XRAYFM Concert Calendar - 02/20/2026 Latest Episode
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When emailing please include:
- Any relevant info about the event (dates/times, location, ticket links, info sheets etc.)
- What you're looking for from us, preferably in the subject or early in the email.* This could be things like being a media sponsor, paid underwriting packages, inviting us to attend, PSAs* AV services, getting an on-air interview, booking an XRAY DJ, having us be present there, etc.
Timeline: For those new to working with us, without an established event promotion relationship or agreement, we need to receive your submission at least three weeks prior to your event for potential inclusion on our events calendar, and preferably six weeks if you are interested in a radio spot about your event (i.e. underwriting). We are unlikely to consider last minute requests.
Please Note: We have a very limited capacity and unfortunately cannot accommodate all requests. The clearer your ask and the more obvious of a fit with our programming and/or mission, the more likely we'll prioritize it. We unfortunately cannot respond to every request, but welcome you nudging/following up with us to get it on our radar if it's a good fit and we haven't replied.
*Only nonprofits and/or things benefitting the wider community (such as something like demonstrations, disaster relief, mutual aid campaigns, etc.) are eligible for PSAs typically, with anything else being up to our discretion and typically done on media trade, paid campaigns, or as an act of good will because we feel strongly about something. All scripts need to be approved by us for our FCC compliance standards--even if a recorded file already exists.
All Ages // 7 PM Doors // Tickets $25
Gully Boys
The Gully Boys origin story begins in the aisles of a Minneapolis thrift shop. Vocalist/guitarist Kathy Callahan (she/her) and co-worker Nadirah McGill (they/them) spent their days sharing dreams and building a friendship amongst racks of forgotten treasures. When Kathy confided her desire to sing in a band, it set off a groundswell of events: Nadi grabbed a pair of drumsticks, and the two invited middle school friend Natalie Klemond (she/her) to join on bass. From there, a cover of Best Coast's "Girlfriend" marked the start of a journey fueled by undeniable chemistry, channeling the raw energy of legends like No Doubt, Garbage, and Hole into a sound that's galvanizingly Gully.
Two years of relentless gigging followed, and earned Gully Boys the Best New Band crown by their local Minneapolis City Pages in 2018, shortly after the release of their debut demo collection, Not So Brave. Their anticipated follow-up EP, Phony, arrived in late 2019, just months before the live music world came to a halt. Inspired by this break in the action, the band added lead guitarist Mariah Mercedes (they/them), and worked with producer Zach Zurn at Carpet Booth Studio to release their Favorite Son EP (2021) and standout singles "See You See" (2022) and "Optimist" (2023).
Grounded in a bond as fierce as their sound, Gully Boys' electrifying live performances have earned them spots on SXSW stages, Audiotree sessions, and tours alongside Nova Twins, Motion City Soundtrack, Destroy Boys, Bad Bad Hats, and more. From the iconic stage at Minneapolis' First Avenue to national gigs that defy expectations, Gully Boys capture an ethos of equal parts anger and tenderness-fueling a journey that feels like it's just getting started.
Pollyanna
Pollyanna are a three-piece New Jersey band - Jill Beckett (vocals/guitar), Daniel McCool (drums), and Brandon Bolton (bass) - blending elements of loud rock, pop and punk into an emotional roller coaster of fury and catharsis. Born from the DIY touring scene, Pollyanna have become a force in the tri-state music scene, fusing pissed-off, "burn the world down" energy with moments of queer joy, trans pride, and raw vulnerability.
Following their I Surrender Records debut "Slime", the band are keeping momentum high with their razor-sharp new single "Gravedigger," recorded with Brett Romnes (Hot Mulligan, Mom Jeans, The Front Bottoms). With their new sophomore album, "Weirdo", Pollyanna are taking bold new steps, articulating the journey of trading hatred for joy, and they're just getting started.
But there was a lot of other exciting music filling the dance floors that year:
- Afro-Cuban dance records were still riding the mambo & cha cha craze with stars like Tito Puente and Perez Prado leading the way
- Johnny Cash scored his first massive hit with his distinctive, gritty rhythm-centric country music, while Patsy Cline was bounding into the scene with her early country bop style
- the Electric Blues recorded in Chicago, Memphis, and Louisiana was in the midst of it's golden era
- The polyrhythmic R&B of New Orleans was in peak form
- Sister Rosetta Tharpe was laying down energetic gospel tracks featuring her influential rockin' guitar style
- The Gospel-inspired R&B introduced by Ray Charles was evolving into its own genre which would be called Soul Music
- Vocal stars of the big band era like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Dinah Washington & others were still shining on records featuring an elegant jazzy style of pop music
ALSO hot in 1956 - The Rock 'n' Roll scandal magazines! It would truly be a SCANDAL if you don't come to the Kenton Club and help me celebrate the DANCIVERSARY of the year that changed American music forever!
Dress for the occasion!
8pm to Midnight
21+
Sliding Scale ($10 - $20)
21+ // Doors at 6 PM // Tickets $10 advanced $15 doors
XRAYFM and Lemon Throne present our monthly Sunday Matinee at the Swan Dive featuring Idis Rapozo drumming in four bands: Soda Jinx, Orange Vanilla, Shaylee and Merredith Zall & Isia Rapozo. Be there or be square.