Dessa CD Release at Fine Line

From Minneapolis

First show since since October 7, 2009 • First headlining show since June 3, 2007 • 17th show on MN Live's calendar since October 12, 2005

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From last.fm:

Born Margaret Wander, Dessa’s first release with Doomtree, False Hopes, introduced a unique sensibility to underground hip-hop: literary, bitter-sweet, and wry. She alternated between a clever, droll persona as an emcee and her earnest, unaffected delivery as a singer with a low, clear alto voice. Her a cappella arrangements delicate and expressive, full of sad, old world harmonies. False Hopes attracted a varied set of ferociously dedicated fans in the Midwest and beyond. Read more about Dessa on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since December 3, 2009 • First Fine Line show • 42nd show on MN Live's calendar since September 25, 2006

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From last.fm:

To call Jeremy Messersmith a musician is half-truth: He’s also a storyteller, who has carefully crafted a trilogy of songs that narrate life. His first full-length release The Alcatraz Kid is a moving collection of acoustic-driven lullabies with titles like “Novocain” and “Beautiful Children” that innocently question the purpose of things to come. The integrity of these delicate songs immediately struck a chord with critics and fans alike, and captured the attention of Semisonic’s Dan Wilson, who offered to produce Messersmith’s follow-up album, The Silver City. Read more about Jeremy Messersmith on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since October 7, 2009 • 19th show on MN Live's calendar since March 30, 2005

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Cecil Otter is a compelling musician for the same reasons he’s good with cards. The technique runs on charm, patience, intuition, and precision. Cecil is one of the founding members of Doomtree. As an emcee he’s admired for his lyric, cinematic style. He writes about love, vengeance, and redemption—and the spaces where the three convene. His narratives ride on his imagery: sepia flickers of loners, beauties, ghosts, and vagabonds. Read more about Cecil Otter on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since December 11, 2009 • First Fine Line show • 16th show on MN Live's calendar since June 27, 2008

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