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THE PINES
Folk / Indie / Rock

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
United States

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Member Since5/22/2006
Band Websitewww.thepinesmusic.com
Band Members
Influencesstrange dreams + old songs + new songs + things left unsaid + willie dixon + bill hicks + john trudell + orchids + funnel clouds + chris farley + jim beam + cornfields + mississippi river + grocery stores
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


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 12 2009 7:30P
The Cedar Cultural Center Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jun 13 2009 7:30P
Paramount Theater St. Cloud, Minnesota
Jun 26 2009 9:00P
Cafe Maude Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jun 27 2009 9:00P
Cafe Maude Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jul 5 2009 5:30P
Big Top Chatauqua Bayfield, Wisconsin
Jul 31 2009 7:30P
Minnesota Zoo - Music in the Zoo Zootown, Minnesota
Aug 1 2009 1:00P
Blues at the Barn - Hobgoblin Music Hall Red Wing, Minnesota
Aug 23 2009 8:00P
The Ark Ann Arbor, Michigan

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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.

For Booking Inquiries: Gravel Road Touring - www.gravelroadtouring.com Mike Rossetto - mrossetto@gravelroadtouring.com

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Tom Walbank and the Ambassadors





Jul 15 2009 11:40 PM

a wedding cometh!
In The Wind......





May 27 2009 11:53 PM

are you alive...?
see you on the 13th!
Chris Koza





May 8 2009 9:04 PM

what a great listen. you guys have rock solid songs.
the opium joe group





May 6 2009 7:34 PM

hello the pines...i enjoy listening to your songs...come give opium joe a try...you might enjoy: al's mom just died...later.

joe
Gail Comfort





Apr 22 2009 9:56 AM

Playing "Goin Home" on this week's show

"The Comfort Zone" on CMR Nashville
(broadcast from the UK)
LISTEN LIVE
Tuesday 21st April 2009
UK (BST) : 4pm-6pm, repeated 10pm-midnight
USA (EST): 11am-1pm, repeated 5pm-7pm & 11pm-1pm
Wednesday 22nd April 2009
UK (BST) : 4am-6am repeated 10am-Noon
USA (EST): 5am-7am
Sunday 26th April 2009
UK (BST) : 2pm-4pm
USA (EST): 9am-11am
_____________________________________________
Kelly





Apr 3 2009 12:23 PM

Happy Birthday Ben! Hope it's a good one.
Pants Are Overrated





Apr 3 2009 1:11 AM

Hey THE PINES! We totally want to hang out with you at our upcoming show this Saturday, April 4th at Flipside in Downtown Ottumwa. We're going to have our new T-shirts available, too!


We're making a deal for all our fans, If you join us in not wearing pants at the show, You'll get $1 OFF of your admission to the show! You know you're just looking for an excuse to not wear pants. :D

We will see you at the show. Bring all your friends!

Liz, Andy, Spooty and Nik
PAO

Denis Turbide





Mar 31 2009 10:26 AM

Cheers for the add.
Great tunes!
Eric Rhame


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Mar 30 2009 9:29 PM

Real excited for the Iris/Pines show my friends.
Rahjta Ren -John DeLaire





Mar 24 2009 3:01 AM

Hey THE PINES!
A CAMP





Mar 23 2009 8:02 AM

hey ya the pines! Hope all is lovely! Many many thanks from NYC / Sweden xoxo A CAMP
Alicia Wiley





Mar 20 2009 8:46 PM

thanks for the inspiration..

all the best to you!
Andrey Vinogradov (Russian hurdy-gurdy tunes)





Mar 20 2009 4:11 PM

Thanks for the add. Best regards from Russia

..

Buy CD Russian hurdy-gurdy tunes



Russian traditional tunes, songs, and sacred chants from various regions of Russia,
arranged and performed by Andrey Vinogradov playing hurdy-gurdy






..
Rose Gray





Mar 9 2009 10:57 PM

your music is a very special thing...thanks for your friendship.
THE OH LA LAS





Mar 1 2009 8:13 PM

Like your music! thanks for the friendship.
Eric O’Connell





Feb 14 2009 4:45 PM

You folks don't sound like anyone else - that's a good thing. Thanks for the music.
Jake





Feb 5 2009 1:57 AM

come back to minneapolis please.
I saw you with mason and just want to say.
Thank you for the instant feeling of peace that lasted the whole set.
Rich





Jan 19 2009 10:33 PM

Amazing set on Saturday night. Just bought the cd on itunes. Hope to see you guys in point sometime soon.
Metromix Twin Cities





Jan 13 2009 4:42 PM

Looking forward to your show! We have you featured in our weekly local music roll call:

http://twincities. metromix. com/music/article/twin-cities-roll-call/889159/content
Aby Wolf





Jan 8 2009 8:09 PM

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Hi, Peaceful Pines!
James





Jan 6 2009 2:51 PM

I had just enough left over this blessed holiday season to gift myself with Sparrows in the Bell. Beautiful stuff! If I could only see you live now...
Claudio Giuliani





Dec 30 2008 10:11 AM

Hi guys ;-)
Hey Hey & Hi Hi
Hi Pines bros

I’m a lover of good music
rockin'regards & happy 2009 from BUSCADERO,best italian rock magazine


GREAT SONGS IN YOUR PAGE



Claude




all the best
.
The Boys n’ The Barrels





Dec 25 2008 4:13 PM

we are into The Pines
The Robert Black Band





Dec 24 2008 3:51 AM

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Acid Reign





Dec 22 2008 7:20 PM

hi,
thanks for the add!

Acid Reign =)
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