Music Posts

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)

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’!!!

Robyn – “Dancehall Queen”

Chester Creek Wine Bar Music Series

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.

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.

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

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

DDDCoverThe 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.