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KHQG’s “Album Side Thursday”

Nov 12, 2009 49 Comments

On his Fly High Duluth! blog, Duluth Budgeteer reporter Matt Perrine announced that KHQG-FM 102.5 will be playing uninterrupted vinyl album sides from 9:30am-midnight on Thursday, December 3, 2009. The station is taking requests for album sides to play that day. Perrine himself requested side one of Van Halen’s self-titled 1978 debut album.

While classic rock may or may not be a favorite genre of the PDD crowd, and corporate radio doesn’t get any love here at all, I feel like asking: What’s your favorite album side? Feel free to choose from any musical genre, not just classic rock. If you had 25 minutes or so of public airwaves to fill, which slice of vinyl deliciousness would you send out into the stratosphere?


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The Tisdales @ Pizza Luce

Nov 09, 2009 1 Comment


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“Farewell Milwaukee” says “Hello Duluth”

Nov 09, 2009 No Comments

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While most bands are fleeing their homes for the coastal cities of New York and Los Angeles, Farewell Milwaukee is embracing the role that their Midwestern towns have played in shaping them artistically. Audiences are drawn to their Americana style, authentic lyrics, as well as the chemistry that’s displayed when 5 shaggy boys from the Midwest drop their jaws wide and harmonize as one!

Their debut album “Autumn Rest Easy” bleeds with Americana soul, folk rock, perfect pop harmonies, and a pedal steel that would make all 3 Hank Williams’ proud.  It is a Midwest-fall road tripper’s dream, combining sparkling clean guitar tones and vocal harmonies on tracks perfect for passing hours eastbound on I-94.

Farewell MIlwaukee will be playing at Beaners Central in Duluth on Saturday, Nov. 14 with “Red Fox Grey Fox” and “The People Say Fox“


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Artists and Crafters Wanted

Nov 09, 2009 No Comments

On Sat. Dec. 5 Washington Studios Artist’s Co-op is hosting “It’s a Wonderful Life” a three-tiered event with a members’ show in the Washington Gallery, All-day entertainment schedule, and handmade arts and crafts in the halls outside the gallery. We still have spots available for artists of all sorts, our main stipulation is that your art/craft must be handmade. It’s going to be “A Wonderful Time!”

The application is available on our site www.wsacduluth.info


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Turbo Rathvon at the Rex, Nov. 14, 11 p.m.

Nov 05, 2009 1 Comment

Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Rex Bar, lower level of the Fitger’s Complex, 11 p.m.. Come see Turbo Rathvon with Enchanted Ape.

Indie-rock ‘n roll/ acoustic punk/ indie-pop: from loud and fast and thrilling with cannonball drums and crunching guitars and poppy bass grooves to bare bones acoustic rage and sweet, elegiac tenderness. Lyrically the music is a verbal nervous breakdown on the subjects of love and lostness and chaos at an age when the world is calling you to responsibility.


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Retribution Gospel Choir – New Album – Jan. 26, 2010

Oct 30, 2009 7 Comments

Retribution Gospel Choir’s new album 2 is slated to be released Jan. 26.

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BOO!! Halloween Event at Lakeview Castle

Oct 30, 2009 3 Comments


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Duluth Halloween 2009 Party Guide

Oct 29, 2009 19 Comments

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Howie Mandell (from St. Elsewhere), as seen at RT Quinlan’s on Halloween of 2008

Once again, Superior Street is coming out in full-force this Halloween night, and will undoubtedly be lined with zombies, sluts, slutty zombies, and probably even a Balloon Boy or two. Every bar in town has a “Halloween bash” and costume contest, of course. But here are a few events I’m aware of that sound like they’ll rise considerably above the average Halloween party, which is something when you consider that even the average Halloween party is pretty choice.

Feel free to leave any events I’ve missed in the comments, and I’ll add them to the list. They don’t have to be in Downtown Duluth or even in Duluth at all for that matter.

Most of all, have fun, be safe, and let’s all hope the lights don’t go out again this year.

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Trampled by Turtles — “Duluth” live in Cleveland

Oct 26, 2009 No Comments

The title track from the latest release by Trampled by Turtles, performed at the Beachland Tavern in Cleveland, Ohio on June 8.


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Treatment Bound

Oct 24, 2009 38 Comments

Is there a person frequenting PDD who actually saw the Replacements play Duluth ? I saw the Suburbs play here twice (1986 and 1987, I believe) But I, a very big ‘Mats fan from my Duluth high-school influences, never saw the band live. I’ve seen Paul in Minneapolis, but he has yet to play Duluth.

Why do I bring this up? Because Wilco, which has covered the Replacements “Color Me Impressed” numerous times since 1997, and cites the Replacements as an influence, are a Chicago band coming to Duluth for the third time.

So why the hell can we not book Paul Westerberg? And did the Replacements ever play Duluth?

We all can talk about supporting local talent and wanting great acts to play Duluth, but why the hell do we not get the Minneapolis acts that have gone national and are influences to the acts we do attract?


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Supreme Rockers Reggae Show

Oct 24, 2009 2 Comments

Reggae heads, come to the Twin’s bar on Sat. 24th. It’s the return of the supreme rockers! Current and vintage tunes, cheap booze, no cover, LOUD BASS! come enjoy the vibes!


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Indie Film Night at the Zinema, Nov. 7

Oct 21, 2009 2 Comments

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FREE Reggae Dancehall Show Saturday

Oct 20, 2009 No Comments

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Mark Mallman returning to Duluth

Oct 19, 2009 7 Comments

He’ll be playing Pizza Luce on Nov. 13. (Show canceled.) Here’s his new video, “White Leather Days.”

Cover story on Mark Mallman from Sept. 1 City Pages


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4 on the Fontanelles

Oct 16, 2009 1 Comment

My bandmate Gabe Douglas (Duluth ex-pat) will be returning to D town with two of his bands this weekend, Four on the Floor and the Fontanelles. We will be playing several shows around town including at the Thirsty Pagan and Electric Fetus.

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