This is about Arcwelder, a band from Minneapolis, who have existed from 1987 to the present day in 2026. What follows is a handful of live recordings which the band... read more →
This is about Zuzu's Petals, a band from Minneapolis, who existed between 1989 - 1994. A heartstring-tugging line from the classic film, “It’s A Wonderful Life”, transcends it’s initial message... read more →
This is about The Summer People - a Minneapolis band that existed between 2003 - 2006. Why this desert blues rock psychedelic infused outfit didn't get more attention is a... read more →
This is about The Pins, a band from Minneapolis who existed between 1995 - 2001. Dreamy melancholy space age pop laden with more infectious guitar breaks per song that on... read more →
This piece may be somewhat redundant if anyone has read any of my previous blog posts, or been in touch with me over the past few years, regarding the Twin... read more →
Remember when shows cost $5 and someone was always taping in the back? That was me. Since the '80s, I've recorded live performances of Twin Cities bands on whatever gear... read more →
This post is dedicated to a clever troll - tapesfor2 - who once publicly posted this nice comment about my efforts to preserve the Sonic Archives tape collection: "You shouldn't... read more →
During the ’70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, and early oughts, I worked at The Longhorn Bar, First Avenue, and the Uptown Bar in Minneapolis. Throughout those years, I worked at a handful... read more →
Mpls MN • 7th St. Entry Watt + The Black Gang rip through the complete Contemplating The Engine Room opera, plus a few covers by Daniel Johnston, Wire, and Blue... read more →