Author: Todd Hanson

  • Noah James Hittner

    Noah James Hittner

    After procrastinating for over a decade, Noah picked up the guitar to begin the new year in 2009…and hasn’t put it down. Influenced by everything from folk rock to hip-hop, Noah has recorded and released 3 albums which blend the singer/songwriter, acoustic, pop, rock, and electronic styles into a new Acoustic-Tronic genre. It is this…

  • My Grandma’s Cardigan

    My Grandma’s Cardigan

    They started playing together in the last year. Since they started they’ve played in Winona at the Acoustic Cafe, Blooming Grounds Coffee House, Ed’s (no name) Bar, and others. They’ve played at the Popcorn in Lacrosse with Beet Root Stew, and have enjoyed folking out with people. Members: Gina Marcucci, RaeNelle Ostberg, Weston Cash Holley, Steve…

  • The Wide Awakes

    The Wide Awakes

    5-piece good-time string band that will make you want to dance and sing along to their up-beat brand of bluegrass. Members: Tanner Brethorst, Dave Casey, Alex Meine, Ingrid Ogren, Chris Peters Genre(s): bluegrass, folk Official Website: On The Noisy Neighbor: Social Media: Contact/Booking: email

  • Wildflower

    Wildflower

    A fresh, effervescent sound created by a talented female folk quartet with smooth, lilting harmonies & solid performances on duo keyboards, guitar and cello. Members: Aleah Harvey, Amanda Grace, Patti Darbo, Cindy Johnson Genre(s): folk Official Website: musicbyamandagrace.com On The Noisy Neighbor: Social Media: Contact/Booking: email

  • Jaybone Bell & Restless Light drop self-titled album at Ed’s

    Jaybone Bell & Restless Light drop self-titled album at Ed’s

    Jaybone Bell & Restless Light is maybe a very appropriately titled group. Because while they play in the realm of Americana and folky bluegrass, they have a striking urgency and restlessness to their tunes that often seems absent where many of their traditional folk contemporaries are concerned. At the core of the group is Jason…

  • Breakaway: the punk in the machine

    Breakaway: the punk in the machine

    Breakaway is one man with one mic and many layers spread on top an electronic landscape of both minimalistic construction and complex interplay that compliment each other in very interesting ways. Building up structures and then breaking them down, Joe Kujawa pulls you into his world and then buries you underneath a blanket sown together…

  • The MWMF 2015 Artist Sampler

    The MWMF 2015 Artist Sampler

    It’s that time of the year again when you expect The Noisy Neighbor and Mid West Music Fest to bring you another installment of the MWMF artist sampler. Well, your presumption has paid off because here it is. You will find many bands playing the 6th annual Mid West Music Fest taking place April 23-25th…

  • The Weathered Heads: Sinners, Saints & Schydes

    The Weathered Heads: Sinners, Saints & Schydes

    How many college-aged dudes does it take to plug in a light bulb? Well, I don’t know the answer to that, but I do know it takes roughly six in the case of The Weathered Heads to plug into the ideal jam pop outfit. They offer a seamless blend of unpretentious rock ‘n’ roll, jazz,…

  • Rat Pit returns to Winona with New Album

    Rat Pit returns to Winona with New Album

    The St. Paul psych-rock foursome Rat Pit returns once again to Winona to delight us with their quirky slacker pop jangle, infectious hooks, and vocal trifecta. Originally formed in July of 2012, Rat Pit has lent their energetic grooves to stages like First Avenue’s 7th Street Entry, The Turf Club, The Fine Line, and even…

  • Wintergrass 2015: Line-up & Schedule

    Wintergrass 2015: Line-up & Schedule

    Wednesday, January 21 The Boys n The Barrels w/ Gravy Train 9pm | no cover Thursday, January 22 Head for the Hills w/ Jaybone Bell & Restless Light 7pm | $8 Friday, January 23 The Ditchrunners w/ Black River Revue 9pm | $5 Saturday, January 24 White Iron Band w/ TBA 9pm | $8 The…

  • Tim Olstad Returns to Perform for his Hometown

    Tim Olstad Returns to Perform for his Hometown

    Tim Olstad returns to his hometown of Winona, Minnesota Friday, January 23rd to perform in the Page Theatre at Saint Mary’s University. This will be his first full set and headlining performance in town after his notable success in the third season of Fox’s “The X Factor.” He finished 9th place on the television show after competing…

  • Endless Summer: A Winona Tribute to the Beach Boys

    Endless Summer: A Winona Tribute to the Beach Boys

    Sledding becomes surfing, snow drifts become the ocean, and four Winona bands become the Beach Boys on Friday, January 16th at Ed’s (no name) Bar.  “Endless Summer – A Winona Tribute to the Beach Boys.” is a one-night-only Winter gone Summer beach party that will showcase four locally grown rock ‘n’ roll acts and one…