DIGINOVA CDs Available:
Our Hamburg Years | Edge Pop .... when power-pop just isn't enough. |
Wayne Hamilton CDs Available:
Lucky That Way

Homecoming Hootenanny Various Artists

The Present | Wayne delivers contemporary acoustic music, including blues, folk and original tunes, with a sense of humor and true Southern style. |
James Curry CDs Available:
A Brand New Suit | James Curry is a two piece (singer songwriter) acoustic duet. From the Backroads to the City lights a unique and powerful music experience. |
Jazz by Fosse CDs Available:
Jazz By Fosse | Jazz duo through quintet. Ron Fosse-acoustic bass, Aane Fosse-piano, Eric Gravatt -drums, Irv Williams-tenor. |
Jimmy Luttrell CDs Available:Not currently available. | The guitarist plays and composes the universal sounds of the world |
Kirsten Melrose CDs Available:
Tracing Every Line | Kirsten is a Singer/Songwriter with a memorable voice whose songs are authentic and accessable. Vocal harmonies from her friend, Cora, distinguish their sound as truly beautiful |
Nine Days Old CDs Available:
Window Seat | The vibrant acoustic music of Nine Days Old twists and rolls on a backwoods road. Songs turn unexpected directions and splash through pools of harmony, guitar, and dulcimer. |
Paul Nye CDs Available:
Beaten Path | Aggressive acoustic pop with quirky and clever, yet honest lyrics & themes. Performs as solo artist or with band. CD released Jan. 2004. |
Pushin´ Daisies CDs Available:
Pushin Daisies | The roots rock/ alt country band Pushin' Daisies bridges a jammin' good timewith thoughtful introspection for full musical experience. |
Reverend Eddie Danger CDs Available:
reverend eddie danger | Electric Folk, A One Man Jam Band |
Michael Riddle CDs Available:
Put Yourself Out There | Michael’s music is sophisticated mid-American country rock, influenced by living in places along the banks of the Mississippi as far south as Baton Rouge, LA to as far north as the Twin Cities. |
Glenn Shope CDs Available:
Settle Into Me | Glenn Shope's alternative folk style has been compared to James Taylor, Ani DiFranco, Indigo Girls, David Wilcox, and others... |
Katy Tessman CDs Available:
Fall | Singer-songwriter, Katy Tessman, combines a rhythmic guitar style and powerful voice to express a straight-from-the-heart songwriting style that’s won accolades from fans and critics alike. |
Trio Tipo CDs Available:
Where We've Been | Acoustic Fusion with two amplified classical guitars and percussion. Trio Tipo's music is original with hard to describe exotic flavors and appeals to a wide variety of music listeners. |
Sue Tucker CDs Available:
Meant For You

May I Come In

Sue Tucker/Back Home | Sophisticated, classic jazz vocals that swing with ease. She has a strong respect for good lyrics and a lucid sense of jazz styling. |
Urban Renewal Bluegrass CDs Available:
Urban Renewal Bluegrass | Urban Renewal Bluegrass plays hard driving bluegrass, as well as bluegrass interpretations of pop and country songs. Theirs is a blugrass sound with a great variety of sounds. |
Raymond Yates CDs Available:
In The Winter | Raymond's music has many flavors - the soul of jazz, the frenzy of rock, the introspection and comfort of folk, and the earthiness of blues. |
| Rose Norris | the singer-songwriter type. with folkish roots and an uncanny ability for heartbreak/ing. |
| Chris Thompson | Chris Thompson is a Minneapolis based singer songwriter. He heads up the band signal to noise and plays solo acoustic shows as well. |
| ARKAN | Virtuoso solo guitarist |
| Josh Harty | Josh Harty is a classic example of...Made In America. He blends contemporary midwestern sensibility with traditional gospel and blues to create a rich hybrid unique in the field of acoustic guitar. |
| Big Top Chautauqua | Original musicals and folk music. |
| Imaginary Jack | The self-recorded, self-promoted, self-loathing Semi-Acoustic Indie-Folk-Punk band out of Minneapolis. |
| 13 Hertz | We are influenced by bands like Pink Floyd, Zep, Ben Harper, Daniel Lanois, Pumpkins, The Verve. Metaphysical Rock. |
| 2 For The Road | 2 For the road is an acoustic duo specializing in innovative arrangements of top
popular music from the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, and today. |
| 20 Minutes To Park | Rootsy acoustic duo out of Indianapolis, IN. |
| Aby Wolf | soulful acoustic folk meets swirling layered harmonies |
| Ben Abrahamson | Progressive instrumental guitar fusing improvisation with acoustic, electric, and electronic textures |
| The Absent Arch | Will Markwardt - vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, synths, harmonica, whatever else. |
| The Acoustic Godzilla | Solo Vocal Free Acoustic CLassical Middle Eastern Speed Metal. |
| Guy Acree | Computer repair and networking, and recording studio |
| Adrian | Acoustic singer/songwriter Adrian Krygowski started playing instruments at the age of eight. Adrian has logged time and shows in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and parts of the UK, including opening for Gareeth O'Connor, Sean Redmond, and Damien Rice.
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| Afterall (MN) | Acoustic Based Rock |
| The Afterglow | A sticky blend of acoustic guitar, sparkling electric riffs, a booming rhythm section and original harmonies surrounding introspective, insightful lyrics |
| Second Class Citizen | Acoustic-alternative music with a little jazz, a little pop, a little rock and a lot of love. |
| Allround Partyband No Problem | Allround Partyband No Problem is een band uit Groningen. Speelt vooral in Noord Nederland in Friesland, Groningen en Drente. |
| Alone in Cadence | A couple of guys playing acoustic music that they like. |
| David Alstead | David 'encourages' the inclusion of pop sensibilities, jazz chordal structures and various seemingly inappropriate musical elements into a sometimes belligerent and unwilling classical music form; emotional and stirring |
| Amaryah | Amaryah's talent to create beautiful music is evident in her natural melodies and provoking lyrics. |
| American Gypsy | Touch-Music from one of Minnesota's best female blues-folk-rock performers! |
| Amy and Adams | Minnesota Folk Festival Songwriters Contest finalists Amy & Mark Adams-Wesitn weave sumptuous vocals, guitars, mandolin, flutes, and keyboards into an infectious blend of styles. |
| An Answer in the Echo | We are an acoustic project that plays all original music. |
| ...and then I turned seven... | Acoustic emo/punk-very emotional yet catchy music. |
| Brandyn Anderson | Amazingly talented by-ear musician. All music is original.
Solo Acoustic acts with Piano and Acoustic Guitar |
| Jim Anderson | I play acoustic blues,folk,early country covers and songs I wrote myself.I also play some slide. |
| Andrea Sorum and the Travelin Man Band | Original string-band folk and bluegrass |
| Scott Andresen | Great live acoustic performance filled with great covers and awesome originals. Truly powerful music! |
| Andy Elementary | Acoustic singer songwriter up & coming in the Twin Cities Area. Wonderful mix of Heaven and Hell |
| Annie B. of Shut Up Marie | Annie B., lead singer of one of L.A.'s top bands, Shut Up Marie (punk-metal genre), is on an acoustic U.S. tour for 2006. |
| Another Chance | Acoustic music, basically I am just a solo act, check out the myspace to hear the five posted tracks and look for me in the cities!!! |
| Apelis Productions | Apelis Productions - Artist Management and Booking |
| apollo | alternative pop group focusing on writing original tunes that you can sing along with |
| James Apollo | troubador of roots-rocknroll revelry |
| Apres un Reve | Piano/Voice duo from the Twin Cities, specializing in classical repertoire. |
| Apryl Electra | Apryl Electra - piano, guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards and bass & drum programming.
All songs written, arranged and produced by Apryl Electra. |
| Joram Arentved | Pls. take music up with me,
Buddhist, so I can find it out, greetings from: |
| Armchair Buddha | Finely-tuned, acoustic guitar driven, modern rock. |
| Jay Armstrong | For fans of Ryan adams, dashboard confessional,and bruce springsteen...Must See Live |
| Arthur Lee Land | ARTHUR LEE LAND SOLO LOOP SHOW -A ONE-MAN AFROGRASS FOLK ROCK ENSEMBLE |
| Welmore Mile | Welmore Mile have a harmony-filled, acoustic pop/rock sound that is both warm and immediate. |
| Jeremy Ashida | Singer/Songwriter Jeremy Ashida, with 2 million myspace hits since August. His song Only If has 600,000 plays online.He plays at the Acadia Cafe on Aug. 21 |
| Ashokin Rebellion | Visit Our website www.ashokinrebellion.com or www.purevolume.com/ashokinrebellion for details. |
| Ole Ask | Singer and Songwriter |
| astronaut . love . triangle | An original duo featuring guitar and mandolin (and possibly a banjo); exploring the outer reaches of the acoustic music universe. |
| austin may | acoustic, experimental, indie rock. |
| Autoclamp | Autoclamp is an acoustic band whose mission is to gently rock. |
| Autumn City | A subtle blend of acoustic folk, rock, and jazz. Warm acoustic rock. |
| aview | aview was formed out of the departing members of avoiding emily and Salamander Army. This new project focuses on the genres of alternative/rock/indie/experimental/other. Based out of the Minneapolis suburb, Elk River, look for them to be playing at a loc |
| avoiding emily | Avoiding Emily is a two-piece acoustic emo/rock band from the Twin Cities. |
| Axe Balloon | A three-piece combo blending acoustic rock, bluegrass, and alternative with full vocal harmonies, lush bass tones, and rolling mandolin and 6-string. |
| MJ Bach | local acoustic solo singer/songwriter. |
| Back Alley Blues | Back Alley Blues is a weekly outdoor showcase of local talents on Acadia Cafe's patio. The stage is built out of pallets and a piece of plywood... Perfect for stompin’, hollerin’ and drinkin’… Check out the happy hour specials on Monday from 4 p.m. – 7 p. |
| the bad shine | we are the bad shine. we could be best described as grunge/rock/pyschedelic/rock and we play acoustic music as well. our main influences are nirvana,radiohead,the vines, led zeppelin, steve miller band, and many others. |
| Bad Sleep Well | Music for sad pandas. |
| Badger Hotel | Badger Hotel is high energy acoustic folk-rock with a splash of the blues. |
| A Band Called DELICIOUS | Progressive Modern Rock Band (featuring former members of PUSH) |
| The Bandanas | Sweet sibling harmonies .
Sisters, Barb, Bev and Rosie have been singing together all our lives. We enjoy entertaining and have good time with our audiences. |
| Paul Barlow | Acoustic Blues and Contemporary Folk |
| Gabe Barnett | folksinger |
| Jimmy Barnett | Acoustic, singer/songwriter covering a variety of genres |
| LeNor Barry | LeNor Barry: a woman of letters ,songwriter, mythologist, satirist, mystic, web designer, one of the world's best unsigned female vocalists |
| Bear Acoustic Honey | Old school, stripped down, folk jam revival stomp music |
| Bearkat | [Bearkat] like Leslie Feist at a New Orleans Funeral Circus |
| The Beckoning | The words ‘impressive’, ‘captivating’ and ‘amazing’ are just some of comments you hear from critics and audience alike when this singer/songwriter takes the stage. |
| Gregory Beech | Minnesota native, double-bassist, vocalist, Rutgers alumus, Gregory Beech performs with a variety of local jazz and blues artists. |
| The Befouled | The Befouled is a punk rock band from Waseca, MN. Formed in 2005, they are punk rock in its purest. |
| Robert Bell | Robert Bell is a guitarist. Acoustic and electric instuments, many genres with jazz and collaboration a major focus. |
| Andru Bemis | Since 2002, Ground Vinyl Records' Andru Bemis has wandered the ends, edges and in-betweens of North America -- by thumb, bus, motorbike, and passenger train -- playing his original tunes of love, loss and longing for anyone who will listen. |
| Ben Gardner's Boat | Acoustic duo focusing on original music with cleaver lyrics and good looks. The movie Jaws motivated the name of these accoustic crooners! |
| Sean Benjamin | It is the smooth of Dean Martin, the R & B of R. Kelly and Ginuwine, the soul of G. Love & the Special Sauce, and the rock of Live. Mix that with a splash Damien Rice, a pinch of David Gray, and a whole lot of passion |
| Tom Benolkin | An acustical alternative mix of pop unk and hip hop |
| The Bent River Band | h |
| Phil Berbig | Origional and adult contemporary acustic music. |
| Peter Bierer | Peter Bierer, Mankato, MN based singer/songwriter.
Check out Peter's independent debut release, ALL CREATION GROANS www.peterbierer.com
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| Denise Bird | classically-trained vocalist |
| Chris Bjerken | Touring Alaskan singer/songwriter |
| Kristian Bjornard | Suburban Angst in a melancholy, acoustic form, smart lyrics, simple, driving melodies and interesting, complex arrangements. |
| Blackbirds | The Blackbirds are a new traditional Irish/Celtic
group featuring innovative arrangements,
passionate singing and the unique lineup of banjo,
clarinet and accordion. |
| Kyle Bledsoe | Young singer songwriter with lots of material! |
| Steve Blexrud | singer, gutarist and songwriter performing a mix of cover and original music. rock & blues. Sting, Neil Young, Clapton. |
| Blind Man Greer | Original Delta Blues Country Cajun Dance |
| Blood in the Water Records | Blood in the Water Records is proud to Present Birdie |
| Camille Bloom | Camille Bloom is a Gibson endorsed international artist out of Seattle, Wa. Feisty acoustic rock music w/ a voice that can purr and wail. |
| Blue Buddha | Solo acoustic soul rock music. Luscious vocal tones with solid guitar playing that has some really great changes that make you say, 'hmmm nice'. |
| Blue Drifters | Bluegrass and wide variety acoustic quartet. Flatpicking guitar, violin, upright bass, 5-string banjo. |
| Blue Garden | Blue Garden is a gumbo-like mixture of blues, funk, country, gospel, folk, and other undetermined categories.
