Midway Music & Arts Fest, Day 2 (October 3, 2026)
Day Two of the Midway Music & Arts Fest had lots going on, and a great show with a number of Saint Paul bands rocking it at Turf Club.
Pullstring
Pullstring is a Minneapolis-based alternative/pop-punk band known for their energetic, nostalgic ’90s/early 2000s sound, blending catchy melodies with honest lyrics about young adulthood, loneliness, and relationships, featuring members Alex Fuller (vocals/guitar), Eric Braun (bass/vocals), Josh Toke (guitar), and Will Keebler (drums). They’ve gained traction through Midwest shows and festivals, releasing music like the debut album “All I Know Is What I’ve Seen” (2022) and the recent “Out With The Old” (2024), embodying a mix of pop-punk, Britpop, and alt-rock
Alex & Toke’s Acoustic Tuesdays at White Squirrel Bar (August 18, 2026)
An Acoustic Tuesday series at the White Squirrel Bar in St. Paul organized by Alex & Toke of Pullstring resulted in a rousing evening with Joan of Profile and Meghan Kreidler of Kiss the Tiger giving great performances.
The Melismatics and Friends at Turf Club (January 3, 2026)
A tribute to The Replacements, led by The Melismatics had seemingly every rock singer in the Twin Cities appear at the Turf Club. It was a smashing success and a sold out crowd had a blast.