You pricks better not shut the populace out of any Retribution Gospel Choir living room shows like you did last year. ;)

Will Danecdote make the list this year?

Danecdote will be teaming up with Mark Gartman in a band created just for Homegrown, but will only play in someone's basement. ;)

If Danecdote gets into Homegrown, this year, look for PDD to become a way station for musicians to come and write oodles of whiny "Why not me" gripe-posts, because, hey, it worked for Danecdote!

Squeaky wheel gets a slot in the festival?

Wait a minute. I play Duluth maybe once or twice a year- including Homegrown. Like mint tea ice cream after sushi, I am an acquired taste. Not everyone in Duluth is going to come see my show. I'm certainly more well-known than a number of acts, but not as well-known as others- I just tour outside of Duluth. SO, in order to keep my eligibility to play Homegrown, you can catch my show on Saturday January 22nd at Teatro with Logan Erickson and Talking Computron.

woohoo, got that train chugging along! chugachugachugachuga! choo choo! 

Obviously others feel the same.  I understand the steering committee is essential to choosing a good mix of groups and they do a damn good job.  Really what I was trying to convey to all those out there reading is that for those that play in the random bands--(seriously there are some ladies and bro's out there who are friggin awesome musicians and bands need their talent to make the whole sha-bang sound right (i.e. rhythym section))--for a new years resolution, maybe those "guys" who are well "known" around town and quite possibly are just playing because "hey I'm well known with money, I should be showcased in 3 bands!" should probably volunteer to sit out. LOL!! 

Oh and if we are making Gartman comments, he is the sheeznit and I love ALL of his music.  Seriously though. 

p.s. the snake's show was epic last year.

@ A.F. and others crying about who is in what band and playing how many times ... 

If you make insinuations, man up and be open about who you're talking about! Also, VOLUNTEER before you start moaning. Also also .. some of us have been playing in Homegrown festivals since day one at Lafayette Square on the point and have the band passes to prove it... we've helped, planned, sponsored, volunteered, schlepped gear and set up lights (not to mention playing in the bands) and generally made it what it is today. I think the planning committee has always had an impossible job and done it well. I think they've balanced the unbalanced and still kept a sense of fun .. I encourage those on the committee this year to not succumb to whining and do what they think best.

I probably should have added a sarcasm emoticon to my post too, however, I personally think emoticons are stupid, so I didn't.

I've been in on the last 8 or 9 Homegrown orgies and I have to say hats off to the committee! Thankless job and someone is always pissed about something (including me a time or two about really bad sound) BUT...every single year it has gotten better and the committee has listen to legitimate gripes and done their level best to address and rectify whatever they can. I.E. we now have quality sound at most every venue! Nothing as cool as walking down the street during Homegrown and every single person I meet has got a mega smile on their face. 

" As I walk down the street
everyone I meet, gives me a friendly hello"*
 
Like Tim K. above I'd like to take a moment to "credentialize"* myself in case the committee is reading, come see my show at Sir Benedict on Fri Jan 7th 9PM. Gonna be Rockin' and Honky Tonkin' and singing the Blues. It's free so you'll get your moneys worth right away, the rest is on me!

*Duke Ellington tune sung by Louis "Pops", "Satchmo" Armstrong.
* A word I made up.
Looking forward to seeing everyone's Satchmo sized smile.

So how does one get on the "maybe" list for 2011 before registration has even started? Is there a "for sure" list or a "hell no" list too? har har I'll be signing up this year for sure!

Born and raised in Duluth. Moved to STP 8 years ago. Just not sure Duluth can handle the sonic wave forms of "Low-Gain" ... but we'll see bout that on January 22. Cocky? Damn right. You gotta be in this business. Come see what I'm talking about in January. 

In the mean time, less talk and more rock guys. You want to play Homegrown? Do what you can to show you deserve to be on the line up. Keep playing shows, and make sure you register! You're just spinning your wheels sitting around ranting about who should and shouldn't be playing on an online forum/blog.  ;)

Now can we do something about bringing back more all-ages venues in Duluth? The kids need a positive place to hang and listen to some fine Duluth talent! 

Peace and love Duluth! I miss my Sunday morning breakfasts at Luce. I'll move back eventually.

Homegrown 2010 weeklong ticket price was raised to $25 (from $20). It will be $25 in 2011.

You can learn more about volunteering at: volunteer [dot] homegrown [at] gmail [dot] com