November 9th, 2016
When you think of an orchestra, what string instruments come to mind? Chances are the first two to come into your head are violins and cellos. In many cases, that’s not terribly far from the truth. Even FM Symphony Orchestra executive director Linda Boyd readily admits, “Orchestras tend to stick to popular instruments,” and the order of the day is usually violins, cellos, and various kinds of horns and woodwinds.
An instrument like the guitar more often brings up associations…
November 2nd, 2016
By Ben Haugmo
benhaugmo@yahoo.com
Join artists from the Fargo-Moorhead area and the surrounding region this weekend to celebrating the work of legendary musician Johnny Cash. “Hear That Train A’ Comin’” takes place on Saturday at the Fargo Theatre.
Merrill Piepkorn helped organize the event, and will also be performing during the show alongside his band ,The Radio Stars. He sees the show as an opportunity to not only enjoy popular Cash songs, but also to highlight lesser-known…
October 26th, 2016
By Jack Stenerson
California hardcore band Touché Amoré have never followed the trends when it comes to their genre. They have carved out their own niche in the scene through deeply emotional records with instrumentation that draws influences from genres beyond their own.
Their fourth album, Stage Four, was released September 16. This new collection of songs deals exclusively with the death of frontman Jeremy Bolm’s mother, who lost her battle with cancer on…
October 19th, 2016
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Andrew WK is a man of parts: musician, music producer, nightclub owner, motivational speaker, and now, party guru. He’s back on tour but this time he’ll be behind a podium on a 50 state speaking tour called “The Power of Partying”.
Earlier this spring, on a separate endeavor, WK filled out the necessary paperwork and collected signatures in order to start his own political organization called the Party Party. Unfortunately these efforts were cancelled due to a pre-existing…
October 19th, 2016
By Jack Stenerson
jackstenerson@gmail.com
My dad first saw them in 1971. I first saw them in 1997. This will be his 11th time and my 5th time. The Moody Blues return to Fargo Thursday, October 20th at the Scheels Arena.
For a band that started in the mid-60s, still touring regularly in 2016 is impressive. I remember my dad and I driving to see them in 2007 at Moondance Jam and saying “This will be the last time we see them.” We got the chance to meet them at that show (my second…
October 5th, 2016
By Jack Stenerson
jackstenerson@gmail.com
Drew Danburry hasn’t toured in a while. After playing shows around the country almost nonstop from 2004-2010, he settled down in quiet Provo, Utah, to open a barber shop. This fall, however, he is out on the road again promoting one (or maybe two??) new records.
The first is a collection of over 100 songs, few of which reach the one minute mark, called Writin’ Songs, released under the moniker “The Funny Uncles.” These short songs are…
September 28th, 2016
By Jeannette Chapman
Photo by Nicholas Alan Cope
How do you review a musician with a famous father whose music bears both her stamp and his? I am referring to Eliot Sumner, whose show I previously caught at St. Paul's iconic Turf Club Friday September 25, 2015, and who is coming back Minneapolis, this time at the Skyway Theatre on Tuesday, October 4th.
Sumner is the daughter of Sting (yes, that Sting) a/k/a Gordon Sumner and his wife Trudie Styler. There are distinctions between Sumner's…
September 28th, 2016
Photo by Dan Monick
The High Plains Reader had an opportunity to catch up with Sean Daley, also known as Slug, the voice of Twin Cities-based hip hop duo Atmosphere and and co-founder of rap label Rhymesayers, before their upcoming gig at The Fargo Civic Memorial Auditorium this coming Wednesday.
High Plains Reader: What keeps you in Minneapolis?
