April 2012 Posts

Why can’t this happen at Bayfront?

Apr 06, 2012 5 Comments

New St. Paul fest starting out big

Two bands that have packed Xcel Energy Center in the past will stretch out on St. Paul’s Harriet Island this summer as headliners for the River’s Edge Music Festival, an inaugural two-day event whose organizers hope will draw 40,000 people daily.

Arty metal kings Tool and bohemian jazz-rockers the Dave Matthews Band — mainstays of the summer concert circuit — will top out the June 23 and 24 lineups, respectively. Some of the other 30 or so (mostly rock) acts assembled by concert promoter Live Nation include the Flaming Lips, Mutemath, Coheed and Cambria, Brand New, Diplo, Scissor Sisters and local bands Poliça and Motion City Soundtrack.


Music

Writing Life

Apr 05, 2012 No Comments

I just finished a two-hour long open house in the Department of Writing Studies (where I work at UMD).

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Random

So long, Southgate Bowl

Apr 05, 2012 4 Comments

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Since the Southgate Bowl in Cloquet is shutting down to make way for a Walgreens, it seems fitting to pay tribute. Best wishes to Gerry and Rose Pollard, who opened the place in the 1970s.


History, Photos, R.I.P.

Time-lapse video of Superior’s North Shore

Apr 04, 2012 9 Comments

This is a pretty cool compilation of time-lapse videos taken over the past few weeks along the North Shore. Definitely an early spring on the shore. I’m still trying to figure out what that lightning flash thing is at 1:07 during the Aurora activity, some kinda gamma ray flash or something. Pretty sweet.


Outdoors, Videos

The Boundary Waters

Apr 04, 2012 3 Comments

Two videos by Alex Horner — shot Sept. 24, 2010 — with music by Duluth’s Steve Horner.

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Outdoors, Videos

Homegrown Rawk and/or Roll: Sparhawk’s Mix

Apr 03, 2012 7 Comments

It’s available now on Bandcamp, and you can name your price.

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Music ,

Where in Duluth?

Apr 02, 2012 9 Comments


Uncategorized

Duluth Piano Restoration

Apr 02, 2012 2 Comments

Has anyone had an antique piano restored in the Duluth area? I am looking to have a 1907 upright restored and thus far have an estimate from Master Piano. It seems to me it would be worth getting more than one estimate for such an extensive and costly undertaking. I understand Streblow is another option. I am wondering if there are any additional companies to consider or if anyone has any experience working with either of these companies.


Music, Recommendations

Coyote CD Project on Kickstarter

Apr 02, 2012 1 Comment

Coyote is hard at work on a new album. Our goal is to record our latest batch of original tunes before Marc hits the road in June. We’re taking the leap and have set-up a Kickstarter page with rewards / “pre-sales” of the upcoming CD and such. Ryan Dahlberg made a little movie to tell you all about it.


Events, Music, Videos ,

December 1977 North Pole Bar Robbery

Apr 02, 2012 5 Comments

Karen Barta has the story for NewsCenter 6.


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Duluth Album Releases in 2003

Apr 02, 2012 No Comments

It’s not a complete list, just what we could easily pull together. If you know of a record we missed, mention it in the comments or email paul @ perfectduluthday.com.

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Music

This week: State of the City, urban chickens, baseball and Joan of Arc

Apr 02, 2012 No Comments

Don Ness

Monday, April 2
Mayor Don Ness presents the State of the City Address at the DECC… for reals this time.

Tuesday, April 3
Learn how to raise urban chickens at the Whole Foods Co-op and get some soup and the bowl it comes in at the 19th annual Empty Bowl Second Harvest Food Bank fundraiser.

Wednesday, April 4
You can see Jim Hall at Thirsty Pagan and still have time to make it across the bridge to see Charlie Parr and Devil’s Flying Machine at Tycoons.

Friday, April 6
Spring is in the air and a young man’s thoughts turn to baseball! The Bulldogs and the Saints both have games today, and admission is free!

Friday and Saturday, April 6 & 7
Hear the classic 1928 silent film, The Passion of Joan of Arc, scored by the Minneapolis band, Zoo Animal at the Zinema 2.


Events

The PDD Calendar Transition Team

Apr 01, 2012 17 Comments

Left to right in our photo are outgoing editor Abigail Schoenecker, intrepid intern Emily Haavik and … announcing the new PDD Calendar editor – Lawrence Lee.

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