by Angela Hail, Oklahoma Correspondent I popped in this CD, having no idea what I was in for. I had never heard of The Believers. ... »
September 2009
Gordon Lightfoot: A Quintessential Singer/Songwriter
Gordon Lightfoot The first and only time I saw Gordon Lightfoot live was at a college show in... »
SEPTEMBER FREE DOWNLOADS
This month, I will be posting some information about some bands that are offering links for videos, trailers, singles, or even EP s and full albums for free download for a limited time. Hobo Nephews - Teague Alexi Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank These boys have a trailer on their new website (www.consideritcorrespondence.com) that gives a... »
Venue Spotlight: Southgate Lounge
The Southgate Lounge on North Washington in Grand Forks ND has been serving patrons for 35 years. Their expanded facility was done after the Flood of 1997 and offers more tables for enjoying a brew or cocktail and some great food. The owner Tom Montgomery also is serving up some great local music... »
CD Review: Heatbox’s System
Live Music Alert: Heatbox, Crosstown Lounge, Grand Forks ND, Wednesday Sept 23, 10 pm, $5 and a free beer. Heatbox Aaron Heaton, aka Heatbox, has a dynamic new sophomore album out. A 12-track disc of good stuff, System brings more of the vast talents of this Minneapolis beatboxing artist. For the last six years, Heaton has... »
Ian Tyson Plays Shooting Star
Ian Tyson Live Music Alert: Ian Tyson, Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen MN, Thursday Sept 17, 8 pm. Tickets: 800-313-7469 To sample Ian Tyson’s albums and to download a couple of free songs from his new album, go to: http://www.stonyplainrecords.com/Web/artist.asp?id=444 The 60s Canadian folk duo of Ian and Sylvia was my first introduction to the talent of Ian... »
FIRE Sets Audiences Ablaze
Live Music Alert: American Legion, Fargo, Saturday Sept. 5, 9 pm-1 am When a petite blond piano player sat in with the veteran Grand Forks band FIRE a few years ago, they didn’t realize how her presence would help shape the course of the band. Maggie Oakland, originally from Valley City, has been involved... »
