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Low

This is about Low, a band that existed in Duluth, MN during the years 1994 – 2022. What follows are a couple of live recordings which Alan Sparhawk has graciously... read more →
  • July 4, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

Polara

This is about Polara, a band that existed in Minneapolis, MN during the years 1994 – 2019, established in 1994 by guitarist / vocalist / producer Ed Ackerson, on the... read more →
  • July 3, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

Sicbay

This is about Sicbay, a band that existed in Minneapolis, MN for a spell between 1999 – 2006. What follows are a handful of live recordings which Nick has graciously... read more →
  • July 2, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

Colossamite

This is about Colossamite, a blockbuster of a band that existed Minneapolis, MN for a spell between 1996 – 1998. Even though the term “math rock” gets bandied about plenty... read more →
  • July 2, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

Marlee MacLeod

This is about Marlee MacLeod, an amazing talent from Alabama who migrated to Minneapolis, MN for a spell between 1996 – 2000. What follows are a handful of live recordings... read more →
  • July 1, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

Fiasco

This is about Fiasco, a mini-supergroup of sorts that existed in Minneapolis, MN during 2003; combining 2/3 of Plate-O-Shrimp, and 2/3 of Box Of Steaks. What follows is a live... read more →
  • June 24, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

The Hundred Flowers

This is about The Hundred Flowers, a band that existed in Minneapolis, MN during 2000 – 2004. What follows are a handful of live recordings which the band has graciously... read more →
  • June 17, 2026
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

2i

This is about 2i, a band that existed at various times in Minneapolis, MN during 1980 – 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
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