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| Blue Sky Divide | Blue Sky Divide is an acoustic folk-indie-pop duo originally from Minnesota and now residing in Los Angeles. |
| Blue Wolf Bluegrass | This fantastic four-piece bluegrass bands provides lightening-fast picking with exceptional harmonies. |
| BlueGreen | BlueGreen formed in the summer of 2004. The band specializes in a blend of blues, folk, and rock music with roots in the sounds of the South and West and an emphasis on fun... |
| Bluelight Special | Energetic, young, and talented bluegrass band. |
| Blume | Blume's unique sound mixes up folk-rock, boho jazz and hip-hop beats, all tied together by Joel Blum's melodic and thoughtful songwriting. |
| Bo.Monro | Instrumental, Acoustic, Progressive, Experimental, |
| Dawn Bobzien | Oboe and Flute/Piccolo player. |
| The Boneyard | The Boneyard features independant music from the region. ND/SD/MN ETC, including the Twin Cities. |
| The Boomers Classic Rock Band | See website: www.twincitiesmusicandarts.com for information on music for all types of events. |
| David Boone | Acoustic Folk/pop/rock music. Touring from Missoula, MT, with percussionist James Wasem |
| A Boy in the Woods | Acoustic semi-folk music and bold words about unfriendly thoughts. A Minnesota artist. |
| Boyd Lee and Joe Cruz | John Hiatt meets Nickel Creek in this innovative acoustic group. Incredible live they weave a musical tapestry of contemporary folk, pop, jazz and bluegrass. |
| Rachael Brady | Emotive and socially conscious Australian singer/songwriter with a huge voice and a peaceful vision. |
| Justin Branby | Acoustic/Bass Vocals able to play a variety of styles from Stu Hamm to Acoustic Fingerstyle. |
| Deke Branchaud-LInsk | We are a music venue in Hastings. We are also an awesome coffee shop. |
| Erik Brandt | Americana / roots-rock / kung-fu grip |
| Brandy Evol | Emotionally rich, unusual in its musical texture, and totally accessible, Brandy Evol has a sense of style that invites you home. |
| The Brass Kings | One of the most unconventional old-timey stringbands in town, their ferocious, world-influenced rhythms take that old-timey sound down some unusual roads… they're not to be missed.
- Pulse Magazine
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| Scott Bravo | Ecclectic, instrumental, acoustic music paired with instrospective and humorous storytelling. |
| Scott Bravo | Acoustic instrumental music in the vein of Will Ackerman, Roger Hudson, and Adrian Legg. |
| Breaksea Caravel | dark theatrical gypsy orchestra |
| Brian Baggett Band | On September 15,Brian Baggett Band will release the Critically acclaimed Rock Opera The Web. We believe this record to be a very important pice of music as well as a direct reflection of our society in the information age. The Web is available for downloa |
| Kelly Brightwell | Kelly Brightwell is a singer/songwriter who combines evocative lyrics
and rhythmic guitar work with a signature melodic sensibility. The
result is thoughtful acoustic pop music with a groove that explores
the overlap between everyday experiences and |
| Bring Back Tomorrow | . 4 piece punk rock band from Elk River Melodic and transening and very smooth and cool kinda like a lot of complimenting guitar riffs with some great lyrics |
| Huck Brock | Rocking ukulele with original songwriting. |
| Gentry Bronson | Singer-songwriter pianist a la Tom Waits, Tori Amos, Billy Joel, and Hedwig. |
| The Brothers Laurent | We play a wide variety of music from classic rock to current songs. |
| Chastity Brown | Chastity Brown is a a visionary singer/songwriter performing original acoustic folk/rock & soul-- solo or with her band. |
| Mike Bruno | Acoustic version music of Classic Rock, Country Rock, Adult Contemporary and Originals. |
| Billy Buchanan | This Dove Award Nominee captures the relevant 2000's, the realness of the 90's, the catchiness of the 80's, and the conscience of the 70's. |
| Buddy B and The Kind | Acoustic Music for The SOUL |
| Mary Bue | Nominated for Best Folk Act 2005 in the Providence RI Phoenix Weekly, this singer/pianist has the potential to emotionally sucker-punch you |
| The Buffali | The Buffali are a bombastic acoustic indie-pop duo. They can be real funny or real serious and they'll make you feel all funny inside either way. |
| Bug Candy | Fun and upbeat urban folk music. Four 20 somethings up on stage letting it go with folky, jammy, roots |
| Jim Cadwell | Eclectic Folk / Rock / Pop / Country Honky Tonk |
| Meria Cairns | classical guitarist |
| charlie calvert | Charlie Calvert and his music has just arrived to the Twin Cities. He has been compared to Leo Kottke, Bela Fleck, TajMahal, Leadbelly, and his original compostions range from classical to bluegrass. His interpretive style of finger picking will warm yo |
| The Hummin'Birds | Old Country, Bluegrass, Gospel, Fiddle Tunes, Originals, Acoustic |
| Paul Campbell | Singer/songster/promotor
Currently owner of Lost radio entertainment central Minnesota...multimedia studio
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PH 320 656 5430
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| Edie Carey | An undeniable skill for carving out images in startling detail, an engaging stage presence, and an almost unearthly voice have earned Edie Carey performances at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, on Ed McMahon's Next Big Star (Star Search), and coveted finali |
| Carp 18 | Carp 18 is a Minneapolis-based roots-rock/power-pop band who gigged frequently throughout the 90s. The band has recently reformed with the release of their second CD bug rump. |
| Nicolas Carter | Paraguayan harpist Nicolas Carter brings the warmth of South America to the stage with lively, joyous world beat rhythms and thoughtful, reflective melodies. |
| Michael Carvale | Upright/Electric Bass/Vocals |
| Casados | Touring acoustic-indie band from Illinois. Hear Casados at www.myspace.com/casadosmusic |
| Randy Casey | Guitarist/singer/songwriter,producer,session ace,rock,country,blues,acoustic,Major label, indie label,film score/commercials,originals, covers,live,private parties,corporate events |
| Cedar Avenue Big Band | 16 member professional big band. Have both jazz and dance library. Hear us at O'Gara's Bar and Grill, Snelling and Selby, St. Paul, 8:45 p.m., the second Mon. of each month. |
| Cedarwell | From the space between singer songwriters and pop rock and roll comes Cedarwell; an acoustic duo with really good songs. |
| Tom Cellie | Lead Guitaritst/Vocalist (High tenor)I do progressive to Funk. Tonemaster! Strat, Tube amp, Wah Pedal! Very Clean Player lotso chops |
| Jenna Charland | Jenna Charland mixes the sounds of NIN, Portishead, and Tori Amos with her background in Classical and soundtrack composing to create dark and enticing music. |
| John Charles | Ecclectic, Humorous Singer/Songwriter/Musician |
| Charly Moranis | Sounds like how heaven would sound. |
| Todd Chase | Singer-songwriter Todd Chase plays an eclectic mix of original and cover tunes. Everything from old-timey folk, blues and country, roots rock, goth metal and straight ahead pop. Ok, maybe not goth metal. |
| Bob Child | Native American style flute music, all on flutes I've made myself. |
| Chill Wind | Original Blues influenced Acoustic Rock performed by Brian Karol and John Favel. |
| Paul Christianson | Paul Christianson is a 20-year-old singer/songwriter who plays a percussive acoustic guitar with a band of same-aged musicians who play with remarkable competence. |
| Elliott Christopher | Elliott Christopher's strong melodies and raw lyrics draw from a variety ofstyles and life experiences to create engaging and organic folk/pop songs. |
| Chuck Cunningham | Quirky pop rock |
| Clearwater | Acoustic trio that plays well known acoustic, folk, and bluegrass. Great for coffee shops, picnics, environmental events, etc. |
| James Clifton | Meet James Clifton |
| The Cloud Hymn | Slow burning, spacious indie folk three piece on Amble Down Records. |
| Alexander Codoreanu | romanian singer/songwriter with a gypsy driven jazz/folk improvisational guitar. |
| Concentual | Concentual is a 4-piece original pop/rock band. We feature soaring vocal harmonies and melodic catchy guitar licks. Fast songs, slow songs and everything in between. Check out the new and improved website at www.concentualtheband.com and the updated songs |
| Confused Souls | The Intersection Of Rock And The World |
| Ben Connelly | Songs about love and death, an umbrella, little lights in the night. |
| Cooper Tati | Cooper Tati make music in Minneapolis. |
| Copper Mountain | This duo is well known for their unique style of mountain & bluegrass harmony. |
| Cordova's Wake | Christian Rock band from Southwest Ga.
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| Reuben Correa | Reuben Correa is a professional harp soloist, private instructor, peaceful healing harp practitioner, recording artist and composer, residing and performing in MN, nationally and Internationally |
| Cousin Dad | Minnesota's Finest Acoustic Group. Origional, Bluegrass, Latin, Blues and more. |
| Natalie Cox | singer/songwriter |
| Coyote Grace | Y'allterntive Americana: upbeat folkgrass, lovesick serenades, blistering blues, broody funk, and freight train folk rock...with a fruity twist. |
| Craig Stoneman and the Cynics | Eclectic rock, with a hint of touch of blues. Original lyrics with a fantastic backup sound. Ahead of the curve ! |
| Cranes and Crows | Cranes & Crows is an indie-folk band from Eau Claire, WI. They recently released their debut album, Blame Winter, on Amble Down Records. |
| Crash Effect | ** CRASHEFFECT is GREASY, RAW acoustic rock with heart, soul and conscience. |
| Creekbones | Bluegrass Rock!!! All Acoustic music. Very groove oriented music using guitars, banjos, fiddles, mandolins, dobros, harmonica, hambone, ect. |
| cronkite satellite | one man band / full band sound |
| life | ;LJK |
| Crown the Clouds | We like playing indie pop music. |
| Zeb Cruikshank | Experienced and versatile electric and acoustic guitarist, with a bachelor's degree in guitar performance from McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul, MN. |
| Crush Collision Trio | Great Country Blues and Old Time spirituals from the 1920's and 1930's. An acoustic Trio featuring Lonesome Dan Kase with mandolin and washboard. |
| BJ Cunningham | BJ Cunningham is a songwriter-guitarist from Scotland. |
| D.B.CURTIS | singer songwriter of folk anti-folkpop music. Minn. born and raised.poet,traveler, howler |
| D.B. (Ben) Rouse | Born and raised in northern Wisconsin, Ben combines early folk traditions with more modern rock traditions... he's penned over 150 songs, and his independently released albums have earned him a small cult following. |
| Dada Trash Collage | Dada Trash Collage is an avant-garde experimental group featuring William Freed and Rich Bell |
| Kimberley Dahme | Nashville Singer Songwriter and Bass Player for the band Boston, Kimberley Dahme does it all. More Than Music, Experience The Magic |
| Dances With Worms | We are a rock band with roots in the blues and are influenced by many bands such as Taj Mahal, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath and Smashing Pumpkins to name a few. We feel our music is a conglomeration of all the styles encompassed a |
| dancing Light | Today dancing Light performs between 60 and 75 shows a year, with a musical blend that has been called cosmic/acoustic or metaphysical folk. Greg's unique approach to acoustic guitar supports a mesmerizing vocal blend, occasionally peppered with Kiki's p |
| The Danny Jack Fiasco | We like to play. |
| nicole darcy | nicole darcy, singer/songwright, guitar player, percussionist, writes & sings with english, mandarin chinese, and bits of taiwanese. and she loves to dance. |
| Dark Blue Promotions | Booking for the Acadia Cafe and for other venues throughout the midwest. Booking for local and regional acts - promotion. |
| Darling Maine | 4 piece violin, electric and acoustic guitar. We'll try to knock your socks off if you keep it to a dull roar. |
| Brian David | Acoustic Stomp Pop/Rock |
| David Brusie | Indie/pop/folk musician who specializes in pop songs in the vein of Weezer and Elliott Smith. |
| Steve Davis | Steve Davis has often been described as a young Bob Dylan with melody. |
| Sierra Dawn | I am 17 years old, a singer-songwriter. |
| Days of Rae | We deliver velvety melodic bliss through rich, intelligent rock. |
| db curtis | singer/songwriter/producer of modern acoustic pop and rock.Performs at clubs coffeehouses, colleges in the midwest. |
| Anthony De La Garza | From upstate MN, Anthony plays acoustic guitar with a psychedelic songwriting style. He is heavily influenced by Our Lady Peace and Duncan Sheik. |
| dead western | sounds like a forest growing (the throatless groaning of age-old trees); feels like a Victorian passage through limbo (grey, ominous); looks like a Grecian statue (as drawn by Robert Crumb) |
| Dear Astronaut | dirges for the joyous, hallelujahs for the damned |
| Debra G | Like Ani D crossed with Liz Phair/Amy Mann/Joni Mitchel |
| Brenda DeJardin | I have a duet or small group and have played my original music for several years. I have been labled New American sound and have recently moved to MN. |
| emaline delapaix | The emaline delapaix band are an all female 5 piece who play lush neo folk peppered with alternative influences and delicious melodies. Their music incorporates such diverse instruments as violin, viola, accordion, trumpet, clarinet, djembe as well as gui |
| Anne Deming | Local singer / songwriter Anne Deming plays original music covering a mix of folk, rock, blues, and alternative styles. |
| The Deserving Applause | Indie-Acoustic Singer/Songwriter Music for the Mind that thinks Deep. |
| Jonathan Dessi-Olive | Jonathan tries to take a new approach to the singer-songwriter. |
| Joey Diamond | Drinkin music. Some foot-stompin, some at-home-alone drinkin music |
| Charlene DiCalogero | Alt acoustic singer-songwriter who could give Ani DiFranco a run for her money. |
| DickSnuts and the FunkhausFlowsdorf.com allstars | check out the FLOW on www.funkhausflowsdorf.com, independent webradio from GER! |
| Diedrich Music Weiss | Invididualized Instruction for Songwriter/Performers. Ongoing Workshops & Lessons which include professional Production & Recording and Live Performance. |
| The Dissonance Prjoect | An avante garde approach to jazz guitar, tribal drums, bass and spoken word. |
| Traitor Mouse | Alt-Folk-Rock Trio who play fun song as best as they can. |
| Diverse Emerging Music Organization (DEMO) | DEMO is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that seeks to support, educate and promote emerging musicians and enrich communities eager for diverse, multi-cultural, musical experiences. |
| Doc's Kids | Energetic, entertaining, enigmatic acousticomedypop trio with a trombone twist. Catchy, fun, and always a good time. |
| Don Ross | Powerful, groovin’ and in-your-face music crafted by the only 2-time U.S. National Fingerstyle champ |
| Naomi Dornfeld | Naomi uses a variety of influences to create a unique style of music. |
| The Double Life | The Double Life is the acoustic solo project of Chris, formerly in avoiding emily. |
| DoubleShot | Hard Hitting vocals backed by incredible finger style acoustic-electric guitar. |
| Pat Dougherty | An indie folk-artist, who can lead you into a world of genre bending soundscapes and bring you back to reality with folk songs that sound older than the songwriter himself. |
| Nate Douglas | I'm a Guitarist living in downtown Shakopee, MN. I Play almost every kind of music and looking to get back with a band. |
| Joe Dretsch | Each of Joe Dretsch's songs is a snapshot of his heart, a story in itself. Whether it's about his roots and where he came from, what he believes, or of course... about a girl. We think you'll enjoy the story! |
| droplet (featuring Chrissy Mitchell) | droplet is a pop-rock band featuring singer-songwriter Chrissy Mitchell. |
| drouz | An aurally pleasing, vocally driven alternative group. Songs range from driving anthems to moving ballads. |
| The Dude Man | I do Folk and Shockfolk sets. Both are 2 hours long. Me my guitar and amp can and will change your lives. |
| Brad Dunse | Acoustic performing songwriter - country, folk, Singer-Songwriter, Americana |
| Dusty Rockers | A truly untraditional folk duo! |
| Ry Edwards | Solo Artist, Ry Edwards explores music from a variety of styles influenced by bands like Dave Matthews Band, Smashing Pumpkins, Ben Harper, and John Mayer |
| Nigel Egg | Performer-Songwriter |
| Elephant | Welcome Elephans |
| Mary Elias | Play guitar, flute, and 3 saxes and sing avail for any musical occasion |
| Eliza Blue | eliza blue plays folk music that is at times almost celtic, at times straight off the mountains of appalachia, but always soulful and elegant. |
| Ellery | Airy yet Organic Indie-Pop...
