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the pines
Folk / Indie / Rock

"PEACE"

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
United States

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Last Login:  5/22/2008
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   the pines: General Info
Member Since5/22/2006
Band Websitethepinesmusic.com
Band Members
InfluencesChester Burnett, McKinley Morganfield, Walter Jacobs, and Aleck Miller
Sounds Like"Lyrically clever, witty and vivid, and musically inspired, these songs instantly live inside your head. Sure-footed and charming."- Q magazine

“talented singers and songwriters…The Pines can make you feel happy and sad almost simultaneously.” - No Depression

“starkly poetic, buzzed-about Americana” - Minneapolis Star Tribune

“Quiet, serene, romantic, mysterious—The Pines are all these things and more on Sparrow in the Bell.”- Goldmine

“a spooky, dangerous edge pleasantly reminiscent of Bob Dylan’s recent sound.”
- The Onion

“Sparrows in the Bell is a consistently compelling listen”- Exclaim

“This is real-deal, salt-of-the-earth balladry done right.”- Twin Cities Metro
Record LabelRed House Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
May 18 2008 4:00P
Annie’s Quilt Shop Avon, Minnesota
May 29 2008 6:00P
Mears Park St. Paul, Minnesota
Jun 1 2008 8:00P
Cedar Cultural Center w/ Everest The West Bank, Minnesota
Jun 7 2008 8:00P
The Mill Iowa City, Iowa
Jun 14 2008 8:00P
Crossings at Carnegie Zumbrota, Minnesota
Jun 20 2008 8:00P
The Ark Ann Arbor, Michigan
Jun 22 2008 9:00P
7th St. Entry - w/ The Waybacks Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jun 27 2008 8:00P
Greenman Music Hall Viroqua, Wisconsin
Jul 11 2008 8:00P
Macy’s Day of Music Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jul 19 2008 5:00P
Rhythm of the River Festival Jackson, Minnesota
Jul 26 2008 7:30P
The Park Theater Hayward, Wisconsin
Aug 1 2008 9:00P
The Haymarket Decorah, Iowa
Aug 2 2008 9:00P
The Busted Lift Dubuque, Iowa
Nov 14 2008 7:30P
Grassroots Concert Series Nisswa, Minnesota

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   About the pines
Made up of Iowa natives David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey, up-and-coming duo The Pines actually began their musical partnership in Arizona, where they both lived in a Mexican barrio and first began playing together. Committing to a musical career, they returned to their Midwestern roots and moved to Minneapolis, a city that has launched many folk and rock acts from Bob Dylan to The Replacements to The Jayhawks. Like these Twin Cities legends, The Pines weave together many musical styles to create their own unique sound that is hip and haunting.

The son of Greg Brown’s producer and sideman Bo Ramsey, Benson was reared on folk and blues music and continues to let those influences shine, even on louder electric songs. David also has a deep love for traditional music, and together the two of them craft music that evokes the ancient while incorporating newer rock and pop grooves. Both strong writers and musicians, David and Benson have distinct voices that complement each other, causing audiences and critics alike to tout them as a powerful young force in American roots music. Although they have not been touring long, they have already shared the stage with the likes of Jolie Holland, The Arcade Fire, Kelly Joe Phelps and Spider John Koerner.

The Pines’ highly anticipated new CD Sparrows in the Bell was produced by Bo Ramsey and recorded in Minneapolis. Featuring dark, poetic originals and a couple surprising covers, the album will be their first on world-renowned roots label Red House Records. Their first self-titled record was released on Trailer Records and features guest artist Dave Moore. Following the release of their new album, The Pines will be touring extensively across the country.



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the pines's Friends Comments
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Cynova-harmonious





May 20 2008 6:45 PM

Hey the pines,
Just stopping by to say Hello. Hope you're having a great day!

~Cynova
Solid Gold





May 20 2008 5:13 PM

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zucker&zimt





May 19 2008 11:56 AM

I love your music!
Listen to it over and over again.
Thanks for the friendship.
The Hillys





May 18 2008 9:56 AM

The Pines
(a groovy curly girly)





May 12 2008 12:25 PM


..<

Showtimes @ 7:30pm
Open to All Ages
Charlie Roth





May 9 2008 9:10 AM

hey you guys are at Annie's wish I could be there but I got a gig..just wanted you to know I love what your doing..hope we can hook up on a show sometime..cR
c.l. smith





May 4 2008 9:19 PM

i would love to see your show, but alas, you have no dates in new york.
any chance you will ever venture this way?
thank you for your music--fond wishes.
david





