Paul Engebretson, aka Front Row Paul was a well known fan for so many musicians in The Twin Cities Music Scene. Some would even recognize him as The Twin Cities Fan Ambassador. He was the sweet guy standing in front of the stage almost every night of the week and sometimes multiple shows in one night. He would document live videos and share them to his social media platforms. Usually every Monday Paul would write a weekly recap of every show he saw in detail, often adding a satirical line or two about the political happenings that would often give the reader a chuckle. He also hosted a Youtube Channel called ‘Some Kinda Fun’ where he would post some of his live videos and interview local musicians and folks involved in the music scene. He was a super fan and an activist for social justice. All in all, Front Row Paul was beloved by many for being one of the best and most positive people around. He was a very generous supporter of many musicians and artists. Sadly, we lost him to pancreatic cancer on Tuesday March 25th.
This show will host almost 70 bands/solo artists who will deliver 15 minutes of either fame or shame over the span of 2 days. It will include a silent auction. The proceeds from the show will go to start up an annual grant in Paul’s name and also in another local music legend's name who lost his battle to pancreatic cancer as well, Ed Ackerson. The grant will be offered to one band yearly and will get recording time at Flower’s Studio amongst other financial assistance. More to come on this.
Hosted by Lori Barbero, Jon Clifford, Taylor Carik and Claire Luger!
Doors 11:30 pm Showtime Noon. 21+ $10 or more suggested donation. Saturday May 31st. Line-up subject to change.
12pm Stephanie Was & The Secret Izz
12:20 Katy Tessman
12:40 Diesel Fitters
1 The Best Meds (inside stage)
1:20 Velahsa
1:40 Matt Caflisch
2 Sidewalk Diamonds
2:20 Institutional Green
2:40 Doug Collins & The Receptionists
3 Chickaboom & Troglodyte
3:20 Danger Pins
3:40 Dan Israel
4 Robert Wilkinson
4:20 Faith Boblett
4:40 Zeppo
5 Jim Walsh (Inside Stage)
5:20 The Customers
5:40 Bleek & Grimm
6 The Heavy Sixers
6:20 High On Stress
6:40 Trompe Le Monde
7 Parishes
7:20 Mary Strand & The Garage
7:40 Cindy Lawson
8 Whiskey Rock and Roll Club
8:20 The Mood Swings
8:40 The Melismatics
9:15 The Shackletons
10 (inside stage) Manias
10:20 The Silverteens
10:40 The Unnamed
11 Bev
11:20 Angry at Numbers
11:40 Pullstring
If weather is dumb the show moves indoors.
We are looking for donations for the silent auction; art, merch, bands to play a living room show, instruments, gift certificates etc. If you can donate please dm us for now. We are open to ideas as well. Thank you! Please send us a message to palmersbarbooking@gmail.com
Rad art by Sarah Wolf.