From Mtn Xpress:
...their sound is rich, intricate and iced with a voice no less than mesmerizing.
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| West Elliot | Acoustic Diary Rock |
| Jeff Elstad | Jeff Elstad is a Minneapolis based acoustic guitarist. His musical muse strives to bring a fresh approach and sound to the acoustic guitar.
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| Andy Elwell | Passionate and intense acoustic/folk, from MPLS but based out of Southern California. |
| Vicky Emerson | Americana multi-instrumentalist, Vicky Emerson, tours nationally and currently lives in New York City. More information is available at www.vickyemerson.com |
| Emma Hill and Her Gentlemen Callers | Indie Folk powerhouse and her acoustic roots band |
| ENGENDRIVER | pop-rock-jam-progressive-blues-punk-roots-fun music, MP3's and concert info... www.engendriver.com |
| Matt Engstrom | Matt Engstrom is a versitile and eclectic singer/songwriter that mixes original modern rock with a blend of multiple genras. Check out this local artist at his next performance. |
| Thea Ennen | Piano-driven folk with country-soul and bluegrass influences, songs about the landscapes,transformations,and relationships...a dead deer, a sex-change, etc... |
| Eric Addington | Songwriter and Guitarist |
| Joyce Ernst | Hailing from Minneapolis, Joyce blends a variety of folk sounds with her insightful lyrics. With a soulful folk pop base, Joyce captures creative lyrics with catchy hooks and an empowered voice. |
| Aaron Espe | An alluring mix of folk and pop; lyrically deep and acoustic with catchy, melodic vocals.(John Mayer meets Nick Drake.) Music that displays truth and beauty in an addictive style. Captivating live performer. Powerful, lovely vocals and guitar playing that |
| Erik Espe | Local acoustic singer/songwriter laments soulfully on the ups and the downs. |
| Eternal Sunshine | Eternal Sunshine is a solo project of the 18 year old Neil Polglase. Eternal Sunshine's influences are wide, ranging from The White Stripes to the Beatles. |
| ettie voya | ettie voya is an original indie folk pop swing trio from Minneapolis/St. Paul. |
| Motion Booking | Motion Booking...putting musicians in motion |
| The Evermore Escape | Acoustic/Emo Band. Two Acoustic Guitars and one Violin. |
| Every Wednesday | Somewhere in the small town of Stacy, Minnesota, just north of the Twin Cities, four friends meet at the red house, to write, record, & play their music, Every Wednesday.
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| Ex-North | Ex-North is an Atmospheric Art Rock band inspired by Progressive rock, metal, acoustic music and many genres. |
| EXIT | Four piece rock/pop group from the Milwaukee area. Original music and cover material. High energy and a great following. 2000 WAMI winner for Best New Group. 2002 WAMI Peoples Choice winner for Favorite Band in Wisconsin. 2003 WAMI winner Best Pop/Adult C |
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| Facing The Plastic | Facing The Plastic is an original band with Punk Roots and an Alternative feel. With catchy rythms and guitar hooks that snag you in for a ride and slams your face when you're not expecting it. |
| Joe Fahey | Joe Fahey is a Minneapolis-based songwriter & guitar player who sunlights as a freelance graphic designer. He has played bass and guitar in various cellar-dweller, and occasionally-gigging, rock and blues bands starting in the late 70s; always careful to |
| Fair June | Lovely band from Chicago Illinois wanting to be loved by YOU! |
| The Falderals | The Falderals is a little band with a big sound--two guitars and two voices blended together to create a unique folk-pop fusion. This acoustic singer/songwriter duo has been playing together for 10 years. |
| The Fall Front | We are and Acoustic Band who loves to play our own songs and Covers of songs! |
| Falling Cherries | Alternative punk musicians with 2 guitars and vocals moving to Anoka, with original kick ass f***ing songs with long experience and great f***ing music |
| far beyond frail | A duo originally from a small island called Martha's Vineyard, far beyond frail's sound has been called a collision between the simple songs of folk and the intensity of alternative. |
| Farewell Milwaukee | Farewell Milwaukee has been making music together for over 4 years. |
| Fat Chance Jug Band | The hardest working jug band in Minnesota. Classic jugband tunes as well as newer tunes jugbandified. Available for bars, coffeehouses, and other low joints, as well as private parties and festivals |
| February Album Writing Month | February Album Writing Month AKA FAWM is a songwriting challenge to write 14 songs in 28 days |
| John Fern | Mostly acoustic and vocal with a little harmonica. Singer/Songwriter |
| Shirantha Fernando | Real Deal ProTools TDM Recording for demo's, full length cd's or full blown productions |
| Finding Eternity | Finding Eternity is a Punk/Rock band who is our to rock. visit our web site at www.Finding Eternity.com and book us for any occasion |
| Don Fitzwater | Don brings an eclectic blend of music to the stage ranging from folk and roots music to contemporary singer-songwriters in addition to his own compositions |
| Flash Street | We are an alt/rock band from So. St. Paul. We play all original tunes. |
| Flincho | Aggressive Progressive Acoustic Folk Duo |
| Brent Floren | Urban folk- where jazz, blues and country music run up against each other. |
| Flux | Flux is an acustic alternative band from minneapolis. They are very weird and love to play for people. |
| Flyer and Mason | Twin Cities folk duo, Flyer & Mason, have been entertaining crowds for the past nine years. |
| R.O. Flyer | Singer-songwriter R.O. Flyer has played with a number of bands over the years, including The Better Part, Northern Diving Co., Rain and the Rhinoceros, and Flyer & Mason. Most recently, he has joined with Joel Mason, Matt Uttech, and Andy Blessing. |
| Pete Flynn | An acoustic remedy for the soul is the entity that is Pete Flynn. A
resident of Eau Claire, Pete has entranced, rocked, and enthralled
music fans of the area. His songs range from upbeat tunes of bliss to
songs that try to tackle the complexities of |
| The Forever Erratics | The Forever Erratics are an eclectic, Minneapolis-based band who play often dark, occasionally folky rock music with influences from the Violent Femmes to Toots and the Maytals. |
| forget me nots | Forget me nots is a three-piece (guitar, piano, violin, vocals) accoustic folk/rock band from Seattle WA. |
| Forgetful Grace | 4 piece Alternative Acoustic Rock band from Owatonna, MN. |
| Forgive or Forget | Our genre is most closely related to pop-punk, however we have a complete unique style. |
| Tigers Everywhere | Mostly acoustic with as much noise as you can make in an apartment. |
| Four Season Porch | Four Season Porch performs in that gray funky area between folk, rock, jazz, blues and alternative music. |
| Matthew Fox | Singer-songriter, guitarist, mandolinist with varied musical background over the last 20 years. |
| Fran King and Duncan Maitland | Pop/Rock/Acoustic. Magical harmonies. |
| Frank Boyle and his Eminent Acoustic Entourage | A trio of dynamic players (guitar, harmonica, percussion) featuring originals and selected covers. Swing, rock, country, latin and more flavor an eclectic repertoire. |
| Billy Franklin | Billy Franklin is a singer, songwriter, electronic musician, and a producer. |
| Dan Frechette | Dan Frechette not only is an amazing person to behold but an experienced guitar/mandolin player, and a dynamic singer/songwriter. |
| Free Range Pickin' | Minneapolis-based Free Range Pickin' is a spirited quartet that applies its great fascination with that bluegrass sound to a wide variety of traditional string band music, classic pop and rock, and a fresh collection of original tunes. |
| Matthew Freed | Sound mixing/recording for TV, film, documentaries, and commercials. |
| Andrew French | Broken down love sick joyful lo-fi pop married to a crooning alien with dandruff. |
| Frequency | Alternative Emo band, with great hooks, and enjoys nothing more than playing shows |
| Frequenzy | Rock band that loves to play live, whether at clubs or coffeehouses. |
| Jon Fret | Pop/Rock/Folk solo artist. Acoustic guitar & voice, covers & originals |
| Bob Frey | Bob Frey is a Singer-Songwriter with a memorable voice and intelligent, well-structured songs, sometimes solo, sometimes with a band. |
| Fro | Solo guitar singer songwriter with harmonica |
| Todd Fugere | Music Recording and Production at Home. |
| Gabe and Bobby | If you've been looking for some new songs to get stuck in your head, look no further. |
| Galvanic Alien | Galvanic Alien was created to fuse the voice, piano, and cello as one musical force. Our quest is to make listeners question their enviroment and push the bounds put on them by society. |
| Chris Gant | I am a singer/songwriter from MN looking to play my songs around town. |
| Gemini's Rival | Gemini's Rival has an eclectic combination of various stlyes with influences ranging from the Refreshments to Killing Heidi. |
| Lem Genovese | Performing Songwriter has toured professionally since 1975 and done some national touring. If you admire Stephen Stills, Jim Croce, Kenny Loggins & James Taylor you will aprreciate this original material on 12 & 6 String guitar + vocal. |
| Erin Gibbs | I'm a singer/songwriter, and I'm working on my first album |
| sall gibson | Sall is an emerging canadian 'alt-folk-rock' singer songwriter. |
| Greg Gilbertson | Acoustic, finger-style guitar picking and looping. |
| GiRL KicKs BoY | Female Fronted Rock Band, that will not be ignored. Well what type of music
do they play?, there's only one answer. They play Rock N' Roll. |
| Ben Glaros | Original singer/songwriter/guitarist. Veteran of many Twin Cities bands. Influenced by Neil
Young, Beck, Paul Westerberg, Robyn Hitchcock... |
| Della Anne Gleason | I'm Della. I'm an acoustic, pop-rock, singer/songwriter/performer from St. Louis, MO now going to McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul. www.myspace.com/dellaannegleason |
| MaryBeth Gleason | I am a singer-songwriter who writes for self therapy.
I usually pull tunes out of poetry.
I have an excellent muse.
Lately, I have been experimenting with piano and am having lovely results although I taught myself to play and can't do anything fa |
| Kyle Glidden | Management/Booking/Promotions/Bassist |
| Glory Muse | Acoustic music at it's finest. Great variety: rock, coutry, pop, and jazz. |
| The Godevils | The Godevils play alt-Western funky punk-folk rockabilly music, sometimes acoustic, sometimes amplified. |
| The Good Foot | The Good Foot is a versatile band with a variety of sounds and styles. Most of our music stems from modern/acoustic rock and classic funk. |
| Gordon Court | I am a singer/songwriter and play acoustic folk/rock originals and covers, and contemporary Christian music. |
| Shannon Grady | Singer/Songwriter in Minneapolis trying to stamp out a unique sound musically and vocally.
For booking contact me at shannon@zinn13.com
For booking contact me at shannon@zinn13.com |
| Grand Wazoo | Grand Wazoo Jazzes. Jams. Funks. Screams. Whispers. Listens. Laidback. Straight up. Is raw. Sweet. Experimental |
| Dave Granlund | I play acoustic music, and have about thirty minutes of music solid so far. i am relatively new to live music and will be performing in the cities starting in may. |
| Graveyard Blues Project (presents) | Graveyard Blues Project (presents) True Music from the Midwest.
Check listings for artist info and showcase dates. |
| Ali Gray | The Girl Next Door Moved Away and Now Ali Gray Is Ready To
Let You In....
