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Minnesota Music Academy Presents: Minnesota Artists Tribute Night

The MMA is gearing up for the 23rd Annual Minnesota Music Awards with a few special shows to pay homage to Minnesota music artists. The first show, “Minnesota Artists Tribute Night” where local music heroes pay tribute to their favorite Minnesota musicians, past and present, will be held on Thursday, July 31st at Mario’s Keller Bar. This unique show will feature Dan Israel & the Cultivators, Mike Gunther & His Restless Souls, Martin Devaney Band, Matt Anderson and Cheddar Slim & The Elvis Minds (featuring members of The Rakes, Betty Drake, Reluctant Prophets and The Bottlehouse). Each artist will play various Minnesota covers of their choosing, always keeping us on our toes. This is certainly not an event to be missed by anyone who’s a fan of the local music scene.

Just in time to get your membership and make your nominations!
August 1st is the official deadline to turn in your ballot nominations for the 2003 Minnesota Music Awards. MMA volunteers will be at the show to get you signed up for your membership and let you fill out a ballot nomination form right there.

Mario’s Keller Bar is located at 2300 University Avenue NE in Minneapolis below Gastof Zur Gemuetlichkeit Restaurant, 612-781-3860. This is a 21+ event and admission for the evening is $5 for MMA Members and $7 for non-members. Memberships can be purchased at the door for $15. Music kicks off with Cheddar Slim & The Elvis Minds at 9 p.m. Mario’s serves 2-for-1 rail drinks all night in addition to their wide selection of delicious German suds. For more information, contact the MMA Events Chair, Kate Chapman. To download MMA Membership and Nomination forms, please visit www.minnesotamusicacademy.org