Mpls Music History
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The people, places, and sounds of music in Minneapolis, generally prior to 2000.
A really fun story with about The Phones in the Fargo-Moorhead newspaper in advance of the singer’s upcoming acoustic show there this Friday. Includes a wild story about a 1989 mishap. Story published yesterday.
November 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
A really fun story with about The Phones in the Fargo-Moorhead newspaper in advance of the singer’s upcoming acoustic show there this Friday. Includes a wild story about a 1989 mishap. Story published yesterday.
On this date: November 24, 1978. The Suicide Commandos final night of a three-night run at Jay’s Longhorn. The 24th is billed as their final show, calling it “Commandos Commit Suicide” and the recording is released by Twin Tone Records. Only 1,000 copies were pressed on vinyl.
November 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
On this date: November 24, 1978. The Suicide Commandos final night of a three-night run at Jay’s Longhorn. The 24th is billed as their final show, calling it “Commandos Commit Suicide” and the recording is released by Twin Tone Records. Only 1,000 copies were pressed on vinyl.
Arrived this morning.
#replacements
#replacements
November 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Arrived this morning.
#replacements
#replacements
RIP Jimmy Cliff. His first Twin Cities performance was at the Orpheum on Dec. 3, 1980. Ad from Twin Cities Reader.
November 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
RIP Jimmy Cliff. His first Twin Cities performance was at the Orpheum on Dec. 3, 1980. Ad from Twin Cities Reader.
Demo tapes from Minneapolis band Dropkick, from 1991 & 1993. The cover of the ‘93 demo comes with a “fingerprint of authenticity!”
November 24, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Demo tapes from Minneapolis band Dropkick, from 1991 & 1993. The cover of the ‘93 demo comes with a “fingerprint of authenticity!”
“Raise Hell” First Avenue poster. Photo taken in a Minneapolis basement studio. An online source suggests the poster is from 1988. In the lower right corner, the poster says “Fridays and Saturdays.” This copy looks like it has actually been through hell.
November 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“Raise Hell” First Avenue poster. Photo taken in a Minneapolis basement studio. An online source suggests the poster is from 1988. In the lower right corner, the poster says “Fridays and Saturdays.” This copy looks like it has actually been through hell.
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RIP Jellybean Johnson, longtime member of the Time and co-creator of the Minneapolis Sound, who loomed large in many other ways to the local music community.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
RIP Jellybean Johnson, longtime member of the Time and co-creator of the Minneapolis Sound, who loomed large in many other ways to the local music community.
www.startribune.com/jellybean-jo...
www.startribune.com/jellybean-jo...
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Jellybean just played an open jam night in St Paul this past week. He's a fairly decent guitarist. (sarcasm)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtWh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtWh...
* 11/18/2025 * Greatest Jam On Earth @ The Blues Saloon * Jellybean Johnson Here!!! MUST SEE THIS!
YouTube video by Blues Saloon
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November 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Jellybean just played an open jam night in St Paul this past week. He's a fairly decent guitarist. (sarcasm)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtWh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtWh...
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Gift article: Jon Bream article from four years ago on Jellybean Johnson, who moved to Minneapolis from Chicago at age 13, was The Time's drummer (among many other things). #RIP
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www.startribune.com/at-64-minnes...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Gift article: Jon Bream article from four years ago on Jellybean Johnson, who moved to Minneapolis from Chicago at age 13, was The Time's drummer (among many other things). #RIP
www.startribune.com/at-64-minnes...
www.startribune.com/at-64-minnes...
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We are shocked and saddened to hear of Jellybean Johnson's sudden passing. To know that this amazing personality will no longer randomly show up (like here on @recordstoreday.bsky.social 2023) to light up the store and talk music and life and Minneapolis Sound Museum with us is heartbreaking.💔
November 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Jellybean Johnson's sudden passing. To know that this amazing personality will no longer randomly show up (like here on @recordstoreday.bsky.social 2023) to light up the store and talk music and life and Minneapolis Sound Museum with us is heartbreaking.💔
Twin/Tone Records ad for three of their releases. City Pages, December 1984.
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Twin/Tone Records ad for three of their releases. City Pages, December 1984.
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Rhino commissioned a new music video for "I Will Dare"
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltPN...
The Replacements - I Will Dare (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by RHINO
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November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Rhino commissioned a new music video for "I Will Dare"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltPN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltPN...
On this date: November 21, 1948. Lead Belly played at a private gathering at a Minneapolis home. The performance was recorded and later released.
Leadbelly - Lead Belly Private Party Minneapolis Minnesota '48 (Full Album) - YouTube
The full album for Lead Belly Private Party Minneapolis Minnesota '48 / Music by Leadbelly playlist Leadbelly - Lead Belly Private Party Minneapolis Minnesot...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
On this date: November 21, 1948. Lead Belly played at a private gathering at a Minneapolis home. The performance was recorded and later released.