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| The Great American Novel | Distinct. You'll hear it once and never forget it. And that's a good thing. |
| Loren Green | World class contemporary folk singer songwriter |
| Greenville | Milwaukee-based Greenville are making their mark on the Wisconsin live music scene with their moving blend of folk and rock. |
| David Griffin | Guitarist.10 years exp.progessive,dynamic but still very HEAVY metal. |
| Sam Grimes | Female singer/songwriter who now fronts her all-male entourage (aka full band). |
| Matthew Griswold | Singer-Songwriter |
| Neal Gupta | Keyboard pop/rock with some soothing voice straight from the soul. |
| Tim Gustafson | A compulsive singer-songwriter with roots in folk, rock, and blues. Urban folk, Americana. I value well-crafted songs, the mix of melody, rhythm, story. |
| Gypsy Mania | GYPSYMANIA Gypsy Swing ‘Hot Club’ Jazz |
| Matt Hadden | New Age Guitarist |
| Ariel Hagemeister | I'm a guitarist who has a passion for writing music and performing. |
| Ethan James Hagen | A solo artist who performs original compositions for solo guitar and songs with voice. |
| Half Act | Rock/Acoustic/Pop
4 guys who love to play good music to people who love good music |
| Half Act | modern pop/rock covers and originals
www.halfact.com
www.myspace.com/12act |
| Stacy Halter | Acoutic, solo singer-songwriter. Folk-rock/pop/soul |
| Wayne Hamilton | Hear originals and old favorites in folk, blues and pop! Wayne has performed for 20 years all over the country. |
| Trina Hamlin | To describe her in a genre-ized way verges on insult. Her guitar playing travels from singer/songwriter folk down to a muddier blues and then swings around to TV ready pop. Add that amazing, rich soulful voice and you have a force to be reckoned with. S |
| East Arm | Enter a world where reality is a stone's throw from corruption and love holds the only relevance to escape, and the music from the East Arm of Minesota might catch you. |
| Phil Bayer | Singer/Songwriter Phil Bayer writes in the vain of Neil Young, Wilco and Bob Dylan and also performs 60's covers. |
| david hanners | alt.texas.folk |
| Holly Hansen | Alt-folk/pop, jaws drop. |
| Josh Harty | Josh Harty is a classic example of Made In America. He blends contemporary midwestern sensibility wth traditional gospel and blues to create a rich hybrid unique in the field of acoustic guitar. |
| LIS HARVEY | Alt-folk americana. Fingerstyle guitar & voice: jazzy storyscapes that crackle, brood & purr, speaking to late nights & long drives home. |
| Carl Hauck | Yount solo acoustic musician from Champaign-Urbana, IL with three self-recorded albums. |
| dan hawaii | listen my classic Hawaiin
musin |
| Heatherlyn | Heatherlyn's music is both brass and glass. A soulful voice and a guitar strum with a message of honesty and hope will reach deep. |
| The Heise Bros. | Good Time Acoustic/Folk Rock |
| Glen Helgeson with Axis Mundi Helgeson | GLEN HELGESON with AXISMUNDI Contemporary World-Beat Jazz |
| Derek Helland | I think of my music as acoustic, folk, sensitive/sentimental rock and pop, with blues and alternative influences. |
| Tim Helmen | Tim Helmen writes songs for the mind and spirit, while his guitar creates a sophisticated groove that keeps the body up in the mix too. |
| Mary Henderson and Geoff Shannon |
Original rural flavored acoustic music. Duet performances with vocals, acoustic guitar, and frailing banjo.
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| Sara Hendrix | Comparable to Tori Amos, Natalie Merchant, and Sara
McGlauklan |
| Ryan Henneboehle | Primarily acoustic singer/songwriter. Plays styles from folk to classic rock. Lost of original material. |
| Chris Herriges | Singer/Guitarist known primarily, currently as event entertainer extraordinaire - Solo, with Duo, larger band...Lots of commercial radio airplay and strong reviews with original material, primarily in the Nineties... |
| Greg Herriges | Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Bouzoukist, and multi-instrumentalist; purveyor of Acoustic Semi-Avant Chamber Rock with an Eastern Folkadelic Aftertaste |
| Hickory Creek | Duo performs originals and covers of bluegrass, blues, folk, and rock on 12-string guitar, mandolin, banjo, and mountain dulcimer. |
| HIGH NOON | High Energy Country & Rock. Never a dull moment in this highly active professional show. Don't miss it!! |
| High on Stress | High on Stress is a four piece rock band from the Twin Cities that write songs about the cracked glass of daily life |
| Elliot Hilton | Forthcoming |
| Greg Hobbs | Greg Hobbs is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter whose often sardonic outlook, and poetic yet down to earth lyrics, bring a fresh perspective to the folk-rock, roots-country genres. |
| Andy Holmaas | andy holmaas grew up in the middle of nowhere singing songs and waiting for life. now hes out chasing it |
| Jennifer J. Holt | Born and raised on the plains of South Dakota, Jennifer brings a fresh, yet familiar voice to the acoustic scene. Her original songs are intimate and rebel rousing. She also fancies Irish and Old-Time music and brings her modern spunk to traditional song |
| Jordan Holt | i write all my own material. mainly influenced by things happening around me...acoustic emo type stuff...like dashboard and brighteyes |
| Homer | sounds of whales, sounds of dirt, sounds of spirits, homer is from the deep forest of the north, his music and instrumental musings are from the tallest cedar trees, the deepest freshwater lake,and the darkest caves in sandstone. gritty at times, and flui |
| honest injuns | originally from sault ste. marie michigan, moved to the twin cities about a year ago to play music and get away from where i was at. Almost 22 and always been into music, just being a fan of music is just as much fun as playing. i am into learning how to |
| Honeysuckle Rose | 30's and 40's jazz standards in the style of Django Reinhardt |
| Sean Hopkins | i am working on releasing my debut album. the music has been described as being a distorted, acoustic dream, of sadness in love. |
| The Smarts, with Jeff Horwich | Jazz-pop trio The Smarts, with multi-instrumentalist (and In The Loop host) Jeff Horwich. |
| Tim Houlihan | Contemporary acoustic music rich in folk and blues traditions. Compellinglyrics and melodies with vitality. |
| Humanboy | Humanboy is an electronica acoustic fingerpicking female vocal led masterpiece |
| Will Hutchinson | Acoustic folk musician with heavily crafted lyrics and an endearing personality. |
| Hydraulic Woman | Bluesy rock with gutsy female vocals. Catchy orginal tunes reminiscent of Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, and Sheryl Crow. |
| Hyentyte | A soul-funk based band rooted in Minneapolis, Minnesota inspired by a deep sense of obligation to create and deliver richly textured, elevated, sonically blessed music.
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| Dan Hylton | Minneapolis musician always with a variety of things in the works. |
| I Like Your Moves | An acoustic rock band that will blow your mind.
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| i with us | i with us is an all original mix of musical styles played with high energy hyperactivity. |
| If I Fall | We get more done at 2 a.m. than you do all day. |
| I.L.B.T. | I.L.B.T. is an acoustic 2 man band that brings an upbeat, fun and sometimes comical approach to the acoustic cover band scene. |
| Ill Castle | Acoustic Rock Music |
| Implicit | Mitch Millner (vocals)
Brady Mielke (guitar) |
| In Overflow | Acoustic rock with a groove. |
| InishMohr | InishMohr is a four piece band that plays traditional Irish and Scottish music. |
| InishMohr | Jim Moss plays bouzouki, low whistle, penny whistle, Irish flute and recorders with InishMohr. |
| Matthew Inkala | Strong soulful songs from the heart. Acoustic-electric guitar and well-thought-out lyrics often laced with dry humor. |
| INSPIRADO | Rock/Comedy music that makes you roll and laugh and stuff |
| Ira Adelman quintet | bebop,swing,classic,jazz available for parties, weddings, coffee shops,clubs or whatever the occasion may be. fun and exciting group. |
| IRON HORSE | All Aboard the Iron Horse Express! This band really mixes it up! High Energy New Country from the beginning to the end! A Must See! |
| Bill Isles | An award-winning singer/songwriter with poetic lyrics and original melodies. |
| Dan Israel and the Cultivators | Dan Israel and the Cultivators play honest, melodic, intense
roots-based music that'll get you thinking while it gets your feet moving. |
| Danny Jack | I'm a singer/songwriter interested in getting my original material out there. |
| Jack Gandydancer | What Steely Dan would be like if they played country music. |
| Jack Norton and the Mullet River Boys | Jack Norton and the Mullet River Boys play vaudeville, bluegrass and gospel. |
| Evan Jacob | Piano driven rock.
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| Jade and Jute | Jade and Jute (Chriss Mester and Mark Schirmacher) blend warm vocal, acoustic, and electric guitar tones with unique complimentary instrumentation and intuitive, elastic melodies and lyrics. Listeners may be familiar with their previous musical adventure |
| The Pistol Whippin' Party Penguins | Twin Cities Based Jake Manders, Matt Walvatne, Chris Pyle, Ryan Schallock, and Pat Mavity
Folkie, Alt Country, Bluegrass |
| Jambo Acoustic Music | Jambo Acoustic Music - Acoustic Rock/Country and Jimmy Buffett Tribute music |
| Eric James | Eric James, composer of electronic and classical music, blending the rhythms of the urban landscape. |
| Gabriel James | Singer-songwriter Gabriel James backed by a talented group of jazz-funk musicians. |
| Jeff James | Singer-Songwriter Acoustic Performer. 350+ cover/original songs of several genres. Live audio/video clips on Web Site! |
| Julie James | Twin Cities Acoustic Singer/Songwriter/Performer. Prolific writer, eclectic style. |
| Claudia Jane | Northern Wisconsin singer-songwriter and guitarist inspired by stories she hears from others. |
| Jake Janish | Freelance engineer/producer in both audio and video. |
| Jeyk Janish | Punk/Hardcore singer and/or guitarist, also a Pro Tools Operator, producer/engineer. |
| Jayber Crow | indie/folk rock |
| Jen and Kate | Pop duo from the Twin Cities area. |
| jenbluhm | alternative country, acoustic folk, singer/songwriter, usually solo |
| Jenn Bostic and Caitlin Nicol-Thomas | Acoustic Folk/Country/Pop |
| Jenny Peterson | Acoustic singer/songwriter musician - female |
| Jess and Zeb | Acoustic duo (Zeb - guitarist and Jess - vocalist/violinist) performing originals and covers in the jazz/pop/blues genre. |
| Jesse and the Cigarettes | A band that combines funk, rock, folk, and indie to make a real sweet sauce....Soulful vocals, funky bass, dueling guitars, and kick-ass drums |
| Jessee Bastard | Acoustic msuic with punk rock edge to it. Looking for shows. |
| Bethany Jetto | With her clever lyrics and soul piercing vocals, Bethany Jetto transforms her acoustic performance into a rock show that leaves you humming her melodies for weeks. |
| Jet_Set Stereo | Lucid and whole-hearted Indie rock. Part Acoustic, part full-band. |
| Jink | Eclectic alternative-folk that combines intense and evocative lyrics, insistent rhythms and an unconventional melodic sensibility—-all delivered with a powerful, emotional punch. |
| Joe Adams | A solo-singer/songwriter with a folk heart brimming with introspection and creativity. |
| Johari's Window | An original band that produces an eclectic groove of rock, funk, and blues. Playing shows at various clubs around the cities of Minneapolis/St.Paul: The Fine Line, The Cabooze, The Red Carpet, 7th Street Entry, Gastov's/Mario's Keller Bar, Urban Wild Life |
| Joharis Window | Acoustic Blues Rock |
| John Snell the Tenth | The songs are either relaxing and soothing, fun and upbeat, or strange and rockin'! |
| Jamie Quinn Johnson | Acoustic Rock |
| Jeff D Johnson | Solo Acoustic Rock w/ punchy guitar and inspiring lyrics |
| Matt Johnson | Acoustic Pop-Rock with Jazz, Funk and Blues influence |
| Noah CG Johnson | Local musician by way of Oly, WA by way of Iowa... that's right: Iowa. |
| Eric Johnston | im young, and i play mellowsmoothacoustichiphoppybluesyboppon-hottness. |
| Kelly Kellam/Ernie Halter tour | National acoustic tour |
| Davis Jones | San Francisco based singer/songwriter touring in support of new album Winter Midnight |
| JP Hoe and thr Truly Richards | Fresh singer-songwriter who has a new sound of pop, without all those first time awkward moments. |
| JUDGE BENNETT | JUDGE BENNETT is a trio playing jazz influenced light rock with acoustic blues overtones layered on top of folk, rock and jazz standards with original material mixed in. One sentence says it all. You be the judge. JUDGE BENNETT |
| Julia Carroll / Amy Lashley | Southern-based singer/songwriters folking their way to the twin cities. Acoustic folk/rock. |
| Joe Juliano | Guitar player of 39 years.
Soulful singer. Noted for blues bands now gone acoustic. Virsital and diverse song writer.
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| Jupitor for Sarah | acoustic rock music |
| Kadence | Variety style band. |
| Lisa Kane | Lisa Kane is a roots oriented Singer-Songwriter withan incredible live performance and a wonderful new CD! |
| Kaptain Karl | Acoustic Geek Rock. They Might Be Giants meets Johnny Cash. Solo, or with Memphis Evans as Great Uncle Helmer. |
| Time Line | Much of what we do is blues based, though it ranges from delta to uptown to jazzy show tunes, Tinpan Alley and acoustic rock. |
| Karmic Whiplash | Punk/folk that gives a portion of a damn |
| Kate Peterson and Sarah Cleaver | Two songwriters who have come together to create a powerfully entertaining show that will make you laugh and maybe cry. |
| Katy Young | Katy sings jazz and blues from the 1920s, 30s and 40s along with her own arrangements of classic American folk songs from that same era and a few fabulous originals. Katy accompanies herself on custom-made mandolins, octave and mando cello, sometimes uku |
| Steve Kaul | Resophonic guitar, Acoustic guitar and Vocal - fingerstyle and flatpicked guitar arrangements of original and traditional new-folk |
| Mike Keane | mike wows his audiences with his heartfelt songs, clear vocals and consistent guitar playing. his style is an acoustic/folkpop sound with a very subtle funky undertone in the rhythm with lyrics and licks that won’t leave your head for days...in a good way |
| Kelsey Joy | Acoustic/indie |
| Michael Kennedy | I'm an acoustic guitarist, singer, writer, looking for a band. |
| David Kerschner | David's rich voice of B side covers and rediscoverd covers make David worth listening. |
| Kevin Steinman and the Villanelle Poets | Folk Rock |
| Kid Solomon and The Teton Wolf Band | Acoustic ensemble from St. Paul. Style ranging from experimental to traditional folk. |
| Kilometers Davis | Kilometers Davis is a Minnesota acoustic band performing original material with insightful lyrics and rich harmonies. |
| Dane Kim | Minneapolis singer-songwriter, performer, founder of luckySound & Co. s |
| Beth Kinderman | Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist performing geeky, clever, literate folk music. |
| Bernie King | Progessive roots-based Singer\ Songwriter performing acoustic orignials. |
| Rod Kinny | A Singer/Songwriter with a fresh, alluring way about him. His music is reminicent of Al Stewart, Peter Gabriel, & Steely Dan. |
| Kristin Kitko | Folk, acoustic, quirky & catchy |
| Thomas Kivi | A person who sees the song as a medium for communication. Expect more from music. |
| Zack Kline | Zack Kline is a fiddler at ease in many styles, from Appalachian tunes to Bach and works these varied influences into an original sound. |
| Laura Klinkert | acoustic indie music, heavy on the folk side of things fronted by female vox. |
| Brett Klug | Brett Klug |
| Lonnie Knight | Minneapolis singer-guitarist-songwriter. CDs include I Wrote My Name on You and Better Days. |
| Jeff Knutson | Fun-lovin' acoustic guitarist looking for jam band to play with to hopefully be real good. |
| Rob Kohlmeyer | San Antonio native, Alt-country, swamp blues, and other acoustic doddles |
| Elisa Korenne | New York City-based artist Elisa Korenne blends vocal intensity with sharp, contemplative lyrics and a driving groove to create original edgy and elegant acoustic rock. |
| Chris Koza | Draws from a pool of folk, alt-country, pop and rock |
| Kyle Kraft | Acoustic, Pop, Rock Music From The Soul |
| Mark Kreitzer | Multi-instrumentalist Singer/songwriter plays Bluegrass, Jazz, Folk and Classical |
| Ruvane Kurland | Rockin' acoustic-folk from the midwest! |
| John Kurtis | Kurtis writes and performs a blend of gritty folk-punk songs with strains of blues and country. |
| Aaron Kyle | Aaron wears his heart on the outside, for us all to see. His songs can make a loud room quiet. They can make one minute seem like ten. Or ten like one. |
| Kyle and Savannah | Kyle and Savannah are Eau Claire students who have put together an eclectic array of songs to entertain and engage the crowd. |
| L. Preston West | Strongly lyrical acoustic music. |
| La Crosse Hot Club | Acoustic jazz quartet featuring vintage Parisian swing |
| la poema | A guy. A guitar. Creativity. A dream. Empassioned acoustic band that loves to rock. Poetry in motion. |
| Brianna Lane | sweet-voiced alterna-folkie |
| Matt Lange | Acoustic fingerstyle and slide guitarist, singer, and songwriter. |
| Lark | Lark is an urban country-folk group with your heart in its hand |
| Bethany Larson | I am an independent singer/songwriter from Minneapolis, MN.I play my guitar and sing my songs. |
| Brian Larson | Lead singer of rock band Seconds Before shows his sensitive side with Americana/Alt Country original solo acoustic style. |
| Son Of Lars | Truly unique folk music. These songs are poetically written and emotionally sung with acoustic guitar and open back banjo accompaniment. The bard of the Mid-West! |
| The Last Known Whereabouts | The Last Known Whereabouts is a four piece string band, playing folksy, rootsy, original new grass music. |
| Late For Lunch | original acoustic jazzy, bluesy music with 3 guitars and a bass to create a unique sound. |
| Latona | Naming themselves after the Roman Goddess, Latona, who was the mother of twins, Jennifer and Sarah Schroerlucke, who are themselves identical twins, have been writing and performing music together virtually since birth. |
| Justin Law | Justin Law is the founder of the Northern Diving Collective (artist collective). When he plays solo, the results are melancholy acoustic songs tinged with honesty, hope, and wit. |
| Leaving Reason | Acoustic Alternative |
| Lechba | A refreshing new sound of rock. |
| Louis Ledford | Performing Songwriter Waterbug Records recording artist and former member of Used Carlotta |
| Colin Lee | Blues/rock on amped nylons. |
| Jason Lee | write.
