Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson Full Solo Review @ The Turf 11/13/09

Mr. Miles does it all. Even in the worst situation when his van breaks down and the rest of his band heads back to brooklyn with all the gear, Miles manages to continue the tour. Performing solo for the last two weeks on his tour, he is impressing a lot of fans playing by himself.

He even came over to house to celebrate with me and some other die hard fans. 

Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson - The 100th of March (Minneapolis) from Brody McCoy on Vimeo.

Chatting with him after with threw his gear in my trunk, he talked about playing guitar since he was about 13.  Now 27, Miles born in Pasadena spent a lot of time in L.A. early on his life.  I didn't ask him about any of his past experiences or musical changes. From what I've read he had some early drug addictions and some friends from TV on the Radio picked him up and got him back on his feet. 

Lately MBAR has been on a tear with his sophomore release "Summer of Fear".  He's played plenty of shows with TV on the Radio and Grizzly Bear, but now he's doing it on his own.  Daytrotter sessions, a full headlining national tour, and even an mini solo leg.   

The folk scene is growing and the competition is extremely tough, but Miles may be the new Bob Dylan.  I certainly found out he's a huge Dylan fan. After his show we jammed the night away to Dylan, Tom Petty, Bob Seger, and plenty more. Unfortunately he broke a string when he was starting to play some of his newer tracks. 

 In his actually set he played an Otis Redding cover. Keep and eye on this extremely talented artist.  The sky is the limit for Miles.

Love this video

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Check him out on Myspace and buy his album!

The Dodos @ Turf (Show of the Year!) 10/20/09

Very close to a sell out at the turf these San Fran Indie Rockers sure put on a show. I was dancing in the back by the bar, jammin on the side of the stage for a few tunes, and finally I made my own version of a mosh pit in the middle. Lyrically, Instrumentally, and the voice of Meric Long brought us to a very magical place. It truly seemed like heaven listening to The Dodos on this fine Tuesday night.

This band is all set to flourish to the top!!!!! The dodos are set to trek away all accross Europe in Nov. and Dec.



Ruby Suns from New Zealand opened the night with a solid performance. Remind me of a mix between Fleet Foxes and Discovery and Vampire Weekend. Good comparisons.

For More photos form the show check out My Flickr Page!

This song could be the best of the year! Fables!!!!!!


Couldn't stop laughing at this old guy dancing like a monkey!


Cakein15 also has a review up!

Pomegranates / Yourself and the Air / Ice Palace @ Turf Club 7/31/09

Pomegranates - New Song (Live in St. Paul, MN) from Brody McCoy on Vimeo.

Pomegranates Live in St. Paul from Brody McCoy on Vimeo.

Ice Palace with new members from Fort Wilson Riot Amy Hager and Jacob Mullis

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Manchester Orchestra 5/9/09 @ Station 4

Manchester Orchestra in St. Paul 5/9/09 from Brody McCoy on Vimeo.

Adele Shines in St. Paul 1/20/09

http://vimeo.com/ from Brody McCoy on Vimeo.

After a tantalizing 40-minute concert in June, the British pop singer gave us a little more of her luxurious voice, but not enough of her sass. Once was not enough.

Like the prince pining for Cinderella, anyone who saw British pop singer Adele’s Minneapolis debut in June craved more. That show at the now-defunct Theatre de la Jeune Lune was fantastic but fleeting. She unleashed her big voice and even bigger personality but her 40-some minute performance was the musical equivalent of speed dating. We wanted more, much more.
Continue reading the article at star tribune here.

By JON BREAM, Star Tribune


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Video of The Rosebuds in St. Paul!

I had to show everyone this shot of The Rosebuds last year in Minneapolis. Classic. Here is the video below from last night.

The Rosebuds and Now, Now Every Children @ Turf Club 11/16/08

For more photos and a review check out My Flickr Page

and   Culturebully.com + BeeTour.net 

Little Joy to kick off U.S. tour in St. Paul Nov. 7th!!!!

Hey strokes fan, check this out!!! Well ok , Fabrizio Moretti is the drummer in Little Joy and The strokes.. This video was made by a fan not by the band.

Great news for all you minnesotans, Little Joy will be at Station 4 in St. Paul Nov. 7th. Don't Miss it!!!! And I also heard news the Strokes will have a new record in 09.  It's amazing how some of the best musicians are in multiple bands. 

