Meet the Ruffians

South Minneapolis is haunted by the sound of noisy post-punk rock with a healthy slice of Americana twang. The band bringing this ruckus: the Creekside Ruffians. They might come across as chill, mild-mannered guys, but the music is anything but.

The Creekside Ruffians are: Steve Alpers (bass, vocals), Paul Jones (drums), and Keith Pille (guitar, vocals).

Shows!

The Creekside Ruffians escape their containment and play out from time to time! Check ’em out at:


UPCOMING

Cloudland

Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, Matinee show

With Sidewalk Diamonds

More details to come as it gets closer!

PAST

Aldrich Ave Block Party

Saturday, Aug 3. 5000 block of Aldrich Ave S in Minneapolis. 7 p.m.

It’s a local block party, but there’s room for you if you want to stop by and witness the majesty.

Kingfield Porchfest

Thursday, June 13. 3920 Pleasant Ave S, Minneapolis. Start 6ish, done 7:15ish.

Free, casual outdoor show! Stop by!

Great River School fundraiser

April 20, 2024

DRIFTWOOD

November 29, 2023, 7 p.m., $5 door – NEW TIME!

DRIFTWOOD

September 29, 2023, 8 p.m., $5 door


DRIFTWOOD
August 18, 2023, 10 p.m. $5 door


DRIFTWOOD CHAR BAR

July 6, 2023, 9 p.m. $5 door

Music

But what do these Ruffians sound like? They sound like this!

CRUMBLING IN PLACE

DEAD AND GONE

VOYTEK THE SOLDIER BEAR

Or if you’re more the video type, here are the Ruffians doing “Voytek the Soldier Bear” at the Driftwood in south Minneapolis:

And “It’s All Blue:”

Contact the Creekside Ruffians

So you like those Ruffians! Maybe you want to talk to them?!? Maybe you want to invite them to play somewhere, or find out about future recordings, or just tell them you think they’re neat?!?

Whatever it is, fear not: just reach out to creeksideruffians@gmail.com and open your heart.