Sean Daley: Family, familiarity--it’s funny how those two words are so similar.. It’s still relatively cheap and convenient--you know?…
September 21st, 2016
 By Sabrina Hornung sabrina@hpr1.com The 4onthefloor frontman Gabriel Douglas describes their sound as, “Breathtakingly urgent with passion-consumed delivery, connective and raw.” Their influences stem from the sounds of the Delta Blues, roots rock and folk. Their high-energy shows have packed houses across the Midwest and beyond. The Minneapolis four-piece rock and roll band is known for each of their members playing a bass drum and writing their songs in 4/4 time--hence the name. The… |
September 21st, 2016
“I don’t know if we’re really evolving, but always experimenting--because we’re all the same players and we still do the same thing.” says Korn bassist Reggie “Fieldy” Arvizu, “So we’ll try different directions or different things. We’ve found out no matter what we do, we still end up sounding like Korn when all of us do something together. We could cover a country song and it will still sound like Korn.”
The ultra dynamic Nu Rock pioneers Korn have been together…
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Summer is a tough time for families who depend on free or reduced-price school meals, so YMCA of the Northern Sky will provide nutritious, no-cost meals to kids 18 and under through August 26. Breakfast and lunch are available…
By Jeff Armstrong Despite a history dating back many centuries and a reputation as fierce resistance fighters, the Kurds remain the largest stateless nation in the world. Divided by colonial post-WWI borders and subsumed into four…
June 6-7StatewideYou grab a line and I’ll grab a pole — and if you’re a North Dakota resident, you can head on down to your favorite fishing hole, no license needed (for this weekend, anyway). All other rules still apply…
By John Strand It took us over 30 years for us to reach out and ask for your help. The High Plains Reader has always been subscription free and paywall free. Our content has — and always will be — free to access for all of our…
By Ed RaymondIf something can go terribly wrong, it will happen on planet EarthSomewhere in the universe, there may be a planet created by a Perfect God where there are no viruses, all babies are born at immaculate conceptions and…
By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com Holiday wine shopping shouldn’t have to be complicated. But unfortunately it can cause unneeded anxiety due to an overabundance of choices. Don’t fret my friends, we once again have you covered…
July 8th, 5:30-8 p.m.Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday, Minnesota style. Moorhead Parks and Recreation and HCSCC are hosting the ultimate potluck. Whether you’re bringing…
Tuesday, June 30, 7 p.m.Parachigo, 14 8th St. S., Fargo Inspired by folk and rock influences, Bielanski's upbeat catchy tunes have gone worldwide — literally. He’s played 2,500 shows, 311 of which were performed last year alone.…
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By Greg CarlsonAlex Ross Perry follows his excellent “Pavements” by tackling the essay film with “Videoheaven,” a nearly 3-hour long analysis of the rise and fall of brick and mortar movie rental. Stimulating and satisfying…
By Jacinta Zens I recently sat down for a chat with ceramicist Louie Albertson, Clay and Studio Program Manager at the Plains Art Museum. Before the interview, I had the pleasure of getting to know him a bit as a colleague when I…
Saturday, January 31, 6:30-9 p.m.Transfiguration Fitness, 764 34th St. N., Unit P, FargoAn enchanting evening celebrating movement and creativity in a staff-student showcase. This is a family-friendly event showcasing pole, aerial…
By Annie Prafckeannieprafcke@gmail.com AUSTIN, Texas – As a Chinese-American, connecting to my culture through food is essential, and no dish brings me back to my mother’s kitchen quite like hotdish. Yes, you heard me right –…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comNew Jamestown Brewery Serves up Local FlavorThere’s something delicious brewing out here on the prairie and it just so happens to be the newest brewery west of the Red River and east of the…
By Eli Liverani It was in the mid-90s when I heard of homeopathy for the first time. I was at university, and it was through word of mouth. Some friends were seeking homeopathy to solve minor health issues, such as weight gain,…
January 31, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead2026 marks 10 years of frosty fun! Enjoy sauna sessions with Log the Sauna, try Snowga (yoga in the snow), take a guided snowshoe nature hike, listen to live…
Chris M. Stoner I was recently dismissed from my role as drag show director and emcee for Dakota OutRight, a role I had been fulfilling for more than two decades. The reason given? My political commentary during shows, while…
