Carman.
Also Sandi Patti, but probably not as much.
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Bio:
Jeremy Messersmith’s first full-length release, The Alcatraz Kid (Princess Records, 2006) was marked by a wide-eyed clarity and sweet, straightforward musicianship that resulted in critical acclaim and a growing live following. Songs like “Novocain” and “Beautiful Children” garnered local radio play and the attention of Minneapolis stalwart and Grammy Winner Dan Wilson (Trip Shakespeare, Semisonic) who offered to produce Jeremy’s next disc.
The resulting collaboration is The Silver City. Part homage to the twinkling pop vistas of The Beach Boys and the sixties, part incisive take on the hopes that push us to the everyday commute, The Silver City pushes Messersmith’s precise lyrics conceptually and expands the scope of his sound. Although The Silver City takes its title from the Minneapolis skyline, it inhabits a universal geography, one that this man from the country refuses to take at face value. With the celebratory track “Light Rail” already in rotation and in demand on local radio, and Jeremy’s cover of The Replacement’s “Skyway,” a concert favorite, expect The Silver City to both cement Messersmith’s reputation as a musician and songwriter locally, and to launch him nationally as he tours this fall.
-Carl Swanson
"...the premiere under 30 singer-songwriter in the Twin Cities."
"Best Songwriter 2007" City Pages
"literate, languid but warm acoustic ditties with traces of Elliott Smith." Star Tribune
"Simone and Garfunkel, with a 21st century twist." Performing Songwriter
"Messersmith excels at one thing that can't be taught: Songwriting." Time Out Chicago
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
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1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
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Beginning Tuesday November 3rd From 1:00pm to 3:00pm I will be hosting an Open Jam at Tillie's Bean 1931 Nicollet Ave. S. Minneapolis Mn 55404 Everybody is welcome !! Tell all yer Musically Inclined Friends to bring an Instrument !!! Peace, Robert Lee
Hey everyone. I am asking everyone if they would please
check out my music on Itunes. I love the songs " Epitome",
"Destiny", "Angel from above", " Mother's side", "Fade". Cheers and keep smiling your priceless smile! Layden.
hey there! we just wanted to let you know that we're going to be playing a few songs at Acadia Cafe in Minneapolis on Wed Oct 14. we'd love it if you could come out and spend an evening with us...
I just wanted to stop by and wish you a happy Sunday! I hope that the weekend brought you fun adventures, relaxation, and contentment :)
I was going to go camping this weekend, but this is definitely NOT camping weather. So me and some friends went to check out Dueling Pianos. Those guys are amazing - they can play just about any song that's been on the radio between 1950 and 2005.
Anyways, I wanted to let you know about a show we have @ Station 4 on Friday, October 16th. We are debuting a series of one time only performance art pieces. This one is called "AN OBJECT TO CRAVE". Live music and visuals based on a short story about life, love, loss, fantasy, obsession and death.
Another group of mine, The Magnetrons, which plays an exciting and innovative Livetronica set (i.e. STS9, Disco Biscuits, The Histronic) will also be playing. The night will be full of creative, interesting, high-energy music, good drinks and good times.
Here's the info:
Blood Root Mother - "An Object to Crave" w/ The Magnetrons & Thought Thieves Friday, October 16th Station 4 201 E 4th St St Paul, MN 55101 9pm / $5 / 18+
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