HowWasTheShow/Minneapoliscast CD Reviews for January 2008

HowWasTheShow’s David de Young talks to Pat O’Brien, Stacy Schwartz, Bob Longmore and Donette Ambrosy about new and upcoming Minnesota CD releases for January, 2009.

1. Jason Shannon – “Mr. Miracle Mile” - (Selected by Pat O’Brien)  (http://www.myspace.com/jasonshannonmusic)
   
2. Story of the Sea – “Downtown” -  (Selected by David de Young)  (http://www.myspace.com/storyofthesea)
   
3. Bunny Clogs – “Velveeta Girl & Squatsy” - (Selected by Donette Ambrosy) (http://www.myspace.com/bunnyclogs)
   
4. Brad Senne – “Caroline to Maine” – (Selected by Bob Longmore) (http://www.myspace.com/bunnyclogs)
   
5. Spirits of the Red City – “Focus and Blur” - (Selected by Stacy Schwartz) (http://www.myspace.com/spiritsoftheredcity)
   
6. The Hopefuls - “Red Stain” – (Selected by all) (http://www.myspace.com/thehopefulsmusic)
   

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Mad Ripple Hootenanny - January 1st, 2009

The Mad Ripple Hootenanny recorded January 1st, 2009 at The Beat Coffeehouse in Uptown Minneapolis.

Featured performers include Jim Walsh (The Mad Ripple), Venus (of All The Pretty Horses), Jason Shannon, Suzanne Vallie and more.

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Nikki Schultz Artists Series Podcast

HowWasTheShow's David de Young talks to West Bank musician Nikki Schultz and the members of her band in the Artists Series Podcast for December, 2008.

In addition to discussion, this 41 minute program includes exclusive live performances of "Ruins," "Float To Sea" and a debut of "Riot Police." It also features "Velma's Song" from Nikki's debut album, Lost and Found {and Lost Again}

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HowWasTheShow/Minneapoliscast CD Reviews for December 2008

HowWasTheShow's David de Young talks to Jen Paulson, Tony Thomas, Bob Longmore, Stacy Schwartz and Pat O'Brien about recent and upcoming Minnesota CD releases.

1. Heiruspecs – “Lenses” (http://www.myspace.com/heiruspecs) – Selected by Jen Paulson
   
2. The Tisdales – “Box of Wine” – (http://www.myspace.com/wearethetisdales) – Selected by Tony Thomas
   
3. Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps – “Tie My Shoes” (http://www.myspace.com/carolinesmithmusic) Selected by Stacy Schwartz
   
4. Ed Ackerson “Carried Away” – (http://www.susstones.com) – Selected by Bob Longmore
   
5. Janey Winterbauer + Marc Perlman – “Goodbye Kiss” – (http://www.myspace.com/janeyandmarc) – Selected by David de Young
   
6. Maudlin – “Hope” (http://www.myspace.com/maudlinmusic) – Selected by Pat O’Brien
   

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HowWasTheShow/Minneapoliscast CD Reviews for November 2008

1. Superman Curl – “Dressed to the Nines” (Selected by all) (http://www.myspace.com/supermancurl)
   
2. Bill Mike Band – “Truce” (Selected by Pat O’Brien) (http://www.myspace.com/billmikeband)
   
3. Flin Flon Bombers – “This Boat Runs On” (Selected by Bob Longmore) (http://www.myspace.com/ffbombers)
   
4. Solid Gold – “Just Like Everyone Else” (Selected by David de Young) (http://www.myspace.com/solidgoldband)
   
5. The Blend – “SouthDakotaCure” (Selected by all) (http://www.myspace.com/theblendminneapolis)
   

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HowWasTheShow/Minneapoliscast CD Reviews for October 2008

1. Umbrella Bed – “Go” – Selected by David de Young (http://www.umbrellabed.com/home.asp)
2. Lucy Michelle – “Postcard” – Selected by Andrea Swensson (http://www.myspace.com/lucymichell)
3. Western Fifth – “In the End I Went Away” – selected by Pat O’Brien (http://www.myspace.com/westernfifth)
4. Greycoats – “An Echo in the Dark” – selected by Stacy Schwartz (http://www.myspace.com/greycoats)
5. Kristoff Krane – “Miracle” – selected by Stacy Schwartz (http://www.crushkillrecordings.com)
6. Nikki Shultz – “Float to Sea” – selected by David de Young (http://www.myspace.com/nikkischultztunes)
7. Mike Mictlan and Lazerbeak – “Hand Over Fist” – “Doomtree of the Month” (thanks Jen Paulson) selection (http://www.myspace.com/mikemictlan)


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HowWasTheShow/Minneapoliscast CD Reviews for September 2008

1. Jeremy Messersmith – “The Silver City” and “Welcome to Suburbia” (http://www.jeremymessersmith.com/)
2. Dark Dark Dark – “Ashes” (http://www.myspace.com/darkdarkdarkband)
3. Maps of Norway – “The Run Out” (http://www.myspace.com/mapsofnorway)
4. Revolver – “Monkey Monkey” (http://www.myspace.com/revolvermodele)
5. Cecil Otter – “Rebel Yellow” (http://www.myspace.com/cecilotter80)


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