After the Kids Go Home

MartyAnderson.JPGAs a new twist to this year’s ArtSwirl, there has been an extra effort to book local bands in the pubs. It’s all happening this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, so come on down(town) and check out your favorite group.

Thursday, Todd Thompson & Friends are at The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division Street, and Down Lo is at the Upstairs Rueb, 503 Division Street.

Friday, Tony Newes is at The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division Street, Marty Anderson & The Goods are at The Contented Cow, 302 Division Street, and Meredith Fierke‘s CD Release Event, with opening act Scaredy Cat Blackie, is at at the Grand Event Center, corner of 4th and Washington Streets.

Saturday night, its Todd Thompson & Friends are at the Hogan Brothers Acoustic Cafe, 415 Division Street, Matt Arthur and the Bratlanders are at The Tavern Lounge, 212 Division Street, and the Rice County All Stars are at The Contented Cow, 302 Division Street.

Oh, and after Politics and a Pint, it’s the Northern Roots Session at The Contented Cow, on Sunday night. It’s a long weekend of great local music in Downtown Northfield.