Topics: Heiruspecs on All Things Considered January 31, 2009, Upcoming Local Shows to feature Dessa of Doomtree as an opener, Twinkie Jiggles featured as bass player on upcoming Brother Ali Project

Twin Cities hip-hop band Heiruspecs had their music featured for the third time on a National Public Radio show. On January 31, 2009 “Hearstprings” from the 2004 album, A Tiger Dancing, was featured on All Things Considered (http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=2&prgDate=1-31-2009 ).
Heiruspecs is also proud to welcome Dessa Darling of Doomtree out on the road with them for select dates on their ongoing Midwest trips. Dessa Darling will be joining Heiruspecs this Friday in Fargo, ND and this Saturday in Duluth, MN. Expect some exciting collaborations at these shows between Dessa and Heiruspecs. Dessa will also be joining Heiruspecs for 4/10 and 4/11 in Sioux Falls, SD and Omaha.

This Saturday in Duluth Twinkie Jiggles will also be DJing an after party at Pizza Luce Duluth after Heiruspecs’s performance at the UMD. The show is free and should start around 11 o’clock. Please come on down to hear some great songs. (http://www.pizzaluce.com )



Twinkie Jiggles is also featured as the bass player on two songs on the upcoming Brother Ali EP, The Truth is Here, out March 10 on Rhymesayers Records. Twinkie is featured on the songs “Good Lord” and “Palm the Joker”. Please check out (http://www.rhymesayers.com ) for more information.


Upcoming Heiruspecs dates:

Friday February 27 – Fargo, North Dakota
VENUE: The Aquarium
ADDRESS: 226 Broadway Fargo, ND 58102
VENUE WEBSITE: myspace.com/theaquariumfargo
TICKETS: $6
AGE LIMITS: 21+
DOORS: 9:00PM
OPENERS: Dessa (Doomtree)

Saturday February 28 – Duluth, Minnesota
VENUE: University of Minnesota Duluth
ADDRESS: 1120 Kirby Drive Duluth, MN 55812
VENUE WEBSITE: http://www.d.umn.edu/kirby/latenight/events.html
TICKETS: $5 for non-students
AGE LIMITS: All Ages
DOORS: 8:30PM
OPENERS: Dessa (Doomtree)

Friday March 6 – Eau Claire, Wisconsin
VENUE: Stones Throw
ADDRESS: 304 Eau Claire Street Eau Claire, WI 54701
TICKETS: $5
AGE LIMITS: 21+
DOORS: 9PM

Saturday March 7 – Menomonie, Wisconsin
VENUE: The Waterfront
ADDRESS: 512 Crescent Menomonie, WI 54741
TICKETS: $5
AGE LIMITS: 21+
DOORS: 9PM

Saturday March 14 – Minneapolis, Minnesota
VENUE: Triple Rock Social Club
ADDRESS: 629 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55454
TICKETS: $12/14
AGE LIMITS: 21+
DOORS: 9PM
OPENERS: Muja Messiah, Mayda (CD release), DJ Jimmy II Times

Friday March 27 – Iowa City, Iowa
VENUE: The Industry
ADDRESS: 211 Iowa Ave Iowa City, IA
TICKETS: $6
AGE LIMITS: 21+
DOORS: 9PM
OPENERS: Uniphonics

Saturday March 28 – Rock Island, IL
VENUE: Rock Island Brewing Company
ADDRESS: 1815 2nd Avenue Rock Island, IL
AGE LIMITS: 21+
DOORS: 8PM
OPENERS: Uniphonics

Friday April 3 – Chicago, IL
VENUE: The Abbey Pub
ADDRESS: 3420 W Grace Chicago, IL
AGE LIMITS: 18+
DOORS: 9:00PM

Saturday April 4 – Madison, WI
VENUE: UW-Madison
ADDRESS: 800 Langdon Street Madison, WI
AGE LIMITS: All Ages
DOORS: 9:00PM

Friday April 10 – Sioux Falls, SD
VENUE: Nutty’s North
ADDRESS: 805 N. West Avenue Sioux Falls, SD
AGE LIMITS: 18+
DOORS: 9:00PM
OPENERS: Dessa of Doomtree

Saturday April 11 – Omaha, NE
VENUE: The Waiting Room
ADDRESS: 6612 Maple Street Omaha, NE
AGE LIMITS: All Ages
TICKETS: $9
DOORS: 9:00PM
OPENERS: Dessa of Doomtree

Friday April 24 – Fargo, ND
VENUE: North Dakota State University
ADDRESS: Memorial Union East Patio Fargo, ND
AGE LIMITS: All Ages
DOORS: 1:00PM
OPENERS: Quietdrive, but actually we’re opening for them

Friday May 23 – Bella Music Fest
VENUE: Harmony Park Music Garden
ADDRESS: Highway 251 Clarks Grove, MN
AGE LIMITS: All Ages
DOORS: All Day Festival
OPENERS: Del, but actually we’re opening for Del