Music
Trampling the Mountain Stage
Another band with Duluth roots is appearing on a National Public Radio-distributed show. Trampled by Turtles will be featured in the first hour of The Mountain Stage this Saturday, Dec. 18. The program airs from 8-10am on 103.3FM KUMD.
Cloud Cult on World Café
Cloud Cult (featuring former Duluthian Craig Minowa) will be performing on National Public Radio’s World Café on Wednesday, Dec. 15. The show is broadcast on 103.3FM KUMD in Duluth from 3-5 p.m.
(If you missed the broadcast, you can listen at your leisure using this link.)
Early Bird Music at Chester Creek Cafe with TJ Trio, December 18
Get blown away by the sounds of TJ Trio, Terrol, Jane, and Kyle Keegan on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m. Take advantage of $2 off all wine and beer from 5-7 including on tap favorites, Bells Two-Hearted and Surly Furious. Happy Hour appetizer specials all night in the Chester Creek Wine Bar.
Holiday Shows at Sacred Heart
Two great holiday shows this week at Sacred Heart
The Rose Ensemble presents: La Nochebuena: A Spanish Renaissance Christmas
Thursday, Dec. 16, 7:30pm, $23 at door
Advance tickets $23 available by calling The Rose Ensemble 651-225-4340 or at roseensemble.org (Special student at-the-door pricing $10 with proper ID)
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CD Release Party at Pizza Luce!
A night of roots music at Pizza Luce! Matt Ray and Those Damn Horses celebrate the release of their double album “Then and Now” with friends the Bitter Spills and the Breeze! Come out and support local music and get your feet stompin’!!!
Arts Smorgasbord – A Sensory Delight — Dec. 11 at Washington Studios
For one Saturday each holiday season, the artists of Washington Studios Co-op come alive, showcasing their artistic talents and opening up their home to the community. Everything from paintings and photography to jewelry and homemade dog biscuits will be available for viewing and purchase.
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Gartman/Carroll Duo at Sir Ben’s Dec. 6
9pm – midnight. Free!
Cloud Cult & Caroline Smith
Two new music videos shot in Duluth by North Shore Sessions:
Cloud Cult – Bobby’s Spacesuit (acoustic)
Caroline Smith Duo – Eagle’s Nest / Callio
Season’s Greetings with The PlayList
On Thursday, Dec. 9, enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with ballads, opera, and choral music along with Hibbing’s watercolor master on WDSE-TV’s The Playlist.
The ballads of Arna Rennan and Brian Dack explore a rich musical landscape; the cast of Amahl and the Night Visitors previews this holiday classic; award-wining watercolorist Terry Maciej shares his techniques; and members of the Arrowhead Chorale prep for a spectacular holiday concert.
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Upcoming holiday event at Washington Studios Artists’ Co-op
This Saturday, Dec. 11, the Washington Studios Artists’ Co-op (315 N. Lake Ave.) will be having its 14th Annual All Co-op Members’ Show and winter event. From 11 am to 5 pm, come by for:
–An all co-op gallery exhibit with works by Ryan Tischer and other Washington artists
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Cities Never Sleep CD Release Party!
Thursday, Dec. 2, Cities Never Sleep releases its new full-length album at Grandma’s Sports Garden! Other bands are featured and house DJs the Crunchy Bunch. Come rock and roll!
Ian Thomas Alexy CD Release Show!
@ Beaner’s Central
Saturday, Dec. 11, 8pm, $7
Lance Benson and Caitlin Robertson also performing
Duluth Does Dylan 10 years later
The album Duluth Does Dylan was first played for the public on Nov. 30, 2000, during the Starfire Lounge at Fitger’s Brewhouse. There was a big bus trip to St. Paul for a release party at the Turf Club, but no one remembers the details of that, I’m sure. The Ripsaw published the recording session photos below, shot by Linda Cadotte.
Black Fractal Friday in Duluth
The Fractals at Clyde Iron Works
Friday, Nov. 26, 9 p.m.
Yet another new Lion or Gazelle EP
Lion or Gazelle is celebrating Friday by offering another new EP, Teaching Pilots English. This is a collection of some early four track demos that trend a little more on the experimental side than the previous three releases. Stream it or download it for free on the Bandcamp site.
Tamarack Dance Association Presents:
Another old-timey barn dance on Saturday, Nov. 20.
Come early and stay late:
7:30 – two-step, honky-tonk dance lessons
8:00 – old-time dance with the Red Pine Resonators
10:30 – two-step dancing with Orienta Car Wash
More details at tamarackdance.org
Kozy Fire: Let’s Do Something Together
Can we put a fundraiser together between now and Sunday? Here is what Chester Creek Cafe will do:
1.) Set up a bank account to receive donations to Kozy residents.
2.) Take the 7pm to 10pm shift for a multiple site benefit – we clean out the “library” room for concert-style seating and prepare a “Spaghetti feed” type meal to be sold for (say) $15 to $20 — all of which will go to the Kozy fund. Any donations of clothing or other stuff will be available for Kozy residents. Kozy residents will also get a free meal that night.
3.) We will give any participating musicians and performers (Fire spinners?) a $15 gift certificate and a free meal.
Can other restaurants take the later shifts – like we all move down to the Brewhouse or Burrito Union at 10pm and then finish up at Luce at midnight?
Those places would offer a similar deal? What do you all think?
Restaurants? Musicians?
Let me know if this is doable.
Martin Sexton at Mitchell Auditorium
Venue change: Please note that this concert has been moved from Clyde Park to the Mitchell Auditorium at the College of St. Scholastica. There is no change in the date or showtime.
Next Sunday @ the Round Up
Mike Wilson is putting on a show this next Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Round-up Bar on Fourth Street.
Slow Motion Cowboys (San Francisco; ex-Trainwreck Riders)
The Undesirables
Wyatt Famous
Free, 9PM, 21+
Loup-Garou at the Red Mug
Still haven’t heard Loup-Garou? What better chance than this Saturday for FREE over in Superior?