The Local Show honors one of Minnesota’s most dedicated supporters of Twin Cities’ music — Paul Engebretson, a.k.a. Front Row Paul — with a set of some of his favorite rock ‘n’ roll artists. Front Row Paul tragically passed away last Tuesday after short battle with pancreatic cancer.

This evening we’ll also highlight a number of awesome debuts by Samia, Thomas Abban, Beemer, Sophie Hiroko, Jonny Darko and more.

Song Debuts:

“Called a Fool” by Nona Invie

“Front Row Paul” by The Shackletons

“Pants” by Samia

“Superstar” by Thomas Abban

“Afterparty” by Beemer

“DMA” ft. REIKI by Jonny Darko

“Ashes” by Sophie Hiroko

“If I Were a Ghost” by Emily Haavik

“Call Me When You Get There” by Maria and the Coins

Dashboard Dandelion” by Breanne Marie

Playlist

https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2025-03-30

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