BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//My Town My Music - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for My Town My Music REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190915T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190915T193000 DTSTAMP:20190914T161438Z CREATED:20190904T005015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190914T161438Z UID:10004392-1568556000-1568575800@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Kimo Hussey Ukulele Workshop & Concert DESCRIPTION:Kimo Hussey is a much-sought after performer and teacher\, traveling internationally to ukulele festivals and workshops around the world. Kimo has taught over 10\,000 uke-lovers from Japan to Australia\, Thailand to Texas and more. He has recorded two solo ukulele CDs\, “Eminent Ukulele” and “Low G\,” and has participated in several other composite ukulele CDs (including Legends of the Ukulele\, Island Style Ukulele 2). He is an author of the multiple award-winning Hawaiian songbook\,”He Mele Aloha” which has sold millions of copies around the world and has been translated into other languages. \nKimo will be visiting Rochester\, and will offer a ukulele playing workshop\, hosted by Threshold Arts at Castle Community. This workshop is your opportunity to learn from and to be inspired by the best! All levels welcome. Kimo will be sharing unique techniques developed over decades of playing. Kimo brings home the importance of playing to your instrument and letting your instrument’s unique voice lead the way. The workshop will be followed by a concert in Les Fields Hall. \n2:00-4:00 pm  |  Workshop\n5:30  |  Doors Open for Concert\n6:00-7:30  |  Concert \nTickets:\nWorkshop: $20\nConcert: $15 advance / $20 day of\nConcert & Workshop: $ 30 URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/kimo-hussey-ukulele-workshop-concert/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kimo1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190908T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190908T153000 DTSTAMP:20190904T195936Z CREATED:20190904T195222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T195936Z UID:10004401-1567949400-1567956600@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Jazz in Les Fields Hall: H3O Jazz Trio DESCRIPTION:During the Castle’s Grand Opening in February 2019\, Castle Community and Threshold Arts dedicated the Castle’s third floor event hall to Les Fields – one of Rochester’s most iconic musicians who has been bringing some of the best jazz musicians in Southeast Minnesota together for more than fifty years. Threshold Arts hosts a monthly series\, Jazz in Les Fields Hall\, featuring Les Fields and the Turkey River All Stars and a visiting guest band. \nDoors open: 1:00 PM\nLes Fields & the Turkey River All Stars: 1:30 PM\nH3O: 2:40 PM\nAll Ages – General Admission \nTickets: $5 in advance / $8 day of show \n\n\n\n\n\nLES FIELDS AND THE TURKEY RIVER ALL STARS\nNamed after the river that ran through his Cresco\, Iowa hometown\, Les organized the Turkey River All Stars Band in 1968. The group has had some high-profile gigs over those many years\, including performing as the welcoming band for five U.S. Presidents: Richard Nixon\, Ronald Reagan\, Jimmy Carter\, George Bush\, Sr. and George Bush\, Jr.\, and one presidential hopeful\, Ross Perot. The Rochester group was the official Minnesota band at the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans. In 2005\, the group was named to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. \n  \n\n\n\nH3O JAZZ TRIO\nThe father and son’s trio H3O began performing great jazz tunes together when bassist Max Heukeshoven was only 14 years old. Along with older brother Hans on drums and vibes and dad Eric on the piano the group was asked to play for a private pool party and haven’t stopped since! \nA. Eric Heukeshoven is an assistant professor of music and director of Jazz Studies at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Hans Heukeshoven is a 2015 graduate of Saint Mary’s with degrees in Music Performance and Computer Science and works as a software engineer. Max Heukeshoven is completing a degree in Music Industry at Saint Mary’s and plans to attend law school. \nH3O performs a wide variety of jazz styles including original music. They have worked as the rhythm section for numerous area professionals including Minnesota Music Hall of Fame’s Les Fields and Dr. John Paulson. Recent appearances include Midwest Music Fest\, Great River Shakespeare Festival\, HBC25’s Artwork Winona\, Free Family Concert Series\,  Winona County Historical Society\, Minnesota Marine Art Museum\, Grace Presbyterian Church\, Faith Lutheran Church\, and numerous other venues. The trio is based in Winona\, Minnesota. \nFor more info visit H3Ojazz.com. URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/jazz-in-les-fields-hall-h3o-jazz-trio/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/H3O-trio.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T200000 DTSTAMP:20190621T222259Z CREATED:20190620T150747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T222259Z UID:10004205-1567015200-1567022400@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Needle Felted Acorns with Amarama DESCRIPTION:This summer\, Threshold Arts is partnering with the Rochester Public Library and Gallery 24 to provide a series of free community art classes at the Castle! Work with three local artists to learn a variety of new techniques and take home an original creation along with your newfound skills. \nClasses are held from 6 – 8 pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month in the Community Studio on the third floor of the Castle. Courses are free and all materials are provided\, but space is limited and all participants must pre-register. \n​August 28th  | Needle Felted Acorns with Amarama \nJoin local artist Heather Roberts for this home decor make-and-take activity at the Castle. Using an assortment of pre-baked polymer clay shapes\, paint\, sticks\, and twine\, you’ll create a wall hanging that fits your own personal style and space. These are great for hanging outdoors\, too! \nFuture classes in this series: \nJune 26  | Clay Wall Hanging with Heather Roberts\nJuly 24  | Screen Printing with Cassandra Buck \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Rochester Public Library\, Threshold Arts\, and Gallery 24. URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/needle-felted-acorns-with-amarama/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Amarama.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190822T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190822T223000 DTSTAMP:20190726T130658Z CREATED:20190726T130238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T130658Z UID:10004295-1566500400-1566513000@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Hidden Village Music Group Concert & Launch Party DESCRIPTION:Hidden Village Music Group presents their official launch party with performances by HVMG artists BenjiStats\, E$X\, and AJAL\, with music by Aventi Entertainment. \n7 pm  |  Doors Open\n7:30-9 pm  |  Concert\n9-10:30 pm  |  DJ set & party  \nTickets: $5 presale / $10 day of show \nHidden Village\, a music group out of Minnesota\, is a multi-talented team with a larger goal than just releasing music.  HVMG focuses on building a platform that elevates their own artists\, as well as local talent in need of a spotlight.  The group strives to not only bring eyes and ears to artists\, but also highlight the often misrepresented scene of underground hip-hop in the Midwest.  Through live shows\, interviews\, and visual content\, HVMG brings new visual and performing arts to the Midwest and beyond. URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/hidden-village-music-group-concert-launch-party/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Hip-Hop/Rap ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Hidden-Village.png ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190817T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190817T210000 DTSTAMP:20190728T021712Z CREATED:20190728T021314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190728T021712Z UID:10004298-1566064800-1566075600@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Gabby's Got This Fundraiser at the Castle DESCRIPTION:Gabby Lou Brown had just celebrated her 1st birthday and baptism when on October 12\, 2018\, she was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)\, a rare form of cancer. Nine months later\, this brave little girl is still fighting! \nCameo Restaurant and friends are hosting a benefit in Les Fields Hall at the Castle with EVERYTHING going to the Brown family. They are traveling back and forth from Ohio and Minnesota while also operating Estelle’s Eatery & Bar. They are wonderful people who need some help. \nWe will have a silent and live auction\, food and drinks from local restaurants and bars and more! \nIf you are unable to attend but would like to donate\, we are setting up a bank account instead of a Gofundme\, so everything can go to the Brown family. Message Cameo Restaurant on Facebook or call the restaurant at 507-361-2070 for more information. \nTickets are $50.00/person and includes all food served at the event. Drinks will be available for purchase. Cans of beer will be $3.00 or 2 for $5.00. \nThis is an incredibly meaningful event that will help out one of the hospitality industry’s own. We have room for 250 guests and would appreciate all the support we can get from the community. \nLet’s show support for a great cause and have some incredible food and drink along the way! URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/gabbys-got-this-fundraiser-at-the-castle/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Benefit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Gabby-crop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190815T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190815T203000 DTSTAMP:20190806T214015Z CREATED:20190727T030538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190806T214015Z UID:10004296-1565893800-1565901000@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:The Squirrel Association – Farewell Dutchies Show DESCRIPTION:The Squirrel Association is an improvisational comedy troupe based in Rochester\, MN. Join us for Raymond and Verena’s final performance in The Squirrel Association. For three years they have enchanted us with their unparalleled wit\, extraordinary physical comedy\, and inexhaustible commitment to improv – but return to the Netherlands they must. Let’s send them off in a blaze of improv glory. Have no fear\, The Squirrel Association will continue\, in a new flavor and form. \n6:30 pm | Doors\n7:00 pm | Show \nTickets: $15 advance / $20 day of show \nAll ages. General Admission. \nRefreshments by Cameo available for purchase at the show. URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/the-squirrel-association-farewell-dutchies-show/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_2924-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190811T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190811T153000 DTSTAMP:20190729T215406Z CREATED:20190709T022941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190729T215406Z UID:10004231-1565528400-1565537400@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Jazz in Les Fields Hall: Steve Kenny Quartet DESCRIPTION:During the Castle’s Grand Opening in February 2019\, Castle Community and Threshold Arts dedicated the Castle’s third floor event hall to Les Fields – one of Rochester’s most iconic musicians who has been bringing some of the best jazz musicians in Southeast Minnesota together for more than fifty years. Threshold Arts hosts a monthly series\, Jazz in Les Fields Hall\, featuring Les Fields and the Turkey River All Stars and a visiting guest band. \nDoors open: 1:00 PM\nLes Fields & the Turkey River All Stars: 1:30 PM\nSteve Kenny Quartet: 2:40 PM\nAll Ages – General Admission \nTickets: $5 in advance / $8 day of show \n\n\n\n\nLES FIELDS AND THE TURKEY RIVER ALL STARS\nLes Fields & the Turkey River All-Stars \nNamed after the river that ran through his Cresco\, Iowa hometown\, Les organized the Turkey River All Stars Band in 1968. The group has had some high-profile gigs over those many years\, including performing as the welcoming band for five U.S. Presidents: Richard Nixon\, Ronald Reagan\, Jimmy Carter\, George Bush\, Sr. and George Bush\, Jr.