tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post5617879158369227130..comments2023-11-05T06:06:29.162-06:00Comments on Grand Forks Life: The music we love...or so this guy saysGrandForksGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02315228631948799533noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-38651077027713233172007-02-10T15:14:00.000-06:002007-02-10T15:14:00.000-06:00Iremember when Grigg's Landing used to bring in ja...Iremember when Grigg's Landing used to bring in jazz and blues combos for weekend gigs. Those days are long over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-70855385028432678322007-02-08T09:46:00.000-06:002007-02-08T09:46:00.000-06:00I lived in Grand Forks from 1998 to 2001. The mus...I lived in Grand Forks from 1998 to 2001. The music scene at The Ho was nothing short of phenomenal. Great memories. Sounds like things have changed up there. I haven’t been back since the Spring of ’01.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-67073292152616323552007-02-07T23:56:00.000-06:002007-02-07T23:56:00.000-06:00Tuesday nights are our night off. ;)I dunno, I've ...Tuesday nights are our night off. ;)<BR/><BR/>I dunno, I've got four fairly large gigs in the next two weeks; one jazz, three rock. Not a slow month by any means. There's also a local jazz jam session every Thursday night at the Urban.<BR/><BR/>I've been saying all along the reception for these things <I>could</I> be better, but what is there is appreciated and by no means is everything dead here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-54781647269863136432007-02-07T22:48:00.000-06:002007-02-07T22:48:00.000-06:00I went to the musician's community last night. It...I went to the musician's community last night. It was a week night, nobody was there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-23483326895232206262007-02-07T20:02:00.000-06:002007-02-07T20:02:00.000-06:00Thanks anon, your advice is well heeded.
In all ...Thanks anon, your advice is well heeded. <br /><br />In all seriousness, playing covers is a surefire way for any band to make money, gain exposure, etc. <b>everywhere</b> in the country, not just the upper midwest. <br /><br />There is a place for cover bands, and a place for original bands; it's a horse that's been beat to death in the musician's community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-30506245528040504422007-02-07T15:39:00.000-06:002007-02-07T15:39:00.000-06:00anyone looking for a career in music, but also loo...anyone looking for a career in music, but also looking to stay in Grand Forks and play shows anytime should just become a country music band that plays rock covers.<br /><br />seriously, here in Fargo the band Ded Walleye demands so much money to play gigs that they can easily make a living without jobs. one time, they actually sued Minnesota State University Moorhead for payment on a gig that <Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-87540056871415141332007-02-07T15:35:00.000-06:002007-02-07T15:35:00.000-06:00Sadly, I would say the solution is, if you're the ...<i>Sadly, I would say the solution is, if you're the type that appreciates arts, entertainment, great independent restaurants, etc...then you need to pull up stakes and move out of G.F. to be happy.</i><br /><br />That's a terrible sentiment, really. There is an arts and entertainment scene here (albeit small) and there certainly are a few good independent restaurants. Still, even if GF is GrandForksGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315228631948799533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-73245774463643138862007-02-07T09:25:00.000-06:002007-02-07T09:25:00.000-06:00Sure, I have thoughts. NONE of them involve the C...Sure, I have thoughts. NONE of them involve the City Council however. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-33755208264301077722007-02-07T09:18:00.000-06:002007-02-07T09:18:00.000-06:00You may be right, anon, but I think the whole "may...You may be right, anon, but I think the whole "maybe you should go elsewhere" solution is part of the problem. <br /><br />I don't have an answer, either, but it's a chicken-egg paradox with the lack of young artisans (well, young people in general) and lack of entertainment. I'd say one would beget the other, trouble is we're having issues getting either. I seriously think this is a topic that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-78599463770480804372007-02-07T09:06:00.000-06:002007-02-07T09:06:00.000-06:00Grand Forks is a geographically isolated small mar...Grand Forks is a geographically isolated small market that has demonstrated an unwillingness to open their wallets and support live music as of late. So, given these circumstances, what are the expectations for a "music scene" in town?<br /><br />Sadly, I would say the solution is, if you're the type that appreciates arts, entertainment, great independent restaurants, etc...then you need to pullAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-32579850023553456402007-02-07T05:55:00.000-06:002007-02-07T05:55:00.000-06:00Bring in Adriano Calentano or Eyal Golan and that ...Bring in Adriano Calentano or Eyal Golan and that might get my attention. We don't all listen to rock.