of a Traveler, Blue Mountain trade their twang for a modern country roar
News
August 4, 1999
Young Spuds in a Longhorn Daze
On Tales of a Traveler, Blue Mountain trade their twang for a modern country roar
Music
May 26, 1999
Worldly Dispossession
Jack Logan brings a grizzled naiveté to the role of rock outsider on his new album, Buzz Me In
Arts
November 25, 1998
The Last Days of Disco
Open playlists. Mixed audiences. Women's mud wrestling. Ample coke. What ever happened to the Minneapolis club scene?
News
October 7, 1998
Southern Discomfort
Hello Rock Star and other salutations that may never reach the ears of the seriously talented but lamentably underappreciated singer-songwriter Marlee MacLeod
Arts
May 20, 1998
I'm With the Bandwidth
The Suburbs, the Replacements, Soul Asylum--Twin/Tone Records has all but defined Minneapolis's musical past. Now proprietor Paul Stark is making a play for the future.
Arts
July 16, 1997
PICKED TO CLICK PART 7: It's New to You!
The 1997 City Pages New Music Poll
Moon's Over Minneapolis: Brother Sun Sister Moon rise in the north
Music
June 4, 1997
Mystery 'mat
Here Comes Irregular: The new 7-inch from Grandpa Boy
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November 15, 1995
Rock And Roll History
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