Other Artists

Every Secret Thing: Michael Quinn and Erin Muir - With hints of Tom Petty , Van Morrison, and the Band, Michael stirs up a fresh, sizzling cut of grizzly but juicy Americana/roots rock.

fresh oil

Fresh Oil, smooth vocal stylings by Lisa Bardeaux, accompanied by Cheryl Warner

Fuego Flamenco, featuring Scott Mateo Davies and Colette Illarde, introducing the art of flamenco to new audiences while invigorating the already established flamenco community in the United States

Pete McCauley and Stand at the Door. As an ongoing, collaborating, and evolving trio, SATD mixes original and standard material to create thier own diverse style and genre.

Rebekka Fisher, a cool blend of funky riffs, jazz-infused vocals and lyrics that reflect both an emotional vulnerability and a tough spirit that's unlikely to be broken

Online Music Community

Area 52 Musicians' Cooperative
Where Everything is Top Secret

We strive to bring you anything and everything you need as a music fan.

MusicScene Network - musicscene.org

The best place on the Internet for people to find out about Twin Cities musicians, and the best place for Twin Cities musicians to find the resources they need to be successful.

Professional Services

Brandenburg/Nishigaki - Our first choice for Design/Photography/Strategy

Dark Water Entertainment
For a few, luck will bring fame and success.
The rest of us need a plan.

TinderBox Music - They put the "pro" in "promotion"

Professional Associations

Just Plain Folk - a community of over 25,000 Songwriters, Recording Artists, Music Publishers, Record Labels, Performing Arts Societies, Educational Institutions, Recording Studios and Engineers, Producers, Legal Professionals, Publicists and Journalists, Publications , Music Manufacturers and Retailers. We're all in this together!

Midpoint Music Festival, Cincinatti, OH

Minnesota Association of Songwriters, to inspire, educate and promote the art and craft of songwriting and music composition

 WIMMN Women In Music - Minnesota a group of women involved in the music field who give:
1. Support
2. Education
3. Exposure and promotion to other women, the community and the state of Minnesota
4. Starting a conscious change of how society sees women in music.

Online Music

BDB Records - The largest source of independent music, not mainstream music.

CD Baby - Buy your CDs here.

Venues We'd Recommend

Most Dunn Bros Coffee shops provide the opportunity for local artist to display their work and for local musicians to perform their music.

Ginkgo Cofeehouse, a gathering place
* offering an environment thatwelcomes people of all backgrounds and cultures;
* supporting the communities near each location;
* offering high-quality products and friendly service; and
* providing a venue for talented professional musicians as well as a stage for musicians who play for fun and personal satisfaction.

Profile Music Cafe - A fun place to hear cool music and meet friendly people, 2630 University Ave SE, Minneapolis

The Red Sea Bar and Restaurant - Serving Ethnic and American Food since 1990
The most diverse music & menu in the Twin Cities!
REGGAE * ROCK * JAZZ * FUNK * HIP-HOP * DANCEHALL * AFRICAN

The Uptown Bar and Grill - Relax, be comfortable, and feel welcome.