Apparently years touring in a rock ‘n’ roll van can result in more than permanently rumpled clothing and an affinity for gas-station cuisine. In Dan Monick’s case, it gave him an eye for photography; his work has been included in such manuals of cool as Paper, Swindle, and Fader. Currently based in Los Angeles, the former drummer of Minneapolis’ celebrated Lifter Puller returns for a solo exhibition of his work, much of which can be described as iconic portraits of young and artistic people who are, in most cases, not yet icons (though he’s also shot the likes of Lily Allen, Nikki S. Lee, and the Beastie Boys). Included here are photos of local notables, including Atmosphere, Har Mar Superstar, the Hold Steady (Monick’s former bandmates, now NYC-based)—and a memorable vision of Patrick Costello from Dillinger Four clad in nothing but an American flag. 2640 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612.871.2263;
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