\, and one presidential hopeful\, Ross Perot. The Rochester group was the official Minnesota band at the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans. In 2005\, the group was named to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTEVE KENNY QUARTET\nSteve Kenny Quartet \nSteve Kenny Quartet is a flexible membership ensemble that focuses on select Original Compositions by Steve Kenny and a number of crowd-pleasing innovative arrangements of Jazz standards. The group has been performing on Twin Cities stages for 5 years\, and has toured the Midwest and appeared on music series at Drake University\, the Eau Clair Jazz festival\, and the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. The ensemble’s debut Recording – ‘Quartets’ was released in December by illicit Productions\, and will be reissued on the Shifting Paradigm Records label on August 3\, 2019… a few days before the Les Fields Hall performance in Rochester. \nFor the appearance at the Les Fields Hall\, the following core members are scheduled to appear: \nSteve Kenny is active in the Minnesota Jazz community as a Performer\, Composer\, Band Leader\, Producer\, Publisher\, and Curator. He is frequently appearing on various Twin Cities and regional stages while performing in or leading ensembles. He’s prolific as a Jazz composer\, often performing and recording his own original works which have won awards and commissions. Steve is a founding member of ‘the illicit sextet’\, “Group 47”\, “What Would Monk Do?” and his own Quartets\, and he is the creative force behind the production company “illicit Productions”\, which produces well over one hundred live shows a year and has a growing yearly catalog of Jazz CD’s being produced\, released and distributed\, including the successful ‘Twin Cities Jazz Sampler CDs’\, with Volume 3 slated to be released in late 2019. Steve also curates and produces weekly Jazz series at Jazz Central Studios\, Black Dog Lowertown\, and in the summertime at Studio Z in Saint Paul. \nLevi Schwartzberg\, is a graduate of the University of Minnesota\, is already a veteran of four-mallet vibes performance; he is also an accomplished pianist\, performing on both instruments in the U of M Jazz Combo. A graduate of Southwest High School who participated for two years with the Dakota Combo\, Levi has led his own ensembles at Jazz Central\, Black Dog and Khyber Pass Cafe as well as performing with Adam Linz’s Le Percheron\, Steve Kenny\, Will Kjeer\, Charlie Lincoln\, Davu Seru\, and more \nCharlie Lincoln recently completed his jazz studies at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. A Minneapolis South High alum\, Charlie was already a busy gigging musician before graduation\, playing with the Dakota Combo\, Central Standard Time\, the Charles Lincoln Group\, and subbing with Eric Gravatt’s Source Code. In his senior year\, Charlie was selected as one of two winning youth songwriters in the Eric Stokes Songwriting Contest and was on stage for the Young Performers Showcase for the Zeitgeist New Music Cabaret. Charlie is working constantly\, performing with Hoaxer and the Dave Brattain Trio during the Twin Cities Jazz Festival\, opening the All Originals summer jazz series at Studio Z on July 8\, and serving as a curator for several Wednesday nights of “new music” at Jazz Central. \nMiguel Hurtado (drums) played throughout the Twin Cities as a teenager in several youth bands\, as well as with South High jazz ensembles. After graduating from the Manhattan School of Music in spring 2010\, he returned to the Twin Cities where he quickly became a busy member of the local jazz scene. He has led his own ensembles at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival and performed at the Artists Quarter and Dakota; more recently he has been heard at Jazz Central\, the Icehouse\, Black Dog\, and more. In addition to leading his own bands\, he has performed with Jake Baldwin\, John Raymond\, Jeremy Walker\, Javi Santiago\, Joe Strachan\, Ted Olsen\, Will Kjeer\, Steve Kenny\, and Courageous Endeavors. He’s also expanding his musical resumé\, playing with some local pop and R&B singers\, particularly Alicia Steele and vocalist/rapper Toussaint Morrison. URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/jazz-in-les-fields-hall-steve-kenney-quartet/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz,Les Fields & the Turkey River All Stars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Quartet-Photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190802T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190803T000000 DTSTAMP:20190727T034223Z CREATED:20190727T034223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190727T034223Z UID:10004297-1564779600-1564790400@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Arcadia at the Castle DESCRIPTION:Rochester’s new club night at the Castle. House beats and bass lines supplied by our resident DJs. Cameo’s cocktails. Beautiful people. Beautiful music. Get cozy or kick off the weekend on the dance floor. \nDoors & Music at 9:00 pm\n21+\n$5 cover / free for Threshold Arts members URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/arcadia-at-the-castle-2/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DJ-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190724T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190724T200000 DTSTAMP:20190626T140953Z CREATED:20190620T131440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T140953Z UID:10004204-1563991200-1563998400@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Screen Printing with Cassandra Buck DESCRIPTION:This summer\, Threshold Arts is partnering with the Rochester Public Library and Gallery 24 to provide a series of free community art classes at the Castle! Work with three local artists to learn a variety of new techniques and take home an original creation along with your newfound skills. \nClasses are held from 6 – 8 pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month in the Community Studio on the third floor of the Castle. Courses are free and all materials are provided\, but space is limited and all participants must pre-register. \nJuly 24  | Screen Printing with Cassandra Buck \nJoin local artist Heather Roberts for this home decor make-and-take activity at the Castle. Using an assortment of pre-baked polymer clay shapes\, paint\, sticks\, and twine\, you’ll create a wall hanging that fits your own personal style and space. These are great for hanging outdoors\, too! \nFuture classes in this series: \nJune 26  | Clay Wall Hanging with Heather Roberts\n​August 28th  | Needle Felted Acorns with Amarama \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Rochester Public Library\, Threshold Arts\, and Gallery 24. URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/screen-printing-with-cassandra-buck/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/screenprint.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190714T153000 DTSTAMP:20190709T024026Z CREATED:20190709T024026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T024026Z UID:10004232-1563109200-1563118200@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Jazz in Les Fields Hall: Blue Ox Jazz Babies DESCRIPTION:During the Castle’s Grand Opening in February 2019\, Castle Community and Threshold Arts dedicated the Castle’s third floor event hall to Les Fields – one of Rochester’s most iconic musicians who has been bringing some of the best jazz musicians in Southeast Minnesota together for more than fifty years. Threshold Arts hosts a monthly series\, Jazz in Les Fields Hall\, featuring Les Fields and the Turkey River All Stars and a visiting guest band. \nDoors open: 1:00 PM\nLes Fields & the Turkey River All Stars: 1:30 PM\nBlue Ox Jazz Babies: 2:40 PM\nAll Ages – General Admission \nTickets: $5 in advance / $8 day of show \n\n\n\n\nLES FIELDS AND THE TURKEY RIVER ALL STARS\nLes Fields & the Turkey River All-Stars \nNamed after the river that ran through his Cresco\, Iowa hometown\, Les organized the Turkey River All Stars Band in 1968. The group has had some high-profile gigs over those many years\, including performing as the welcoming band for five U.S. Presidents: Richard Nixon\, Ronald Reagan\, Jimmy Carter\, George Bush\, Sr. and George Bush\, Jr.\, and one presidential hopeful\, Ross Perot. The Rochester group was the official Minnesota band at the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans. In 2005\, the group was named to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBLUE OX JAZZ BABIES\nBlue Ox Jazz Babies \nThe Blue Ox Jazz Babies take their name from one of Minnesota’s true legends\, Paul Bunyan and his trusty friend\, Babe the Blue Ox. Although not legends themselves\, the Blue Ox Jazz Babies have become known around Southern Minnesota as true enthusiasts of historical (and sometimes hysterical) music known as Dixieland Jazz. The band does its best to bring Dixieland Jazz from New Orleans all the way up the Mississippi to the Midwest in a way that keeps audiences smiling with a toe-tapping good time. \nTed Schreyer on tuba anchors the band with his upbeat style of tuba playing. Ted has played on “Prairie Home Companion” with Garrison Keilor and can be heard around Minnesota with several jazz bands. \nDebbie Schreyer (Teds’ sister) grew up playing ragtime and traditional jazz banjo with her banjoist father Lowell\, starting with him at the local Shakey’s Pizza Parlor and appearing with him on the Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen steamboats. A full-time career banjoist including a seven-year engagement at the Show Boat Casino in Atlantic City\, Debbie is an American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame inductee. \nTom Owens met the Schreyers while piloting a riverboat on the Upper Mississippi where the Schreyers were performing. We don’t know if Tom swept Debbie off her feet or if it was the other way around but Debbie and Tom were eventually married. Tom\, having previous experience in musical theater in St. Paul\, has joined the act singing and playing string bass and washboard. \nJimmy Hayes on trombone is a true tail-gate player. He grew up listening to the sounds of Turk Murphy and fell in love with the style. No one knows for sure if Jimmy can read a note but his instincts for rhythm and harmony licks give the band a truly unique sound. \nBarry Clapper on clarinet and soprano sax fills in with harmony parts and also does a nice job of carrying the melody. Barry is well-known throughout the country as a judge of barbershop quartets. This experience with barbershop gives him a wonderful ear for harmony and a flair for entertainment that audiences love. \nTim Robinson on cornet carries the melody that drives the band. Tim’s smooth style and raspy vocals make you feel like you’re sitting in one of the clubs that Louis Armstrong and King Oliver made famous. \nThe band loves to make audiences happy throughout the Midwest. They have appeared at various jazz festivals including The Winona Jazz Festival\, The Doc Evans Jazz Festival\, and The Clear Lake Jazz Festival. They have also appeared at the Minnesota State Fair\, several county fairs\, parades\, riverboats\, and a variety of special occasions. Their first CD which is available today is called “Blue Ox Jazz Babies — Out to Pasture.” \nFor more information visit blueoxjazz.com URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/jazz-in-les-fields-hall-blue-ox-jazz-babies/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz,Les