Music
Trailer for Cloud Cult film Unplug
Minnesota band Cloud Cult, founded in Duluth by Craig Minowa, is releasing a video distillation of 12 years of songwriting that features acoustic performances at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis, along with interviews and behind the scenes footage. The movie is the product of an eight-year collaborative relationship between Minowa and co-producer Jeff D. Johnson.
There will be a screening on April 30 at the Riverview Theater in Minneapolis, with the national release on the following day, May 1. No word on a Duluth screening yet.
Tysonette Auditions
Go in depth with Fred Tyson as potential Tysonettes audition for the coveted role. Video by Tomas Soderberg.
Fred Tyson & His Tysonettes perform at the Red Herring Lounge on Saturday, May 2, at 10:45 p.m. during the Homegrown Music Festival.
Duluth Band Profile: Christine Hoberg
Christine Hoberg has never shied away from taking risks. On her album World Within, she shows her big voice in the big city. Click on the image above to hear the interview.
Finding Sarah Krueger
It’s been nine years since Sarah Krueger first auditioned for American Idol. Since then, she has been the lead singer of a funk band, become a solo singer/songwriter and captured the attention of music lovers all over the Midwest. More importantly, she has learned that making music is about honesty.
“It takes time to hone in on your craft and to focus on the aesthetics of your art,” Krueger said. “I feel like I wanted something authentic, and I didn’t want to be breaking any extreme boundaries or try to be different or stand out. I think sometimes art gets lost in that idea that you need to be different than everyone else. It’s not about being different, it’s about being honest.”
Krueger is a teacher at the Montessori School by day and also works as a waitress at Grandma’s Saloon and Grill. A normal day means waking up early, opening the blinds in her home, preparing coffee and reading and writing before she teaches. (more…)
Duluth Band Profile: Adam Sippola
Adam Sippola began an introspective journey with Rising Point. He explains how years of experimenting with looping technology became a full-fledged album. Click on the image above to hear the interview.
American Rebels – “Love Song” (Live on The PlayList)
Duluth band American Rebels performs “Love Song” on the April 16 episode of WDSE-TV’s The PlayList.
Upcoming gig: Wednesday, April 29, 11:30 p.m., at Mr. D’s Bar & Grill during the Homegrown Music Festival.
Duluth Band Profile: Gin Street
Gin Street takes youth and energy to give audiences a highly interactive show. The group opens up about a sense of community inside and outside the band. Click on the image above to hear the interview.
Homegrown Field Guide 2015
Cover art by Heidi Blunt.
Duluth Band Profile: The Farsights
The Farsights take one part storyteller and one part punk for a rocking good time. Phil Jents, Ryan Nelson and Brynn Sias explain how they developed the band’s sound. Click on the image above to hear the interview.
Duluth Band Profiles: Ire Wolves
Ire Wolves mixes a healthy blend of melody and metal. Guitarist Mike Trepanier and bassist Dustin Fennessey explain the theme behind The Ascetic. Click on the image above to hear the interview.
Maddy Siiter – “Runaway” (Live on The PlayList)
Proctor’s Maddy Siiter performs “Runaway” on the March 26 episode of WDSE-TV’s The PlayList.
Upcoming Maddy Siiter gigs: April 9 at Jefferson People’s House, April 12 at Pizza Luce and May 2 at Chester Creek Cafe Wine Bar during Homegrown.
Duluth Band Profile: Clover Street Cronies
The Clover Street Cronies combine a punk ethos with American roots music. Kyle Ollah explains the story behind the group’s video for “Look Up, Look Down That Lonesome Road.” Click on the image above to hear the interview.
Duluth Band Profile: Black Diary
Black Diary combines three part harmonies with integral guitar work. Rachel Phoenix explains how working with other band members has improved their musicianship. Click on the image above to hear the interview.
Duluth Got Me Like
I have released a rap track about Duluth.
Music by Tdack.
Duluth Band Profile: Feeding LeRoy
Feeding LeRoy mixes the songwriting and vocal abilities of Lee Martin and Sonja Bjordal. They explain how traveling across the country lays the foundation for the song “Desert Air” and their future plans. Click on the image above to hear the interview.
Superior Siren – “Leone”
The new video from Superior Siren is produced by Killy Kay. The track “Leone” appears on the 2014 EP Lotus in the Muck.
Duluth Band Profile: Superior Siren
Laura Sellner works under the alias Superior Siren. In this interview she opens up about the story behind her song “Leone” and her plans to take Superior Siren into bolder directions. Click on the image above to hear the interview.
The Boomchucks – “Antidote”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=868D_e4nCw0
Presenting the title track from the new album by Duluth band the Boomchucks, set for release later in 2015.
Anthony Bennett – “Natural Disaster” (live on The PlayList)
Anthony Bennett performs “Natural Disaster” from his album Hello Cruel World on the March 19 episode of WDSE-TV’s The PlayList.
Homegrown 2015 schedule announced
The Homegrown Music Festival returns April 26 to May 3 with its usual eight days of 200 bands and related mayhem. The schedule has been released, so it’s time to begin charting your adventure. The Chicken App, a smart-phone optimized version of the schedule, is also available.
The Homegrown Iron Range Invasion will be March 27 and the Twin Cities Invasion will be April 17. The Homegrown Field Guide is still a few weeks away from landing in piles at local merchants.
Video Archive: The Moody Blues in Duluth
On March 9, 1994, the Moody Blues played the DECC Arena with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra. The front end of this video is an interview conducted by Barbara Reyelts for KBJR-TV; the piece concludes with some concert footage. (The interview clip was posted on PDD a few years ago, but had since been removed from YouTube.)
Related post: Major Concerts at the DECC: 1966 to 2010
Red Mountain – “Home” (Live at Twin Ports Bridge Festival)
Red Mountain performs “Home” at last summer’s Twin Port Bridge Festival, captured here as part of an epic 12-camera shoot by WDSE-TV‘s The PlayList for an episode that aired earlier this month. Upcoming gig: Red Mountain performs March 21 at Papa Charlie’s during the DuLutsen North of North Music & Ski Festival.