May 3 2008 2:24 PM

Thank you-

Really nice work!
-best to you -d
Chris Morrissey





Apr 28 2008 8:21 AM

y'all look GOOD in that new pic.
Solid Gold





Apr 15 2008 8:51 PM

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Apr 10 2008 11:49 AM

Thanks for the friendship, gentleman. Really enjoy your music.
Brother Bob





Apr 8 2008 3:52 PM

Awesome guys.
cheers!
Lightning Buck





Apr 3 2008 1:23 AM

Hi, thanks for the add. In the pines in the pines where the sun never shines... I hope that the sun of success always shines on you and your exciting work.
Really like the songs! Best wishes, LB
SKIRT





Apr 2 2008 6:32 PM

slater





Mar 27 2008 9:09 AM

you are great. stop by. smile. think. slater
Free your mind and your ass will follow





Mar 25 2008 7:36 PM

Last Friday's Star Tribune mentioned you played at the SXSW extravaganza.

We're saving some snow for you when you get back. It never seems to stop this year.
lol
Liz





Mar 25 2008 1:13 PM

don't bands make t-shirts? I want a goddamn shirt.
what am I supposed to wear now?
Kelly





Mar 25 2008 9:22 AM

Yay! I see the Mill on the schedule!
TACOMA





Mar 22 2008 8:28 AM

hello The pines, and thanks for the friendship !

We are Tacoma, electrorock from Paris...Happy to share sounds with you !!

keep the vibe;
T.

Michelle





Mar 12 2008 8:41 AM

Turned the radio on and, what to my wondering surprise, there you were singing Careless Love. Nice! Hope you have a rollicking good time in Texas.
Hey to Kinky Freidman if you see him!
Eric Rhame





Mar 7 2008 10:38 AM

Just checked your calendar a few days ago, and no shows listed 'round here and now lo and behold you're playing the Brewhouse. See you there.
In The Wind......





Mar 2 2008 10:29 AM

Hey guys,
I see Joe and Vicki in your topfriends.
Did you see I have them coming to St Cloud on April 17?..
I've never seen them, but I'm looking forward to it..
I hope your trip southerly is very enjoyable to you..
much love,
Donn
Lindsay





Feb 28 2008 7:06 PM

Git yer arses to Canada...o.k., wait for summer first! Love your new tunes, keep on layin' it down.
Bonar Hutchison





Feb 20 2008 6:00 AM

Thanks for the friendship,
Lovely to meet you and your music

Bonar
Free your mind and your ass will follow





Feb 17 2008 12:29 PM

It was nice to hear Benson playing with Pieta in Nisswa a couple of Fridays ago. Keep up that incredible guitar work, Benson!
Tom Walbank and the Ambassadors





Feb 7 2008 9:23 AM

Here is some Pines love . Did you get it? Can you feel it? Kick out the jams! Jessie Mae Hemphill just won a game of heavenly ping pong with the Wolf, what a match!
Herbert Crunkafeller





Feb 2 2008 8:13 PM

Sorry I missed the Boston show, I guess my penance will be plane fare to Minneapolis.
A Cloud





Feb 2 2008 8:11 AM

Thx for the req.
Beautiful tunes, almost old school :)
Greetings from Portugal


Who Killed Bambi
Jess





Jan 29 2008 8:49 PM

Thanks for your Passim show on Sunday-
sorry Boston couldn't rally more folks for you. I liked your stories about RandI... see you next time you're here or I'm back home in MN.
Hans





Jan 28 2008 3:30 AM

Come to Norway. Seriously
andrew





Jan 21 2008 12:52 PM

ever since my brother gave me your album (he was at your show in viroqua with his wife and little red boots wearin little girl) it has been the soundtrack to many a moment. looking forward to seeing you at the fort on friday. thank you.
Straggler Bird





Jan 21 2008 11:37 AM

man, I just found your stuff here on myspace a couple of months ago and I can't get enough of it! Great feel, great great songs. :)
Liz





Jan 20 2008 8:00 PM

I am ready for you to play a show in Portland now, please.
Abi





Jan 20 2008 12:00 AM

wow. your music is great. i hope to come see the Rockford show.
Darin Back Photography-Band Photography





Jan 19 2008 12:23 PM

Benson, here's some images from the Cedar last nite..dback

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Sandy and Harry-Music and Video Page





Jan 19 2008 11:01 AM

Thanks for adding our Music and Video Page! We wish you all the Best!

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In The Wind......





Jan 18 2008 6:45 AM

My vocabulary couldn't possibly describe seeing a Pines live performance..
If I was a music critic, it would read something like....
wow... with eyes and jaw wide open...


suzanne





Jan 15 2008 10:47 AM

heard you on the radio this morning and i didn't want to get out of the car!! glad to see you have some shows coming up so i can see you guys again!

-Suzanne
Barbara Raisbeck