Fields & the Turkey River All Stars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Blue_Ox_6-Playing-JPEG-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190628T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190628T230000 DTSTAMP:20190607T150324Z CREATED:20190607T145545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190607T150324Z UID:10004195-1561752000-1561762800@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:DJ Jason Wiggz DESCRIPTION:Aventi Entertainment\, Threshold Arts\, and the 507 Litty Committee present DJ Jason Wiggz at the Castle for an all ages show! \n  \nJason is the essence of what defines the heart of a DJ. Signed with Miami based Rockwell Talent Agency\, rotating schedules dominate his daily life as he consistently plays his multi-city residencies in major cities like Miami\, NYC\, LA and more. His wide array of musical talent is by far what makes Jason Wiggz’s music so different than all the rest. Crossing every genre\, there is no limit to how far he will go to blend and mix to the vibe of his crowds\, which daily seek a higher level of entertainment. While Electronic Dance Music is at the forefront of his energetic music style\, Jason has perfected his Djing artistry by spinning all genres of music like House\, Trap\, Dubstep\, Twerk\, and Hip-Hop\, and Drum & Bass. \nAs a result of his ability to go without bounds and limits\, Jason has shared the stage with EDM artists such as Tiesto\, David Guetta\, Hardwell\, Chainsmokers\, Showtek\, R3HAB\, Kaskade\, Knife Party\, Afrojack\, Borgeous\, TJR\, Cedric Gervais\, Carnage\, Sultan and Ned Shepard\, Morgan Page\,Nghtmre\, San Holo\, Timmy Trumpet\, Henry Fong\, Wynter Gordon\, Alvaro\, Luminox\, Dotcom\, Crywolf and open format artists Green Lantern\, DJ Scene\, Four Color Zack\, Ross One\, DJ Five\, Jayceeoh\, Roonie G\, and even performing alongside live acts such as\, Nelly\, B.O.B.\, Lil Bow Wow\, Ricky Rocks\, Chanel West Coast\, Big Black and many more. URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/dj-jason-wiggz/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/wiggz.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190626T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190626T200000 DTSTAMP:20190626T152154Z CREATED:20190618T010410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T152154Z UID:10004203-1561572000-1561579200@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Clay Wall Hanging with Heather Roberts DESCRIPTION:This summer\, Threshold Arts is partnering with the Rochester Public Library and Gallery 24 to provide a series of free community art classes at the Castle! Work with three local artists to learn a variety of new techniques and take home an original creation along with your newfound skills. \nClasses are held from 6 – 8 pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month in the Community Studio on the third floor of the Castle. Courses are free and all materials are provided\, but space is limited and all participants must pre-register. \nJune 26  | Clay Wall Hanging with Heather Roberts \nJoin local artist Heather Roberts for this home decor make-and-take activity at the Castle. Using an assortment of pre-baked polymer clay shapes\, paint\, sticks\, and twine\, you’ll create a wall hanging that fits your own personal style and space. These are great for hanging outdoors\, too! \nFuture classes in this series: \nJuly 24  | Screen Printing with Cassandra Buck\n​August 28th  | Needle Felted Acorns with Amarama URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/clay-wall-hanging-with-heather-roberts/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Various ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Heather.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190609T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190609T153000 DTSTAMP:20190603T215650Z CREATED:20190603T214610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T215650Z UID:10004193-1560085200-1560094200@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Jazz in Les Fields Hall: LaSonya Natividad DESCRIPTION:During the Castle’s Grand Opening in February 2019\, Castle Community and Threshold Arts dedicated the Castle’s third floor event hall to Les Fields – one of Rochester’s most iconic musicians who has been bringing some of the best jazz musicians in Southeast Minnesota together for more than fifty years. Threshold Arts hosts a monthly series\, Jazz in Les Fields Hall\, featuring Les Fields and the Turkey River All Stars and a visiting guest band. \nDoors open: 1:00 PM\nLes Fields & the Turkey River All Stars: 1:30 PM\nLaSonya Natividad: 2:40 PM\nAll Ages – General Admission \nTickets: $5 in advance / $8 day of show \n\n\n\n\nLES FIELDS AND THE TURKEY RIVER ALL STARS\nLes Fields & the Turkey River All-Stars \nNamed after the river that ran through his Cresco\, Iowa hometown\, Les organized the Turkey River All Stars Band in 1968. The group has had some high-profile gigs over those many years\, including performing as the welcoming band for five U.S. Presidents: Richard Nixon\, Ronald Reagan\, Jimmy Carter\, George Bush\, Sr. and George Bush\, Jr.\, and one presidential hopeful\, Ross Perot. The Rochester group was the official Minnesota band at the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans. In 2005\, the group was named to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLASONYA NATIVIDAD\nLasonya Natividad \nLaSonya Natividad is a Rochester Minnesota based vocal artist hailing from the great state of Louisiana. Her unique sound is a blend of southern gospel and jazz influences. She has vocal range from mezzo soprano to contralto. Some of her vocal influences include the God Mother of Jazz Ella Fitzgerald\, Etta James\, India Arie\, Jill Scott and Mahalia Jackson \nShe received her music beginning in the church at age six; and singing her first solo in the 3rd grade: THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER. She went on to sing in high school in the school choir and for competition in both the girl’s vocal and chorus categories on the regional and state level earning her a superior rating and scholarships to LSU in music. \nLittle know fact is she dabbled in playing the bass clarinet and bass drum (it’s all about that bass) in high school  for concert and marching band respectively. Senior year she was granted the mantel of drum major. \nShe continued singing in various community gospel choirs at the local level until college where she took a break from singing except for special occasions to focus on establishing her medical career. \nFinally In 2003 she moved to Rochester Minnesota where she could get back to her first love\, of singing where it all began\, back in church where she became the praise and worship leader and choir director of Vision Church. Shortly thereafter\, she began singing for charity events where she caught the attention of a local musician and owner of Spectrum Audio\, Daniel Van Hook who encouraged her year after year to get involved in the local music scene while providing sound guidance at many of the charity events she sang. \nPerhaps  her fastest move wasn’t soon enough because he took it upon himself to introduce her to Mike King a local guitarist by bringing him to one of her performances.  And the rest is history…She went on to sing for competition in Rochester’s Got Talent competition in 2009 earning her 1st runner up and becoming the leading lady with the Jazz Ensemble of 2 O’clock jump whose members include Mike Sloane\, Mike King\, Dave Townsend and Miles Johnston. \nShe made her solo debut with a trio from 2 o’clock jump at Canadian Honker Restaurant. The following year she partnered with the talented Maurice Toussaint for the annual Juneteenth Festival where they both caught the eye of the band leader of KnuFunk Doug Porter.  Later that same year\, she collaborated with Doug and Maurice for a stellar performance at the NAACP annual fundraiser banquet. Their love of music kept them together reigniting the band KnuFunk where she has gone on to perform at countless venues in Rochester and surrounding areas. \nShe has collaborated with many of the amazingly talented artist in SE Minnesota area including Annie Mack\, Alex Rossi\, John Sievers of the D’Sievers\, Suite\, Dianna Parks\, After School Special and many others. Most recently\, she collaborated with timeless band Incognito to honor the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and Tony Fuel recording her first musical solo project with his deep Soul house music sounds. URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/jazz-in-les-fields-hall-lasonya-natividad/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz,LaSonya Natividad ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lasonya-Hardwick.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190607T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190608T000000 DTSTAMP:20190626T131459Z CREATED:20190603T224335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T131459Z UID:10004194-1559941200-1559952000@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Arcadia at the Castle DESCRIPTION:Rochester’s new club night at the Castle. House beats and bass lines supplied by our resident DJs. Cameo’s cocktails. Beautiful people. Beautiful music. Get cozy or kick off the weekend on the dance floor. \nDoors & Music at 9:00 pm\n21+\n$5 cover / free for Threshold Arts members URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/arcadia-at-the-castle/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DJ-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190601T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190601T223000 DTSTAMP:20190526T153708Z CREATED:20190507T022141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190526T153708Z UID:10004109-1559415600-1559428200@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:The Big Wu Album Release with Push & Turn DESCRIPTION:The Castle Community Luau will wrap up with an indoor concert in Les Fields Hall featuring the Big Wu and Push & Turn! \nDoors: 7:00 PM\nPush & Turn: 7:30 PM\nThe Big Wu: 8:45 PM \nAll Ages – General Admission – Limited Seating Available \nTickets: $10 advance / $15 day of show \n  \n\n\n\n\nTHE BIG WU\n \nThe story goes that the Big Wu\, bound for rock stardom\, sold their souls for a case of Old Style beer one thirsty night long ago. The legend and the band live on. Still rocking their powerful\, moving\, and energizing original music for the fans. A jam band with a unique style and presence\, the Wu combine strong\, free flowing improv and vocal harmonies\, with finely crafted songs for all tastes. Oh\, and their fans are famously friendly. \nLearn more about the Big Wu: thebigwu.com \nFollow the Big Wu on Facebook \n\n\n\n\nPUSH & TURN\nHailing from Rochester Minnesota\, Push & Turn started as a trio consisting of drummer Cameron Smith\, Kyle Truex on the bass\, and Sothea Lam as the lead vocalist/guitarist while using a loop station. After playing music festivals and the local music scene in Minnesota over the years\, they recently added Lead Guitarist/Vocalist Tyler Kispert\, and backup vocalist/keyboardist Zach Kase to the band adding a blues and jam band feel to their reggae sound and harmonies that turn heads. \nLearn more about Push & Turn: reverbnation.com/pushandturn \nFollow Push & Turn on Facebook URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/the-big-wu-album-release-with-push-turn/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Mark Joseph,Push & Turn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/bigwupress.