it crawled from south Minneapolis
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).
The Creekside Ruffians escape their containment and play out from time to time! Check ’em out at:
Nothing on the books yet, but we’re always trying to book, so check back soon!
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, 7 p.m.
With Sidewalk Diamonds and the John Magnuson Trio
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.
Thursday, June 13. 3920 Pleasant Ave S, Minneapolis. Start 6ish, done 7:15ish.
Free, casual outdoor show! Stop by!
April 20, 2024
November 29, 2023, 7 p.m., $5 door – NEW TIME!
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
But what do these Ruffians sound like? They sound like this!
Creekside Ruffians on Bandcamp
ME AND THE POD
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:”
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.