“Hey baby, do you wanna take a trip with me? / I’ve got a feeling there might be a silver lining all around.”
So begins One Day, the captivating new album from critically acclaimed Minneapolis duo The Cactus Blossoms. Written and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, the record explores the tension between optimism and despair that’s defined much of the past few years of American life. The songs here are tender and timeless, with straightforward arrangements centered around brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum’s airtight harmonies. The performances are warm and intimate to match, delivered with a soulful, ’70s-inspired palette of playful Wurlitzer, breezy guitars, and muscular percussion.
Don’t miss The Cactus Blossoms return to the Sacred Heart Music Center altar stage at 8 pm Sunday, May 19. Minneapolis-based singer songwriter Dan Israel opens with a special solo performance.
The Cactus Blossoms broke out nationally in 2016 with their JD McPherson-produced debut, You’re Dreaming. Dates with Kacey Musgraves, Jenny Lewis, and Lucius followed, as did raves from the New York Times and NPR, who praised “the brothers’ extraordinary singing.”
Advance e-tickets available at Eventbrite.com beginning at 10am Friday, March 15. Advance paper tickets will be available at Globe News in Superior and Zenith Bookstore in West Duluth. Tickets will be available at the door while supply lasts. Doors at 7pm. Music at 8.
