October 2020
Munson-Hicks Party Supplies Album Release – HookStream
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John Munson and Dylan Hicks have worked together in a variety of contexts, most recently as frontmen for Munson-Hicks Party Supplies, whose debut album comes out in the fall of 2020. For that project, Munson is the principal singer and bassist, Hicks the songwriter and pianist. Munson, a founding member of Semisonic, the New Standards, and Trip Shakespeare, was also musical director for Minnesota Public Radio’s Wits. Hicks is a musician, critic, and the author of the novels Boarded Windows and Amateurs.
Black-Eyed Snakes – HookStream
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The Black-eyed Snakes, a genre-bending electric blues band from Duluth, Minnesota! Alan Sparhawk (LOW, Retribution Gospel Choir) formed the Black-eyed Snakes in 2000 with Bob Olson on guitar and Brad Nelson on drums. The following year the outfit was named Minnesota’s Best New Band by Minneapolis’ City Pages. “In his beat-thwacking, voice-distorting, primal blooze threesome,” wrote Peter Scholtes about the award, “he has something to tell us, and it goes a little something like this: ‘People, have you heard of a better day?’ … ‘That’s called hope.’ … Black Eyed Snakes fans seem caught up in that old Minnesota yearning for a Southern blur of intemperance and contrition, Saturday night and Sunday morning rolled into one.”
Big Fat Love: John Prine Birthday Tribute – HookStream
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Local songwriters Mother Banjo and Art Vandalay present their 12th annual "Big Fat Love" tribute show, bringing together some of the Twin Cities' top Americana talent to celebrate John Prine’s birthday. This year's event will feature songs from John Prine’s illustrious songwriting career that has spanned over 45 years, featuring some unique interpretations of some of Prine’s lesser known classics along with some of his more famous songs like "Angel From Montgomery," "Paradise," "Illegal Smile" and "Hello In There."
The Belfast Cowboys ‘Moondance’ – HookStream
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The Belfast Cowboys are a nine-piece band that specializes in the music of Van Morrison. They have become one of Minnesota's (and The Hook & Ladder's) most popular bands, traveling only when their feet get itchy or the offer is too good to refuse. The band features several veterans of the Minneapolis music scene, including singer Terry Walsh and sax man Vic Volare.
Cornbread’s 93 1/2 B-Day Party! – HookStream
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The Hook & Ladder Theater is very proud to present an intimate seated concert event celebrating the 94 (1/2) year-old birthday of the Twin City legendary performer, James Samuel ‘Cornbread’ Harris Sr. with he and his band of Friends playing a very special concert!
Mary Bue & The Monarchy Album Release with Turn Turn Turn, & Alan Sparhawk – HookStream
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Mary Bue is a songwriter, Nada yogi, traveler, runner, vegan, retreat guide, music + yoga teacher based out of Minneapolis, often roaming this beautiful world. Her newest album 'The World is Your Lover' (produced by the Suburbs’ Steve Price) is a synthesis of her previous seven-plus releases, merging pianos and guitars, spiritual longing, and real-world sorrow.
Twin Cities Virtual Gospel Takeover
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The vision for Twin Cities Virtual Gospel Takeover was sparked by the need for peace and unity in the Twin Cities. With the uprising of racial discrimination, police brutality, an increasing rate of homicides in the Twin Cities and more, just in the year, 2020. In addition to the entertainment industry taking a fall due to COVID-19. Thus the world being in, shelter-in-place. Jerome Treadwell has a heart for Christ and passion for bringing together communities while providing opportunities for his fellow brothers and sisters in music. In light of the need for peace, unity, and opportunity Jerome has curated the Twin Cities Virtual Gospel Takeover which is destined to be a blessing to the artist and the viewer from home while giving glory and praise to God.
November 2020
Kind Country – HookStream
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Kind music for kind people. Kind Country is a Minneapolis based band that plays American standards as well as their own brand of Cosmic American music. Since their formation in 2012, the band has focused on creating live performances with high levels of improvisation and energy gathering with a goal of creating a moment of musical bliss that can be shared by audience members and band alike.