Author: Todd Hanson
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Noah James Hittner
After procrastinating for over a decade, Noah picked up the guitar to begin the new year in 2009…and hasn’t put it down. Influenced by everything from folk rock to hip-hop, Noah has recorded and released 3 albums which blend the singer/songwriter, acoustic, pop, rock, and electronic styles into a new Acoustic-Tronic genre. It is this…
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My Grandma’s Cardigan
They started playing together in the last year. Since they started they’ve played in Winona at the Acoustic Cafe, Blooming Grounds Coffee House, Ed’s (no name) Bar, and others. They’ve played at the Popcorn in Lacrosse with Beet Root Stew, and have enjoyed folking out with people. Members: Gina Marcucci, RaeNelle Ostberg, Weston Cash Holley, Steve…
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The Wide Awakes
5-piece good-time string band that will make you want to dance and sing along to their up-beat brand of bluegrass. Members: Tanner Brethorst, Dave Casey, Alex Meine, Ingrid Ogren, Chris Peters Genre(s): bluegrass, folk Official Website: On The Noisy Neighbor: Social Media: Contact/Booking: email
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Wildflower
A fresh, effervescent sound created by a talented female folk quartet with smooth, lilting harmonies & solid performances on duo keyboards, guitar and cello. Members: Aleah Harvey, Amanda Grace, Patti Darbo, Cindy Johnson Genre(s): folk Official Website: musicbyamandagrace.com On The Noisy Neighbor: Social Media: Contact/Booking: email
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Breakaway: the punk in the machine
Breakaway is one man with one mic and many layers spread on top an electronic landscape of both minimalistic construction and complex interplay that compliment each other in very interesting ways. Building up structures and then breaking them down, Joe Kujawa pulls you into his world and then buries you underneath a blanket sown together…
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The MWMF 2015 Artist Sampler
It’s that time of the year again when you expect The Noisy Neighbor and Mid West Music Fest to bring you another installment of the MWMF artist sampler. Well, your presumption has paid off because here it is. You will find many bands playing the 6th annual Mid West Music Fest taking place April 23-25th…
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Rat Pit returns to Winona with New Album
The St. Paul psych-rock foursome Rat Pit returns once again to Winona to delight us with their quirky slacker pop jangle, infectious hooks, and vocal trifecta. Originally formed in July of 2012, Rat Pit has lent their energetic grooves to stages like First Avenue’s 7th Street Entry, The Turf Club, The Fine Line, and even…
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Tim Olstad Returns to Perform for his Hometown
Tim Olstad returns to his hometown of Winona, Minnesota Friday, January 23rd to perform in the Page Theatre at Saint Mary’s University. This will be his first full set and headlining performance in town after his notable success in the third season of Fox’s “The X Factor.” He finished 9th place on the television show after competing…