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2i

This is about 2i, a band that existed at various times in Minneapolis, MN during 1983 – 2000. What follows are a handful of live recordings which the band has... read more →
  • June 11, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

Colfax Abbey

This is about Colfax Abbey, a band that existed in one form or another in Minneapolis, MN between 1994 - 1996. What follows are a couple of live recordings which... read more →
  • June 9, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

The Autumn Leaves

This is about The Autumn Leaves, a band that existed in one form or another in Minneapolis, MN between 1994 - 2008. What follows are a handful of live recordings... read more →
  • June 8, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

Six Six Crush

This is about Six Six Crush, a band that existed in Minneapolis, MN between 2004 – 2006. What follows are a handful of live recordings which the band has graciously... read more →
  • June 7, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

Plate-O-Shrimp

This is about Plate-O-Shrimp, a band that existed in Minneapolis, MN between 2002 - 2005. What follows are a handful of live recordings which the band has graciously allowed me... read more →
  • May 28, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

Timbuktu

This is about Timbuktu, a band that existed in Minneapolis, MN between 1982 - 1983. What follows are a handful of live recordings which the band has graciously allowed me... read more →
  • May 26, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives, Uncategorized

Bwana Devil

This is about Bwana Devil, a band that existed in Minneapolis, MN in various incarnations during 1981. What follows are a couple of live recordings which the band has graciously... read more →
  • May 24, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

Surahoolies

This is about Surahoolies, a band from St. Cloud, MN, who have existed in various incarnations from around 1984 to the present day in 2026. Before I heard this band... read more →
  • April 27, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

Vaseline Alley

This is about Vaseline Alley, a band from Minneapolis who existed circa 2001 - 2003, before morphing into The Pantyhuffers, and the Dead Boys tribute band Mastor Bators. Mostly though,... read more →
  • April 26, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

12Rods

This is about 12Rods, a band from Minneapolis by way of Oxford, Ohio, who have existed in various incarnations from 1992 to the present day in 2026. What follows is... read more →
  • April 25, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives
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