8 "Shows" in 5 days?

It all started last night with the 3rd week of the Wednesday night Marijuana Deathsquads at Nick & Eddie. Now, I'd really like to make it to The Hexagon tonight to record Sorry OK but I'm on the fence about closing the Hex three nights in a row. I realize some people may do this all the time but not so much while recording the bands and making sure expensive equipment gets home safely. So if you're not charging batteries for the weekend you should check out Sorry OK + Shakedown City + The Boys N' The Barrels + Porch Knights at the Hexagon TONIGHT.

What is known for certain is that on Friday I plan to run the main rig at the Hex for the Bouncer Fighter CD Release w/ Children of Euler + TBA while also running a smaller rig at Memory Lanes for Sleeping in the Aviary + Me and My Arrow. It'll be a champagne jam Seward style. On the books for Saturday is catching Andrew Broder's opening set for Retribution Gospel Choir at The Triple Rock and then breaking down as quickly as possible to catch a cab to the Hex. Sorry RGC but nothing will stop me from recording The Chickadee Mountain Martyrs CD Release. If this go well I hope to arrive in time to capture Knife World. Getting set up in time for Dark Dark Dark shouldn't be a problem...really looking forward to all three sets so we'll see what happens.

On the Sabbath I'm pretty jazzed at the opportunity to record at The Cake Shop again. This month's show features an intimate sit down with The Pines including the ever popular 4pm and 7pm sets format. As with last's months show with Jeremy Messersmith I'm in for both!

Jeremy Messersmith & Andy Thompson @ The Cake Shop

As mentioned in the previous post those who gathered in the warmth of The Cake Shop's living room were treated to one of the two intimate sit down sets by Mr. Jeremy Messersmith and well known local multi-instrumentalist Andy Thompson. These fellas are working together on an album concerning the themes of murder and death. Without giving to much away there I wanted to share a couple of the superbly done (in my opinion) covers played by this duo last night. You know the songs but you have not heard them in this fashion before. Special thanks again to Cake In 15 for hosting.

Jeremy Messersmith - "He Stopped Loving Her Today" (George Jones)
Jeremy Messersmith - "Murder Was the Case" (Snoop Dogg)

The Cake Shop

Plenty of people in South Minneapolis care enough about the local music & arts scene to keep it alive and thriving but this post is about two people in particular. Without disclosing their location outright I'll just say if you're into local acoustic music there are opportunities to indulge your addiction. Tonight we were treated to a couple of sets of Murder and Death from Jeremy Messersmith and his homeboy Andy Thompson. Those who were there for either of the two sets can testify that it was a grand evening of music featuring beautiful acoustics. If you're interested in seeing a tastefully stripped down line-up of The Pines on February 21st please contact Cake In 15 to secure your seats. Tickets are limited and both shows will go fast so whether you'd like to attend the 4PM or 7PM show I'd suggest acting quickly. For more info please visit Cake In 15.