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Spooks!

Every now and then I have to break away from the industry aspect of the music biz, and tackle a pet project just for the fun of it. This time... read more →
  • May 2, 2024
  • Audio 101, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

Catching Up With The Past

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 →
  • February 18, 2024
  • Live Music Archive, Portland Music Archives, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Tampa Music Archives, Twin Cities Music Archives
One of a series of mock First Avenue calendars; circa 1983

Mpls band archives

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 →
  • January 17, 2024
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

Matisyahu & Wookiefoot • 2004-10-31 • Mpls MN • Cabooze

Matisyahu, on the verge of becoming huge, in a small club, wove his songs into the Wookiefoot set, who then backed him during his own set. [link to audio below]•... read more →
  • May 8, 2023
  • Live Music Archive, Portland Music Archives, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives

Mike Watt 1998-05-24

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 →
  • May 8, 2023
  • Live Music Archive, Recordings Of Independent Origin, Twin Cities Music Archives
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