Jamie Thingelstad

Writer of the Weekly Thing. Blogger. Explorer of tech, the open web, AI, and a good escape room. Maybe a podcast? CTO of SPS Commerce, Board Member of MnTech, Former Board Member Minnestar. Minneapolis is home.

Nov 9, 2019 ∞

Checked out the First Avenue special exhibit at the Minnesota History Center today. Loved the special highlights of Hüsker Dü, The Replacements, and Soul Asylum. Of course Prince too. Hüsker Dü being described as “candy-coated razor wire” made me chuckle.

Replica of the First Avenue and 7th St Entry entrance at the Minnesota History Center, with visitors viewing exhibits inside. Museum exhibit on Husker Du featuring the Land Speed Record album cover, a GBX amplifier, signed drum kit, and black-and-white concert photos. Gibson Les Paul Deluxe goldtop guitar used by Soul Asylum guitarist Daniel Murphy displayed in a museum case with a sticker-covered road case behind it. Museum exhibit wall displaying 1980s Minneapolis punk history with band photos, concert flyers for The Replacements and 7th St. Entry, and text panels.

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