Lefty Stepanovich Voted The Northland's Best Book of 2014

Teague Alexy's debut book - the rhyming folk tale How Lefty Stepanovich Turned Water Into Wine - was voted the 2014 book of the year in the Duluth Reader as part of their annual Best of the Northland survey.  http://m.duluthreader.com/articles/2015/01/29/4749_best_of_the_northland_2014

Teague Alexy is now an award-winning author

Teague Alexy will be reading How Lefty Stepanovich Turned Water Into Wine on Saturday, February 7 at Patrick's Cabaret in Minneapolis as part of their Eclectic Electric Music Series focusing on Folktales.  

This first edition of Lefty Stepanovich (published by Ivy Arts Copy and Print in Minneapolis) is going out of print very soon. Grab a copy before they are gone at Electric Fetus (Duluth, Minneapolis), Moon Palace Books (Minneapolis), Deaf Ear Records (La Crosse), Beaners Central (West Duluth), Red Mug Coffeehouse (Superior), Jefferson People House (Duluth) and http://www.amazon.com/Lefty-Stepanovich-Turned-Water-Into/dp/0991125622

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Teague Alexy and Woodblind new 7" version of Working Man's Song - January 24 Minneapolis Release Show

Duluth ska duo Woodblind is releasing a new version of Teague Alexy's Working Man's Song as one side of their debut 7 inch record.  "It always was a ska song," says Teague.  "It just took me fifteen years to hear it."  

Working Man's Song was one of the first songs Teague Alexy wrote on guitar. Though the sing-along chorus made it a fan favorite at Teague Alexy with Medication shows in the early 2000's, Teague had not performed the song live in over a decade.  When ska duo Woodblind noticed Teague in the crowd at one of their shows this summer, they broke into their own jump-up ska version of Working Man's Song. Within a week Teague joined Woodblind in the studio to record the new version. 

Teague handles the lead vocal while Jason Wussow and Veikko Lepisto of Woodblind provide contagious energy in the form of upright bass, guitar, background vocals and a healthy dose of 'ska box'. 

Teague Alexy Band and Woodblind perform at Harriet Brewing in Minneapolis Saturday, January 24 at 7 pm. http://www.harrietbrewing.com 

Woodblind's debut 7 inch Big Voice/Working Man's Song is available at Electric Fetus, CD Baby and ITunes.

Check out a stream of the new version of Working Man's Song:  

http://youtu.be/eSWS6JzkSIY

Happy Holidays!!! & Happy New Year's Party in Duluth

Happy Holidays everyone!!  And Happy New Year. Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank will be bring in 2015 at Pizza Luce' in Duluth, MN with help from DJ Mouse, Tin Can Gin and Black River Revue. $5 advance tickets are recommended and are now only available at Pizza Luce. 

9 pm DJ Mouse

10 pm Black River Revue

11 pm Tin Can Gin

Midnight Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank

Here's to a healthy and happy new year! 

Lefty Stepanovich Update/Duluth Readings

Thanks to everyone who has been so supportive of Teague Alexy's story How Lefty Stepanovich Turned Water Into Wine.  This first edition of 'Lefty' is now going out of print before the end of the year.  A new and expanded version with audio is in the works for Fall 2015.  

Teague has some performances in Duluth this week centered around 'Lefty.'

Wednesday 9:30 pm - Fitger's Brewhouse Brewery and Grille   (21 +)

Music Performance.  No reading but copies of the book will be available.

Thursday 7 pm  - Beaner's Central  (All ages)

Featured performer at Beaner's Spoken Word Showcase 

Saturday 7 pm - The Red Herring Lounge  (21 +)

Reading/Book signing/Wine Party 

Sunday 9:30 - 11 am - Jefferson People's House   (All ages)

Reading and Unplugged Music Performance

The remaining copies of this first edition of 'Lefty' will be available at these shows and also:

Moon Palace Books - Minneapolis, MN  MoonPalaceBooks.com

Ivy Arts Copy and Press - Minneapolis, MN  IvyArtsCopy.com

Electric Fetus - Minneapolis, MN and Duluth, MN  ElectricFetus.com

Jefferson Meeting House - Duluth, MN  Duluth.Quaker.org

Beaner's Central - West Duluth, MN  BeanersCentral.com

Red Mug Coffeehouse - Superior, WI  RedMugCoffee.com

Apostle Islands Book Store - Bayfield, WI   ApostleIslandsBooksellers.com

Smoky Hills Art - Park Rapids, MN. SmokyHillsArt.com

Deaf Ear Records - La Crosse, WI    DeafEarRecords.biz

The Local Blend - St Joseph, MN

For a limited time there will also be copies available at Amazon

New Year's Eve at Pizza Luce' in Duluth

Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank will be returning to Pizza Luce' in Duluth for a special New Year's Eve show. Tin Can Gin, Black River Revue and DJ Mouse will be along to help celebrate. 

