The Minnesota Music Note
The podcast covering the Minnesota music scene
Conversations with the bands, venue owners, bookers and sound crews making noise across the state — plus a directory so you can find them.
Latest episode · October 16, 2026
The Minnesota Music Note - Ep 72 - From Church Bassist to Rock Stages with Steve Hill
Recent episodes
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October 14, 2026
The Minnesota Music Note - Ep 71 - Brandon on Playing Bass, Touring, and the Changing Music Scene
October 12, 2026
The Minnesota Music Note - Ep 70 - A Lifetime Behind the Drums with Brant Jackson
October 11, 2026
The Minnesota Music Note - Ep 69 - 45 Years of Shock Rock with Bill Lindsey (Impaler)
October 5, 2026
The Minnesota Music Note - Ep 68 - From One Gig to System 13
October 2, 2026
Special Episode: Motorcityhead - Bringing Motorhead Back to Life & ValhallaFest III
September 26, 2026
Special Episode: Anders Colsefni on Slipknot History, Painface & ValhallaFest III
September 25, 2026
The Hard Reality of Being a Remote Musician ✈️ #podcast #minnesotamusicnote #musicianlife
September 25, 2026
Special Episode: "Caveman Fuzz Rock" & 70s Organs: Minnesota Pete Campbell on Rust Bucket
The scene directory
Venues, bars, bands, players, agents, sound crews and studios — searchable by style, instrument and region.
Venues
Clubs, theatres, and stages booking live music across Minnesota.
Bars
Neighborhood bars and taprooms with regular live music.
Bands
Groups gigging around the state, from basement shows to festivals.
Musicians
Players, singers, and songwriters available for gigs and sessions.
Agents & Management
Booking agents and managers working with Minnesota artists.
Sound & Production
Engineers, PA rental, staging, and lighting crews.
Studios
Recording, mixing, and mastering rooms around the state.
Media
Podcasts, video series, photographers, and writers covering the scene.