(Seein’ the Scene is a weekly photographic presentation featuring images from some of the best local rock concerts Minnesota has to offer. These images are captured through the lens’ of local rock photographer Mike Minehart. We welcome comments. More images from these shows can often be viewed at www.mikeminehart.com.)

Waterstreet - The Cabooze in Minneapolis - 10/23/09

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posted October 29th, 2009 at 2:45 pm MN Rock, Seein' the Scene John Wayne and the Pain, Roster McCabe, So It Goes, The Debut, The Wannabe Hasbeens, This World Fair, Waterstreet

It was over a year ago that I was first introduced to the “shreds” videos on Youtube, and like local artist Jeremy Messersmith, I absorbed them with a sponge-like fervor.  Yet unlike Jeremy Messersmith, I never created my own “shred.”

Jeremy, you just earned your badass street cred badge of hilarity.  Good show sir!

And here is my favorite “shred.”  That of Judas Priest.

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Jeremy Messersmith – Website / Myspace

posted October 28th, 2009 at 2:12 pm MN Rock, Video Jeremy Messersmith

Just got a note from our friend Paul Pirner notifying us about an acoustic gig tomorrow at the Kitty Kat Klub where he and Jimmy Peterson from The 757’s will be debuting some new material.  No cover charge, and should be well worth your time on the comfy couches.

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The 757’s – Website / Myspace

posted October 28th, 2009 at 1:42 pm Concert Announcements The 757's

About a month and half late on this one, but we adhere to that old saying.  Need I mention it?  You can download this tune HERE.

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Mark Mallman – Website / Myspace

posted October 28th, 2009 at 1:29 pm MN Rock, Video Mark Mallman

Sometimes I receive new music at just the right time.  While spinning The Jesus and Mary Chain’s Automatic in my CD player, I stopped to press play on a couple tunes from The Library out of Brooklyn, NY.  These guys mimic the Chain’s smooth sound, and they have a new album out titled The Life And Times Of Rosa Lee.  If you’re itching for something new to get you through some cold winter days, then you got it!

Below is my favorite from the new album, the righteous “Club Amnesia.”

“Club Amnesia” by: The Library

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The Library – Myspace

posted October 28th, 2009 at 1:18 pm Download The Library

There are few reasons to venture outdoors on a gloomy day in St. Paul, so why not empty out the mailbag?  Electric Owls is a new little project out of Asheville, NC, and below is the first single from the band entitled “Magic Show.”  Hopefully when these guys decide to embark Minneapolis will make the cut.

Swing by the band’s Myspace page and check out the tune “Put, the Candle, Back” too.  It rocks.

“Magic Show” by: Electric Owls

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Electric Owls – Myspace

posted October 28th, 2009 at 1:03 pm Download Electric Owls

(Tracks is a feature on Borangutan that showcases local artists and their recent album. Many local artists generously donate their music to Borangutan writers, and part of our mission is to take that music and place it in your ears. Voila!  Each feature offers a free, limited-time mp3 download (one track) from the highlighted artist’s album, and links to where you can listen to or purchase more.)

Invincible Criminal: Mark Mallman

Mark Mallman is a Minneapolis mainstay, and over time, it seems everyone has had a good word or two to say about him, from Rolling Stone to the Chicago Sun Times.  Just visit his web page, you’ll see!  It’s all well deserved too, especially with the release of Mallman’s newest album Invincible Criminal.  Twelve finely crafted pop tunes, and in our opinion, a collection of the best to come out of Minnesota this year.

Visit Mark Mallman’s website or myspace pages to listen to songs from Invincible Criminal, become his fan on facebook, then pick up your copy from Badman Records or iTunes.  Mallman is next slated to play the Turf Club in St. Paul on Nov. 7.

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“White Leather Days” by: Mark Mallman

Cascade: Mercurial Rage

Mercurial Rage typically graces Twin Cities clubs in a single month more often than many bands do in a single year, and their hard work shows both on and off stage.  Cascade is the band’s first full length release on Minneapolis’ Susstones record label.

Mercurial Rage can be connected with via Myspace, Facebook, or the band’s website.  You can pick up your own copy of Cascade at the Electric Fetus, or shop it on iTunes, Amazon, or at the Susstones shop.  The song below, “Star,” is the first tune off the new album.

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“Star” by: Mercurial Rage

posted October 26th, 2009 at 2:16 pm MN Rock, Tracks Mark Mallman, Mercurial Rage

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Arctic Monkeys – Website / Myspace

posted October 22nd, 2009 at 3:44 pm Video Arctic Monkeys

(Seein’ the Scene is a weekly photographic presentation featuring images from some of the best local rock concerts Minnesota has to offer. These images are captured through the lens’ of local rock photographer Mike Minehart. We welcome comments. More images from these shows can often be viewed at www.mikeminehart.com.)

This World Fair - Turf Club in St. Paul - 10/14/09

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posted October 22nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm MN Rock, Seein' the Scene Mercurial Rage, The Goondas, The Mood Swings, This World Fair, Two Harbors

Mallman live I saw coming, but not this!  Northern Outpost doing band videos?  Yes please.  We’re fans of anything NO, and Kill to Kill continues to climb our favorite list.

Kill to Kill host their CD release party tonight at the Hexagon, joined by Gospel Gossip and Red Pens.  Should be a pleaser – check it out.

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Kill to Kill – Myspace

Northern Outpost – Website

posted October 22nd, 2009 at 12:59 pm MN Rock, Video Gospel Gossip, Kill to Kill, Red Pens