This will be your first chance to get a copy of Rift Issue #25. Plus we have DJ Tendercakes, Solid Gold and Other super special guests. (which was leaked at this site, not here).
Saturday - August 23
Hexagon Bar - 2600 27th Ave S
www.hexagonbar.com
9:00/21+/FREE
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So it’s down to a week to have the new issue finished and to the printer and get Issue #25 done. With all that happening I totally am going to dial in this weeks what’s going on. There is a bunch happening this weekend, so get on out there and we’ll do our best to guide you in the right direction. Look for a large batch of new CD reviews next week.
This one is a little late - Caroline Smith and The Good Night Sleeps are releasing their new CD in the Entry as I type this (Wednesday Night). The fine folks at Howwastheshow.com have a nice little interview with Smith.
Article - Caroline Smith and The Good Night Sleeps Myspace
If your into art and skateboarding make sure to check out A Night With The Agency which features the work of Professional Skateboarder and Minnesota native Chris Pastras plus some photography from a guy named Jason Lee who I guess is on a TV show or something. A large collection of Stereo skateboards will also be on display. The opening is this Friday from 6-10.
Tons of other events this weekend - check them out.
Thursday 8/14
Vampire Hands and MC/VL at the MMAA.
An evening with Down Lo
Romantica at The Turf Club
Friday 8/15
Sunshine Behavior CD Release
Bon Iver at First Avenue
Black Blondie at The Triple Rock
Saturday 8/16
Square Lake Film and Music Festival
Heroin Sheiks at the 7th Street Entry
Sunday 8/17
Molly Maher at The Turf Club
Have a great weekend!
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In conjunction with Copycats Media, Rift Magazine is proud to announce the Download Card Music Sample Volume 1.
Featuring 19 local bands, this sampler has 19 great tracks that you can download and listen to.
Here are the bands - Atomic Flea, Aviette, Bella Koshka, Ben Glaros, Brian Just, Charlie Parr, Chris Koza, Cloud Cult, Ghost In The Water, Keston and Westdal, Nick Africano, Pert’ Near Sandstone, The Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins, Sam Keenan, The Small Cities, The Soft Rocks, Unguided and Zoo Animal.
To get a copy mailed to you click here. Or get one at the Rift Issue #25 Release Party on August 23rd.
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Block parties, more CD releases and other stuff. We have been busy working on issue #25 so these next two weeks posts will be a little sparse, but we’ll do our best.
Sick of Sarah CD Release -
This local band has been working hard, and it is starting to pay off for them. They celebrate the release of their new album this Friday at the Cabooze
Event Listing - Interview at Howwastheshow.com - band website
Yer Cronies CD Release
Yer Cronies who’s sound is a mish mash of experimental indie rock release their first CD at the 7th St. Entry this Friday.
New Reviews Posted -
Sector 7G - Scrap Metal
The Men Who Control The Weather - The Mesoamerican Dream
Jack Ruby - Least Honorable
Other News/Events -
Pizza Luce Block Party - This weekend - 8/9/08
Tickets On Sale now for The Square Lake Film and Music Festival.
The Twin Cities Pan African Festival
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By Kyle M. Keller
“Sector 7G” is like the love trial between an aged mechanical bull and an 1860ish Dostoevsky…on speed. I met with Impulse, Sector 7G’s lyrical wizard, and DJ Pseudonym, the group’s finely seasoned Tablesman, at the compulsively well-kempt apartment of a mutual acquaintance. Read more »
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By Andrew Flanagan
According to Minnewiki, The Men Who Control the Weather (henceforth “The Men”) got going due in large part to singer Johnny BoomBoom’s desire to not play acoustic stuff anymore but to play rock and roll so he could rock and roll. Read more »
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By Nelson Heise
Right away it is easy to tell that Jack Ruby loves its late seventies rock. Tunes filled with punk stylings and ska rhythm easily take the mind to artist like Elvis Costello and The Clash. Read more »
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This Friday in the Twin Cities there are four CD release parties, which is an amazing number. It all points to a thriving local music scene.
Doomtree
First off, the biggest buzz has been about the Doomtree CD Release show. This collective is hitting it’s highest mark yet, with their new album.
Doomtree CD Review
Doomtree CD Release Show Info
Owen Satori
This CD release show has an interesting element, a batch of bands covering a song from his new album. It should be interesting.
Owen Satori CD Release Show Info (CD Review coming soon)
Small White
Quirky indie rockers Small White celebrate the release of their second album. I gave this CD a listen, and these guys definitely have something special going on.
Small White CD Release Show Info (CD Review coming soon)
Looking for an art event this weekend - Check out mplsart.com
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