Music
Peter Mayer in Concert at Sacred Heart
Friday Oct. 22, 7:30 pm
Sacred Heart Music Center
201 W. Fourth St.
$20 advance/ $25 at the door
Tickets online at sacredheartmusic.org or the Electric Fetus
Young at Heart Records on GoJohnnyGo.com
Nice trip down memory lane with some snapshots of Young at Heart Records from 1996 and recollections to fill them out. The pictures themselves are just snapshots, as I said, but upon close examination they do capture the feel and the spirit of that place nicely. I just wish there were more of them. Click the image to go to the post and see it all in context. (more…)
Students at UMD organize a 12-hour dance marathon to support kids in need
Beginning at 6pm on Friday and ending at 6am on Saturday morning, Duluth students and local community members will stay on their feet, dancing to live music and DJs while interacting with patients and their families from Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. The Dance Marathon student organization is welcoming everyone at this event, emphasizing that participants need not be expert dancers.
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North Shore Sessions: Russian Bride, Jeremy Messersmith
Here are a couple recent live music sessions featuring Minnesota artists recorded in the Duluth area — Russian Bride and Jeremy Messersmith:
WTAFS + Nomia + Atlas Mts : 10/16
For those who are fans of epic instrumental rock, Nomia is one of the best.
Here’s a clip from a performance on Radio K:
A Decade as Hot Rod
According to this blurb from the Oct. 18, 2000 issue of the Ripsaw, Cory Ahlm changed his name to Hot Rod 10 years ago this week.
Of course, Hot Rod would later expand his name to Hot Rod Heartthrob, and Bone Appetit would switch from being Duluth’s self-proclaimed “worst band” to its “sexiest band.”
Woah, that’s rock and roll.
University Ave. photographer and bandoneón player on the PlayList this week
The PlayList’s second season continues Thursday, Oct. 14, at 9pm on WDSE-WRPT’s PBS North (8.1/31.1).
Wing Young Huie’s photography takes his audience through the rapid-fire labyrinth of socioeconomic and cultural realities along University Avenue’s six-mile thoroughfare in St. Paul, Minnesota. (more…)
The Half Hearts CD Release
This coming Friday, October 15th, there is going to be a party like no other. The Half Hearts, originally from the Duluth area, will be throwing a huge CD release show at the REX. Along side the Half Hearts will be Ariane Norrgard et al, Loup-Garou, and The People Say Fox. This is going to be a full night of music, so bring your dancing shoes, party hats, and appropriate judgment (whether it be poor or not is up to you).
There is going to be a party starting at 8pm, and music begins at 9pm. $3 cover. 21+ (confirmed as 21+, sorry youngin’s)
Come out and enjoy the fresh sounds of Duluth while enjoying your favorite tapped beverage!
Twin Ports Buzz Bands
There are a lot of bands in the Twin Ports area — some great ones, and some not so great ones. For better or worse, what are the top five bands creating the most buzz in the Twin Ports? (TBT, Low, RGC, Parr excluded.)
The Thursday Night Ass Shake
That’s right friends and neighbors. It’s time for the Thursday Night Ass Shake with your hosts Matt Ray and Those Damn Horses — every Thursday in October at Fitger’s Brewhouse. Come and shake it with your friends!
Crew Jones @ Lake Avenue Cafe – Friday, October 15 – 10pm
Join us for a celebration of Chris Hastys’ 33rd birthday!
Featuring Crew Jones and friends.
$5 pizzas
$3 Mirror Pond pale ale
Festivities to begin at 10pm.
All are welcome!
$3 cover
Exile On Fourth Street
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, 7pm
Sacred Heart Music Center
$10 in advance/$15 at the door
Tickets at sacredheartmusic.org or the Electric Fetus
Get your ya-yas out with over 20 Duluth musical groups performing their takes on classic Stones tunes. Groups scheduled to appear include the Tisdales, Dave Mehling, Matt Ray, James and Younger, Lookdown Moon, Cory “Hotrod” Ahlm, Coyote, Clique Clique Boom, the Bitter Spills and lots more.
Sponsored By Pizza Luce, Carmody Irish Pub, the Transistor, Paper Hog and Keyport Liquor.
