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SXSW draws record numbers

The South by Southwest Festival in Austin attracted record numbers to this year’s 10-day music and film festival, Reuters reported earlier today. Here’s a look at the numbers of this year’s SXSW: 13,022 music industry professionals registered, a record number. … Continue reading

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A silver lining in the 10KLF news from yesterday?

It still sounds bad, but at least now there is a glimmer of hope that the 10,000 Lakes Festival could return to Detroit Lakes someday – but not until 2011 at the earliest, if at all. I have a hard … Continue reading

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No more 10,000 Lakes Festival?

I just heard some news that has ruined my night (thanks a lot, Alison, for pointing this out). I’ll let Fargo Forum reporter Dave Olson explain it: DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – A principal partner in the 10,000 Lakes Festival announced … Continue reading

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Hittin’ the road tomorrow morning

I’m about to miss the Leo Kottke concert (at 8 p.m. tonight at the Empire Arts Center – you can check out a Q&A I had with Kottke in Friday’s paper). But I’d love to hear reactions from any of … Continue reading

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My plans for the next month

I know I said that I was taking a break from writing arts stories for the Herald this month, but I couldn’t help myself so I’m pretty much still writing one a week. Here’s what I’m planning: Grand Cities Rock … Continue reading

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Woodstock’s enduring legacy

There has been so much coverage of Woodstock’s 40th anniversary that it seems almost redundant to write more about it. But it was a huge musical event and I figured I’d take a stab at pointing out some interesting things … Continue reading

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Bad news from WE Fest

WE Fest made headlines today and a few days ago, but not for good things. Two people died at the massive country music festival this year, held at the Soo Pass Ranch near Detroit Lakes. 24-year-old Carl Marvin Cymbaluk, Fargo, … Continue reading

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My attempt at a 10,000 Lakes Festival review

I took on the nearly impossible task of trying to write a review of the 10,000 Lakes Festival this week (see the full story from Thursday’s Herald here). I figured there were just way too many bands to individually talk … Continue reading

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Enjoy your helicopter rides while you can

I’m getting ready to cover the Grand Forks City Council meeting later tonight, and just saw something weird on the agenda. Apparently, right now there are no restrictions on taking off or landing aircraft within the city limits – the … Continue reading

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Back to the real world

I made it back to my house earlier today, and I have to admit a shave and hot shower felt great after four nights in the great outdoors. But I didn’t feel quite ready to return to civilization – you … Continue reading

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