Sing It Loud

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Pat Brown (Guitar, Vocals), Kieren Smith (Guitar), Nate Flynn (Bass), Ben Peterson (Keys), and Dane Schmidt (Drums) make up one of the newest hit bands to come out of the Minneapolis area, Sing It Loud. The band has been really busy lately. They finished recording their debut self-titled E.P. and ever since then have been touring the United States making a name for themselves. Sing It Loud has a sound that sounds like the mainstream hit bands All Time Low and Quietdrive, so if you like those bands, be sure to check out this up and coming band from Minneapolis. To check for tour dates in your area and catch a listen to their lastest hits, check out their myspace. Also be sure to check out the band on the following links:

Dropping Daylight

This piano based, hard rock band has its roots in the frigid Minnesota as well. Dropping Daylight has a unique sound because of there wide range of influences, drawing from artists like the rockin' Foo Fighters and the Deftones to the piano rock of Ben Folds. They have had quite the success for a young band. Their guitarist Seth, just turned 18 and has been touring with the band since he was 15. But don't let their age fool you, the band is rockin' the airwaves. Their debute album "Brace Yourself" is already out and making an impact still. You can pick up up through iTunes by clicking here. Also, the band has a lot of merch for sale at their online store. Be sure and check out their myspace for when Dropping Daylight will be in your area.

CHECK OUT THEIR VIDEO FOR THEIR SINGLE "TELL ME:"

In Harbour

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In Harbour is a brand new band from the Minneapolis area! So new they don't even have any songs posted on their myspace page. Be sure to keep an eye on their myspace page for updates, as the band promises a song or two up before Christmas 2007. And with Brian Seidel and Andrew Schibilla rockin' the guitars and vocals, while Tommy Knautz lays down the beat on drums, and Andy Frost compliments it all on bass, it's hard not to expect great things!!! Once again, be on the look out for IN HARBOUR!

Red Fox Grey Fox

"Red Fox Grey Fox have created a masterpiece of sound, texture and beauty with their newest release, From the land of Bears, Ice and Rock."

- Indie Uprising (6.07)

Red Fox Grey Fox is already making a serious impact on the Minneapolis music scene. This is a huge accomplishment because the band has only been around for one year. Jeremiah Satterthwaiter (Guitar & Keys), Stephen Lindquist (Drums & Keys), Benjamin Pien (bass& keys), and Peter Miller (Vocals, Guitar, and you guessed it Keys) formed the band during the summer of 2006. They were quickly signed by Say Rah Records and since then they have toured the United States and have released their debut album From the Land of Bears, Ice, and Rock. Their full-length album is available on the myspace page, on their record labels page, iTunes, and featured stores around your area. Be sure to check out their website for tour dates and blog entries as well.

White Light Riot

White Light Riot consists of Minneapolis natives, brothers Mike (vocals and guitar) and Mark Schwandt (drums), Joe Christenson (lead guitar) and Dan Larsen (bass). They have just recently released their first full length album, Atomism. The band has a sound much like that of the Killers or the Strokes. The band has been signed to 50 Records. To hear some of their music check out their myspace. If you like what you hear, and how can you not, be sure to check out their official website for tour dates, merch, music, and more.

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This World Fair

Chris Kalgren, George Hadfield, and Zack Carroll make up the band This World Fair. These Minnesota rockers are a well known name from Minneapolis. They have released an EP entitled So Is Death & Love as well as recently releasing a sampler in 2007. However, perhaps their most well known contribution thus far is their major single released on the Disturbia motion picture soundtrack, "Don't Make Me Wait." The band was excited because the film's producer, D. J. Caruso, also produced their music video for the song (featured below). Their full biography and discography can be found on their myspace. Also, be sure to rock over to their official website to check out their music, merch, and more.

Moxie Bliss

Moxie Bliss is a group of three friends getting together and writing music they love to play. The band consists of (from left) Paul on drums, Dayton on guitar and vocals, and Luke on bass. The group has been together since 2001 creating two full length albums (Halfway Between the Snow and Angels & Ghosts of St. Paul) and a recently released EP entitled "Her?" Also, the band is currently working on their third full length album due out around the Winter of 2008. Be sure to check out their myspace to get tour dates and listen to their songs online.

Discography:
Halfway Between the Snow and Angels (2003)
Ghosts of St. Paul (2005)
"Her?" (2007)
Moxie Bliss (2008)

Mainstay

Mainstay is a Christian rock band from the Minneapolis area, that is on the bec/tooth & nail label. The band consists of four friends, lead singer and guitarist Justin Anderson, Drummer Ryan DeYounge, bassist Dan Ostebo, and back up vocals and guitarist Scott Campbell. These four have recorded two albums under the BEC record label, Well Meaning Fiction (2006) and Become Who You Are (2007). Their sophomore album, Become Who You Are, has made a significant impact in the Christian music scene, receiving play on radio station networks like KLove and reaching #12 on the Top Christian National airplays list (for 12 weeks straight). They have recently just finished a fall tour with artist Jeremy Camp. Be sure to check out their myspace and their purevolume site to check for continued updates and listen to their music.

Check out some Mainstay videos below:

Elizabeth Hunnicutt

This four time GMA Academy Award winning artist calls Minneapolis her home. Elizabeth Hunnicutt is very involved in the Christian music scene around the Twin Cities area. She has a beautiful sound of piano-acoustic pop rock. But this Christian music artist not only has a passion for her music, but also leading worship at churches around the area. She will be leading worship at the Eagle Brook Christmas Eve services in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota. For a list of church services she will be leading in the near future check out her website or her myspace. Her website allows you to listen to her music, and purchase her CD's, t-shirts, and posters.

Dec 16 2007 7:00P	Upper Room	Edina, Minnesota
Dec 22 2007 6:00P	Eagle Brook Church--Spring Lake Park Campus	Spring Lake Park, Minnesota
Dec 23 2007 9:30A	Eagle Brook Church--Spring Lake Park Campus	Spring Lake Park, Minnesota
Dec 24 2007 2:00P	Eagle Brook Church--Spring Lake Park Campus	Spring Lake Park, Minnesota