The people, places, and sounds of music in Minneapolis, generally prior to 2000.
Mpls Music History
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On this day: June 10, 1995. The Blue Up? and Green Pyramids at a “School’s Out Party” at Goldie’s. Ad from the Minnesota Daily.
Most people have to really think about this question and run through a few possibilities before landing on one answer. Lori hardly hesitated when providing her answer.
Obscure #rockfacts #otd
On this day: June 10, 1968. The Electric Fetus opened in their original location at 521 Cedar Ave S. Image below of that location from Twin Cities Music Highlights and Hennepin County Library.
Last night I asked Lori Barbero from Babes in Toyland which album she has listened to more than any other during the course of her life. The answer: Queen’s self-titled debut LP.
Mpls Music History
On this day: June 9, 1980. As part of the New Music America festival, Brian Eno’s music was played throughout Nicollet Mall’s sound system throughout the day.
Jon Bream’s recap of the festival, which took place over nine days and was sponsored by the Walker and the Minneapolis Star.
Eno’s “Music for Airports” was also played at MSP airport.