Free Classical Guitar Concert Sunday
Featuring Guitar Music of Spain and South America
James Flegel
Classical Guitar
Sunday, Oct. 10, 3pm
Weber Music Hall
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Homegrown’s Incubation Grants
To promote contemporary music education in K-12 schools, the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival proudly announces the first opportunity in its new grant-making program: Incubation Grants. Entering its 13th year, the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival will recognize the continued support of the Twin Ports’ unique music community by reinvesting in our youth. These Incubation Grants will be available to educators in public, private and home-school settings for up to $500 ($1,000 for educators who pool their resources) and can include instructional materials, textbooks, teacher training, field trips or any other expenditures directly related to beginning or enhancing an existing contemporary music curriculum. More information and an application can be found at duluthhomegrown.com. Applications are due Nov. 19, 2010.
Rock on, Little Dudes.
The Current Roadtrip: Duluth
Join 89.3 the Current as we travel across the state to bring the best and brightest of the cities musical acts to Duluth, Mankato, Rochester and Austin. (more…)
The PlayList season 2 kicks off Oct. 7
Experience trumpets and trombones, an insider’s look at a hilarious local musical, beautiful hand weaving by Two Harbors’ Deb Cooter, and more! Join us for a front row seat as The PlayList launches a second season of exceptional, local arts programming Thursday, Oct. 7 at 9pm on WDSE-WRPT’s PBS North (8.1/31.1)!
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Frank Jewell Fundraiser Oct. 7
Join us in a “Party for Change” to support Frank Jewell’s campaign for St. Louis County Commissioner. On Thursday, Oct. 7, there will be a silent auction at Zeitgeist from 7-9pm with music from Sarah Thompson and Paula Pedersen. At 9pm we’ll shift over to Luce for a concert featuring DJ Kevin Craig, Shaunna Heckman and Retribution Gospel Choir. (more…)
Come party with Chester Creek Café
Monday, Oct. 4 @ 7PM
At Sara’s Table/Chester Creek Café will be celebrating its appearance on Diners Drive-ins and Dives. T-Shirt design contest with prize for the best. Free Apps. Happy Hour. Marc Gartband. Samples. I am telling you – this will be super fab.
Looking for a headliner for the PeaceLoveHaiti benefit!!!
On Friday, Oct. 22, Friday, there will be a benefit for PeaceLoveHaiti at R.T. Quinlan’s starting around 9 with all $5 of the cover going to the charity.
Little Black Books will be playing, as well as Tony Bennett as the lone acoustic guy, but we need a headliner!!! Are you in a band that will donate one night of rock (hip hop, reggae, funk, folk, socca, whatev) to help us help Haiti?
PeaceLoveHaiti is a nonprofit group made up of 2 RNs. We go to Port au Prince and try to help as many people as possible by running mobile clinics in the tent cities there. We have a blog — peacelovehaiti.blogspot.com.
We need to make some drug money so we can bring plenty of vitamins, antibiotics, etc. with us. If you are seriously interested please email us at peacelovehaiti @ yahoo.com
Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem in Concert
The Teatro Zuccone is pleased to present Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem in concert for two shows on Saturday, October 2, 2010. A 2PM Family Show (tickets only $6 each) and an 8PM Evening performance ($20/$15). Please join us and welcome them to Duluth!
Equal Xchange and Retribution Gospel Choir @ Pizza Luce
Retribution Gospel Choir tops off a 10 day tour at Pizza Luce Duluth with headliners Equal Xchange. Saturday October 2nd. 10pm. 21+. $5.
Franconia Sculpture Park Art and Artists Celebration 2010
art and artists fest
14th Annual Franconia Sculpture Park Art and Artists Celebration
Saturday · September 25th · 10:00am to 9:00pm · Rain or Shine
. . . is a day-long festival celebrating the artists, the new sculpture installations, and our amazing community. A full day’s entertainment with artist-led tours, live music, dance, poetry, kids’ activities, and great food.
This year’s Franconia Fellowship and Intern Artists will be exhibiting their new sculpture installations – some interactive, some climbable, most simply amazing. There will be artist-led tours of the exhibition for those who like to get the inside scoop on the artists and their work.
Beaner’s One Week Live, Day Five
Friday, Sept. 24 | 8 p.m. | $8
Beaner’s Central, West Duluth
Mark Anderson Trio * Atlantis Quartet
Kilometers Davis * Billy Don’t Be a Hero
Yep, we’re doing it again. The first person to comment on this post will be on the guest list for free admission to tonight’s show.