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190524T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190524T230000 DTSTAMP:20190522T232940Z CREATED:20190501T191041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T232940Z UID:10004100-1558724400-1558738800@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:4th Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Tribute Concert DESCRIPTION:The tradition continues! Celebrate Bob Dylan’s 78th birthday with evening of Dylan’s words and music performed by more than 20 local musicians! \n\nArtists include:\nCole Allen | Brandon Sampson | Holy Hannah | Mark Waldoch | Jeremy Jewell | Audrey Robinson | Hair of The Dog | My Grandma’s Cardigan | Fires of Denmark | Tony Cuchetti | J.T. Thompson | Becca Tesch | Tat Thompson | Jess Sund & Crist Dahl | Mackie & Roy | Robert John Baune | Gabe Holmes \n\n\nTime:\n7:00 Doors | 7:30 Music\nTickets:\n$10 presale / $15 day of show\n$30 reserved table for 4 available (plus admission)\n\n\n  \nAdvance tickets also available at The Art Store on the second floor of the Castle. \nAll ages. General admission. Limited seating. Full bar service by Cameo Restaurant. URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/4th-annual-bob-dylan-birthday-tribute-concert/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Americana,Folk,Rock ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dylan.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190512T153000 DTSTAMP:20190424T232956Z CREATED:20190424T232004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T232956Z UID:10004088-1557666000-1557675000@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Jazz in Les Fields Hall: Turkey River All Stars & John Paulson Quartet DESCRIPTION:During the Castle’s Grand Opening in February 2019\, Castle Community and Threshold Arts dedicated the Castle’s third floor event hall to Les Fields – one of Rochester’s most iconic musicians who has been bringing some of the best jazz musicians in Southeast Minnesota together for more than fifty years. Threshold Arts hosts a monthly series to honor this legacy\, Jazz in Les Fields Hall\, featuring Les Fields and the Turkey River All Stars and a monthly guest band. \nDoors open: 1:00 PM\nLes Fields & the Turkey River All Stars: 1:30 PM\nJohn Paulson Quartet: 2:40 PM\nAll Ages – General Admission \nTickets: $5 in advance / $8 day of show\nAdvance tickets are also available at The Art Store on the Castle’s second floor. \n  \n\n\nLES FIELDS AND THE TURKEY RIVER ALL STARS\nLes Fields & the Turkey River All-Stars \nNamed after the river that ran through his Cresco\, Iowa hometown\, Les organized the Turkey River All Stars Band in 1968. The group has had some high-profile gigs over those many years\, including performing as the welcoming band for five U.S. Presidents: Richard Nixon\, Ronald Reagan\, Jimmy Carter\, George Bush\, Sr. and George Bush\, Jr.\, and one presidential hopeful\, Ross Perot. The Rochester group was the official Minnesota band at the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans. In 2005\, the group was named to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. \n\n\n\n\n\nJOHN PAULSON QUARTET\nJohn Paulson \nJohn Paulson’s jazz groups are widely known throughout the S.E. Minnesota region and beyond for performing hard hitting swing tunes\, along with gentle ballads and bossa novas.  For their set at The Castle listeners can expect a mix of recognizable jazz standards along with some energetic original compositions reflecting a wide range of styles. \nIn addition to John Paulson on sax and flute\, Dr. Paulson’s quartet for the performance at The Castle May 12th includes the stellar Twin Cities guitarist Scott Gerry;  drummer Miles Johnston- well known throughout the Rochester area; and La Crosse bassist Terry Grosskopf who has performed with a variety of professional jazz groups in the region plus touring with the Guy Lombardo orchestra. \nJohn Paulson started his musical journey in Rochester\, MN when he began playing sax at age 10.  He fondly remembers attending many teen dances at the Rochester Armory which is now The Castle. His interest led to playing in area rock bands as well as continuing with school music groups. He eventually migrated west and got his B.M and M.M from the University of Utah and later completed his DMA in music education from the University of Washington.  He studied flute and clarinet with members of the Utah Symphony and the L.A. Chamber Orchestra and studied jazz improvisation with Garry Dial in New York. After 35 years of full time teaching\, Dr. Paulson retired from Saint Mary’s University and taught part at Winona State for the last 5 years. As a freelance artist\, he has performed with The Cab Calloway Orchestra\, Mel Torme\, Andy Williams\, Bob Hope\, The Temptations\, Johnny Mathis\, Pioneer Memorial Theatre and The Repertory Dance Theatre in Salt Lake City. He is widely published and has produced 5 jazz quintet CDs and 2 big band recordings of his own music.  The 2nd John Paulson Big Band CD “Five Years On” was just selected as one of the top 10 big band CD’s of 2018 by KBEM-FM jazz radio in Mpls.  Much of this music was performed by the JP Big Band at Mayo High in Rochester marking 50 years since he graduated from his alma mater. \nVisit paulsonjazz.com for more information. URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/jazz-in-les-fields-hall-turkey-river-all-stars-john-paulson-quartet/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz,Les Fields & the Turkey River All Stars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Turkey-River-All-Stars.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190427T230000 DTSTAMP:20190328T151817Z CREATED:20190227T180425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T151817Z UID:10003986-1556391600-1556406000@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Pert Near Sandstone at The Castle DESCRIPTION:April 27th – All Ages Show\nLocation: The Castle\nDoors open at: 7:00PM\nComfort Kings: 8:00PM\nPistol Whippin’ Party Penguins: 8:45PM\nPert Near Sandstone: 10:00PM\nGeneral Admission – Limited Seating Available  \n  \n\nPert Near Sandstone\nPert Near Sandstone \nIt was roughly a decade ago that Pert Near Sandstone first gathered around a microphone in a Minneapolis basement to record their debut album\, Up And Down The River. They cemented their status as linchpins of the Midwestern scene with a series of albums\, In late 2016\, they released The Discovery Of Honey which featured and was co-produced by original founding member Ryan Young of Trampled by Turtles. A variety of festival appearances such as the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Festival\, as well as sharing bills on the road with the likes of Trampled By Turtles\, Del McCoury Band\, Sam Bush and more. Their crowing achievement was founding the Blue Ox Music Festival which has featured performances by Greensky Bluegrass\, Sam Bush\, Bela Fleck\, Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, Shovels & Rope\, Justin Townes Earle\, Blitzen Trapper\, Margo Price and more. The magical energy of Blue Ox has been captured on their most recent release\, Live at Blue Ox 2018\, which features 20 tracks from their performances across the 3-day event. \n“A frenzied string shredding spree that takes audiences under its spell.” – 89.3 The Current \n  \nFollow Pert Near Sandstone on:\nTwitter: @pertnearmusic\nFacebook: facebook.com/pertnearsandstone/\nInstagram: @pertnearsandstone \nLearn more about Pert Near Sandstone at:\nhttp://pertnearsandstone.com/ \n  \n\n\n\nWatch\n \n\n\nListen\n \n\n\n\nPistol Whippin’ Party Penguins\nPistol Whippin’ Party Penguins \nStraight from the great Mill City comes the Pistol Whippin Party Penguins. Don’t let the name fool you! This is not a violent group of flightless aquatic birds looking for a party\, but rather 5 self proclaimed gentlemen\, 2 guitars\, a mandolin\, a bucket of fiddles\, an upright bass\, a banjo\, and a 4 part vocal harmony that will make Donald Trump tweet about it. As they prepare to record their 4th album\, this quintet from Minneapolis strives to maintain the original spirit of the “string band” while continuing to play new original music and creative cover songs. The combination of folk\, rock\, blues\, bluegrass\, and the occasional stage banter will create an experience that anyone can enjoy! \nFollow Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins on:\nFacebook: facebook.com/pwppmusic/\nInstagram: @pwppmusic\nTwitter: @pwppmusic \nLearn more about PWPP at:\nhttps://pwppmusic.com/ \n\n\n\nWatch\n \n\n\nListen\n \n\n\n\nComfort Kings\nComfort Kings \nEstablished by friends working together at a Northeast Iowa newspaper\, the Comfort Kings’ first lofty ambition was to play at an open mic — maybe even play complete songs. When multi-instrumentalist Cody Grimes\, joined and Amie began writing her own songs\, something incredible happened — they began getting invitations to play other places. Sometimes for money\, food or beer! \nSince then\, their music has taken them to multiple states\, across the continental divide and to a few uncomfortable sleeping arrangements. On hiatus since 2014\, Cody and John moved to Minnesota while Amie remained in Iowa. However the lure of music and the North Star state have brought the Comfort Kings back for a couple shows and who knows what else… \n  \nFollow Comfort Kings on:\nFacebook: facebook.com/pg/comfortkings/ \n\n\n\nWatch\n \n\n \n\n\nPick up a “Support Rochester Music” Shirt\n \nWant to enjoy the concert in style and show your support for the Rochester music at the same time? Order a “Support Rochester Music” T-Shirt along with your ticket and pick it up at the show. \nAvailable Colors \n\nCharcoal Shirt | White Ink\nBlue Shirt | White Ink\n\nAvailable Sizes \n\nXL\nLarge\nMedium\nSmall\n\n  \n\nSponsors\, Partners\, and Friends\nThank you to our sponsors and partners: Threshold Arts\, Northern Sun Productions\, Fox & Fern Floral\, The Current\, The Med City Beat\, Fairfield Inn & Suites\, The Rochester Posse\, Thesis Beer Project\, Café Steam\, Wondercloud Media\, and Carpet Booth Studios URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/pert-near-sandstone-at-the-castle/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Americana,Bluegrass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/pert_near_sandstone-PREFERRED-FOR-MARKETING.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MyTownMyMusic.com":MAILTO:wassup@mytownmymusic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190415T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190415T220000 DTSTAMP:20190328T134958Z CREATED:20190213T004651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T134958Z UID:10003968-1555356600-1555365600@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:JD McPherson with special guest The Heavy Set DESCRIPTION:April 15th – All Ages Show\nLocation: The Castle\nDoors open at: 7:30PM\nThe Heavy Set: 8:00PM\nJD McPherson: 9:00PM\nGeneral Admission – Limited Seating Available  \n  \n\nJD McPherson\nJD McPherson and Band – Photo by Jena Ardell \nWith an unaffected take on vital American music and a voice that channels the spirit of Little Richard and James Brown – JD McPherson and HiStyle Records brings traditional Rhythm & Blues and Rock N’ Roll with fresh\, exciting songwriting. \nUndivided Heart & Soul (2017) \n“I was having nightmares every night\, thinking\, ‘Wow\, they’re going to hate this\,” says JD McPherson. \nWhen he talks about his new album\, Undivided Heart & Soul\, there’s no glimmer of self-adulation\, or even the confidence one might expect of a veteran artist. Instead\, there’s a snapshot of McPherson’s creative process bringing the record to life\, a journey filled with fear and change\, then boldness\, and\, eventually\, catharsis. \nThe best rock music has a story to tell. This record chronicles a series of upheavals\, frustrations\, roadblocks\, and kismet—a cross-country move\, failed creative relationships\, a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity\, and learning to love making music again by letting go. \nMcPherson calls moving his family from Broken Arrow\, Oklahoma\, to East Nashville a decision based “on opportunity” and one he was reluctant to make but notes the profound influence the city has had on his new crop of songs. \n“Up to this point\, I thought I knew