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SAINT PAUL, Minnesota
United States

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Member Since12/2/2006
Band Websitewww.thesmallcities.com
Band Members• jimmy osterholt: bass
• david osborn: drums, vox
• leif bjornson: vox, guitar, bjorgan
• todd bratulich: guitar
InfluencesLow, Radiohead, Neil Young, Andrew Bird, The Beatles, Arcade Fire, Dr Teeth and The Electric Mayhem
Sounds Likefor booking/contact: thesmallcities[at]gmail.com
Record Labelwww.commoncloud.com
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 23 2009 9:00P
Turf Club w/ FAREWELL MILWAUKEE (cd release) and THE CROSSING GUARDS (cd release) St. Paul, Minnesota
Nov 7 2009 9:00P
501 Club w/ THE VAN GOBOTS Minneapolis

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   About the small cities
The Small Cities formed in the Twin Cities in the winter of 2006. They cut their teeth in other Minneapolis bands like Wes Burdine & The Librarians and Realspace, and by swimming in at least three of Minnesota's ten thousand lakes. In the Fall.



'trust me i am NOT a stalker' - live @ the turf club 5/23/08... enjoy.


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Professional Cockfighter

Professional Cockfighter



Nov 10 2009 5:43 PM


Sparkle Picnic: Lost Jerry Lewis Classic (Episode #8, Series 3)



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Military Special

Military Special



Nov 10 2009 5:59 AM

Crossing Guards

Crossing Guards



Oct 24 2009 7:32 PM

thanks for the show!
Signaturetone Recording is go time 4000

Signaturetone Recording is go time 4000



Oct 22 2009 9:06 PM

Come grab an advanced copy of the new disc from my fuzzgrunge noisepop band The Sextons, and as always let me know how I can help out with your next tasty record! Sidenote - we should play together, I've heard nothing but good things from friends that have caught you live...

-adam, engineer

Crunge
A & R

A & R



Oct 20 2009 5:24 PM

URGENT: Wanted Two Bands for Label Consideration

There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.

*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.

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.

Thank You.

PS: Before You Enter Any MySpace Contests You Might Want To Also Review The Website At: www.st
Thom Calhoun

Thom Calhoun



Oct 13 2009 8:40 PM

Thank you for adding me...I love your band!. Stop by, say hello and have a listen...if you like. Wishing you the best of everything.
Wheeler

Wheeler



Sep 30 2009 6:07 PM





Mick

Mick Finn



Sep 30 2009 1:57 AM

Thanks for helping me fight home sickness while im off to college! you guys rule!
Kim

Kim Keo



Sep 28 2009 4:22 PM

you rock! keep rockin! <3<3

Mellows

Mellows



Sep 25 2009 2:27 PM

it's nice to meet you too!!
Gu ©

Gu ©



Sep 23 2009 2:10 AM

me  too
Mick

Mick Finn



Sep 13 2009 3:35 PM

awesome! i cant wait, i will keep my eyes open for it and hopfully i will be home for the cd release show!
paragraphs

paragraphs



Sep 6 2009 2:38 AM

GRUVY TUNES, DUDES!  seeing as you're right across the river, we should totes hook up for a show or two sometime.  keep us in mind and we'll do the same for you.  keep up the great work.  -dan/prgrphs
Aliens of London

Aliens of London



Sep 5 2009 5:32 PM

Great to have ya on our trippy ship! Grooovin' to ya sound right now! yeah Your planetary pals - Aliens of London salute Ya!
Electronic Medium

Electronic Medium



Aug 11 2009 3:14 AM





Dirty Medicine

Dirty Medicine



Aug 1 2009 5:23 PM

Hey, thanks for the add. We really appreciate it. When you get the chance, take a look at our stuff.




Steven Scholz
Dirty Medicine

We are now starting to record our new album.



Dirty Medicine

Dirty Medicine



Aug 1 2009 5:22 PM

hey, whats up?
spaceships are cool

spaceships are cool



Jul 29 2009 4:29 PM

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Right From Rona

Right From Rona



Jul 6 2009 6:57 PM

Hi the small cities

Just wanted to say thanks for being a friend! Have a great day! Come by and see us play at Eclipse Records Thursday July 16th at 7pm. Othr acts are Lollipop Factory, Company Inc. and Ribbons. Stop by our page for more info and a sample of some music!

Subdivider

Subdivider



Jul 1 2009 8:20 PM

Thanks for listening and for the kind words. It would be an honor to share the stage with you sometime.
Signaturetone Recording is go time 4000

Signaturetone Recording is go time 4000



Jul 1 2009 3:05 AM


Big things a-cookin’ at Signaturetone Recording – lots of new high quality samples and pictures of our freshly remodeled studio have been posted. Browse through our large selection of genre samples for tastes of all the styles we’ve worked with – if you like what you hear, we can do it for you! Also, big congratulations to all of our newly signed bands, as well as everyone who put out some buzz making records in the last few months; you’re making us look good! Who wants to be next? Get in touch now for July and August booking! Come find out how we can give you a record you can stand behind and get out to the masses.

-adam tucker, co-owner/engineer
Signaturetone Recording

Massive high end analog and digital gear collection

Vintage tube guitar and bass amps

Record.Mix.Master

Long distance tape mixdown, album mixing, and mastering for bands around the country

10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, MN

Fhionn

Fhionn
Online Now!


Jun 18 2009 4:09 AM

Just added 'Fargo' to my profile playlist. I like it :)

Cheers!
Fhionn x
VierSieben Records

VierSieben Records



Jun 16 2009 5:33 AM

Mighty Fairly

Mighty Fairly



Jun 11 2009 4:51 PM

MF is hosting Molehill (Chicago) and playing with some of our favorite local acts, Mercer and Transit at the Nomad on June 19th. Hope you can stop by!



goodnight

goodnight



Jun 11 2009 4:23 AM

thanks for the add!
goodnight.
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