
Darin Back: Point. Click. Shoot. (Nomad World Pub, 501 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis, 612.338.6424, nomadpub.com ) Local photographer (and City Page s regular) Darin Back is featured in this pub/gallery show. All he needs is one roll of film, one hour, and a band and interesting photography emerges. Many local musicians have been his muse. The opening reception is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Stay later for a concert with Chris Koza, Dave King, Brad Senne, Martin Devaney, Jason Shannon, Bob McCreedy, and Molly Maher (but be prepared to pay $5).

Music Schedule: Saturday, June 20 Star Tribune Stage 12:15pm Koo Koo Kanga Roo 1:15pm Adam Svec 2:15pm Dan Israel 3:15pm Spaghetti Western String Co. 4:15pm The Cloud Hymn City Pages Stage 11:00 a.m. Crowd Control 12:00 p.m. The Alrights 1:15 p.m. Joey Ryan & The Inks 2:30 p.m. The Pendrakes 3:45 p.m. The Idle Hands 5:00 p.m. Roma di Luna Cities 97 Stage 11:15am Neal Swanger 12:15pm Peter Lochner 1:15pm Bob & Lynn Dixon 2:15pm [...]

I just didn't really think people were making music like this anymore. Jason Shannon's "Mighty Mighty River" is a blues/rock throwback that should be playing in someone's car as they drive down a long stretch of highway. Listen/download below to see what I mean...via Thumbprint.

Erin Roof attends the Jason Shannon CD release, with photos by Jon Behm.

Prince guilty of plagiarizing music & news on No Bird Sing, A Paper Cup Band, Jason Shannon

Americana songwriter Jason Shannon releases his first official debut album tonight at the Varsity Theater.

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