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Romantica

Their latest release, Control Alt Country Delete, was written and recorded in one day in Austin, TX on March 23, 2009 when they found themselves with an open day in a studio post SxSW. The result is like a peep hole into the writing and recording process as we listen to songs recorded as they are still being written, the band discussing arrangements as they go and even a fleeting moment of internal tension. Romanticamusic.com

Jonny James and the Hall of Fames

Jon Ehresmann – Guitar and Vox
Cory Grossman – Cello and Bass
Mike Menard – Bass and Guitar
Cassondra Meyer – Vox and Percussion
Jacy Pelstring – Vox and Percussion
Matt Riehle – Keys and Vox
Samantha Sabroski – Fiddle
Bobby Stanton – Guitar and Lap Steel
Andrew Thornbrough – Director of Percussion

Pink Mink

Arzu and Christy met shortly after high school in Minneapolis. Arzu was in the band Lefty Lucy then. She would go on to be in Selby Tigers, So Fox, Spider Fighter and Strut and Shock. Christy would form the band Ouija Radio in the late 90′s. She is still currently in Ouija Radio and started playing guitar in The Von Bondies in 2008. They are now finally in a band together along with Charles and Jacques. Charles moved to Minneapolis in the late 90′s for school. He came from Williamsport Pennsylvannia and played with Jazz Man’s Needle and Mid Carson July. He would play stints with Mark Mallman and The Short Fuses before landing a permanent gig in Ouija Radio. He is still currently in Ouija Radio, The Seawhores and does stints with Marijuana Death Squad. Jacques is a long time friend of the whole band. He is a national recording engineer and recorded the last three Ouija Radio records. Jacques has played in an amazing number of bands in Minneapolis and is currently playing guitar in The Twilight hours and Iquano. PinkMinkBand.com

Food Vendors

Fork in The Road

Fork In The Road is serving up fresh and familiar food with their own unique twist, to the awesome people of the Twin Cities. Best friends since the age of two, Amy Frechette and Kari Offerdahl have always shared a love for friends and family, good food, and a lot of good times!

In July of 2010, they decided to bring their show on the road. Leaving the corporate world in L.A., Amy joined Kari back at home in Minnesota, after Kari closed the doors on her daycare business, and the two haven’t looked back since.

Minnesotans flock to “Big Orange” for their signature BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Caramelized Onions. Other popular items include the Santa Monica BLT with avocado/garlic mayonnaise, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with homemade blue cheese spread, Pulled Pork Tacos with citrus slaw and chipotle sour cream, and Guinness Chili. In addition to serving good food, Amy and Kari pride themselves in making each customer feel at home with Fork In The Road. Whether it be a genuine, heart-felt compliment, a good joke, or a good-humored, sarcastic swift kick in the ass, every customer leaves with a smile.

www.forkintheroadtruck.com

Gastrotruck

GASTROTRUCK, a spin off of the idea of a Gastropub is a mobile food unit that aims to bring high quality and an elevated style of cuisine to the streets and events of Minnesota.

Truck Owner, Chef Stephen Trojahn has run some of the best kitchens in the country, and has left the corporate world in search of a truly chef-driven experience. Creativity is key with the offerings, and seasonality plays a big part in the sides that are available any given day. Chef Stephen looks to his culinary escapades around the world for inspiration, and is not out to over complicate the food but believes strongly in highlighting the wonderful flavors that mother nature has naturally provided for us.

Our philosophy is about respecting food and the environment in which it comes from. We believe in 100% utilization (or “Zero Waste” as some like to call it), and select our supplier partners based on their beliefs and practices. Everything on the truck is hand selected an crafted – right down to the condiments. We know where your food comes from….do you?

www.gastrotruck.mobi

Potter’s Pasties

The pasty (pronounced pastee), originated from England centuries ago. English miners wanted a way to bring savory pies with them into the bellows of the earth so they could enjoy the taste of home whilst they were away. The biggest problems they faced back then were keeping them in one piece. That and a lack of utensils to eat them with. After years of consuming broken pies soiled from the silt on their hands, the pasty was born. Stuffed with huge portions of veg and meat these pies were said to have been dropped down a mile long shaft without obtaining a single fracture. The crust provided a handle in which to hold them with while the said miner enjoyed a grit free lunch of wholesome English ale pie. This style of eating landed on American shores of Lake Michigan up in the Iron Range in the mid 1800′s and continued the English mining tradition that is still alive and well today. Being a native Minnesotan who has spent a significant amount of time in the vast lakes and forests of our state, I have always wanted a warm bite that wouldn’t go soggy, leak, break, or lose its appeal in whatever activity I was engaged in. Well it only took an engagement to a beauty from across the pond to finally find what I was looking for (and no, not just the food And this is how Potters was born. After perfecting the balance of durability and flakiness, you no longer need the jaws of life to enjoy a traditional English pasty. Instead, you just need jaws. So go on and take a bite already.

www.potterspasties.com

Simply Steve’s

For the past twelve years Chef Steve Ramlow has owned and operated SRO Catering. With this company he has been catering events, operating an in house corporate cafeteria and convenience store. He has been in the restaurant industry for over 25 years. Starting as a line cook at Country Kitchen while going to college at Winona State University. He worked his way thru the ranks and eventually added Happy Chef, Beiers, Winona Country Cllub, Dain Cafeteria, Pronto, Figlio, Hotel Sofitel and Donatelli’s to his resume. He became executive chef at Muffaletta in St. Paul, also Good Earth in Roseville and Nicollet Island Inn. His experience at these restaurants has given him great skill and knowledge in the kitchen. His experiences in the past twelve years have taught him how to cook great, simple, tasteful food that pleases the masses and makes it happen fast. Last December he shut down his café to head out on an exciting new venture; Simply Steve’s. We are excited to announce that Steve will now be running a mobile food truck for downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul and some special events. If you’re looking for fast friendly service that brings you delicious home cooked comfort food, this truck is where you should be headed on your lunch break, or anytime.We look forward to seeing you at Simply Steve’s. Simple. Fast. Good.

www.simplystevesmobilefoodtruck.com

Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room