Thursday, March 15   10:00 p.m.
18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn   (500 N IH 35)

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Made up of Iowa natives David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey, up-and-coming duo The Pines combine roots, blues and indie-rock to create a raw, haunting sound that is inventive and compelling. The son of Greg Brown�s producer and sideman Bo Ramsey, Benson was reared on folk and blues music and continues to let those influences shine, even on louder electric songs. David also has a deep love for traditional music, and together the two of them craft music that evokes the ancient while incorporating newer rock and pop grooves. Both strong writers and musicians, David and Benson have distinct voices that complement each other, causing audiences and critics alike to tout them as a powerful young force in American roots music. Although they have not been touring long, they have already shared the stage with the likes of Jolie Holland, The Arcade Fire, Kelly Joe Phelps and Spider John Koerner.

The Pines are recording their new album in the Twin Cities this fall and look forward to its release in 2007. They already have one self-titled album out on Trailer Records, which features guest artists Dave Moore and Bo Ramsey. Following the release of their new album, they will be touring extensively across the country.