Pert Near Sandstone 7” Release Party at First Ave

From Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since January 19, 2013 • First Mainroom show since November 9, 2012 • First Mainroom headlining show since November 9, 2012 • 36th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since March 26, 2006

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From last.fm:

Pert Near Sandstone is a bluegrass band from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. The band has recorded five full length albums since 2004, and have toured the United States extensively. Former full-time member (and now collaborator) Ryan Young plays fiddle with Trampled By Turtles. Dave Simonett of Trampled By Turtles has cited Pert Near Sandstone as one of his favorite contemporary bluegrass acts in the United States. Read more about Pert Near Sandstone on Last.fm.

From Chicago, Illinois

First Twin Cities show since since February 18, 2012 • First Mainroom show • Eighth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since March 30, 2007

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Formed over 10 years ago, Cornmeal has grown from humble beginnings into a nationally recognized live music institution. 10 years together is no simple task these days, especially when the last five have seen the band spending over half the year on the road. Heavily influenced by American roots and folk music, Cornmeal blends lightning fast tempos and impeccable harmonies into an unrivaled live performance that continues to expand upon the five-piece acoustic-electric groups’ vast musical repertoire. Read more about Cornmeal on Last.fm.

From Ann Arbor, Michigan

First Twin Cities show since since February 18, 2012 • First Mainroom show • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since August 9, 2011

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The Ragbirds began with a love for world music and a desire to weave these distant sounds into more familiar genres. Led by Erin Zindle (songwriter, violinist/multi-instrumentalist and vocalist) together with her husband, percussionist Randall Moore, they have created a sound that is hard to define. They call it “infectious global groove”. The Ann Arbor, MI couple actually started recording The Ragbirds debut CD, Yes Nearby before the band was formed. They searched for musicians who shared the vision of creating honest, creative global music with pop appeal. Read more about The Ragbirds on Last.fm.