play.
sing.
Become a cliche.
Beg for a CD sale.
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| Rebecca Lee | Singer Songwriter Rebecca Lee is known for her original, heartfelt songs - sweet vocals - artistry on piano, keyboards and guitar - timeless, stirring melodies, universal, reaches in and grabs your heart . . . |
| Lee Rude | Lee Rude combines insightful, clever lyrics with a unique folk-popsensibility. |
| chrys leedham | an intense, melodic acoustic twin cities musician. Dark, bitterseet ballads with introspective, thought provoking lyrics. |
| Legacy Ensemble | Fine Music For Your Special Event. Each musician brings a depth of performance experience and a commitment to excellence. |
| Zach Lein | acoustic folk pop, good stuff if I may say |
| Leslie Fletcher | Eccentric acoustic rock performed on miniature instruments. |
| Kyle Letendre | Elton John meets John Legend in a retro, soul-inflected piano sound. |
| Timothy Paul Leutbounshou | Guitarist who's passion for music is interpreted through his lyrics. Encouraging and uplifting through an acoustic sound to both original and cover songs. |
| Mara Levi | Mara Levi plays Smart Pop music - music that is complex but catchy - rock and roll on acoustic guitar. |
| Melissa Lewis | About to release her second album and with songs featured in hit TV series and film, Melissa Lewis is rising onto the scene of powerful independent artists. |
| James Lieder | James Lieder plays a unique style of guitar never using a capo and could be described in one word: acoustafunkafolkaliciousgrass |
| Roger Lienke | Roger Lienke is a native of the Minneapolis suburbs who has been around the proverbial block a time or two. Done some things. Gotten knocked about some. Gotten up. He lives close to the heart of the matter and writes about it. |
| Life's Betrayal | Life's Betrayal is a band from Annandale Minnesota. We play a range from Acoustic/Punk to Hard Rock. |
| Like Home | Acoustic folk-blues-rock duo use vocals, guitar and bass to deliver harmony-tinged covers with a healthy portion of good fun. Exclusively at Anodyne Cafe. |
| Likely Stories | Singer-songwriters Tracy Jane Comer, Dave Schindele and Nancy Rost accompany each other on piano, guitar, cello, fiddle, percussion, melodica and vocals. |
| Coleman Lindberg | Coleman Lindberg plays his own hard-hitting brand of acoustic folk/pop/punk music combining honest, intelligent, and often funny lyrics with unforgettable melodies, harmonies, and a driving pick-free guitar style. |
| Brooke Lindquist | Singer, Composer and Teacher in the Twin Cities area. Available for wedding, corporate events and lessons. Reasonable rates! |
| Jessica Lindsey | Jessica has a hauntingly soulful, yet honest and positively-charged unique sound - W. Foss, Love this sound . . . these songs are soundtrack material . . . If George Winston’s songs had lyrics, they might sound like this . . . D. Godsey, Omaha, NE |
| Tom Linker | pianist/composer/arranger/music director in many musical genres |
| Jimmie Linville | Jimmie Linville is a multi-instrumentalist acoustic singer/songwriter whose pop sensibility and unique style of metaphorical songbuilding provide a fresh approach to songwriting. |
| Living Spoon | Trio- Guitar, bass, drums. Jazzy pop metal. Just listen. |
| Locklin Road | Celtic trio performing traditional and contemporary Celtic songs, along with original songs and the work of contemporary American singer-songwriters. www.locklinroad.com |
| Jaspar Lepak | girl and guitar with lots of lyrics and a country folk sound |
| The Long Farewell | Coming to Venue near you. |
| Long Time Gone - bluegrass band | Bluegrass band from the Twin Cities south-of-the-river suburbs, playing classic Golden Era bluegrass and fiddle tunes |
| Wayne Longtin Sr. | Country Singer/Songwriter with 6 CD's recorded. 3 CD's of original material. |
| The Lost Boys | We are a punk/emo band who plays alot of Blink 182 and Box Car Racer tunes but have alot of original material. Even have a cd out that we are selling ourselves so far. |
| Mike Lott | Mellow Acoustic Singer/Songwriter |
| Lotus Eater | A local college band, Lotus Eater tries hard to incorporate all three of the players' styles (indie-alt, jazz, and funk) into their music. |
| Love Songs For Angry Men | From Cat Stevens to Cindi Lauper, we play what we like and hope you dig it too. |
| Love Songs For Angry Men | From Cat Stevens to Cindi Lauper, we play what we like and hope you dig it too. |
| Lovely Houses | Lovely Houses is a an artist who writes songs in a folk/pop style containing thoughtful, provocative lyrics and beautiful, captivating melodies. |
| Julie Loyd | Julie Loyd is a high-energy, wiggly, acoustic-rocker. Her frenetic performance on stage makes her solo show feel like a full band. |
| the Lucas Cates Band | This band is on the way down. |
| Luna Sea | Luna Sea is a variety band made up of some the region's Top Professional
Musical Talent. Catering to private or corporate engagements, as well as the
area's finest large & small night clubs, Luna Sea is a powerful crowd pleasing
experience. |
| Derek Luttrell | Derek Luttrell is a singer/songwriter that recently moved here from Illinois. Plays Folk/rock/americana. He plays mostly original music and only covers on occasion when applicable. |
| LVNMUZIQ (a.k.a. Liz Snavely) | LVNMUZIQ is toe-tappin' urban folk music with heartfelt lyrics and passionate on-stage energy guaranteed to suck you in and keep you wanting more |
| Rafe Lyford | Rafe has performed with Marlena Shaw, John Medeski, New York Voices, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Moore by Four, Charlie Haden, Sam Palafian, Benny Golson, and Kenny Werner. |
| M And I | If you are looking for a good variety of acoustic sounds, you have found the right musicians. |
| Chris MacCarthy | Chicago musician. Singer/Songwriter. Native of Grand Forks, ND. |
| Simon MacKenzie | Simon MacKenzie |
| Brian Mackey | NYC Born Singer Songwriter. Started singing and performing in NYC's Greenwich Village back in the late 60's and early 70's |
| Madame Mimi | Madame Mimi formerly Sister Mimi hails natively from the Congo and grew up in France. |
| Madison Greene | Aggressive acoustic music with Celtic undertones and Afro-Cuban rythyms |
| Make The Breakdown | Make The Breakdown is an acoustic band from the twin cities area. Melodic, emotionally driven and often powerful, Make The Breakdown will hopefully soon become a familar face and big part of the Minneapolis music scene. |
| Make Yourself At Home | Music you can take home to your mother! |
| Mandragora Tango Orchestra | One of the only Tango Orchestras outside of Argentina and Minnesota's spiciest and most danceable chamber music septet. |
| Rich Mann | Rich Mann ~ guitar/harmonica player performing acoustic blues, folk and originals. |
| Jon Manners | Unique and dynamic vocals with acoustic guitar, electrified and electrifying. |
| Jennifer Markey | Singer*Musician*Songwriter writes new classics and brings back some forgotten ones. |
| Marlin and Dante | Marlin and Dante combine the sounds, languages, rythms, and influences of both latin and north America to create a mellow and well defined sound. |
| Johny Marshall | Hard Rock/Blues guitar player and singer/song writer. Age 16, i'm into Zeppelin, Sabbath, Cream, Aerosmith, the doors etc. |
| Katie Marshall | Acoustic female singer/songwriter... acoustic guitar and vocals |
| Mark Martin | Still here still working and workin hard for the 1st time in years |
| Trevor Marty | Trevor Marty is the freshest thing since orange juice. Music, and words that are entertaining, fun, and powerful. |
| mary mack | comedic folk singer |
| Mateo | Solo Artist in the style of Jeff Buckley, U2 & Dave Matthews |
| Mateo | A rhythmic mix of acoustic and electric guitars, violin, sax and drums that explores the expression capabilities of pop music while sneaking in artistic integrity under your nose. |
| Matt Jennings | Minneapolis world music based singer/songwriter. Sings in both English and Spanish. Unique guitar style. |
| Matt Patrick | local singer/songwriter/producer Matt Patrick is an eclectic mix of rootsy folk and experimental/ambient music. |
| Matthew Hope | Matthew Hope makes you nostalgic for tomorrow. His styles range from the melancholy musings of a dark ballad, to the passionate strains of a spirited love song.
Born and raised on the outskirts of Chicago, Matthew absorbed many different musical tradit |
| Matthew Lee | Soft acoustic ballads mixed in with some more upbeat numbers...goes nice with love making or coffee... |
| GWEN MATTHEWS | Qwen is in the business for designing great music for whatever event you have coming up.She simply sings all kinds of music well. She also works with the best musicians in town. |
| Mike May | Experienced lead guitarist currently performing throughout Minnesota with country/rock artist Greg Michaels |
| Melissa McCarthy | Melissa McCarthy performs wedding ceremonies, house concerts, in schools, and small events. |
| Andy McClure | An overworked and underloved bassist (and occasional acoustic guitarist). |
| Willow Bridge McDowell | Acoustic 3 member band,American Irish, Bluegrass, Gospel, Country |
| Seth McGaha | Seth McGaha is an indie acoustic folk artist originally from Portland, Oregon. |
| Ryan McKern | Doom Blues in the swamps of impending dreams and graveyard delusions hidden in masks of suffering and addiction. |
| Jason McLain | Jason McLain |
| Willie McManus | Acoustic and electric folk music, a la Dave Ray .,with a bit of trash on the side. |
| Crista McRae | An accomplished singer and songwriter that wows audiences with her soulful vocals and beautiful guitar and piano melodies |
| Me and Neil | Acoustic originals. Entirely organic. |
| The Men In Black | A Cappella Vocals, Early Rock, Doo-Wop, Spirituals, Folk, 50's Smaltz. |
| Dan Menke | Acoustic Rock guitarist who can cover and play anything. |
| Sasha Mercedes | Sasha Mercedes is a vocal powerhouse whose percussive guitar style and gift for song craft turns heads no matter where she plays. |
| Jeremy Messersmith | Singer/songwriter Guy |
| Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra | The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra performs classical music with professional artists at their free concerts. |
| David Michael | Singer Songwriter from Bloomington. Playing as much as I can where ever I can. Random crowds love me and I'm looking to play more actual venues instead of smoking sessions and parties. |
| Michael Quinn and the Virgin Suicides | Roots Rocker and his band! Years of drumming for bands such as the Whiskey Sournotes, the Regulars, and Speedway can make a great singer-songwriter of a man. Quinn follows in the footsteps of many other great drummers turned singer-songwriters: Dave Grohl |
| Middle Spunk Creek Boys | The Middle Spunk Creek Boys have been entertaining upper Midwest audiences with their special form of Bluegrass music for over 32 years. |
| Back Alley Blues | Back Alley Blues is a weekly outdoor showcase of local talents on Acadia Cafe's back patio. The stage is built out of wood pallets and a piece of plywood... Perfect for stompin’, hollerin’ and drinkin’… Check out the happy hour specials on Monday from 4 p |
| Mike Fugazzi Band | What can you expect from Mike and his band? Deep groves that will get people on the dance floor! The Mike Fugazzi Band is a roots-rock band that engages music goers through its passion and musicianship. Their high-energy stage show is exciting to listen t |
| Mike Midwestern | Acoustic indie/punk. |
| Mikel Wright and The Wrongs | Acoustic Funk-Rock Fusion! |
| Michael Miles | Urban acoustic rock, combining organic acoustic rhythms with urban loops and dance beats. |
| Chris Miller | Chris Miller's sets include his own songs mixed in with traditional blues and old time country music as well as a few jazz standards. |
| Mike Miller | Mike Miller continues the tradition of the troubadour, performing American and International folk music. |
| The Milltown Band | Traditional British, Irish and American folk music. |
| Minnesota Police Pipe Band | Highland bagpipe and drum corps |
| Minnesota Bluegrass Band | bluegrass |
| Ward Three ... | continues to defy expectations |
| Anais Mitchell | vermont-based singer-songwriter |
| MKA | Acoustic music influenced by ambient/gothic tones |
| MoeDeLL | Funk Alternative laiden with wahs loops delays and other FX..MoeDeLL brings an energetic twist to the acoustic guitar |
| Eric Moeckel | Melancholy, harmonically interesting and progressive singer-songwriter. |
| Julie Moffitt | A smoky-voiced singer/songwriter with songs that you've lived through - from the first flirt to the worst break-up. |
| Molly and Sonny Boy | With an eclectic blend of advanced blues and folk playing and vocals and an abundance of instruments from the banjo to the mandolin, 12 string guitar and more Molly and Sonny Boy entertain shamelessly! |
| Colin Monette | Guitarist/Educator/Recording Artist/Singer/Songwriter. AAS Degree. Blues/Jazz Harmony + Improv,Fingerstyle.Americana. |
| Jared Monetti Band Monetti | Acoustic-Alternative Band |
| Monroe Crossing | Traditional & original Bluegrass & Gospel. Powerful vocalists.
