Category Archives: reviews

GAYNGS: Affilyated Showcase

Posted on 08/03/2011 by

Sunday night is a strange choice for a 6+ hour long show. But, hey, why not? We arrived at First Ave in Minneapolis around 6:30pm thinking that the show featuring around 15 acts would probably start on time–it was a … Continue reading →

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Top Albums of 2010

Posted on 01/01/2011 by

10. The Wild Hunt || The Tallest Man on Earth I didn’t get into The Tallest Man on Earth until this record, and it was some introduction. The Wild Hunt finds Kristian Matsson’s songwriting at its most refined, with every song’s … Continue reading →

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WhyNotWausau? 8.14.10

Posted on 19/08/2010 by

Why Not Wausau? Having grown up in central Wisconsin, this question has crossed my mind a time or two as I was stuck with polka bands or country cover bands as my only options for live music as a kid. … Continue reading →

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Justin Vernon: Self Record

Posted on 29/06/2010 by

Sometimes albums are released that don’t receive the amount of attention they deserve until well after the fact.  In this case, Justin Vernon’s Self Record (2005) still doesn’t get the praise I think it deserves, but with the immense popularity … Continue reading →

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Arto + Feathe + Animals in Human Attire 6.12.10

Posted on 14/06/2010 by

Last night I was finally able to reverse roles with some of my good friends who I’ve hosted in my hometown over the last few weeks, and was the out-of-towner being immersed into the local music scene.  My journey began … Continue reading →

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Myles Coyne + Feathe 5.28.10

Posted on 13/06/2010 by

The hours of driving and late-night practice put in by Myles Coyne and the Rusty Nickel Band culminated in a well-executed show at in Infinitea in Eau Claire Friday night.  The boys found an adequate balance for their sound, breaking … Continue reading →

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GAYNGS – Relayted

Posted on 21/05/2010 by

For an album created in some part by twenty-some people from different bands and genres, Relayted is surprisingly cohesive. On the first listen this is not quite apparent, with many different vocalists contributing, invoking a multitude of styles and feelings, it … Continue reading →

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