what I was doing with songwriting\, that I don’t do this or that\,” McPherson says. “Writing with people who co-write for a living…maybe I saw myself as John Henry\, and them as the steel-driving machine.” \n[expand title=”Read More” trigpos=”below” swaptitle=”Show Less”]\nAlong with collaborations with fellow Oklahoman Parker Millsap\, Butch Walker\, and Aaron Lee Tasjan\, McPherson’s selections for Undivided Heart & Soul include many deeply personal themes: “Let’s Get Out of Here While We’re Young” shares writing credits with longtime bandmate Ray Jacildo and McPherson’s wife Mandy. He also delved into character profiles\, both fictional and based on real-life experiences\, stories McPherson has held onto but never thought of as fodder for songwriting\, such as the Las Vegas bus station interlude detailed in “Style (Is a Losing Game).” \n“That seems like a pretty normal thing for a singer-songwriter to do\, to write about personal experience\, but I really have never done that\,” McPherson says. “It felt great but it also was tough at the same time. The thing is\, John Henry is trying to beat the machine because he’s in awe of it. It was a lot of me saying\, ‘You’re really good at this\, and I have a hard time doing it.’” \nWith a group of soul-baring tracks taking shape\, McPherson and crew scheduled studio time to help force the issue. It quickly became apparent that these sessions were not going to work\, bringing McPherson’s momentum to a halt. \nTo clear his head\, he flew to Los Angeles at the invitation of friend and longtime supporter Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age\, who was also recording at the time. McPherson\, Homme\, and his Queens bandmate Dean Fertita played around with some songs\, with Homme pushing McPherson outside of his comfort zone in a no-stakes environment. \n“His thing was\, ‘I’m going to throw all kinds of crap onto your songs that you’re not going to want to hear\, and you’re going to play ridiculous stuff you wouldn’t normally do\,’ and Dean was kind of the calming presence\,” McPherson says. \nMcPherson calls the getaway “the most fun I’ve had since I was 15 years old” and returned to Nashville with a clear head\, internal filters successfully stifled\, ready to move forward. \nThat fresh perspective in tow\, McPherson learned that the long-shot “backup” studio\, the legendary RCA Studio B in Nashville\, was willing to host his band for the making of the record. RCA Studio B was fundamental to the creation of the “Nashville Sound\,” and the ghosts of some of the greatest songs in history live within its walls: Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You\,” and Elvis Presley’s “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” among them. \nArtists who choose to record at Studio B are met with a rigorous list of requirements\, including using a recording method appropriate during the studio’s heyday. Since the studio is a working museum by day\, the entirety of McPherson’s workspace had to be reset at night: Load in all equipment in the late afternoon\, work until 3:00 or 4:00 a.m.\, and leave no trace nightly. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. \n“Those rules would probably turn a lot of bands off\, but they turned us on\, 100 percent\,” McPherson says. “I really love walking into a classic studio as much as I love getting my hands on a really old guitar. I like knowing that something was used for a long time and has good things in it.” \nBut this isn’t an old Nashville record\, by any measurement\, nor is it the record McPherson set out to make\, with credit due to co-producer Dan Molad (also the drummer for Lucius). \n“There’s a pretty broad gap in our tastes\, what we do and what we’re into\,” McPherson says. Where he’s as likely to lean on The Cramps as he is Irma Thomas for inspiration\, Molad’s left-field production suggestions included a Casio synthesizer and running a Fender Rhodes through a tape delay. (McPherson nixed the former; the latter became the signature sound of one of the record’s tracks.) “We ended up learning a lot from each other\, and he did a lot of stuff I’d have never thought to do.” \nDuring the song “Let’s Get Out of Here While We’re Young\,” JD sputters the line “We’ve worn out all the songs we’ve sung.” This is not a statement McPherson takes lightly. \n“This record was difficult for me to make\, difficult to write\, difficult to record. It took a lot for me to say that I can’t force these songs to be the way people are expecting\,” McPherson says. \nUndivided Heart & Soul is a statement record\, one that asserts McPherson as he is now\, battle-weary but stronger than ever.[/expand] \n  \nFollow JD McPherson on:\nTwitter: @jdmcphersonjr\nFacebook: facebook.com/jdmcphersonhistyle\nInstagram: @jdmcphersonpix \nLearn more about JD McPherson at:\nhttps://www.jdmcpherson.com/ \n  \n\n\n\nWatch\n \n\n\nListen\n \n\n\n\nThe Heavy Set\nThe Heavy Set \nThe Heavy Set is a rock band rooted in blues and alt-country\, pushing Americana to its harder edges. The solid\, heart-felt songwriting of Jake Ilika gets a grindstone treatment in The Heavy Set with guitar-forward echoes of Crazy Horse and T. Rex. Their third record\, “The Highway and The Moon”\, drives their sound harder and into new expanses with a passionate\, fluid genre-bending collection of eleven songs. \n“A warm easy work of Americana… It’s timeless\, genre-defying\, and worth a good long listen.” – The Current 89.3 \n  \nFollow The Heavy Set on:\nTwitter: @TheHeavySetBand\nFacebook: facebook.com/TheHeavySet\nInstagram: @theheavyset \nLearn more about The Heavy Set at:\nhttps://www.theheavyset.com \n\n\n\nWatch\n \n\n\nListen\n \n\n\n\nPick up a “Support Rochester Music” Shirt\n \nWant to enjoy the concert in style and show your support for the Rochester music at the same time? Order a “Support Rochester Music” T-Shirt along with your ticket and pick it up at the show. \nAvailable Colors \n\nCharcoal Shirt | White Ink\nBlue Shirt | White Ink\n\nAvailable Sizes \n\nXL\nLarge\nMedium\nSmall\n\n  \n\nSponsors\, Partners\, and Friends\nThank you to our sponsors and partners: Threshold Arts\, Northern Sun Productions\, Fox & Fern Floral\, The Med City Beat\, Fairfield Inn & Suites\, The Current\, The Rochester Posse\, Thesis Beer Project\, Café Steam\, Wondercloud Media\, and Carpet Booth Studios URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/jd-mcpherson-with-special-guest-the-heavy-set/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Americana,Rock 'n Roll ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/jd-feature-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MyTownMyMusic.com":MAILTO:wassup@mytownmymusic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190414T153000 DTSTAMP:20190409T212630Z CREATED:20190401T175406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T212630Z UID:10004070-1555246800-1555255800@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Jazz in Les Fields Hall: Les Fields & the Turkey River All Stars and Gate City Jazz Band DESCRIPTION:During the Castle’s Grand Opening in February 2019\, Castle Community and Threshold Arts dedicated the third floor event hall to Les Fields – one of Rochester’s most iconic musicians who has been bringing some of the best jazz musicians in Southeast Minnesota together for more than fifty years. Beginning in April\, Threshold Arts will host a monthly series\, Jazz in Les Fields Hall\, featuring Les Fields & the Turkey River All Stars and a visiting guest band. \nDoors open: 1:00 PM\nLes Fields & the Turkey River All Stars: 1:30 PM\nGate City Band: 2:40 PM\nAll Ages – General Admission \nTickets: $5 in advance / $8 day of show\nAdvance tickets are available online via My Town My Music or at The Art Store on the Castle’s second floor. \nLES FIELDS AND THE TURKEY RIVER ALL STARS\nLes Fields & The Turkey River All-Stars \nNamed after the river that ran through his Cresco\, Iowa hometown\, Les organized the Turkey River All Stars Band in 1968. The group has had some high-profile gigs over those many years\, including performing as the welcoming band for five U.S. Presidents: Richard Nixon\, Ronald Reagan\, Jimmy Carter\, George Bush\, Sr. and George Bush\, Jr.\, and one presidential hopeful\, Ross Perot. The Rochester group was the official Minnesota band at the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans. In 2005\, the group was named to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. \n  \nGATE CITY JAZZ BAND\nGate City Jazz Band \nThe Gate City Jazz Band is a popular eight-piece Dixieland band from Winona\, MN. They’ve been part of the Minnesota music scene since 1978. The band is led by Ken Bloom on Trombone and vocals and also includes Dr. Dan Barr (piano)\, Dr. Frank Bures (clarinet)\, Mike Snustead (trumpet)\, Fred Dodd (banjo)\, Steve Kulas (drums)\, Time Gleason (tuba)\, and Margaret Cassidy (washboard and vocals). The band concentrates on traditional jazz emanating from New Orleans. With the three man front of trumpet\, clarinet and trombone\, and a rhythm section composed of banjo\, piano\, drums\, and tuba\, they strive to bring alive music made famous by Louie Armstrong\, Kid Ory\, and Bix Beiderbecke. Female vocals round out the sound of many Gate City numbers. Members of the band have performed in Europe\, Canada\, and Korea. The band has a standing monthly gig at Jefferson Pub and Grill in Winona. \nThe band has been parts of festivals that celebrate steamboats\, fish\, flowers\, and the 4th of July\, and they’ve played at everything from funerals to football games\, but their forte is Mardi Gras Beads and second line umbrellas. URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/jazz-in-les-fields-hall-les-fields-the-turkey-river-all-stars-and-gate-city-jazz-band/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Dedication-Brunch-web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190323T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190323T220000 DTSTAMP:20190323T162731Z CREATED:20190130T143458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190323T162731Z UID:10003918-1553338800-1553378400@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:The Rochester Thaw Music Festival DESCRIPTION:The Rochester Thaw is a music festival occurring in Downtown Rochester featuring:\nGeneral B and the Wiz | Jillian Rae | Mike Munson | Author | Karate Chop\, Silence | Audrey Robinson | Nikola Hamilton\n\nAll Ages | General Admission\nDoors Open 11:00 am | Music 12:00 pm (schedule to be announced in early February)\nTickets: $25 advance / $30 door / Free for kids 12 and under\n\n\nThis event is organized by The Rochester Thaw and Threshold Arts.