DAN'S
Favorite Local Musicians Bree Bolin
Tell me a bit more about live music in Fargo. “I've been to so many great shows over the past couple of years. The Windbreak is a reliable place for live music that doesn’t mess around. The Aquarium and Dempsey's both have great stages with fun events going on all the time. They all consistently have music on Fridays and Saturdays, whereas there’s no guarantee with some other venues. I love the Fargodome for bringing national acts to our town. Fargo Brewing Company does a great job bringing in a blend of up-and-coming artists and large, national acts. One great thing about their shows is that they’re smart by booking them on the weekends. They know that we’re a very working-class community that wants to enjoy top-tier entertainment in our free time. I love going to live shows since it’s crazy how far we’ve come. Fargo has done a great job upping the ante in our entertainment frequency lately.” - Dan Virchow
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LOW STANDARDS
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MAUL
“They're exactly what a local live band should be: a ton of fun. At their core, they're big fans of 2000s pop-punk music like Blink-182 and other bands from that era. They play that music, but they also sprinkle in a lot of 2000s hits from Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys. They're really fun for anyone in my age group especially, as that’s the music that I grew up with. The fun thing about their band is that you can tell that no one is having more fun at their shows than they are and that's why I love going into their shows. Don't be surprised if you yourself wind up on stage at a Low Standards show!”
“I love heavy metal music and these guys are BRUTAL. Fargo houses a handful of really impressive, aggressive bands, and it was only a matter of time before Maul broke out. They’re one of the hottest bands in the world of death metal right now and they're from right here in Fargo. They’re making waves touring nationally right now, and they got really great reviews from a lot of credible sources in the industry on their latest album, so I love to see that they’re blowing up now. When they start, you can feel the mood of the room change. They create an atmosphere that’s truly something special. If you're in the mood to bang your head completely off, find your nearest Maul show.”