Here is the full U.S. fall tour for Little Joy

7 Nov Station 4 St. Paul, Minnesota
8 Nov Subterranean Chicago, Illinois
9 Nov Magic Stick Detroit, Michigan
11 Nov Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
12 Nov The Khyber Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
13 Nov Mercury Lounge New York, New York
14 Nov Maxwell’s Hoboken, New Jersey
15 NovWonder Bar Asbury Park, New Jersey
16 Nov 2008 TT the Bears Cambridge, Massachusetts
18 Nov Black Cat Backstage Washington D.C., Washington DC
20 Nov 2008 Atlanta Room at Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta, Georgia
21 Nov Exit/In Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov Duck Room at Blueberry Hill St. Louis, Missouri
24 Nov Jackpot Music Hall Lawrence, Kansas
26 Nov The Lounge on Elm Street Dallas, Texas
28 Nov Warehouse Live Studio Houston, Texas
29 Nov The Parish Austin, Texas

Little Joy Myspace Page

Adele coming back to Minnesota Jan. 20th!

* Adele will be on the musical guest on SNL tonight! Check her out!

The rest of Adele's U.S. tour(January 09')
14 Jan Somerville Theatre Somerville, Massachusetts
16 Jan Theater of the Living Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
17 Jan 9:30 Club WASHINGTON, Washington DC
19 Jan Park West Chicago, Illinois
20 Jan Fitzgerald Theatre Saint Paul, Minnesota
22 Jan Bluebird Theater Denver, Colorado
23 JanMurray Theatre Salt Lake City, Utah
26 Jan Neumos Crystal Ball Reading Room Seattle, Washington
27 Jan Wonder Ballroom Portland, Oregon
29 Jan The Fillmore San Francisco, California
30 Jan Avalon Los Angeles, California

Videos from SIKA / Leerone / Ryan Traster / Eli Ratner / Sarah Pray 9/4/08

SIKA live in St. Paul @ Station 4
Ryan Traster Live @ Station 4

Sarah Pray Live in St. Paul


Eli Ratner Live @ Acadia Cafe

Leerone to play 2 shows in Minneapolis/St. Paul Tonight!!

Leerone is a extremely talented singer-songwriter from L.A. She just released her debut album titled," Imaginary Biographies".

Leerone will be playing in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Sep. 4th Concert for Change Festival @ Station 4 Minneapolis, MN 5:40-6:10pm(Free!!!!!!)
Sep. 4th Demo Showcase @ Acadia Cafe Minneapolis 10:30-11:10pm

Her performance here in St. Paul will be apart of the Concert for Change festival on Sep. 4th. It will take place at a venue called Station 4 and she will be playing from 5:40-6:10pm, she will be headlining the first of two sets. The festival is free, they'll be giving away some prizes, and of course encouraging everyone to vote!!

Listen to her song "To Fill the Void"
Boomp3.com

The rest of Leerone's U.S. tour so far..

Sep. 10th Boston Music Festival Boston, MA
Sep. 11th-19th(Book her please!!!!!)
Sep. 20th Atlantis Music Festival Atlanta, Georgia
Sep. 21st-Oct.1st (Book her please!!!!!)
Oct. 2nd at Spike Hill NYC, New York
Oct. 5th Rockwood Music Hall NYC, New York

Shoot her an email if you can help her book any shows!!

Leerone's Links

Official Page - http://www.leerone.com/

Myspace Page http://www.myspace.com/mynameisleerone

Email - booking@leerone.com

Another preview of the shows at Switchblade Comb

Now, Now Every Children @ MMAA 8/28 + Tonight at the Red Sea Bar!

Now, Now Every Children

Catch them again tonight at the red sea bar on cedar at 8pm!!! They have 2 sweet EP's and a rad T-shirt.. Before you go party downtown check out these indie-rockers.. 

Check out this video by NNEC

Now, Now Every Children Myspace Page

A Night in the Box and Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles @ Turf Club 8/28

A Night in the Box

For More photos of both bands check out My Flickr Page

Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles

Concert 4 Change Festival @ Station 4 Sep. 4th!!!

Can't pass up good free music all day long.

SET 1

Matthew Lee 1:40-2:10 pm
Ryan Traster(Of To Reinvent) 2:20 -2:50 pm
The Voice of Sleep 3:00-3:30 pm
Sika—3:40-4:10pm
Tepetricy—4:20-4:50 pm
Undone—5:00-5:30 pm
Leerone( 5:40-6:10pm

6:30-7 Speaker/Raffle

SET 2
Motion Where You go —7:20-7:50 pm
Sunshine Behavior –8:00-8:30pm
Black Days Down—8:40-9:10 pm
Thru the Static—9:20-9:50PM
Between Two Skies—10:00-10:30 PM
Far From Falling—10:40-11:10 PM
3 Pill Morning—11:20-11:50 pm
Drift Effect—12:00-12:30am