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL B AND THE WIZ\nGeneral B and the Wiz is a band you’ve heard of\, perhaps not consciously\, but somewhere deep in your bones where you keep cellular knowledge of lives past and experiences to come. They’re like a toothpick in your mouth: useful\, pleasing\, and slightly dangerous. Their music is going to make you punch somebody or fist bump your neighbor\, depending on how prepared the other person is. \ngeneralbandthewiz.com | Facebook | Instagram \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJILLIAN RAE \nJillian Rae is a truly multi-disciplinary singer\, songwriter\, and performer. Always connected to her roots in Northern Minnesota\, the Minneapolis musician has expanded on her upbringing as a classical violinist to become one of the most powerful and unique voices in the Twin Cities music scene. Having cultivated a reputation as the go-to violin accompanist for dozens of bluegrass\, rock\, and pop bands (including The Okee Dokee Brothers\, Corpse Reviver\, Adam Levy\, and Steve Kaul & the Brass Kings) Jillian Rae planted her own flag in the musical landscape with the 2013 release of Heartbeat\, a confident pop record with subtle nods to her bluegrass and classical pedigrees. Her songs are full of heartache\, truth\, and often a beguiling sense of playfulness. Rae’s songwriting is not easily pigeonholed\, and neither is her playing. You can find her playing country fiddle on one tune\, rock guitar on the next\, or driving her violin through synthy guitar effects on another. \njillianraemusic.com | Facebook | Instagram \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMIKE MUNSON\nMike Munson makes his home in Winona\, Minnesota\, a town sandwiched between the Mississippi River and the bluffs\, with train tracks cutting through its middle. Well known for playing outstanding slide guitar blues\, the driving rhythms in his songs are reminiscent of the trains that barrel through his neighborhood. He’s a humble fellow who loves making food and playing guitar and singing. Munson’s blues influences include Fred McDowell\, Jack Owens\, and Jesse Mae Hemphill – who all hailed from areas of rural Mississippi that Munson visits often. (His upcoming album\, “Rose Hill”\, was recorded in Bentonia\, MS at the Blue Front Cafe\, the oldest juke joint in Mississippi owned by Jimmy “Duck” Holmes.) From sad and somber slow tunes to swampy\, caterwauling stompers\, his music is a master class in creative blues composition and performance\, lyrically compelling\, full of unique turns and twists\, yet never losing sight of his art form and the music’s roots. When not making music\, Munson tends a large garden\, canning gallons of salsa and hot sauce\, and cooking meals for anyone who stops over. Word is getting out about Mike Munson.If you know the style\, here is a master of the form. If you don’t\, come and be amazed. \nmikemunson.net | Facebook | Instagram \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAUTHOR\nAuthor is a three-piece indie rock band from Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, formed by brothers Trevor and Cameron Bartlett and later joined by multi-instrumentalist Zach Zurn. Author found an immediate home in the Twin Cities local music community\, regularly playing DIY house-shows and notable venues such as First Avenue/7th Street Entry and the late Triple Rock Social Club. Several major\, long-term tours both abroad and domestically created a loyal\, passionate fan base for the band. Author’s dreamy\, atmospheric soundscapes\, pop sensibility\, and relatable storytelling paint a picture of the times and places wherein the songs were created. With the recent release of their second full length LP\, Author plans to take “I I F O I IC” (Is It Far Or Is It Close) back on the road. \nweareauthor.com | Facebook | Instagram \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKARATE CHOP\, SILENCE\nPicture your favorite karate movie. Now imagine that the actors used instruments instead of their fists. Now imagine that instead of studying martial arts\, they studied jazz and were taught by modern radio instead of a Sensei – and also knew nothing about karate. Karate Chop\, Silence is sorta like that. \nkaratechopsilence.bandcamp.com | Facebook | Instagram \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAUDREY ROBINSON\nAudrey Robinson is the truth. Hailing from Iowa where she burned down many venues with her band Peas and Carrot\, this recent transplant to Rochester combines everything you love about music. The moment she begins to play you will hear elements of folk\, indie and punk. Audrey will simultaneously tear out your heart and spit in your face with both her music and voice. This is a set that cannot be missed. Audrey Robinson is the truth! \npeasandcarrot.bandcamp.com | Facebook \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNIKOLA HAMILTON\nNikola Hamilton is a musician and songwriter residing in Rochester Minnesota. His music combines honest songwriting with a diverse catalog of musical influences ranging from indie and classic rock to modern pop and R&B. Nikola has played with several Rochester native bands over the last 4 years\, including Cherry Isles\, LEVELEST\, and with Samuel Butterfass. Currently Nikola is the lead guitar player in the band for VILD\, and is in the process of recording an EP of his original songs at Carpet Booth Studios where he also works as assistant engineer. Though relatively new to the music scene of Southeast Minnesota he has plans to play as many shows as possible in 2019 and to release his first collection of solo work. Joining Nikola on stage for The Rochester Thaw are two of Rochester’s finest young musicians; Wyatt Moran and Charlie Burket. URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/the-rochester-thaw-festival/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Music Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/thaw.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190322T233000 DTSTAMP:20190322T025529Z CREATED:20190228T015416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T025529Z UID:10004029-1553281200-1553297400@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Prof at The Castle DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, March 22nd it all goes down! Prof aka King Gampo aka Pookie Baby makes his return to the Med City with special guests Willie Wonka\, Cashinova and Mac Irv. \nThis Event is brought to you by the Stationary Astronauts \nAbout Prof: \nNo artist has emerged from Minnesota this decade and walked his own private catwalk quite like Prof. After spending the early part of the 2010’s having amassed a strong loyal following\, distributing nearly 200\,000 records through his own imprint\, Stophouse\, his 2013 signing to Rhymesayers Entertainment helped propel him to the next stage of his career before releasing his landmark 2015 Rhymesayers debut\, Liability. Additionally\, his annual self-headlined Prof Outdoors festival has repeatedly sold out a 4\,000+ capacity for years. While there’s been a perception that the eccentric Minneapolis MC is out-of-control\, Prof’s undeterred\, unwavering commitment to his mission has revealed the detailed craftsmanship behind the perceived chaos. Today\, as his latest album title states\, the newly sophisticated Prof is more accurately referred to as Pookie Baby. \nWhile Prof may be best known for his show-stopping live performances\, with this album he pulls back the curtain\, inviting the listener to join him for the most private of moments\, all with a sleek touch of sophistication. As much of a showman as he is a shaman\, Pookie Baby was poured out of the perspective of a man known for wild live shows\, whose rigorous touring and performance schedule led to debilitating injuries. Grounded for months and undergoing multiple surgeries\, Prof returned with a new perspective\, and a new pair of gators. This new Pookie Baby persona is all cleaned up\, teeming with unbridled sexuality\, and suited with a multitude of styles that run the gamut from triple-time Chicago drill to emotive\, bluesy crooning. Pookie Baby helps clarify where this passion and the essence of Prof come from\, and he’s never been better dressed for it. \nAs Prof continues to become more refined in crafting songs\, Pookie Baby showcases a spectrum of moods\, ranging from infectious absurdity to earnestly introspective. “Focus” highlights Prof’s well-buttoned dedication to perfectionism behind the anarchy. “No” unflinchingly gives aggressive self-preservation the anthem it’s always deserved. “Be Around” touches on the most satisfying comforts of dependability in relationships. “Send Nudes” finds reward in the vulnerable intimacy present in exposing oneself via text message\, when done consensually. Pookie Baby culminates in the one-two punch of “Minneapolis” and “Eulogy\,” with the former asserting his love for his hometown\, while the latter affirms his keen awareness of the ever-present fragility of life and the specter of mortality. \nFrom cynically skewering the authenticity of artistic statements\, as on “I’ve Cooked Crack Before”\, through the heartfelt reminiscence of “Designated Hitter” recounting the place marijuana holds in his happier memories\, to ultimately knowing how he wants to be remembered once he’s left the world’s stage\, Pookie Baby is just as much the crowd-pleasing party animal’s moment of prideful self-reflection\, as it is the blueprint for making the most out of life while navigating the hardships. \nPlease remember to enjoy Pookie Baby responsibly. URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/prof-at-the-castle/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Prof ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Prof-at-The-Castle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190315T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190315T230000 DTSTAMP:20190315T192830Z CREATED:20190213T144615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T192830Z UID:10003969-1552678200-1552690800@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Charlie Parr with Barbaro and My Grandma's Cardigan DESCRIPTION:March 15th – All Ages Show\nLocation: The Castle\nDoors open at: 7:00PM\nMy Grandma’s Cardigan: 7:30PM\nBarbaro: 8:10PM\nCharlie Parr: 9:00PM\nGeneral Admission – Limited Seating Available  \n  \n\nCharlie Parr\nCharlie Parr – Photo by Nate Ryan \nAn easily confused and very shy individual\, Charlie Parr has been traveling around singing his songs ever since leaving Austin Minnesota in the 1980’s in search of Spider John Koerner\, whom he found about 100 miles north at the Viking Bar one Sunday night. The experience changed his life\, made him more or less unemployable\, and brings us to now: 13 recordings\, 250 shows a year or more\, 200\,000 miles on a well broke in Kia\, and a nasty fear of heights. Resonator fueled folk songs from Duluth Minnesota. \n  \nFollow Charlie Parr on:\nTwitter: @theCharlieParr\nFacebook: facebook.com/Charlie.Parr.Music\nInstagram: @charlie.parr \nLearn more about Charlie Parr at:\nhttps://www.charlieparr.com \n  \n\n\n\nWatch\n \n\n\nListen\n \n\n\n\nBarbaro\nPhoto by Chris Taylor \nBarbaro’s music is at once lively and intimate\, perfect for twirling around the dance floor or cooking with someone you love. The Minneapolis-Winona quartet have built momentum around their dynamic sound\, each set flowing naturally between energetic jams and contemplative interludes. Their upcoming album\, due out spring 2019\, showcases their captivating songwriting\, layered over textures pulled from bluegrass\, jazz\, pop\, and country-western. \nBarbaro has performed at premier Midwest music festivals including Blue Ox\, Boats & Bluegrass\, and MBOTMA. In 2018\, the band released their first EP and claimed two contest wins\, at the John Hartford Memorial Festival Band Contest and MBOTMA’s Americana Roots Band Contest. \nFollow Barbaro on:\nFacebook: facebook.com/barbaro.band\nInstagram: @barbaro_band \nLearn more about Barbaro at:\nhttps://www.barbaroband.com \n\n\n\nWatch\n \n\n\nListen\n \n\n\n\nMy Grandma’s Cardigan\n \nMy Grandma’s Cardigan is an indie folk group that came together in the heart of Winona\, MN in 2014. What started as a folk duo jamming in a living room\, has grown into a great group of friends that love playing music together. Their melodic harmonies and fun upbeat sounds have made their way across Minnesota and Wisconsin\, hitting up coffee shops\, venues\, and festivals. \nRaeNelle Ostberg; vocals\, mandolin\, songwriting\nGina Marcucci: vocals\, guitar\nWeston Holley: guitar\, banjo\nAllan Palmer: bass\nJake Allen: drums \nFollow My Grandma’s Cardigan on:\nFacebook: facebook.com/MyGrandmasCardigan/\nInstagram: @mygrandmascardigan \nLearn more about My Grandma’s Cardigan at:\nhttps://mygmascardigan.bandcamp.com/ \n\n\n\nWatch\n \n\n\nListen\n \n\n\n\nPick up a “Support Rochester Music” Shirt\n \nWant to enjoy the concert in style and show your support for the Rochester music at the same time? Order a “Support Rochester Music” T-Shirt along with your ticket and pick it up at the show. \nAvailable Colors \n\nCharcoal Shirt | White Ink\nBlue Shirt | White Ink\n\nAvailable Sizes \n\nXL\nLarge\nMedium\nSmall\n\n  \n\nSponsors\, Partners\, and Friends\nThank you to our sponsors and partners: Threshold Arts\, Northern Sun Productions\, Fox & Fern Floral\, The Med City Beat\, Fairfield Inn & Suites\, The Rochester Posse\, Thesis Beer Project\, Café Steam\, Wondercloud Media\, and Carpet Booth Studios URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/charlie-parr-with-barbaro-and-my-grandmas-cardigan/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Americana,Folk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/charlie-feature.