Review – Greycoats – World of Tomorrow

By Nick Habisch

It’s weird, after one thorough listening of Greycoats newest album entitled World of Tomorrow, I kept reflecting back onto how much they reminded me of Muse, well if Muse toned their sound down a bit and became slightly more brooding.

Reckless Ones – Self-Titled EP – Review by: Kaleb Bronson

Review by: Kaleb Bronson

Minneapolis’ own trio of rhythm, rebellion and rockabilly, the Reckless Ones, are back with a thumpin’ self-titled EP to swing everyone into the summery rock-n-roll drag races.

Event Review – Cocktails at the Castle

The American Swedish Institute was truly ablaze with the spirit of spring as the holiday of Valborgsmassoafton was celebrated April 30^th.  This eve of May Day celebration is traditionally observed with large bonfires, dancing, and the imbibing of various beverages to give nod to the end of a long winter.  Surviving the winter was an accomplishment, and the arrival of spring meant life.

Crunchy Kids’ Mint

By Kristine Volvsek

Minneapolis hip-hop group Crunchy Kids just released their second album, Mint. A little less jazzy than their first album Crunchy Kids, Mint allowed the band to experiment with new sounds.

Twin Cities Mobile Jazz Project Launch Celebration

The Twin Cities Mobile Jazz Project is a non-profit program created to provide free jazz concerts and educational workshops to the public every Wednesday, starting in June 2013 through August 28, 2013, from approximately 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, based upon artist availability.

Inspired by New York City’s Jazzmobile, the Mobile Jazz Project is the first of its kind in the Twin Cities and will feature live music performances, lectures and demonstrations from top local and national Jazz artists such as: Cedar Walton, Alan Broadbent, Roger Humphries, Kirk Whalum, Billy Peterson, Jeff Hamilton Trio, Herbie Hancock and Nachito Herrera.

The artists will provide safe and diverse forums for people of all ages. It’s an opportunity for a person to explore his/her potential by using music and the arts as tools for communication.

The workshop curriculum includes:

• Learning jazz history and its importance as an American art form.
• Learning about the core concepts, instruments, and great performers of jazz.
• Learning the basics of jazz playing and listening techniques from musicians and scholars.
• Hands-on demonstration of all types of musical instruments and equipment.
• Participation in multimedia projects to explore creativity and musicality.
• Acquiring basic capabilities in the areas of innovation, collaboration, presentation and self-expression through music.

Sign up online; each registration will be held on a first-come, first-serve basis.

 

The Mobile Jazz Project Launch Celebration

A free concert featuring performances by Pip Jazz Youth Orchestra, with special guests Pippi Ardennia, Billy Peterson, Mac Santiago and more.

Lake Harriet Bandshell

May 15, 2013

5:00 PM-8:00 PM

http://www.twincitiesmobilejazzproject.org/

Dude Worthy, Molly and the Dreamers, and We Doubt the Idiots at Honey

Start your week off with a great mix of bands – and a special appearance by Dr. Seuss – at Honey in Minneapolis.

Set times:

Dude Worthy 9:00 PM
Molly and the Dreamers 10:00 PM
We Doubt the Idiots 11:00 PM

Monday, May 13, 2013

9:00 PM

21+

Cover: $5

Honey

205 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis

(612) 746-0306

http://www.honeympls.com/

Music Review – Whittier Alliance

By Kristine Volovsek

Whittier Alliance is Haphduzn’s debut album produced by Dimitry Killstorm. With 14 tracks, it has a good length – just under 50 minutes. The first thoughts I had after listening to this album were something like “woah… rough life, yo…” You can tell that Haphduzn’s a little older and more mature than many other rappers starting out today. I don’t mean any disrespect by that, I just mean that instead of rapping about partying and girls he’s rapping about being sober, raising kids, and about how he’s overcome a lot of struggles. The album name is a reference to the Whittier neighborhood both Haphduzn and Dimitry Killstorm are residents of. Whittier Alliance doesn’t sugarcoat a damn thing, and cunningly blends old sounds with new. It’s reminiscent of the gangsta rap from years ago but with a lighter feel.