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Join us at The Depot Tavern by @first-avenue.com today from 4-7pm to hear @thereplacements.bsky.social new Let It Be deluxe CD! Prizes incl. concert tickets & EF gift cards. First 25 to buy the CD or vinyl get a bonus Live At City Gardens 1984 EP. One per customer.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Join us at The Depot Tavern by @first-avenue.com today from 4-7pm to hear @thereplacements.bsky.social new Let It Be deluxe CD! Prizes incl. concert tickets & EF gift cards. First 25 to buy the CD or vinyl get a bonus Live At City Gardens 1984 EP. One per customer.
electricfetus.com/NewsItem/10875
electricfetus.com/NewsItem/10875
On this date: November 20, 1979. Iggy Pop at Jay’s Longhorn.
Iggy Pop Setlist at Jay's Longhorn Bar, Minneapolis
Get the Iggy Pop Setlist of the concert at Jay's Longhorn Bar, Minneapolis, MN, USA on November 20, 1979 from the New Values Tour and other Iggy Pop Setlists for free on setlist.fm!
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November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On this date: November 20, 1979. Iggy Pop at Jay’s Longhorn.
Attending Purple Rain The Musical tonight.
November 20, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Attending Purple Rain The Musical tonight.
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I've already resigned myself to the fact that I will not have it on its release day Friday. Good podcast on it posted yesterday.
Ep. #1040: The Replacements' 'Let It Be (Deluxe Edition)' with Peter Jesperson, Jason Jones & Elizabeth Nelson - Kreative Kontrol share.google/0AtcyufaSCmi...
Ep. #1040: The Replacements' 'Let It Be (Deluxe Edition)' with Peter Jesperson, Jason Jones & Elizabeth Nelson - Kreative Kontrol share.google/0AtcyufaSCmi...
Ep. #1040: The Replacements' 'Let It Be (Deluxe Edition)' with Peter Jesperson, Jason Jones & Elizabeth Nelson - Kreative Kontrol
Peter Jesperson, Jason Jones, and Elizabeth Nelson are here to discuss their work on 'Let It Be (Deluxe Edition)' by the Replacements, Peter’s fondness for Elizabeth’s writing and her excellent liner ...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I've already resigned myself to the fact that I will not have it on its release day Friday. Good podcast on it posted yesterday.
Ep. #1040: The Replacements' 'Let It Be (Deluxe Edition)' with Peter Jesperson, Jason Jones & Elizabeth Nelson - Kreative Kontrol share.google/0AtcyufaSCmi...
Ep. #1040: The Replacements' 'Let It Be (Deluxe Edition)' with Peter Jesperson, Jason Jones & Elizabeth Nelson - Kreative Kontrol share.google/0AtcyufaSCmi...
November 1988 at First Avenue & 7th Street Entry. From the Minnesota Music Archive.
Note Jane’s Addiction in the 7th Street Entry on the 26th & 27th.
Note Jane’s Addiction in the 7th Street Entry on the 26th & 27th.
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
November 1988 at First Avenue & 7th Street Entry. From the Minnesota Music Archive.
Note Jane’s Addiction in the 7th Street Entry on the 26th & 27th.
Note Jane’s Addiction in the 7th Street Entry on the 26th & 27th.
On this date: November 18, 1978. Ramones opened for Foreigner at what we usually refer to as the St. Paul Civic Center.
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
On this date: November 18, 1978. Ramones opened for Foreigner at what we usually refer to as the St. Paul Civic Center.
Excerpts with a #localangle from the booklet to the 2004 cd box set “Left of the Dial: Dispatches from the 80s Underground.” Such a great compilation.
November 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Excerpts with a #localangle from the booklet to the 2004 cd box set “Left of the Dial: Dispatches from the 80s Underground.” Such a great compilation.
November 1980 music calendar at Duffy’s.
From “Duffy’s Rock & Roll Alternative - 26th & 26th” FB page.
From “Duffy’s Rock & Roll Alternative - 26th & 26th” FB page.
November 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
November 1980 music calendar at Duffy’s.
From “Duffy’s Rock & Roll Alternative - 26th & 26th” FB page.
From “Duffy’s Rock & Roll Alternative - 26th & 26th” FB page.
A lot of excitement about Devo at the Palace theater in St. Paul tonight. They played the Walker Art Center 47 years and 12 days ago. Ad from the Twin Cities Reader:
November 16, 2025 at 12:59 AM
A lot of excitement about Devo at the Palace theater in St. Paul tonight. They played the Walker Art Center 47 years and 12 days ago. Ad from the Twin Cities Reader:
Very sorry to hear that Brian Garrity has died. In 2023, Brian published this great book of his (mostly Minneapolis) music photography, “Pushed Beyond All Reasonable Limits.”
November 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Very sorry to hear that Brian Garrity has died. In 2023, Brian published this great book of his (mostly Minneapolis) music photography, “Pushed Beyond All Reasonable Limits.”
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Posted a bunch my old First Avenue stubs awhile back on the old site. Found the photos.
November 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Posted a bunch my old First Avenue stubs awhile back on the old site. Found the photos.
A 1995 Minneapolis performance at First Avenue was just added to the vast number of Fugazi shows available to stream.
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A 1995 Minneapolis performance at First Avenue was just added to the vast number of Fugazi shows available to stream.