Recipients of fifteen 2000 Minnesota Bluegrass Association Awards,
Monroe Crossing won guitar, banjo, mandolin & female vocal awards! |
| Michael Monroe | Minnesota Original performing since 70s: Acoustic Folk/Reggae/Jazz |
| Dawn Xiana Moon | Chinese-American Dawn Xiana Moon went from classically trained pianist to singer-songwriter shortly after discovering anarchy in the guitar. Melodic folk pop infused with passion and honesty. From Chicago. |
| Jeffrey Moon | Writing songs for over 18 years, Jeffrey Moon is a unique talent in the twin cities. Influenced by a wide range of styles--latin, folk, classical, electronica--Jeffrey uses a formidable finger-picking style in combination with compelling songwriting. |
| More Amore' | Songwriter Adam Thoms plays an eclectic array of original arrangements delving into diverse genres deemed; Replacement Treatment Sound. |
| MORECOWBELL.NET | Working with venues to give you new to professional artists that MORECOWBELL.NET would put their own stamp of approval on |
| Phillip Morgan | Distinctive lyrics and inviting melodies compel listeners to turn within and consider that which concerns the heart, the mind, and always... the spirit. |
| MOROSITY | MOROSITY: Sourness of temper; sullenness: a gloomy ill-tempered feeling: a sullen moody resentful disposition. |
| Sarah Morris | Acoustic, jazz & old-school-country, singer-songwriter |
| Mortal Chaos | Mortal Chaos plays hit 80s music and concert style rock and roll on local stages. |
| The Moss Piglets | High energy single mic style acoustic bluegrass, oldtime, country, rock and more |
| Trevor Marty | Trevor Marty's music brings the word finess to mind. An expert word-smith and musician rarely do these two come together as they do in Trevor. |
| Mr. Mediocrity | Eclectic punk rock at its finest. (I bet you have never read that before) |
| Matt Muller | Singer/songwriter |
| Mary Ann Munro | Mary Ann Munro is a singer-songwriter who writes songs about love and lust. Her voice is soft and velvety like cake or butter. |
| Kevin Muras | All originial acoustic guitar and vocals. |
| Murge | Murge is Minneapolis based, Progressive Soul Searching Rock Band Blended with Funk. |
| louis murphy | founding member of two eyes for the dead and a few other bands you have never heard of. |
| Scott Moses Murray | Music that will make you think twice before selling your soul to the man... or the woman |
| Dan Musselman | Dan Musselman is a classicaly trained jazz pianist in the Twin Cities. He performes every Tuesday night at the Artists' Quarter at 7 PM. |
| My Cousin Dallas | Folk-hop pop acoustic music with influences from semisonic to doc watson to Warren G. |
| My Lady's Cutlass | Merging the essence of Celtic, French, and English folk music, featuring flutes, drums, psaltery, English bagpipes, and the resounding growl of the didgeridoo, My Lady's Cutlass creates an inviting closeness with their music. |
| Eric Nassau | travelling folk |
| Nate Giller Productions | Recording Studio with a Pro Tools HD3 system and a Control 24 digital surface. |
| Nate Houge and The Honest Folk | driving garage folk for the masses |
| NAYMAN-TRACY-NAYMAN | A three-member band from St.Paul made up of two brothers on guitars and a lead singer on percussion. All three sing concentrating on cover and original songs from Simon and Garfunkel to Van Morrison and the Rolling Stones. |
| Daniel Nelson | I am a 24 year old singer/songwriter. I have been told I sound like Dashboard Confessional. My lyrics are about love, emotion and social and environmental awareness. |
| The New Science | We are the new science, and this is our experiment. |
| Andrew Newton | Singer songwriter with roots in folk and folk/rock. |
| Dan Newton | Eclectic music on accordion. French, gypsy, zydeco, jugband, roots. |
| Nick Pocius | Local Singer/Songwriter with a looped jammin funky folk style of his own. |
| Nick Scholtes (or Nick Scholtes Band or NSB) | Nick Scholtes Band is a well-blended cross of a variety of styles, mixing it all into a beautifully woven concoction of strumming acoustics, bleeding guitar, soothing, pounding electronics, and sincere, thought-provoking poetry. |
| NICOLA | Urban Alternative...Fiery Folk Rock...Intensely Passionate Soul... A high-energy live act to ignite any audience...
Whether unplugged solo,duo or Full Band...Nicola is one act you just gotta' see!
Websites:
www.nicolanicola.com
www.myspace.com/nicola
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| Adrienne Nightingale | A folk/ blues singer songwriter with a gypsy lifestyle and a nonprofit that uses music to educate and empower communities in Kenya. |
| Erik Nilssen | Serious minded Wiccan musician looking for same. |
| nixon | as american
as apple pie |
| No Small Wonder | nosmallwonder is a 2 piece acoustic guitar duo from Minneapolis, MN. |
| Nobody`s Poet | Nobody's Poet is the duo of Bill Campbell & Dean Christensen. Their debut CD features a variety of original music with a focus on topics of spirituality and self discovery. |
| Steve Nollet | Original Songs about the search for meaning in middle-class suburban America |
| Steve Noonan | Writing and singing style was formed from two waves of influences: 1. Early Jackson Browne/Crosby, Stills, and Nash. 2. The Cure/Echo and the Bunnymen.
This mixture produced a unique songwriting style emphasizing melody and vocals, using 6 and 12 st |
| rick "rico" norquist | solo accoustic singer/songwriter of the alternative rock persuasion. mainly originals, but original twist on a couple of covers. |
| Northern Sky | Two guys with guitars and great vocals who play from light rock to country covers as well as some of their own music. |
| Jack Norton | outsider folk. |
| Jack Norton | outsider folk. |
| Nothing of Consequence | Nothing of Consequence is something...something you want to listen to. |
| Chuck Nyberg | Pop, rock, folk, extravaganza! |
| Obelisk | Obelisk is a progressive metal and operatic classic band from ballard washington, and has played all over seattle,kirkland,olympia and Ballard |
| Rose Oberg | A unique singer/songwriter with an acoustic sound. With insightful and sometimes twisted lyrics, you'll get hooked. |
| Rose Oberg | Twenty-something singer/songwriter that plays the guitar |
| Olivia | Olivia is a five-piece acoustic art rock band from the twin cities. |
| Craig T. Olson | musician, entertainer for 20 years. Now worship artist and pastor. |
| Dave Olson | Original folk and roots rock that tells stores of ordinary life with refreshing starkness and clarity. Tunes that grab the heart and head while you tap along to the music. |
| Nancy Olson | I perform solo and as trio. originals and covers. acoustic. I play guitar, dulcimer, autoharp and banjo. trio members play classical guitar and bass as well. |
| ONE GREAT DAY | We are a acoustic/electric pop-blues rock band with twist of r&b vox.Comparable to Train,Edwin McCain, John Mayer,Jason Mraz, Counting Crowes and more. |
| One Star Is For Us | We pretty much just started, and hopefully, we go somewhere. |
| the .357 String Band | Ampetemine Powered Streetgrass |
| Oscar Del Sebastien and the Strange for Strangers | Dynamic guitarist, unique lyricist. Oscar Del Sebastien brings to you a sound never before heard reminiscent of Cohen, Waits, Dylan, and Bossa Nova. |
| Otsu and His Onion | Poetic Folk Rock. Drums Bass Guitar. Dos Voces. May bring tears. |
| Ringmaster Christian Presents: Series | Hosting and booking of shows for venues around the city, especially the Acadia Cafe.. |
| Christian Ovesen | Iwork as a soundman at such venues as the Terminal, Bunkers, Loring Red Room, Lee's Liquour and the Red Sea. |
| David Owens | Dave Owens is a refreshing new Pop Rock/Jazz/Blues artist to the USA music scene. Winner of American Idol:Korea, this artist is ready to hit the streets running... |
| Jordan Page | Jordan Page is a young poet, singer/songwriter, guitarist, political activist, and social commentator. His songs are vehicles for social change calling people to action. |
| Paisleybrooks | PaisleyBrooks is about who WE are instead of who I am...With boldness and conviction, this music proves how one single person can unite us through song. Powerful, motivating, comforting - Got to hear it to believe it. |
| Nora Paoli | Nora Paoli is a talented singer-songwriter who combines sweet singing, catchy melodies, clever lyrics, and guitar finger-picking finesse. |
| Little Yukon | Little Yukon is a young band who attend Macphail Center for the Arts and are trying to gt as many shows as possible. |
| Parallel Crossroads | Acoustic guitar driven rock with a poppy edge similar to Dave Matthews Band and Jack Johnson. |
| Coyle Parker | A solo act consisting of rock chords with sad and soothing melodies. |
| Nigel Parry | Scottish singer-songwriter with a lot to say, whether about life or the time he lived in the Palestinian West Bank |
| Pat and Dan | Minneapolis-based, acoustically-driven alt/pop duo. |
| Patchouli | Patchouli is the Acoustic Duo of julie Patchouli and Bruce Hecksel. Patchouli plays uplifting, positive world and flamenco influenced modern acoustic folk. |
| Nick Patraw | solo musician/producer as of now, looking for a drummer, bassist and lead guitarist |
| Grant Pedersen | Acoustic slinger. |
| Yata Peinovich | Singer/Songwriter/guitarist. Folk musician incorporating jazz,rockabilly,etc. Noted for setting classic poetry to music (Yeats, Burns, Browning, etc) |
| Perception Studio Presents | acoustic pallette with roots reggae
featuring Felix Feelin
Teague Alexy
Brigadier Woodrow
Debra G
Melissa James w/ Tone
Acadia cabaret theater
Aug 21 Saturday
8:00-1:00
7$ cover charge
Cd of performance available immediately following act. |
| Pert Near Sandstone | Pert Near Sandstone is a modern stringband. They approach the American tradition with reverence, infusing their own ideas to deliver a sound and style uniquely their own. |
| Drew Peterson | Formerly lead 40 Watt Bulb |
| Jerry Peterson | Northern Wisconsin singer songwriter Jerry Peterson is touring this fall and next year. Leaning towards the roots side of folk, his music comes straight from the heart. |
| Kasey Phifer | Singer/songwriter, mostly acoustic piano (sometimes guitar). Jazz and folk rock style. |
| Phil Berbig | Acustic guitar and vocals for adults. Origional music and covers by musicians like Cold Play, Neil Young, Train and several others. Not always the hits, but songs that are perfect for a guitar and a singer to perform.
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| Pimentos for Gus | Musica Psycoustica |
| PJ GRINCH | . PJ Grinch will blow your mind with their energy and drive. Lovers of the art and listeners of all ages will welcome PJ Grinch’s contribution. |
| Jane Plank | Fans say that Jane packs the punch and passion of Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan and Tori Amos,
in her own unique sound and style. Everybody that listens to Jane’s music either has goosebumps
or cries. You can experience this for yourself at any of her li |
| Tanya Pluth | Tanya Pluth's music is four parts country, six parts folk, 2 parts rock - music that moves, shakes, and comforts. |
| The Modern Antiques- Ben Durbin of The PolyEsthers | Ben Durbin, former frontman of The PolyEsthers, is now fronting The Modern Antiques. The Modern Antiques are an acoustic guitar driven Americana/Rock group based out of Minneapolis and Duluth, MN. Ben plays solo, duo, or as the band, depending on the ven |
| Porch Pickers | Playing bluegrass/country/gospel music from our hearts. For all ages, come give a listen! |
| Jordan Porter | Blues, Folk, Indie Rock and poetry all tied up in a guitar and a harmony |
| Possibly Bailey | Possibly Bailey is a four-piece jam rock band with smooth harmonies, catchy melodies, and powered by a tight rhythm section. |
| Gerald Prokop | Singer-songwriter and lo-fi recording artist. |
| Steve Purcell | Musician/Songwriter
Guitars/Mandolin |
| Chris Pureka | CD Release show. With Jerree Small (www.myspace.com/jerreesmall)
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| The Purple House Project | A fresh, young duo performing original folk and alternative music. Their diverse style will take you through the chirpy highs and the bluesy lows. Enjoy... |
| Bjorn Quenemoen | singer songwriter, producer, engineer, composer |
| The Quince | The idea has been around for some time now, and over the passed years, The Quince pulled together a number of people living on the opposite sides of the Atlantic. As a result of a number of recording sessions came a CD titled Every Morning Sun. |
| QuinnElizabeth | A band of three sisters united to bring their self-taught musicianship to the live stage. |
| Nallo ___ | Anti-folk insanity. |
| Random Act Band | Random Act Band acoustic/electric good time party band. |
| Eli Ratner | Acoustic alternative rock. Check out my site or myspace.com/eliratner for music, pics, and videos. |
| Larry Ravenswood | Larry Ravenswood:singer/songwriter Acoustic/Electronic/Pop/Rock light Rock,ambient,romantic infl.U2,Bowie,Coldplay,Dido,REM |
| Jeff Ray | Imagine a bottleneck slide-guitar in the hands of a singer/songwriter. Jeff Ray's innovation and passion make for a hard-driving, foot-stomping style of blues-inspired folk. |
| Rayna | Rayna emphasizes the need to release deep and powerful vocals to the strums of her acoustic. Her captivating melodies coupled with poetic words makes for an unforgetable music experience. |
| Really Long Night | Creating the Ultimate All Star Band ! |
| Redding Brothers Redding | The Redding Brothers produce a smooth blend of all-original alternative acoustic rock. |
| Luke Redfield | Luke Redfield crafts simple, timeless American songs that mean as much for us today as they will for future generations. For fans of Dylan, Cash, Young, Greg Brown, Mason Jennings and Bright Eyes. |
| Redneck Hippies | Acoustic duo with many players on a rotation. |
| REDSTREET | Acoustic Jazz Rock...lead vocals from gentle to voilent with a tight groove but loose enough to dance to. |
| Reed Marlowe | Alternative/folk/rock |
| Tim Reese | Fiddler, Guitarist and Singer / Songwriter from Germany |
| Rebecca Rego | Acoustic, Female, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Bluegrass, Country. |
| Nick Reid | Solo acoustic player. Frontman for local trio Public Static |
| Eric Reitz | Eric Reitz is a musician from Reading, Pennsylvania. He writes and performs his own music with influences that range from Simon and Garfunkel to Ryan Adams. His music is a fusion of acoustic, alternative, rock and soul that places just as much care in his |
| Remnants | The Remnants are a rock/folk/pop band who have produced 3 albums with all original compositions and a sound that is uniquely their own. |
| Rich Lewis Band | Acoustic Soul/R&B |
| Eric Richards | Acoustic singer/songwriter who plays everything from Jakob Dylan to Alabama. |
| Lisa Richards | A musical melting pot mix of pop, folk, rock, jazz and blues. |
| JoAnn Riedl | JoAnn Riedl is a singer-songwriter hailing from Milwaukee WI. Playing out since her first open mic in 1998. JoAnn is currently performing solo acoustic. She combines folk, punk and rock into her at times gentle yet percussive guitar style. JoAnn knows |
| Rachel Ries | Rachel's smart songs span from sweet vintage & gentle country to biting blues & wrenching indie-follk. Fiercely melodic, her voice will catch and keep you. |
| Pete Rivard | banjoist, button accordionist, songwriter and lyricist. |
| Rivulets | RIVULETS is the project of minimalist singer-songwriter Nathan Amundson. |
| Michael Roberts | Well known singer, song writer returns to the Minnesota/Wisconsin area. |
| The Sam Rocha Band Rocha | The Sam Rocha Band is an ecletic quartet of musicians with an original sound to acompany thoughtful and fresh songs. |
| Rockford | This young band hailing from the western suburbs is taking the Minneapolis music scene by storm with their blend of pop, rock and Latin music. |
| Nick Rod | nick rod is a crazy monkey with a badass bass, a guit-box and some skins of fire, maybe a machine that eats beats....
