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 around 60 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.
Sunday June 1st: Line-up subject to change. Doors 11:30 Showtime Noon. $10 or more suggested donation.
12pm Jason Chaffee
12:20 Scott Allen
12:40 The Rodents
1 Tommy Bentz (inside stage)
1:20 Elour
1:40 Twin Citizens
2 St. Dominics Trio
2:20 The Belfast Cowboys
2:40 Tony Ortiz (The Monroes)
3 Martin Devaney
3:20 Katy Vernon
3:40 Annie & The Bang Bang
4 Miss Georgia Peach
4:20 Mad Mojo Jett
4:40 The Sex Rays
5 Fletcher Coulee (Inside Stage)
5:20 Constant Insult
5:40 New Rocket Union
6 Fret Rattles
6:20 Yesterday's Numbers
6:40 Mind Over Time Ft. Christy Costello & Orion Treon
7:10 Very Special Guest
8 Products Band
8:30 The Hypstrz
9 The Silent Treatment (Inside Stage)
9:40 The 99ers
If weather is dumb the show moves inside.
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 message us at palmersbarbooking@gmail.com
Rad art by Sarah Wolf.
