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Soul Asylum 30th Anniversary MTV Unplugged / Grave Dancer's Union at Minnesota State Theater

April 25, 2023 by Dan Michener in Concert Review

So here’s my Soul Asylum story. In 1988/1989, I was a freshman at Apple Valley High School. Just a few minutes south of Minneapolis/St Paul. One day, I walked into my freshman Art Class. My friend, Susan, ran up to me.

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April 25, 2023 /Dan Michener
Loki's Folly, Lokis Folly, Ryan Smith, Soul Asylum, Jeremy Tappero, Michael Bland, Minnesota State Theater, State Theater, Ivan Neville, Dave Pirner
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Loki's Folly Album Release Show (with Special Guest Ryan Smith of Soul Asylum), Porcupine and Tragic Hands

April 18, 2023 by Dan Michener in Concert Review

February 26th at the 7th Street Entry was the album release show of Loki’s Folly's debut album, “Sisu.” A trio-powerhouse of siblings: Annie on guitar and vocals channeling Joan Jett of the Runaways, with Kat Bjelland of Babes in Toyland, giving the band a straight one, two knock out punch. Nissa on drums, who can give any Alex Van Halen a run for their money, and Oskar on bass, keeping the band in line and on task.

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April 18, 2023 /Dan Michener
Loki's Folly, Lokis Folly, Porcupine, Tragic Hands, Ryan Smith, Soul Asylum, First Avenue, 7th St Entry, Husker Du, Joan Jett, Punk Rock
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