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| The Auburns Rodriguez | The Auburns blend soulful pop with epic rock. |
| Chicane Theory | Chicane Theory is a guitar-bass-drums midwest rock trio that combines melody and layers of sound to create indelible original music. |
| Rob Rogers | ambient sounds to rhythmic stomps with vocals ranging in dynamic volume and melodic texture. |
| ROMANTICA | Characterized by deeply felt poetic imagery enshrined in effortlessly emotive popular melodies suggestive of folk, country, and pop music histories; in similar traditions with Ryan Adams, Damien Rice and The Wallflowers |
| James Rone | Lead singer and guitarist of local band The Seagraves. Solo shows are one-man acoustic guitar, and feature a combination of originals and cover material. |
| Rose Music Services | Rose Music Services offers a variety of Live Music options for your wedding and/or special event. |
| Nathan Rose | psych folk with acoustic guitar and voice. Songs which transport the listener out of this world with well crafted comspositions and sounds from the late 60's underground. |
| Walking Boxes Productions | An ecletic mix of instruments and styles well-suited to take hold of attention-spans that are prone to wander... |
| Justin Roth | Blending intricate guitar work, smooth vocal melodies and a groove, Singer/Songwriter Justin Roth takes audiences on a journey, offering a rousing potpourri of new acoustic folk. |
| Cory Roufs | Inexpensive! Bar, Wedding and Event DJ service. Solid Timeless selection of music that can be coupled with a solo acoustic performance of cover songs |
| cobeyrouse | solo acoustic + more record with alternative roots. decide for yourself. |
| The Row Buckers | 4 Piece bluegrass band combining guitars, mandolin, dulcimer, fiddle, banjo and sometimes sitar |
| Jake Rowan | Acoustic pop-funk |
| Justyn Rubenstein | Acoustic folk style music. The sound is a blend between Ani Difranco and Tori Amos. |
| peter rudolph | New music venue opening in the fargo moorhead area off np and broadway |
| pete rudolph | new venue opening in fargo moorhead area live music on weekends draws large crowds in small room good acoustics great place to be heard |
| Gary Rue | Singer-songwriter, AD Man, MD, composer-for-theater. |
| Rugged Road | “Willie Scott and Rugged Road” is an acoustic music group featuring a stellar lineup of players, whose musical influences range from bluegrass to jazz to latin. Adding African and Caribbean percussion to the standard string band lineup of dobro, fiddle, |
| Rumgumption | Rumgumption is common sense.
Rumgumption is the impetus you get from a stiff drink.
Rumgumption is traditional music that makes you want to hear more. |
| Dan Rumsey | Performing singer/songwriter and song interpreter. Acoustic Americana blues/folker. Guitar slinger, mandolin jammer, piano tickler and harmonica blower. |
| Jonathan Rundman | Critically acclaimed Power Pop and Americana songwriter based in Minneapolis, but touring nationally. Plays solo acoustic shows in addition to full band performances. |
| Troy Russel | Troy Russel is a singer/songwriter based in Minneapolis. Troy plays traditional American folk/country/blues reminiscent of Jimmie Rodger, Hank Williams, and Woody Guthrie. |
| Russell | Russell is a Singer/Songwriter, Earth Freindly Concerts plus music of John Denver and Tunes from Local Musicians |
| Isaac "ike" Russell | I am a working multi instrumentalist musician. Playing locally nationally & internationally. Blues, Folk, Latin, Brazilian, Carribean, Hip-Hop, & Roots rhythms. |
| Lojo Russo | Her songs are rich fusing lush vocals with a percussive guitar style that drives the mood. |
| Jason | Summer Open Mic
Friday, starting July 25th, 8:00 p.m. |
| Ryan Henneboehle and Mike Mitchell | Acoustic Folk duo with an impressive amount of original repertoire. |
| Ryan Ruff Smith | A 22 year-old singer/songwriter who tries to combine the directness and lucidity of Bob Dylan with the pop songcraft of masters such as Lennon/McCartney and Brian Wilson. |
| Barb Ryman | Crystal voiced, Barb Ryman, delivers a rich mosaic of contemporary folk drawing from country blues, Celtic balladry, and old-time gospel/bluegrass. She's a nationally touring award-winning songwriter.
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| SAI U DROM | stranger gypsy folkin rock. poetic, acoustic gypsy rock with punk frenzy. dreamy and sleepless |
| Paul Salomon | Piano-driven song and lyric pop music about love, loss, and the hard times of all time. |
| The Sans Souci Quartet | Traditional instruments; non-traditional sound |
| sarry | Ambient,HumanElectronica,from Japan |
| Ryan Sauter | Live solo Acoustic stylings. Songs of political, social, and personal interest that will twist you up and make you tap your feet as well as your inner poet. |
| Charlie Schaller | A refreshing blend of jazzy riffs, percussive vocals, and accoustic groove. His Debut CD, The Boy Smiled came out in April. |
| Jeordie Schekeryk | AZ FOLK/ROCK
VISIT
JEORDIE.COM or check out my My space music under Jeordie |
| nick schillace | Detroit area musician, teacher, and musicologist. Taking a personal and found vernacular and pushing it through syncopated acoustic and electric guitars. |
| Becky Schlegel | Original bluegrass, Americana, and acoustic rock. |
| Chuck Schultz | 16 Year old, very talented guitar player, electric and/or accoustic |
| Nikki Schultz | a basement studio in the dirty city. concrete abstractions from a gritty, grooving throatbox. |
| Leslie Schumacher | TC-based singer-songwriter |
| Bryan Schumann | Bryan Schumann is a guitarist, trumpeter, and composer. He has a bachelors degree in music from Augsburg College, and is a great performer. |
| Tim Schurrer | http://www.timschurrer.com |
| Andy Schwen | I play acoustic guitar and sing original music while looping guitar/rhythm parts on some songs. |
| Jocelyn Scofield | If you haven't heard rave reviews of Jocelyn Scofield, you will. Her blues/pop influenced originals combined with her infectious smile and quick wit are sure to charm you. |
| Dorothy Scott | Dorothy Scott’s music reminds us of something primal, spiritual, beautiful and healing. It has been said that a Dorothy Scott concert is an adventure, a journey into the mystical and back again. Her music will cure your ill’s with it’s lyrical compassio |
| Scott Wooldridge | Scott Wooldridge is a singer songwriter whose music has been featured in movies, television shows, and tire commercials. |
| Scrapegoat J. | A new solo acoustic artist with strong rythm and smooth, powerful vocals . |
| SDIII | SD3 is an acoustic band that melds influences of John Mayer, Duncan Shiek, Dave Mathews, with guitar riffs indicitive to Stevie Ray Vaughn |
| The Second Incantation | A alternative/rock/acoustic band from minneapolis, mn |
| Rachel Sedacca | Acoustic Americana Singer/Songwriter from Ventura County, CA |
| See You Sunday | All original acoustic rock/folk/indie |
| Matt Seeger | I've been playing bass for 7 years. I also play some guitar and piano. |
| Brad Senne | Acoustic singer/songwriter. Music in the style of Iron and Wine, Nick Drake and Elliott Smith |
| A Senseless Tear | A Senseless Tear is a Acoustic/Rock/Other band. |
| The Serfs | The Serfs play an irreverent blend of Irish rebel and bar music with rock standards and satiric originals. |
| seven/seven | solo acoustic/multi-instrument |
| Shallos | Shallos is a one-man indie project that likes to explore songwriting in a folk/acoustic context while incorporating punk and ethnic influences. |
| KYMARA | Kymara's songs cover a wide range of ground, from the playful and romantic, to the confrontational and lovelorn. While maintaining a traditional acoustic sound, the band also shows off their rock, funk and punk influences in equal measure. |
| Nick Shattuck | Nick Shattuck is acoustic soul with hints of blues, folk, and pop. Songs from the soul, that is his motto. |
| Sheeped | A great time |
| Shovel Shot | Local 5 piece that proves that a band can be both fun and serious at the same time.
With a diverse group of members, Shovelshot dabbles in all music genres a little bit... includeing Alt.,metal,country,dance, rock..etc. |
| shugE | mostly acoustic, politically charged music. hard to describe-- modern folk-rock-folkgrass...you just gotta hear it fer' yerself |
| Robbie Sieben | I'm a solo artist just trying to find new places to play every week. |
| The Sireens | The Sireens. We’ve found an answer for music aficionados that like quality, fresh ideas and variety. We play originals and music you love. Our first CD, Loveliness, is a journey of original music that blends voices and instruments into a unique sound of s |
| Six Month Split | A two-man group armed with acoustic guitars and a payload of electronics. Six Month Split is a multi-talented group with songs ranging from slow, emo-style melodies to faster, punk-like tunes. Definitely worth checking out! Good performances. |
| sketchpad | acoustic rock |
| Skoy | Acoustic Singer/Songwriter. Skoy's low, melodic voice compliments the somber yet sweet guitar music. |
| Skyline Citizen | Stemming from a cappella roots, Skyline Citizen is a group that combines four-part harmony with differing rock textures. |
| Skylines and Archives | Quality acoustic music. Full band coming soon... |
| Aaron Slater | FREE MP3 DOWNLOADS, lyrics & official artist profile from Aaron Slater |
| The Sleeper Pins | Acoustic-based 4 piece with strong song structures and interesting instrumentation. Lyrics filled with imagery and dynamic musical phrasing make a thoughtful and unpredictable combination. |
| Slightly Mutual | An acoustic mix of most things Americana done in the least pretentious way possible. |
| smile! god loves you | acoustic folk/punk/nonsense. |
| Caitlyn Smith | A young singer/songwriter with a confident passion for music. You can hear her just acoustic or a full band... |
| Snowblind | A jazz quintet performing a melange of progressive, jazz-influenced music. |
| Jose Luis Sola | Stunning performances by the heir to the tenor throne. |
| Morrison | Acoustic singer-songwriter. |
| Somebody Else | A solo musician with expressive music and heartfelt lyrics, performing originals, instrumentals, covers, and improvisational pieces, accompanied by an eclectic array of instrumentation. |
| Eric Sommer | A cross between steve howe, north mississippi allstars, the ramones and elvis costello... acoustic slide and electric trail rock |
| Jessica Sonner | Jessica Sonner Live @ The Acadia Cafe Thursday March 13th at 9pm. |
| Steve Sosa | New age, folk acoustic guitar |
| Jim Soule | Quirky Alt Rock modled after They Might Be Giants with Better Than Ezra/Barenaked Ladies/Green Day influences. |
| Soundperson's Favorite | Soundperson Christian's favorite bands to work with and Favorite Musicians |
| The Soupbones | One of the best music duos from Minneapolis area. The Soupbones are a guitar and bass combo that that perform rock, country, folk from the 60's to today. |
| Billy Southern | Acoustic guitar playing singer/song writer from Lakewood, MN, just north of Duluth. Often accompanied by (lead/slide guitar) Barry Schwartz, and bass player Karl Anderson. Currently finishing up the first cd to come out this June! |
| Brian Spahr | Honest, modern, acoustic, folk music |
| Max Sparber, The Ukulele King | Original Tin Pan Alley-styled ballads played on a baritone ukulele. |
| Max Sparber | Original Tin Pan Alley-styled songs performed on Ukulele |
| Spencer McGillicutty | An acoustic co-ed folk/pop quartet that plays original songs full of harmonies, hooks, and emotional directness. Major influences range from The Beatles and Carole King to Belle and Sebastian and Rilo Kiley. |
| Zach Spirov | I am a singer/songwriter trying to get my name out there. I play an acoustic set with percussion. I am 18 and go to the U of M. Check me out. |
| Spoutstock! | Fifth annual cover song contest and fundriser for Spout Press |
| Spruce Top Review | STR presents an eclectic repertoire of urban folk that may be familiar and obscure stuff that's too good not to be heard. |
| StacyK | ALTERNATIVE FOLK. ACOUSTIC. ORGANIC. |
| Kevin Stanke | Lyricaly based music with sometimes funky and other times soothing guitar, and a little harmonica if you're lucky |
| A Starlight Incident | Acoustic/Alternative solo act from Portland, OR |
| The Starlings | Country folk and Americana, The Starlings enchant with striking harmonies, compelling lyrics, captivating melodies, and engaging dynamics – sounds that linger long after the show is over. |
| SAFE (Starving Artists Financial Endeavors) | SAFE;s mission statement is: “ The community supporting the community. Creating events that are profitable both creatively and financially for artists. A place to network.” |
| The Stationary Willberries | Folk,Blues,Country & Oldies from the Isle of Man |
| John Statz | Mood-driven folk in a high-energy live setting. The use of looping, as well as a variety of instruments, and good solid songwriting will leave an impression on any listener. |
| David Stellmach | Solo acoustic music with a focus on interesting rhythmic guitar coupled with real lyrics and sincerity. |
| Joey Stephens | Acoustic, singer/songwriter, cover artist Joey Stephens has a talent and enjoys sharing it with everyone he meets. |
| Angie Stevens | Angie Stevens. is a passionate, soulful alt-country artist who performs with the power of a freight train: Patty Griffin coupled with Janis Joplin. |
| Nate Stevens | Nate Stevens is a soul/folk force of the Twin Cities, whose vocals hit a chord in your soul. |
| Stevens Square Community Organization | SSCO presents visual art with live music opening events at Acadia Cafe |
| Benjamin Stockwell | All original folk tunes with a country and folk-rock feel. |
| Andrea Stolpe | With songs recorded by artists such as Faith Hill and Josh Gracin, Andrea Stolpe is a songwriter whose commercial appeal is as apparent as her appetite for candid lyrics and fearless melodies. |
| Jon Story | Jon's rich lyrical style paints a tapestry of imagery,forming masculine but beautiful melody lines.
