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Apr 08 2009
Toby's Posts

My Favorite Minneapolis/St. Paul Bands Right Now.

As part of this 31 Days to a Better Blog workshop that I am participating in, I am creating a list!  But not just any list.  No sir!  This is a list of my favorite Twin Cities bands RIGHT NOW.  That is, these are Minneapolis and St. Paul bands that are getting spins in my iPod as I write this:

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Sep 03 2008
live shows, Toby's Posts

Station 4 Gig Tonight Cancelled

Rather than risk getting my guitar confiscated by the gestapo in St. Paul, I decided to forgo tonight’s show in St. Paul, instead opting for the much greener pastures of basketball at Chowen Park in Minneapolis. I am happy to report that Jamie and I quickly dispensed of two high school ballers, proving once again that old people still got it.

Next show is at the Dinkytowner on Sept. 17! Hope to see you there!

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Sep 02 2008
live shows, Toby's Posts

Gig Tomorrow at Station 4?

I was over in St. Paul, where the Republican National Convention is taking place, and the police make that area REALLY scary to be in. A bunch of people had stuff confiscated without cause in the last few days (cameras, tools, pamphlets), and I am not sure that I want to risk losing my guitar…so at this point I am still weighing my options for tomorrow’s show.

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Aug 31 2008
live shows, Toby's Posts

Jungle Red Salon

I just got back from Jungle Red Salon, where I played a fun 45-minute set. The crowd seemed to dig the show as well, which is always nice. ;)

Next show is Wednesday at Station 4 in St. Paul during the Republican National Convention. I go on at 8 p.m. and will be sticking it to the Republicans! Booyah!!

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Aug 26 2008
live shows, Toby's Posts

Station 4 Last Night

The show at Station 4 last night was memorable more for its sparseness than for its rowdyness. I played my set to a crowd of 5 staff members and 3 patrons. BUT it should be noted that BOTH the staffers and the crowd were into what I was doing – a nice improvement from some of those lonely nights at Sportsman’s Pub where I would many times play to 20 people who could give a damn about my music.

So we declare victory and move on!!!

Also, Jesse showed up and did an impromptu set that totally brought me to my dancing feet!

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