<br />Good post.Raggedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264017362399728551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-33708614787138509982007-02-06T18:37:00.000-06:002007-02-06T18:37:00.000-06:00I agree; I look at it more as a cry for help than ...I agree; I look at it more as a cry for help than anything. <br /><br />It'd be nice if folks like him went out of their way to help foster new culture here instead of complaining... or instead of leaving and giving the place the bird like just about everybody under 24.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-51703917726959937752007-02-06T16:55:00.000-06:002007-02-06T16:55:00.000-06:00With the exception of UND students, many (I'd say ...<i>With the exception of UND students, many (I'd say most) of whom are temporary, there is not a lot of appreciation for pop music.</i><br /><br />I guess I'll have to agree with that sentiment, mattfacingsouth. The presence of a large number of UND students might give people an impression (including me) that we are a little more diverse in our tastes than we probably really are.<br /><br />GrandForksGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315228631948799533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-6964400051113545452007-02-06T09:30:00.000-06:002007-02-06T09:30:00.000-06:00GFG, marginalizing or not, as someone who is heavi...GFG, marginalizing or not, as someone who is heavily involved in the local music scene, I don't see any <i>evidence</i> that folks here like any other types of music <b>more</b> or in greater quantity than country and classic rock. With the exception of UND students, many (I'd say most) of whom are temporary, there is not a lot of appreciation for pop music. <br /><br />I'll be the first to say Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-36683006532874317032007-02-06T02:24:00.000-06:002007-02-06T02:24:00.000-06:00I still think it marginalizes the community to act...I still think it marginalizes the community to act like residents only care about one (outdated) genre of music.GrandForksGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315228631948799533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-17263693895447041942007-02-05T22:39:00.000-06:002007-02-05T22:39:00.000-06:00Most liberal city....That's like saying Minot is t...Most liberal city....That's like saying Minot is the most caucasian city. It might be true, but there isn't much difference...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-91684988088008820272007-02-05T10:08:00.000-06:002007-02-05T10:08:00.000-06:00Okay, so music... not such a hot topic.
Maybe th...Okay, so music... not such a hot topic. <br /><br />Maybe the dude was too close to the mark?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-58097323411210924032007-02-03T16:26:00.000-06:002007-02-03T16:26:00.000-06:00"1. Grand Forks is an outdated uncultured entertai..."1. Grand Forks <i>is</i> an outdated uncultured entertainment hinterland."<br /><br />You're entitled to your opinions, but I don't think everyone on here would agree with you. I don't.<br /><br />"3. There are liberals here?"<br /><br />You better believe it. It might not be saying all that much, but Grand Forks is easily the most liberal city in the state.GrandForksGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315228631948799533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-59768041516493101602007-02-03T14:47:00.000-06:002007-02-03T14:47:00.000-06:00Rock concerts do go over well and the Alerus shoul...Rock concerts do go over well and the Alerus should bring in more. AC/DC, Guns N Rose, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Def Leppard... VAN HALEN (now with David Lee Roth) would all be great in GF. Although Backstreet Boys and NSync did bring good crowds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-14366136310099028882007-02-03T13:54:00.000-06:002007-02-03T13:54:00.000-06:001. Grand Forks is an outdated uncultured entertai...1. Grand Forks <i>is</i> an outdated uncultured entertainment hinterland.<br /><br />2. You associate Pop Music with culture?<br /><br />3. There are liberals here?Matt BKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12583564428711476409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-29974630242554349062007-02-03T11:55:00.000-06:002007-02-03T11:55:00.000-06:00The drunk part of the article is right. Grand For...The drunk part of the article is right. Grand Forks does lead the nation in binge drinking...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-24329647694341551932007-02-03T11:35:00.000-06:002007-02-03T11:35:00.000-06:00Well, there's truth in his writings on some level....Well, there's truth in his writings on some level. It's just too bad that he chose GF as his paticular dartboard: there is much more musical taste here than, say, in Northwood. <br /><br />That said, GF is fairly narrow in its musical taste. The only way I can account for this is that after playing in multiple live bands for the past 8 years, there has been only token sentiment toward any music Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-69335368561703240092007-02-03T10:44:00.000-06:002007-02-03T10:44:00.000-06:00I see nothing wrong with the premise of his articl...I see nothing wrong with the premise of his article. I'm proud to blare AC/DC from my truck, and I'll bet any of those 3 bands mentioned would draw 5 times the people to the Alerus than did the Black Eyed Peas. My family would be right there in the crowd, lighters in hand yelling "FREEEEE BIIIIIIRD!!!!!"Coffee Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584685462173386599noreply@blogger.com