The New Standards

Is this a misprint? Nope. The Suburbs’ Chan Poling, Semisonic’s John Munson, and Steve Roehm (“Your Neighborhood Trio”) are indeed playing American songbook standards on the chill stage at the Dakota. A little Rodgers & Hammerstein, a little “Love is the Law”—it’s a surprisingly sweet blend in the hands of these accomplished local rock gods (the act has been a sensation at St. Paul’s French Press Jazz Café). Maybe we should blame Happy Apple for showing everyone that jazz is the truly freeing sonic art form, or maybe the aging rockers around here are just turning into swinging gents. Either way, we’re feeling the love for these guys, who keep making it interesting to play and see music in this town. 1010 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-332-1010; www.dakotacooks.com ?


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