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HowWasTheShow PodcastsPodcast: HowWasTheShow CD Reviews for January, 2010HowWasTheShow's CD Review podcast for January, 2010, recorded at Kings Wine Bar in South Minneapolis on Sunday, January 24th. David de Young hosts.(A shout out to Bill & Cynthia who were sitting not too far away from me at the bar as I recorded this month's show. And thanks to Adam and Michelle who were working. Incidentally, the dialogue on this show was recorded entirely using the voice memo feature on my iPhone. Fidelity is surprisingly good, considering.) Guante & Big Cats – “The Stockholm Syndrome (Ft. Prolyphic and Big Quarters) – (http://www.guanteandbigcats.com) Dragons Power...2010-01-2500 minHowWasTheShow PodcastsPodcast: HowWasTheShow CD Reviews for December 2009David de Young does a solo Solstice edition of the HowWasTheShow podcast.Tracks featured:Greg Herriges – “Rama B Good” (http://gregherriges.com)Kari Tauring – “Winter's Come” (http://www.karitauring.com) Polara – “Closer to Heaven” (http://www.susstones.com)Jeremy Messersmith and Zach Coulter – “Norwegian Wood” (http://www.jeremymessersmith.com)Romantica – “Did We Go Wrong?” (http://www.romanticamusic.com)Joey Ryan and the Inks – “Ohio, circa 1984” (http://www.myspace.com/joeyryanandtheinks)We Are The Willows –“Yellow Dress” (http://www.myspace.com/wearethewillowsmusic)New Standards – “Snow Day” (http://www.thenewstandards.com) MP3 File2009-12-2100 minHowWasTheShow PodcastsPodcast: HowWasTheShow CD Reviews for November 2009HowWasTheShow's David de Young talks to Jason Nagel, Andrea Swensson and Pat O'Brien of HowWasTheShow at Kings Wine Bar in South Minneapolis about new Minnesota Music CDs that have been released recently.Tracks featured: 1. Har Mar Superstar - "Tall Boy"(http://www.myspace.com/harmarsuperstar) 2. Total Babe - "Bearbones" (http://www.myspace.com/totalbabeband) 3. Me & My Arrow - "Affection" -(http://www.myspace.com/meandmyringostarr) 4. Peter Lochner - "Ain't No Love" (http://www.myspace.com/peterlochnermusic) 5. Mood Swings - "Crush" - (http://www.myspace.com/themoodswings) 6. Crossing Guards - "51...2009-12-2100 minHowWasTheShow PodcastsHowWasTheShow CD Reviews for October, 2009After a short break for the summer, the HowWasTheShow podcast is back with four selections from Minnesota CDs being released in October, 2009 and two selections from City Pages 2009 Picked to Click.Host David de Young talks to Andrea Swensson of the City Pages about the 2009 Picked to Click winners, with commentary from Pat O’Brien and Eric Bass.Selections this month:The Starfolk – “Wake Up Machine” - http://myspace.com/thestarfolk The Pines – “Heart & Bones” - http://myspace.com/thepinesspace Lookbook – “Yesterday’s Company” - http://myspace.com/lookbookmusicMercurial Rage – “Robot Love” - http://myspace.com/mercurial...2009-10-0100 minHowWasTheShow PodcastsHowWasTheShow/Minneapoliscast CD Reviews for June, 2009HowWasTheShow's David de Young talks with Andrea Swensson of the City Pages, Jason Nagel of Cities 97, Pat O'Brien and Eric Bass about the HowWasTheShow 7 Year Anniversary Party coming up Friday, June 12th at the Turf Club and other new and recent releases in Minnesota music.1. Knownam ft. Erin McCormick – “Crazy Minnesota Girl” - http://www.myspace.com/knonam2. Mark Mallman ft. Craig Finn – “You’re Never Alone in New York”3. The Rockford Mules – “Step Aside Son” - http://www.myspace.com/therockfordmules4. Two Harbors – “You Pulled the Rug Out” – http://www.myspace.com/twoharborsmusic5. Alarmists – “Rhyme & Rea...2009-06-0100 minHowWasTheShow PodcastsAn interview with Josh Cragun