epiTUNES is your source for music in the Twin Cities Area. Search venues for bands playing near you, listen to their music, and meet other fans with similar interests. At epiTUNES it's all about the music.The Street Dogs hail from Boston, MA, playing in your face, anthem style punk rock. Their new 13-track album, Fading American Dream, finds the Street Dogs pushing their creative boundaries, not only sonically, but also in the albums dominant political messages. Be sure to catch them live at Triple Rock on July 13th.
Philpot was formed in 2000 by Kentz Ward, Josh Kennedy, and AJ Boone after the three friends attended an Oasis concert. The Oasis influence is clearly heard on "Fall" off their debut album Hate Writes Better Than Love. Josh Kennedy's empathy with the Gallagher brothers is also clearly seen in his recent interview with epiTUNES.
REM's influence can be heard as well in particular on "This Nation's Son" and "Waiting in the Rain." Overall Philpot has a strong heartland rock flavor but they clearly cannot be pigeonholed to one style. They are in the midst of a Midwest tour that will keep them on the road through October. They'll be playing at Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis tonight and the Rave in Milwaukee August 30.
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If you know anything about The Smiths you’ll know from this band’s name that they’re a Smith Tribute band, and a very good one at that. Based out of San Francisco, this 5 piece plays nothing but Smiths and Morrisey covers. Orlandissy takes the helm as the Morrissey front man, sounding and moving just as Moz does.
They played an hour and a half set that covered everything from How Soon is Now to Boy With the Thorn in His Side. The newly remodeled Boardners outdoor stage was packed with fans of the Smiths, who knew every song, without a care that this wasn’t the real thing. These guys nailed it and had a good time doing it too. Next time This Charming Band is in your area go see them whether you're a Smiths fan or not.
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