Listeners are offered a unique glimps into a world where despair fuels joy,and truth is revealed. |
| Storyhill | Acoustic Folk-Pop. Tight harmonies, thoughtful lyrics, intricate finger-style and rocking groove guitar work. |
| Storyhill | Original acoustic folk-pop |
| StrangeCloud | Acoustic pop/rock with a psychedelic flavor and alt country twist. |
| String Fever Bluegrass Band | High energy Bluegrass Band based out of Northfield, MN - tight harmonies and fast clean picking. |
| Nathan Griner | Nathan Griner is a unique singer/songwriter with a ton of great tunes, sounds, and stories for all! Using loop stations, and delay pedals he is able to create a really cool sound for one man! |
| Joseph Sunder | Guitarist and multi-instrumentalist (sax, percussion, keys, etc...) |
| Sunscar | Melodic and ambient. Mellow and adventursome music with plenty of dynamics and depth. |
| Sunset Blue | Sunset Blue is a three piece acoustic band that emphasizes Vocal quality as well as brilliant guitar work. |
| Sunset Machete | Urban folk/hard rock fusion band |
| Sunshine Behavior | Sunshine Behavior is four guys Singer Gutiar Bass Drums |
| Alex Sutherland | I play the Acoustic Christian Rock like none other, check me out |
| Swallows | Swallows' roadhouse cabaret features flashes of glam, vintage rock 'n' roll, alternative blues, Americana and experimental folk. |
| Neal Swanger | Twin Cities Folk Singer/Songwriter |
| Sweet Colleens | High-energy blend of Celtic folk-rock, alt-country, Cajun, and instrumental music. |
| Swiss Action Movie | Swiss Action Movie is new music.
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| Synai | This talented rock soul band from NYC that redefines what rock bands should look and sound like. If your soul is a mountain, prepare to be moved |
| Tabula Rosa | Acoustic folk/punk lullabies from Northern Minnesota. Calming, melodic music for fans of Jeremy Enigk, Elliott Smith, or Azure ray. |
| Caleb Talbert | I'm a soloist who plays mostly guitar, but also banjo, mandolin, and harmonica. My style is folk, acoustic, indie, maybe with a touch of oldtime |
| Talking Tree | Talking Tree is an acoustic duo with two vocalists. |
| Abi Tapia | Abi’s undeniable skill at crafting simple, honest and ear-catching tunes satisfies fans of Dolly Parton and Patty Griffin. |
| TastynatE | Eclectic blend of singer/songwriter, instrumental, blues and folk |
| Claire Taubenhaus | A singer-songwriter, currently a student at Bennington College in Vermont and recent grad of the Perpich Center for Arts Education. |
| Kevin Taylor | In 2006 Kevin began performing as a solo acoustic performer in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. In his live show Kevin brings all his talents together, playing and singing poignant and funny original songs and delivering them with a powerful and stunningly |
| Micah Taylor | “It’s solid guitar accompanied by intelligent lyrics wrapped around powerful vocals and seasoned with the sounds of the Southland.” - Nate Houge |
| Tealvox | Tealvox is a up and coming teenage band from Athens, Ga. |
| The Wars of 1812 | This St. Paul band would be surprised if not impressed if you felt inspired to start a mosh pit at one of their shows. |
| Eric Thiegs | The acoustic lead of local band, Bug Candy |
| Zack Thieman | All original singer/songwriter acoustic music out of Minneapolis, MN |
| This Is Jarvis | Simple live acoustic music and simple live acoustic recordings. Written rehearsed music and freestyle acoustic music. As stripped down as it gets. |
| Jared Thomas | I am a singer songwriter. I play music. |
| The Thomas Moone Act | The synergy of a diverse palette of influences and passionate musicians come together to create moving music for the masses. |
| JT Thompson | Paramount Singer/Songwriter from Southeast Minnesota |
| Throwback | Throwback is a foursome from Montreal, a city not known for the band's style of laid back acoustic harmonies and unique percussion. With a sound similar to Guster, early Dispatch and Blue Rodeo, Throwback excels in intimate venues where their live energy |
| Tim Sigler Band | Tim Sigler has been playing music to thousands of people throughout the Midwest for most of his adult life. With more than 200 shows per year, and a massive play list, Tim Sigler has quickly become a fan favorite. At age 25 he’s just getting started! |
| Timbre Junction | Bluegrass,Folk,Country,Modern. |
| TIN PORTER | Dissonant pop - a sound that retains pop sensibilities beneath the backdrop of rythm and mood. |
| TMJ Productions | I am going to promote my film Delusions of Grandeur at the Acadia march 18th with 4 Bands that included music in my film |
| Tonic Sol-fa | Although they are simply four voices and a tambourine, Tonic Sol-Fa has spent the past ten years on the road carving their niche as the Midwest’s top vocal group. |
| Chris Trapper | Boston based, pop-rock frontman Chris Trapper of The Push Stars releases second independent solo CD Gone Again recorded with The Wolverine Jazz Band |
| Trapper Schoepp Band | The Trapper Schoepp Band is a 4 man young refreshing folk/rock band out of Ellsworth, WI. They play original songs and covers from artists such as Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Wilco and Dave Matthews Band. Their acoustic sound is backed-up with a variety of |
| Traveled Ground | American Roots Music from the Big Woods of Minnesota |
| Travis and Jonny | A minnesotan songwriting refreshment |
| Javier Trejo | My music & live performances flow effortlessly between: Bossa, Dub, Latin, Rock, Delta Steel Guitar Blues, Reggae, 'Old School' Country and English and Spanish lyrics. |
| tremendo | From rock to funk through reggae and back again... |
| Michael Trevis | Michael Trevis is a young singer-songwriter who focuses on bringing original acoustic music to a variety of audiences. |
| Amy Triebenbach | Singer-songwriter, singing teacher, and radio dj |
| Truckly How | Professional, traditional Irish music for parties and dances. |
| Tuesdays Robot | Americana/Rock duo in the tradition of The Band, Dylan, Cash, with a bit of modern influences mixed in. |
| Kara Tupy | Anointed. Worshipful. Soulful. Raw. This live worship CD is an intimate expression of Kara's journey to know God and his healing love. |
| Bill Turner | Quietly gaining notoriety for his piercing low tenor pipes, Bill Turner sings covers and original songs. |
| Dale Turner | Dale Turner specializes in inventive solo arrangements for acoustic guitar and voice. His INTERPRETATIONS CD is the debut release on the Intimate Audio label. |
| Twelve Bells | Anti-anti-folk.
www.myspace.com/twelvebells |
| The Twin City Playboys | Kevin Anthony & The Twin City Playboys! Texas country and Cajun from SW Louisiana! Laissez les bon temps roulez!
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| Twin Cities Hot Club | The Twin Cities Hot Club is an acoustic string jazz quartet performing the music known as Hot Club or Gypsy jazz. |
| Twin Cities Underground | A nonprofit teen center for ages 12-21 with an awesome sound system and stage. Run by volunteers. |
| Twisting Hay | Four member celtic-acoustic-rock. |
| Two Mile Stretch | Two Mile Stretch is an innovative, two-piece band from the Twin Cities, generating uniquely inspired and created urban acoustic music—stretching the boundaries of their instruments to create fresh beats and sweet rhythms and melodies. |
| Mark Ujifusa | Mark Ujifusa is an emerging singer/songwriter who writes mainly jazzy pop music. |
| Brian Unbehaun | Singer-songwriter-guitaritst of acoustic pop & alternative music. |
| The Music of Ryan C | www.angelfire.com/art2/variable12
The Music of Ryan C - check it out today! |
| the Usual 3 | Veterans of the Montgomery County basement rock scene, the Usual 3 is an electrifying alt rock band with a passion to make music relevant to young people.
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| John (JD) Valerio | I play guitar and sing my own songs. I love it. www.cdbaby.com/valerio |
| Vanilla Villain | An amazing emo/ acoustic artist from Minneapolis, MN. Vanilla Villain (aka) Brandon Daly writes, performs, records, and produces each one of his songs. Brandon has been Featured on KAUG radio 91.7 FM and has played many local venues.
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| adrienne vaughn | I write orginial acoustic music, with a a sort of indie-pop like sound. I play with a rock band as well as solo. |
| Vegetablemen | The Vegetablemen are available to play two-piece acoustic gigs consisting mostly of rag-time, finger-style blues or three-piece acoustic and electric sets -- rock/jam band/blues. |
| The Veins | American Acoustic Rock Meets Progressive Indie Britpop |
| Vesna | Old world music meets the new world. We are nastalgic for the old. but crave something new. |
| The Violent Bear It Away | Singer-Songwriter styled Folk Rock. Solo project of Ethan Lewis. |
| Violette Skyes | an acuostic two girl duo that plays a pop/rock/alternative mix with guitar, piano, fiddle, and voices. |
| Steve Voerding | Solo Acoustic/Indie rock |
| Tom Vollman (Moonshine Sway) | Solo americana in the vein of Ryan Adams, Gram Parsons and Jeff Tweedy. Frontman for the Milwaukee-based Moonshine Sway. |
| Victoria Vox | ukulele/guitar/chanteuse, nationally touring artist. |
| Alan Wales | Infectious and Catchy! |
| The Walleyes | The Walleyes are a dynamic musical duo playing an eclectic mix of Urban Folk and Acoustic Rock.. |
| Beau Walsh | Contemporary acoustic folk rock. |
| dave warne | dave warne plays guitar and sings and is pretty good. |
| Bob Warren | Bob Warren is an up and coming music producer in Gainesville, Fl. |
| James Warren | James Warrens alluring mixture of Acoustic Pop & Rock catchs the attention of any audience, and keeps them coming back for more! |
| wasted energy | Wasted Energy is a band from Brainerd MN we have had many accomplishments in the past year that we have been together. |
| Watson | Watson is a great mix of Rock & Blues. Typically playing original music but like to mix in some crowd pleasing covers. |
| The Wattlees | Straight ahead rock-n-roll band with emphasis on classic rock and classic rock influenced modern rock. |
| Sam Watts | Sam Watts is one of the up and coming acts in the Twin Cities. |
| Samuel Michael Watts | Sammy Watts is a singer/songwriter from Minneapolis, MN |
| Chris Webb | Chris is an eclectic singer songwriter along the lines of Dave Mathews or Jack Johnson with a Jam feel. He will be touring the midwest and playing a number of gigs in the Twin Cities in early July 2005 |
| Phil Wendt | Music is my passion. I express myself better in notes, chords and lyrics. |
| David Werhane | back to basics acoustic collection with all original
material, fine guitar work and vocals. David's style is one which goes down
well in coffeehouse/club intimate settings |
| Danny West | rock/blues/acoustic/reggae songwriter. 70's rock and blues live on.. |
| Steve West | Local Singer/Songwriter Steve West plays his own blend of acoustic folk rock music |
| What would Will and Jeff do | We are best friends who have been playing since we both lived in that small town |
| Michael Whisler | 12 and 6 string intrumental guitarist and vocalist. |
| The Whistlepigs String Band Willits | The Whistlepigs pride themselves on tight harmonies and hot instrumentals with a repertoire of traditional, progressive, and original bluegrass. |
| Emily White | lyric-driven acoustic rock-folk |
| Jeff White | Internationally touring singer/songwriter. If you like country/rock, dark folk ballads, Bob Dylan, Greg Brown and just great songs, Jeff White is your man. |
| Wicker Horsemen | Acoustic instrumental duo performing traditional Irish music. |
| wild raspberries | We are an Urban Folk acoustic/electric trio recently expanded to a full 5 piece band. |
| Bronwen Williams | Bronwen Williams is a Minnesota singer-songwriter whose honest lyrics and clear, powerful voice ring with truth and clarity. |
| Hayward Williams | Americana/Folk artist. Great songwriting and rich voice. |
| Greg Winkler | This folk-pop middle-aged artist sings songs that range from chicken-pickin' gambling binges to head-bopping pop songs to heartstring ballads. |
| Sarah Winters | acoustic, folk, piano music from the St. paul/Minneapolis area. |
| Wire Hangers | wire hangers, man |
| Ben Woolman | Finger-style Guitarist |
| x1an a.k.a. Christian | Sounperson Christian's Favorite musicians |
| Ab Yang | hi |
| Courtney Yasmineh | Captivating songwriter with a stage show to match. |
| Athan Young | Dreamy sounds, dance worthy drums, inspiring lyrics, and soulful singing. |
| Zach Attack | Me, my guitar, sometimes a little harmonica |
| Tony Zobeck | Blues-tinged acoustic rock is in its peak form when written and performed by such talent as Tony Zobeck. This brilliant musician has mastered the quiet but compelling power of acoustic music, drawing on the classic power of blues as well as his own soul’s |