Author: Todd Hanson
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Steve, the Brodom
Steve, The Brodom is a psychedelic group of space rockers that play a combination of instrumental and vocal originals driven by dreamy melodies and atmospheric rhythms. Members: Jack Bryant, Ben Leonhardi, Sam Schild Genre(s): psychedelic rock Official Website: On The Noisy Neighbor: Social Media: Contact/Booking: email
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Shoe Shop
Shoe Shop is a four piece blues/rock band currently based in Winona, Minnesota. Members: Ethan Huffington, Alex Olson, Dylan Anderson, Nathan Graff Genre(s): rock, blues Official Website: On The Noisy Neighbor: Social Media: Contact/Booking: email
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Gravy Train
Gravy Train is a group of like-minded fellows always ready for a good ol’ fashioned river town hoe down, complete with good vibes, singalongs, strummin’ strings, and more energy than should ever be allowed on stage. Members: Jay Nelson, Andrew Hudson, Connor Halloran, Isaac Sammis-Banjo, Jimmy Clinton, Doug Gorand, Liam McGinnis Krause Genre(s): folk, bluegrass Official…
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B-Rice
From Winona, born in Deroit, and lived in Rombus for 4-5 years. Started rapping when he was 15, just free-styling. Then he dropped his first mixtape called “up in smoke”. “Everything is going good I would say, have a very hype sound, gets the crowd going.” Members: Brandon Rice Genre(s): hip hop, rap Official Website: On…
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The Ultrasounds
Never underestimate what three small chicks and one awkwardly lanky dude can do. The Ultrasounds are purveyors of a sludgy garage pop, derived from a mixture of influences ranging from post-punk and indie rock to metal. It all culminates in raw and noisy guitar-driven songs contrasted by Megan’s bittersweet melodic vocal delivery. Members: Amber Fletcher,…
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Noah Glenn
Noah Short, Gallery Manager for Some Sum Studios talks with Emma Walesh (right) and Brianna Haupt (left) about the current showing at the studio. Brianna, a local artist who’s work has been displayed in the studio before said, “The Down Town Art Party is a great way to come see artist work and to support…
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Chicago indie group Animal City to play Some Sum Studio
Animal City‘s sophomore LP, “See You In the Funny Pages,” is brimming with noisy indie-pop songs that provide catchy hooks, sarcastic lyrics, and spastic charm. They’re playing Thursday, May 8th at Some Sum Studio in downtown Winona at 168 E. 3rd St. { and now for the interview part with Animal City } …
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Bands talk Bands at Mid West Music Fest 5
If you were not at the 5th annual Mid West Music Fest this last weekend then I feel for you. I really do. I’m sure you’ve heard by now from your friends on Facebook and Twitter about how cool it was and how great the bands were, and we know you’ve surfed the #MWMF5 hashtag…
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The MWMF 2014 Artist Sampler
The Noisy Neighbor teamed up with Mid West Music Fest for the second year in a row to bring you another MWMF artist sampler. This will give you a taste of what the 5th annual Mid West Music Fest taking place April 24-26th has to offer. Plus, you’re getting over 35 songs from some of…
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3 Bands, 3 Questions – San Dimas, The Ultrasounds, Ruben
THE ULTRASOUNDS ask RUBEN Are you named after a sandwich or the incredibly talented and famous American Idol R&B crooner Ruben Studdard? Yes Who has a better beard…Mack or Sam? Sam’s. It’s more orangey. If you had to choose one musical mentor…dead or alive to train you up and guide you in the ways of…
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Does Winona have a Gay Bar?
Recently, I was able to catch up with Jake Warner, bar manager of the new night club Rendezvous and of The Mason Jar, which is attached to Rendezvous. To the unfamiliar, it’s the back space to The Mason Jar which was formerly known as Cheater’s, The Draught Haus, and Rascal’s. I wanted to ask him…
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The Price was Right for Joel Hanson
This is a brief interview with Winona local, political enthusiast, Old Style drinker, and last but not least, my younger brother, Joel Hanson, pertaining to his crazy experience out in LA on The Price is Right. The episode he’s on airs tomorrow, Thursday, February 6th at 10am Central Time on CBS— from what I hear.…