and Liz Neerland of Nimbus TheatreNimbus Theatre's new production The Trial of Mother Teresa, a new play by Dani Givens, opens on Friday, May 29th at the Minneapolis Theater Garage.On Monday, May 25th, HowWasTheShow founder David de Young sat down with Nimbus's co-artistic directors Josh Cragun and Liz Neerland to talk about Nimbus and their new production as well as some of the joys and challenges to running an independent theater company in today's financial climate.26 minutes. MP3 File2009-05-2600 minHowWasTheShow PodcastsHowWasTheShow/Minneapoliscast CD Reviews for May, 2009HowWasTheShow's David de Young is joined this month by Chris Deline of Culturebully.com and Pat O'Brien of HowWasTheShow to discuss recent and upcoming Minnesota music CD releases.Communist Daughter - "Not The kid" - http://myspace.com/communistdaughterbandThe 757s - "Amateur" - http://the757s.comBig Quarters - "Ladies Know" - http://myspace.com/bigquartersBrad Senne - "Sing & Dance" - http://myspace.com/bradsenneMe & My Arrow - "Revolver" - http://myspace.com/meandmyringostarrThe Sunny Era - "A Cold Calculation" - http://thesunnyera.comMagic Castles - "Life if Gemini" - http://myspace.com/themagiccastles MP3...2009-05-0600 minHowWasTheShow PodcastsHowWasTheShow/Minneapoliscast CD Reviews for April 2009HowWasTheShow’s David de Young and guests spin tracks from the Minnesota CDs that have caught their attention recently. The panel this month includes Pat O'Brien, Sara Montour and Eric Bass.1. Nightinghales – “Don’t Pretend” – Selected by David de Young2. Halloween, Alaska – “In Order” – Selected by Eric Bass3. Black Blondie – “For The Taste” – Selected by Sara Montour4. Chastity Brown – “Gracy” – Selected by Eric Bass5. Wooldridge Brothers – “Thumbs” – Selected by David de Young6. The Evening Rig – “Goddamn, I Could Use A Drink” – Selected by Pat O’Brien MP3 File2009-04-1400 minHowWasTheShow PodcastsDan Israel CD Release Party podcastsDan Israel celebrated the release of his new CD, See The Morning Light at the Acadia on Friday night. The Porchlights (Martin Devaney & Jake Hyer), and Molly Maher and her Disbelievers opened up the bill.HowWasTheShow is pleased to bring you all three performances in their entirety. (Photos by Jenn Barnett.)Dan Israel1 hour 27 minutes. Open player in new window | DownloadMolly Maher and her Disbelievers at the Acadia48 minutes. Open player in new window | DownloadThe...2009-04-1100 minHowWasTheShow PodcastsVoltage 2009 PodcastHowWasTheShow's David de Young sits down with Anna Lee and Charles Gehr of Voltage Fashion Amplified to talk about this year's show at First Avenue on Friday, April 24th. This podcast includes tracks from the 2009 Voltage compilation CD by Gospel Gossip, First Communion Afterparty, Mercurial Rage, Maria Isa and Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles.37 Minutes. MP3 File2009-04-0700 minHowWasTheShow PodcastsHowWasTheShow/Minneapoliscast CD Reviews for March 2009HowWasTheShow’s David de Young spins tracks from the Minnesota CDs that have caught his attention this month. No guests on this show makes it possible to squeeze in a few bonus songs.1. Military Special – “The Falls” (http://www.militaryspecialmusic.com)2. Honeydogs – “Sunshine Committee” (http://www.honeydogs.com/)3. The Get-Rites – “Gypsy Russian Rose” (http://www.thegetrites.com/)4. Moon Island – “I Feel Tight” (http://www.myspace.com/moonislandmusic)5. Young Brides – “Woods” (http://www.mypsace.com/youngbridesmn)6. Roe Family Singers – “The Snowy Downs” (http://www.roefamilysingers.com)7. The Inwood Radio – “Look Up Into the Stars” (http://www.inwoodradio.com)2009-03-0500 min