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Interview: Kelley Smith talks about acclaimed debut EP, 'Moon Child'

March 02, 2023 by Andrew Ellis in Interview

Singer-songwriter Kelley Smith released her debut EP Moon Child after her 40th birthday. For some, that may seem like a late start in this world where everyone seems to be trying to “make it” as fast as they can. But everyone knows being an artist is a never-ending journey.

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March 02, 2023 /Andrew Ellis
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Semisonic brings it back home to First Avenue for the Current's 18th Anniversary

February 13, 2023 by Andrew Ellis in Interview

Semisonic celebrated the Current’s 18th Anniversary with a second sold-out show at First Avenue and support from Chastity Brown.

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February 13, 2023 /Andrew Ellis
singer songwriter, Minneapolis music scene, interview, dan israel
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Andy's Songs of the North Playlist Reviews - February 2023

February 06, 2023 by Andrew Ellis in Interview

There’s a ton of talent in our lovely (yes, even during the sanity-testing winter) state across all genres. So I wanted to curate a playlist that highlighted 20 songs from 20 different Minnesota artists each month, and establish the list as one the general public can turn to for homegrown talent. And maybe the artists themselves will discover someone they want to collaborate with.

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February 06, 2023 /Andrew Ellis
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Interview: Dan Israel talks re-issuing on vinyl and new album 'Seriously'

February 02, 2023 by Andrew Ellis in Interview

Singer-songwriter journeyman Dan Israel has been honing his craft for years. He’s got the physical catalog to show for it. And while he could have gone to Nashville or Los Angeles to pursue having his name in bright lights at the Ryman Auditorium or the Hollywood Bowl, he stayed in the land of First Avenue and the Turf Club. 

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February 02, 2023 /Andrew Ellis
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Interview: Doyle Turner

January 23, 2023 by Andrew Ellis in Interview

Doyle Turner draws you in without even trying to. That was my experience when I saw him perform live for the first time at the 318 Cafe in Excelsior, MN. And it’s not the attitude of “Hey, everyone put your eyes on me,” but more of “Hey, how’s it goin’”?

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January 23, 2023 /Andrew Ellis
singer songwriter, Minneapolis music scene, Doyle Turner, Ted Hajnasiewics, Sarah Morris, Mary Cutrufello, interview
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