$5 advance tickets are recommended and available at Pizza Luce' in Duluth and here:  

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hobo-nephews-of-uncle-frank-tin-can-gin-black-river-revue-tickets-13740932499?aff=eventful/r/eventful

9 pm. DJ Mouse

10 pm  Black River Revue

(between sets - DJ Mouse)

11 pm  Tin Can Gin

(between sets - DJ Mouse)

12 pm  Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank

Teague Alexy's 'Lefty Stepanovich' Book Now Available

"The moral is there are angels among us, so it's a good idea to be nice to everyone," says Teague Alexy of his first book - the rhyming folktale How Lefty Stepanovich Turned Water Into Wine.  Published by Ivy Arts Press in Minneapolis, this first edition of Lefty Stepanovich is now available at Amazon.com as well as select independent book and music stores. 

How Lefty Stepanovich Turned Water Into Wine is also available at the Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin public libraries.

Touching on the common themes of generosity, kindness and brotherhood, How Lefty Stepanovich Turned Water Into Wine also encourages critical thinking for both young and old.  Filled with humor, ridiculous names and clever rhyme schemes, 'Lefty Stepanovich' is fun for kids and adults alike. 

'"I will now provide proof and put to practice my pleasure-producing prototype."

The people were pleased as it pitter-pattered, popped, purred and pumped water through the pipes.

An audio version of How Lefty Stepanovich Turned Water Into Wine is coming soon!  The audio version features Teague Alexy as narrator alongside an outrageous cast of characters including Nicholas David playing the role of the cantankerous Mr. Borkinszankersneer.

How Lefty Stepanovich Turned Water Into Wine is now available at:

Moon Palace Books - Minneapolis, MN  MoonPalaceBooks.com

Ivy Arts Copy and Press - Minneapolis, MN  IvyArtsCopy.com

Electric Fetus - Minneapolis, MN and Duluth, MN  ElectricFetus.com

Jefferson Meeting House - Duluth, MN  Duluth.Quaker.org

Beaner's Central - West Duluth, MN   BeanersCentral.com

Red Mug Coffeehouse - Superior, WI  RedMugCoffee.com

Apostle Islands Book Store - Bayfield, WI   ApostleIslandsBooksellers.com

Smoky Hills Art - Park Rapids, MN.  SmokyHillsArt.com

Deaf Ear Records - La Crosse, WI    DeafEarRecords.biz

The Local Blend - St Joseph, MN

Amazon

Hobo Nephews Announce NYE in Duluth

Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank return to Pizza Luce in Duluth, MN to bring in 2015.  String bands Tin Can Gin and Black River Revue open the show.  

Advance tickets are only $5.  Free PBR toast at midnight and 1/2 price whiskey 9 - midnight. Please drink responsibly. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hobo-nephews-of-uncle-frank-tin-can-gin-black-river-revue-tickets-13740932499

Ian Alexy's Eau Claire Residency

Ian Alexy’s Eau Claire Residency

@ The Plus 208 South Barstow Street

Eau Claire WI. 54701

Wednesdays begining November 19 (see complete list below)

8 - 10 pm  Free  All Ages

Singer/Songwriter and guitarist Ian Alexy will be performing in Eau Claire for a Wednesday night Residency at The Plus.  Alexy has spent the last seven years residing in Minneapolis and touring the country and releasing five records with his brother Teague Alexy in their Americana duo Hobo Nephews Of Uncle Frank.

Ian is also a prolific solo artist as well, releasing four records and tirelessly performing solo and with his band The Deserters.  Ian will be joined by both Hobo Nephews and The Deserters as well as other special guests over the course of his residency which will begin November 19 and run through January.

Ian Alexy recently relocated to the Chippewa Valley.  He will not only be bringing his sound to the to the area but also some of his twin cities musician friends.  In addition to Hobo Nephews and The Deserters, Ian will be joined by both Gabriel Douglas of The 4 On The Floor and Ryan Young of Trampled By Turtles shows in January.  Eau Claire native harmonica man Steve Bateman will also collaborate with Alexy for some of the shows.  Other surprises are likely to turn up as well!

All shows are 8-10 pm. All ages and no cover charge.

November 19  Ian Alexy and The Deserters

November 26  Ian Alexy solo show

December 10. Hobo Nephews

December 17. with The Deserters

January schedule featuring Ryan Young and Gabe Douglas will be finalized very soon.

www.IanAlexy.com

www.pizzapluseatery.com

Hobo Nephews and Crankshaft at Turf Club in St Paul - December 5, 2014

Come down to the historic Turf Club in St Paul, Minnesota on Friday, December 5.  One night only - Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank and Crankshaft double-bill:

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

http://turfclub.net/show/2014-12-hobocrank/

Halloween at The Icehouse in Minneapolis

Join Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank and Jillian Rae Band at The Icehouse in Minneapolis on Friday, October  31.

Jillian is releasing a new single for the occasion - 'Heart in a Jar'. Check it out: 

https://jillianraemusic.bandcamp.com/

Information and advance tickets available here:

http://www.icehousempls.com/events/icehouse-halloween-w-hobo-nephews-of-uncle-frank-jillian-rae/

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Hobo Nephews East Coastin' Fall 2014

Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank East Coastin' 2014

     Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank will be going on an east coast tour in October including dates in New York City, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington DC.  This is a special tour for Minnesota-based Hobo Nephews Teague and Ian Alexy as they grew up in Philadelphia/South Jersey and Ian lived and attended school in Boston and Vermont.  Tell an east coast friend!

To see all the dates and links to buy tickets Click Here

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