Best of the Midwest Music Showcase at Varsity

From Los Angeles, California

First Twin Cities show since since September 28, 2006 • Seventh Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since February 16, 2006

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From last.fm:

Since quitting his day job at Starbucks in January 2008, Ari Herstand has played over 550 clubs, colleges and festivals in 40 states, opened for Ben Folds, Cake, Eric Hutchinson, Matt Nathanson, Joshua Radin and Ron Pope and had his music featured on popular TV shows like One Tree Hill and various Showtime and MTV shows. Herstand has been best known for his solo, live looping abilities: melding the acoustic guitar, keyboard, trumpet, tambourine, vocals and beat boxing seamlessly – to create a visually entertaining and full sonic live experience. Read more about Ari Herstand on Last.fm.

From United States

First Twin Cities show since since March 30, 2006 • First Varsity show • Sixth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since August 31, 2005

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From Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since November 20, 2006 • First Varsity show

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From Minneapolis

First show since since September 26, 2005 • First Varsity show

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Caitlyn Smith is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She was raised in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Smith's first independent record, Learning to Be, was released in 2001 when she was just 15 years old. Soon after releasing this record, Smith started working on her sophomore album, Silence; which released in 2003. While both Learning to Be and Silence show off Smith's pop/rock style, her third album, (produced by Matt Patrick and Don Chaffer) reached deeper for a more earthy, organic vibe. Read more on Last.fm