The Modern Era ( Acoustic )
For 15 years, The Modern Era has been serving up loud, fast, hook-heavy punk rock with enough attitude to shake the walls and enough melody to stick in your head for days. Born in Minneapolis and raised on stages, dive bars, clubs, and festivals, the band has built its reputation the old-fashioned way: one show at a time. Revitalized in 2022, The Modern Era returned with a renewed fire, bringing together longtime members and new blood to push the band into its next chapter. Leading the charge is lead singer Jack Swagger, alongside brothers Ben and Nick Pelowski. Joining the lineup in recent years are Chris Fister, Josh Ripley and Jake Hall!! Just punk rock and roll played exactly the way it was meant to be.
Dan Bullard
Dan has been active in the Twin Cities music scene since the age of 9 and is a founding member of instrumental post rock band Trellis which debuted in 2025. The band has been building a following in the Minneapolis alternative music scene with its unique blend of post rock, post metal, desert rock, progressive rock, and psychedelic rock. Highlights so far include multiple shows at Art-A-Whirl and the opportunity to perform with underground greats such as Surrounded By Water, The Color of Cyan, PRGRPHS, North Innsbruck, and Moonlit Mushroom. The band’s debut album will release on 12/5/26 and they will perform an album release show at Day Block Brewery on that date with friends VIN, PRGRPHS, and Surrounded By Water.
In 2026, Dan decided to form a solo project as an alternative outlet where he could blend elements of indie rock, emo, pop punk, pop rock, and “happy post rock.” All instruments and vocals on the project’s debut album were performed by Dan Bullard, and it will be released in 2027. The project will make its live debut at a show on 10/2/26 featuring Twin Citizen and Holly XO at Day Block Brewery with Dan Bullard on vocals and guitar, Joe Marxen (formerly of Loser Magnet) on guitar, Andrew Valentine (of Leslie) on drums, and Nick Stalls on bass.
Holly XO
St. Paul singer-songwriter Holly XO creates poetic, artful music that blends personal experience with themes of healing, strength, spirituality, and hope. Her work carries a thoughtful feminist perspective without preaching, inviting listeners to reflect, connect, and find meaning in their own experiences. Currently working on her debut album, Dear Holly, Holly XO is developing a distinctive artistic voice rooted in vulnerability, resilience, and emotional honesty. The album is slated for release in 2026.
Leslie
Leslie is a beat music/art pop artist with post-punk influences who is a fixture in the Twin Cities music scene with numerous notable previous performances at esteemed venues such as Day Block Brewing, 7th Street Entry, Cloudland, The Amsterdam Bar, and The White Squirrel. Their debut self titled release is available on Bandcamp.
The Modern Era • Dan Bullard • Holly XO • Leslie
Friday, October 2 • Day Block Brewing • Tap Room
Get ready for a full night of Twin Cities music at Day Block Brewing as four distinct local acts take over the Tap Room for an evening that moves from intimate acoustic songwriting to atmospheric art pop, genre-bending rock, and a high-energy indie rock finale.
Opening the night solo acoustic, Leslie brings a stripped-down introduction to their beat music and art-pop sound, incorporating post-punk influences and a unique approach that has made them a fixture in the Twin Cities music scene. Their debut self-titled release is available on Bandcamp, with previous performances at venues including Day Block Brewing, 7th Street Entry, Cloudland, The Amsterdam Bar, and The White Squirrel.
Holly XO follows with poetic, artful songwriting rooted in personal experience, healing, strength, spirituality, hope, and emotional honesty. Her music creates a more intimate and reflective atmosphere, inviting listeners into songs that are vulnerable, thoughtful, and deeply personal.
Dan Bullard takes the stage for his direct-support set, bringing a genre-blending sound that pulls from indie rock, emo, pop punk, pop rock, and what he calls “happy post rock.” A longtime member of the Twin Cities music community and founding member of Trellis, Dan’s new solo project showcases his skills as a vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
Closing out the night, The Modern Era takes the stage for a full-band headline performance. Their indie rock sound combines infectious melodies, driving rhythms, emotionally charged songwriting, and memorable hooks, drawing inspiration from alternative, indie, and classic rock. Expect an energetic finale built for singing along, moving around, and ending the night on a high note.
Four artists. Four different perspectives. One night of live music, cold craft beer, good food, and the unmistakable atmosphere of Day Block Brewing’s Tap Room. Come early, grab a drink, discover some new music, and stay for the headline performance from The Modern Era.
