Emily and the Space Butterflies: Fragile Album Release Show

Join Emily and the Space Butterflies for their album release show! With support from Polivon and Rhino Shrine.

Emily and the Space Butterflies

Emily and The Space Butterflies was spontaneously formed in February 2023 at a music teacher convention. Based in Minneapolis, the band is composed of five classically trained musicians and music educators. Drawing inspiration from the realms of pop, rock, and the narratives of female singer-songwriters, Emily Malmgren’s songwriting serves as the cornerstone of the band. The band’s collaborative process shapes what starts as a voice memo of Emily and her piano into unique arrangements that highlight each member, infusing each song with technical precision and creative flair. With infectious energy and catchy melodies, Emily and The Space Butterflies aim to always leave you wanting more.

Polivon

Polivon was formed in Summer of 2023, when our singer Andrew Njogu asked a few of his high school buddies to join him in writing tunes to perform live. We set out to play a few local bars, and hosted a few shows in our garage practice space(since moved out) in Como Mpls over this past summer. We generally revolve around styles rooted in 60s-70s pop-rock, with long and driving jams to melt your ears, often infused with elements of R&B, country, and stories about love. Each member brings their own unique touch brought by their differing musical backgrounds, blending into a spontaneous and diverse selection of music, including many covers!

Rhino Shrine

Rhino Shrine was formed in 2017 when the high school project The Crak Pots decided to do some lineup and style changes. Lifelong friends Gavin Jarl (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Bud Hjelmberg (Lead Guitar), and Adam Trelstad (Keys, Trumpet) were joined by Ben Ranney (Bass) and Martin Corral (Drums) and with the release of their first single Tangerine Dream, they began crafting a sound both unique to themselves and right at home in the Minneapolis scene.