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MyTownMyMusic.com":MAILTO:wassup@mytownmymusic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190307T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190307T220000 DTSTAMP:20190304T212106Z CREATED:20190304T205417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T212106Z UID:10004031-1551988800-1551996000@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Ladies Night Out After Party DESCRIPTION:Downtown Rochester’s Ladies Night Out will return on Thursday\, March 7! Win prizes while you cap off your evening with live music from VILD and Modern Piano Lounge (Mary Lieser & Paul Scott)\, small bites from Cameo\, and a complimentary glass of wine upon your arrival. Prize drawings begin at 9pm. \nLadies Night Out brings women together in Downtown Rochester for a night of shopping\, dining\, and giveaways (follow this link for more information). Ladies\, grab your friends and get ready for a phenomenal evening! \nTickets: $8 in advance / $10 at the door \nPurchase advance tickets online here or in person at Cameo Restaurant or Neon Green Studio at the Castle\, or at the Ladies Night Out kick-off station at University Square on the night of the event. \n \nMarch 7th\nCastle Community\nDoors: 8:00\nVILD: 8:15\nPrize Drawings: 9:00\nModern Piano Lounge: 9:15\nTickets: $10 Door | $8 Advance (plus tax & processing) \n  \n\nVILD\n \nVILD is a musician\, artist\, photographer\, beyond born and raised in Rochester\, MN. She has been walking this earth for twenty-three years now\, moving\, shifting\, pacing\, wandering\, never really sure of where she belonged or what she was meant to do. She has found her refuge in music from birth\, though\, a special place between time and space for her to learn\, grow\, love\, and wander. VILD heard the Cranberries from the womb\, played by her mother\, fell asleep to Enya from the day she was born\, also played by her mother\, and went on to discover music for her own as she grew older and wiser. Some of VILD’s greatest ever-evolving list of influences include Enya to more contemporary artists such as RY X\, Bastille\, and CLOVES with some traces of the Beatles and beyond. However\, she will insist that her inspiration stems equally from her experiences with all the different artists she has stumbled upon over the years. Admittedly\, she is still discovering her sound. VILD has roots in piano\, guitar\, and violin and was vocally trained by William Bastian\, opera singer and professor\, at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth\, MN. VILD is the Swedish word for wild\, and it is the name she has chosen for herself. Her soul has become wild and free\, for the first time in ages\, and thus will be her name. Music has forever been VILD’s channel of release\, whether she has been playing\, listening\, discovering\, or writing. It has always been a part of her\, heartbeat\, beating\, always. The deepest and darkest wanderings of her soul have become lost among the notes\, the lyrics\, the sounds\, leaving her heart free to be. These creations\, her sounds\, are far beyond her own understanding. They are born to be free\, free to help\, free to inspire\, and free to wander. \nFollow VILD on:\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsvild\nInstragram: @itsvild \nLearn more about VILD at:\nhttps://itsvild.com \n  \n\nModern Piano Lounge\n \nModern Piano Lounge is the duet of Mary Lieser and Paul Scott performing their favorite pop songs by Adele\, Christina Perri\, Elton John\, and others. \nFollow Modern Piano Lounge on:\nFacebook: facebook.com/ModernPianoLounge \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/ladies-night-out-after-party/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Ladies-Night-Out-After-Party-Feature-Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190203T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190203T130000 DTSTAMP:20190203T162741Z CREATED:20190121T162119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190203T162741Z UID:10003917-1549189800-1549198800@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Community Dedication Brunch DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a family style brunch from Cameo Restaurant\, music from Les Fields & the Turkey River All Stars\, and celebrate the Grand Opening of the Castle with a dedication ceremony exactly 103 years after the original dedication of the Rochester Armory. \nBrunch includes scrambled eggs\, bacon\, sausage\, breakfast potatoes\, fresh fruit\, assorted pastries\, juice\, and coffee. Bloody Marys\, mimosas\, and other beverages will be available for purchase. \nTICKETS: \n$15 adult\n$10 child (12 and under)\n(Children 3 and under are free)\n$100 table of 8 \nSCHEDULE:\n10:30 AM | Doors Open\n11:15 AM | Family Style Brunch\n11:45 AM | Dedication Program\n12:00 PM | Les Fields & the Turkey River All Stars URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/community-dedication-brunch/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/brunch-web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190201T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190201T230000 DTSTAMP:20190117T135229Z CREATED:20190107T163527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190117T135229Z UID:10003890-1549045800-1549062000@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:The Suburbs at the Castle with LowRay & Annie Mack DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Castle with The Suburbs and special guests LowRay and Annie Mack! \n \nThe Castle\nDoors Open: 6:30PM\nAnnie Mack: 7:00PM\nLowRay: 8:00PM\nThe Suburbs: 9:00PM\nGeneral Admission\nTickets: $35 Door | $30 Advance (plus tax & processing)\nADD ON – Reserved table for 4: $50 (does not include admission  |  plus tax & processing) \n\nThe Suburbs \nOften described as “a Midwest Roxy Music” but with more humor and rock scruff\, The Suburbs have been making their unique punk-pop-art-dance records and performing off and on ever since the Minneapolis Sound heyday. Founded in 1977\, The Suburbs are recognized worldwide as among the original heroes of the historic music era in Minneapolis that saw the emergence of other bands like The Suicide Commandos\, Prince\, The Replacements and Hüsker Dü. Still going strong\, the Suburbs’ most recent album is 2017’s Hey Muse!. \nLed now by original keyboardist and singer Chan Poling\, original drummer Hugo Klaers\, and longtime saxophonists Max Ray (also of The Wallets)\, they are augmented by a supergroup of newcomers: Stevie Brantseg and Jeremy Ylvisaker on guitars\, Steve Price on bass\, Janey Winterbauer on backup vocals\, Rochelle Becker on Bari Sax and Stephen Kung on horns and keys. \nFollow The Suburbs:\nFacebook: TheSuburbsBand\nTwitter: thesuburbsband\nYouTube: thesuburbsband\nInstagram: thesuburbsband\n\nLearn more about The Suburbs at: thesuburbsband.com \n\nLowRay\n \nMixed by Grammy-Award Winning Engineer Jim Scott (Tom Petty\, Wilco) and Ian Davenport (Band of Skulls\, Supergrass)\, Friends and the Fakers announces the official arrival of LowRay as the Twin Cities’ next great Americana rock band. \nLowRay are another in the long line of Trans-Atlantic musical partnerships. For his part in the duo singer and guitarist Dan Fowlds (Bump\, Pill Hill) looked east to David Bowie\, Black Sabbath and The Rolling Stones alongside his Americana influences while growing up. A musical career started in Northeast Minneapolis in the 1980s woodshedding in his parent’s basement later moved on to contest wins\, touring and recording over the next 30 years. James Irving (22-20s) was very much looking back the other way from his English homeland. Son of a Jazz pianist\, he was a big band drummer in his youth before eventually landing a gig with 22-20s – a deep south influenced 4 piece renowned for their fearsome\, blues soaked live performances. \nFollow LowRay:\nFacebook: LowRaymusic\nTwitter: LowRayBand\nYouTube: LowRay Band\nInstagram: LowRay Band\n\nLearn more about LowRay at: lowrayband.com \n\nAnnie Mack\n \nAnnie Mack has built a reputation for writing meaningful\, relate-able and inspirational songs. Live\, she delivers her songs with power\, soul and conviction.  A dynamic vocalist and charismatic performer\, she takes the audience on a journey; from velvet lined melodic depths to exciting\, gritty\, full bodied church hollers. \nA regional powerhouse with national recognition\, Annie has performed at many top festivals and venues\, including The John Coltrane jazz Festival-High Point North Carolina\, The Lancaster Roots and Blues Festival-Lancaster Pennsylvania\, The Thunder-Bay Music Festival-Ontario Canada\, The Minnesota State Fair\, The Twin Cities Jazz Festival\, The Bayfront Blues Festival(six years running)-Duluth MN\, Buddy Guys-Chicago Illinois\, The Blues City Deli – St. Louis\, Missouri and The Arts Garage Del-Ray Beach Florida. Annie is a regular performer around Minnesota\, appearing frequently at venues such as The Aster Cafe\, Bunkers Bar and Grill\, Vieux Carre\, and The Dakota Jazz Club. \nSeveral Songs from Annie’s Ep Tell It Like It Is have been receiving radio airplay on MPR/NPR The Current and Radio Heartland. Annie is proud to be a Deck Night Productions featured Artist. \nFollow Annie Mack:\nFacebook: AnnieMackMusic\nYouTube: Annie Mack\nInstagram: Annie Mack\n\nLearn more about Annie Mack at: anniemackmusic.com \nClick here for information on additional Grand Opening Weekend events at the Castle. \n\nThis concert is supported by The Current and is a Rochester WinterFest event. URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/the-suburbs-at-the-castle-with-lowray/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Pop,Punk,Rock,Soul,The Suburbs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/SUBURBS-2017-1st-Avenue.