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June 2009
Pachyderm Studios Raises Awareness
Pachyderm Studios A most uncommon recording environment, Pachyderm Studios is located 35 miles south of Minneapolis in Cannon Falls, MN, on six acres of pristine, old growth forest with spring-fed trout streams and the tranquility of nature for creative stimulation. The studio is nestled amid nearly 50 acres of private forest, which is being... »
The Derek Trucks Band: A Constant in Uncertain Times
Live Music Alert: The Derek Trucks Band, Fargo Theatre, June 22 Derek Trucks Through most of his life, Derek Trucks has been considered a guitar prodigy, and for a time I’m sure the musical world waited with held breath to see what would change this young player. Trucks, however, has demonstrated innovation, maturity, and immense staying... »
Grand Cities Art Fest Entertainment Spotlight: Ron Franz
Ron Franz will be one of several entertainers at this year's Grand Cities Art Fest on June 13-14 in Town Square in Grand Forks. Last year, the event brought 35,000 people to downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, making it one of biggest street fairs in the region. Here's a closer look at... »
Live Music Review: Grand Cities Pride Day with MJ Kroll and Alicia Leafgreen
Live Music Alert: Alicia Leafgreen, 7 th St. Entry, Minneapolis, June 11; 400 Bar, Minneapolis, June 26. MJ Kroll with The Believers, Twin Cities Pride Day, June 26, Loring Park, Minneapolis MJ Kroll and Adena Brumer Grand Forks showed its diverse Pride on Saturday, May 30, at the second annual Grand Cities Pride Event. Though the... »
Festival Spotlight: Campout Roots Festival and Gathering
Trampled By Turtles Trampled By Turtles will be making a very rare appearance in the region, only one of two this summer, at the Campout Roots Festival and Gathering at the NCN Campgrounds in Black River Falls, WI, this weekend, June 4-7. These jamgrassers will headline this event and then take off for New... »
Venue Spotlight: Crosstown Lounge
It really wasn't until Brad and Amy Beauchamp, owners of the Crosstown Lounge, started booking touring bands that downtown Grand Forks looked like it would return to the era of live music when Grigg’s Landing was a hopping blues club back in the 70's and 80s. »
