Music
Should Bob Dylan retire?
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal asked whether 69-year-old Bob Dylan should retire from the concert stage.
However, Jon Jurgensen, author of the WSJ piece “When To Leave The Stage,” wasn’t zeroing in on Dylan’s age as the reason for the troubadour to cash in his musical 401k. Instead, much of Jurgensen’s essay was about Dylan’s voice, describing it as a “laryngitic croak.”
Wall Street Journal Article here.
Annual chakra tune up & house concert
Tuesday, Dec. 21, 5-8pm
Rooted Folks Community Wellness (above Electric Fetus).
Join us on the Solstice, which also happens to be a full moon and a lunar eclipse, to realign your being. Singer, songwriter, world traveler, life enthusiast Nate Stevens — from the cities — is going to lead us on a journey using young living essential oils and music therapy.
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Reshaping Live Electronica
Calling all computer-music fans! Dig this! 3 Reaktor ensembles running simultaneously through Live6. The main keyboard (with cleverly placed stickers) houses a dominant ‘effect’ range (left 8 white keys) and a dominant ‘loop’ range (right 8 white keys). The other two midi boards are used for volume, some delay effects, reverb (and it’s decay), and misc. VST’s. I created the loops in Live6 prior to loading them into this set to record. Enjoy!
PS: I apologize for the sound getting a bit nasty in there. it was recorded from an iPhone, hanging on a ceiling fan.
Scattered To The Wind: A Benefit for the People Displaced by the Kozy Fire
This evening of musical entertainment is a benefit for the people displaced by the Kozy Bar & Apartments fire. Although the tragedy is nearly a month old, there is a continual need for support to see these people through this transition. (more…)
For what it’s worth
1. The Magnetic Fields – Realism
2. Beach House – Team Dream
3. Charanjit Singh – Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat (reissue)
4. Ted Lucas – Ted Lucas (reissue)
5. Bonnie Prince Billy – Wonder Show Of the World
6. Sun Kil Moon – Admiral Fell Promises
7. Black Prairie – Feast Of The Hunter’s Moon
8. James Blackshaw – All is Falling
9. Band Of Horses – Infinite Arms
10. Sun Araw – On Patrol
you?
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.