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T230000 DTSTAMP:20190113T191352Z CREATED:20190106T145012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190113T191352Z UID:10003889-1548527400-1548543600@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:MedCityShred After Party: The 9th Planet Out with Fall Risk DESCRIPTION:The 9th Planet Out takes the Castle stage with special guests Fall Risk for the MedCityShred video premier after party. \n \nJanuary 26th – All Ages Show\nCastle Community\n“2ON4” Video Premier: 6:30PM\nAfter Party Doors Open: 8:00PM\nFall Risk: 8:30PM\nThe 9th Planet Out: 9:30PM\nGeneral Admission\nTickets: $15 Door | $10 Online (plus tax & processing) \n\nMedCityShred\nMedCityShred’s first full length video “2ON4” is a local skateboarding video that showcases some of the best local talent! \nView a preview of the video here: medcityshred.com \n\nThe 9th Planet Out\nAfter releasing their first full length studio album\, The 9th Planet Out’s self-titled record quickly received global acclaim. Listeners all over the world quickly noticed the soaring vocals\, screaming guitars\, and thunderous drums that is The 9th Planet Out. Through captivating stage presence\, high energy performances\, and mesmerizing stage effects\, the band brings a performance guaranteed to send any crowd or audience into orbit. \nFollow The 9th Planet Out on Facebook: facebook.com/The9thPlanetOut\nLearn more about The 9th Planet Out at: the9thplanetout.com \n  \n\nFall Risk\nBlending influences as diverse as punk\, ska\, alt\, and metal\, Fall Risk is a melting pot of musical expedition. Members hail from Minnesota\, Texas\, and Las Vegas! \nFollow Fall Risk on Facebook: facebook.com/FallRiskMusic\nLearn more about Fall Risk at:fallriskmusicmn.bandcamp.com \n\nThe “2ON4” video premier and after party is sponsored by Anxiety Skateboards\, Counselor Realty – Joe Sutherland\, and The Melting Clock. URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/medcityshred-after-party-the-9th-planet-out-with-fall-risk/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall Risk,Hard Rock,The 9th Planet Out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/9thplanet-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190111T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190111T230000 DTSTAMP:20181214T155544Z CREATED:20181211T163802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181214T155544Z UID:10003873-1547231400-1547247600@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Yam Haus and Twin Lakes with Breakthrough\, and Under the Pavilion DESCRIPTION:The Castle and Twin Lakes Band welcome Minneapolis-based synth-pop/rock band Yam Haus for their Rochester debut! Joining the bill will be Rochester bands Twin Lakes\, Breakthrough\, and Under the Pavilion. \n \nJanuary 11th – All Ages Show\nCastle Community\nDoors open at: 6:30PM\nUnder the Pavilion: 7:30PM\nBreakthrough: 8:15PM\nTwin Lakes: 9:00PM\nYam Haus: 10:00PM\nGeneral Admission\nTickets: $12 Door | $10 Online (plus tax & processing) \n  \n\nYam Haus\n \nForming after years of making music in high school\, the Minneapolis-based pop band\, Yam Haus\, released their debut album\, Stargazer\, on June 8\, 2018. Produced by Mark Heimermann at Sevens-Gate Studio in Hudson\, WI\, the band’s love for punchy pop\, old-school rock and roll\, sensitive folk\, and the beat of hip-hop inspired their first album. \nYam Haus has developed a strong following in the Twin Cities since the release of Stargazer\, selling out venues including 7th St Entry\, Amsterdam Bar & Hall\, and Phipps Theater\, in addition to supporting Bishop Briggs at a sold out Mainroom show at First Avenue and being named as one of First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2018. \nFollow Yam Haus on:\nFacebook: facebook.com/yamhaus \nInstagram: @yamhaus \nTwitter: @yamhausband \nSpotify: Yam Haus \nLearn more about Yam Haus at: yamhaus.com \n  \n\nTwin Lakes\n \nTwin Lakes is folk rock with dark subject matter\, catchy melodies\, deep grooves\, and lush harmonies. Intricate guitar parts interweave with funky bass lines\, pocket drums\, and lilting vocal melodies. We primarily play groove oriented\, folk rock with a mix of covers ranging from classic hits to newer pop. Twin Lakes is a three piece band out of Rochester\, Minnesota\, consisting of: Robert Baune on guitar and lead vocals\, Nate Pettey on bass and backing vocals\, and Alex Ortberg on percussion and production.. \nFollow Twin Lakes on:\nFacebook: facebook.com/TwinLakesBand\nReverbnation: reverbnation.com/TwinLakes4 \nLearn more about Twin Lakes at: thebandtwinlakes.bandcamp.com \n\nBreakthrough\n \nStarted by brothers PJ and Drew Medin\, Breakthrough has risen beyond the normal expectations for a small town rock band. Having far surpassed the typical labels of Von Trapp and Partridge family\, Breakthrough is defined by powerful vocals\, catchy melodies\, soaring guitar solos\, and heartfelt lyrics. Breakthrough is not in it for fame and fortune. They come with a message for the masses. Love. \nFollow Breakthrough on:\nFacebook: facebook.com/breakthroughrocks\nInstagram: instagram.com/breakthroughrocks\nReverbnation: reverbnation.com/breakthroughtm\nSoundcloud: soundcloud.com/breakthroughofficial\nTwitter: twitter.com/breakthroughtm \nLearn more about Breakthrough at: breakthroughrocks.com \n\nUnder the Pavilion\nGetting ready to release their first full length album\, Under the Pavilion is a Minnesota based Indie Rock group with 80’s influences. Their music features melodic guitar riffs and driving drums.  \nLearn more about Under the Pavilion at: underthepavilion.com URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/yam-haus-with-twin-lakes-breakthrough-and-under-the-pavilion/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Breakthrough,Folk,Indie,Pop,Rock,Twin Lakes,Under The Pavilion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Yam-Haus-web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190105T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190105T230000 DTSTAMP:20181218T155827Z CREATED:20181207T140604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181218T155827Z UID:10003872-1546713000-1546729200@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Greentop with Author\, Local Sports\, and Loud Mouth Brass at The Castle DESCRIPTION:Join Greentop as they wrap up their winter tour in support of their latest album”Dumb Luck” at the Castle! Joining the bill will be Rochester’s own Local Sports\, Loud Mouth Brass\, and Author.  \n \nJanuary 5th – All Ages Show\nCastle Community\nDoors open at: 6:30PM\nLoud Mouth Brass: 7:30PM\nLocal Sports: 8:15PM\nAuthor: 9:00PM\nGreentop: 10:00PM\nGeneral Admission\nTickets: $12 Door | $10 Online (plus tax & processing) \n  \n\nGreentop\n \nGreentop is an indie rock band from Rochester\, Minnesota. Isaac Jahns formed the group in 2017\, which grew to include brother Lucas Jahns (guitar)\, Dylan Hilliker (drums)\, Wyatt Moran (bass)\, Isaac Schumacher (keys) and Gavin Sparks (saxophone). The group takes a sonic basis from indie groups like Hippo Campus and Bombay Bicycle Club\, as well as more soulful acts like John Mayer and Anderson .Paak. After releasing their debut EP “Northbound” late in 2017\, they returned a year later with their debut album “Dumb Luck\,” which they will support with a tour this winter. \nFollow Greentop on:\nFacebook: facebook.com/greentopband\nTwitter: @greentopband \nLearn more about Greentop at:\ngreentop/bandcamp.com/ \n  \n\nAuthor\n \nAuthor is a three-piece indie rock band from Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, formed by brothers Trevor and Cameron Bartlett and later joined by multi-instrumentalist Zach Zurn. Author found an immediate home in the Twin Cities local music community\, regularly playing DIY house-shows and notable venues such as First Avenue/7th Street Entry and the late Triple Rock Social Club. Several major\, long-term tours both abroad and domestically created a loyal\, passionate fan base for the band. Author’s dreamy\, atmospheric soundscapes\, pop sensibility\, and relatable storytelling paint a picture of the times and places wherein the songs were created. With the recent release of their second full length LP\, Author plans to take “I I F O I IC” (Is It Far Or Is It Close) back on the road. \nFollow Author on:\nFacebook: facebook.com/weareauthor\nTwitter: @weareauthor \nLearn more about Author at:\nweareauthor.com \n\nLocal Sports\n \nLocal Sports is an Emo Punk band from Rochester\, MN comprised of long time friends and collaborators Joshua Brundige (vocals\, bass)\, Stephan Phan (guitar\, vocals)\, Jimmy Seechan (guitar) and Cody Vansickle (drums). Local Sports takes influences from emo\, punk\, pop\, and others to write songs that are loud\, catchy\, and relentless. The band takes pride in having high-energy live shows\, evangelizing for Hamm’s\, and working closely with friends who provide all of their design and video work. Local Sports’ new album “Basil Bouquet” is available now on Apple Music\, Spotify\, and most other streaming services. \nFollow Local Sports on:\nFacebook: facebook.com/localsportsmn \nLearn more about Local Sports at:\nlocalsportsmn.bandcamp.com \n\nLoud Mouth Brass\n \nYour ears will smile and your toes will tap when you hear Loud Mouth Brass. They’ve played music festivals like MWMF and have recorded a five-track EP of original music. With a splash of New Orleans and a pinch of pop music\, Loud Mouth Brass has a tasty musical recipe. While the band’s instrumental arrangements of music spanning the gamut from The Jackson Five to Fall Out Boy will make your feet get the urge to dance\, with several originals in the mix\, this brassy band still makes sure to keep things fresh. From the top of its blue sousaphone to the bottom of its thumping bass drum\, this band exudes fun. The band’s line up consists of Becca Combs-Cawley (sousaphone)\, Ryan Donohue (tenor sax)\, Eric Stashek (bari sax)\, Jon Knutson (trumpet)\, Nick Novotny (drum set)\, and John Sievers (trombone). Don’t hesitate to get a little loud because Loud Mouth Brass won’t mind. \nFollow Loud Mouth Brass on:\nFacebook: facebook.com/LoudMouthBrass \n\n  URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/greentop-with-author-local-sports-and-loud-mouth-brass-at-the-castle/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Author,Greentop,Indie,Local Sports,Loud Mouth Brass,Punk,Rock ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Greentop-Cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181231T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190101T010000 DTSTAMP:20181230T182840Z CREATED:20181213T040251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T182840Z UID:10003874-1546286400-1546304400@www.mytownmymusic.com SUMMARY:Countdown at the Castle: Porcupine & Apollo Music Group DESCRIPTION:Ring in the New Year at the Castle! Minneapolis band Porcupine will make their Rochester debut along with Live DJs from Rochester’s Apollo Music Group. Live music and interactive art performances in Castle Community’s brand new state-of-the-art venue will make for a New Year’s eve party like no other! \nYour ticket includes live entertainment\, performance art happenings\, bar snacks from Cameo at the Castle\, and a champagne (or the Champagne of Beers) toast at midnight! \n \nDecember 31st – 21+\nCastle Community\nDoors Open & Live DJ : 8:00PM\nPorcupine: 9:30PM\nLive DJ: 10:45PM\nCountdown with Porcupine & DJ: 11:45PM\nChampagne Toast: 12:00AM\nGeneral Admission\nTickets: $50 at the Door  |  $40 Advance (plus tax & processing)  |  $30 Earlybird (plus tax & processing)\nVIP reserved table for 8 (does not include bottle service): $350(plus tax & processing) \n  \n\nPorcupine\n \nPorcupine was born in 2006 in La Crosse\, Wis.\, where singer/guitarist Casey Virock had previously launched another indie rock trio\, Space Bike. Now based in Minneapolis\, the band has evolved to full maturity\, a potent force propelled by drummer Ian Prince and the most recent addition to the band\, bassist Greg Norton (formerly of Hüsker Dü). In naming the band\, Virock saluted one of his favorite bands\, Echo and the Bunnymen\, and his songcraft and musical sensibilities swirl the Bunnymen and other New Wavers along with 1960s British psychedelica purveyors (especially Syd Barrett) and 1970s classic rockers. The result is muscular and edgy\, infused with melodicism and angular guitar work that puts the band in a class with Queens of the Stone Age and Swervedriver. \nThe band has released two full-length albums (2009’s “The Trouble With You” and 2012’s “The Sensation of Being Somebody”) along with multiple singles and two EPs\, the most recent (“Carrier Wave”) recorded with the iconic Steve Albini. Virock’s songs have been heard in television shows including “The Real World\,” “Best Ink\,” and “The Challenge\,” and the band has opened for the Meat Puppets\, Mission of Burma\, Shiner and The Life and Times. As absorbing and compelling as Porcupine’s recordings are\, they are a must-see live band\, with Virock\, Norton and Prince distilling the songs to their 100-proof essence. \nFollow Porcupine on Facebook: facebook.com/porcupineband \nLearn more about Porcupine at: porcupineband.com URL:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/event/countdown-at-the-castle-porcupine-apollo-music-group/ LOCATION:The Castle\, 121 North Broadway Ave\, Rochester\, MN\, 55906\, United States CATEGORIES:Artists,Dance,Rock ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mytownmymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Porcupine_final_c456ac164d3e2583a743c0daa9ddc585.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Threshold Arts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR