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2016 Are You Local? finalists
 
See the finalists compete live on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7th Street Entry. The winning band will: *** perform at the SXSW Sendoff Concert on March 11 at First Avenue. *** perform at the Star Tribune/First Avenue event in Austin, Texas, on March 18. *** receive $1,500.
 
Status Finalists performing live on Saturday, Feb. 20
Finalist
Band Name:  Holidae
   
 
Song Title:  Darkest Shade
   
Band Description:  Holidae is the new project from local R&B singer Ashley Gold and veteran synth savant Garrett Neal. Combining pop sensibilities with futuristic soundscapes and a strong visual element, Holidae will haunt your dreams and soundtrack your adventures. Their debut album will be released April 22nd.
City:  Minneapolis
Band Website:  https://www.facebook.com/holidaempls/

Finalist
Band Name:  DIVES
   
 
Song Title:  ChinaTown
   
Band Description:  Ever have an amazing basket of waffle fries at 2 am? That's what we sound like.

Dives are a rock band combining pop sensibility with high-energy execution. Based out of Minneapolis, the 5 member group is writing and playing the driving theme of your party.
City:  Minneapolis
Band Website:  https://www.facebook.com/divesband

Finalist
Band Name:  Danami and The Blue
   
 
Song Title:  By Your Side
   
Band Description:  Danami and The Blue's performance is a tasteful updated throwback to classic Soul with a Hip-Hop vibe. Within seconds of taking the stage, Danami's hands are flying up and down, feet shuffling back and forth like James Brown, and sharing smiles and lyrics with his band The Blue for an emotional fun to watch experience.
City:  Saint Paul
Band Website:  www.Danamionline.com

Finalist
Band Name:  Ness Nite
   
 
Song Title:  Yes
   
Band Description:  20 year-old Ness Nite is a solo female producer, rapper, and songwriter with an eclectic, nocturnal style.
City:  Minneapolis
Band Website:  www.soundcloud.com/nessnite

Finalist
Band Name:  Good Night Gold Dust
   
 
Song Title:  Waves
   
Band Description:  Good Night Gold Dust is a Mankato, MN-based electro indie pop quartet comprised of vocalists/guitarists Laura Schultz and Colin Scharf, drummer Michelle Roche, and synth player Zachary Arney. Formed in Spring 2014, this lineup teamed up with Minneapolis producer Brett Bullion (Bad Bad Hats, Caroline Smith) to record their first studio EP, self-titled Good Night Gold Dust (released Nov. 2015), an album of ethereal vocals, glitchy guitars, dark synthesizers, and a mixture of live and electronic drums.

Good Night Gold Dust has toured regionally and nationally, included stops at Mid West Music Fest (2014), the Stone Arch Bridge ...
City:  Mankato
Band Website:  goodnightgolddust.com

 
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