Behind The Scenesters: Andy Sturdevant

Andy Sturdevant is a jack-of-all-trades on the Twin Cities arts scene. As an Artists Resources Manager at Springboard for the Arts, Sturdevant assists creatives of musical, literary, and visual persuasions to make living the dream a reality.

Sturdevant is instantly recognizable by his fiery beard and retro spectacles. You’re likely to see him out and about in South Minneapolis, scoping out the Art Shanties, looking dapper at gallery openings, or onstage in the monthly Salon Saloon variety show. In addition to regular missives at MinnPost, Sturdevant has penned pieces for Rain Taxi, Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, heavytable.com, and Walker Art Center publications.

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- Erica Rivera

Behind The Scenesters: Jacob Grun

Jacob Grun owns The Sound Gallery, a state-of-the-art recording studio in the warehouse district of downtown Minneapolis.

Clients include Communist Daughter, Solid Gold, Fort Wilson Riot, and "Live From Studio 5!" guests The Como Avenue Jug Band, among many others. Grun has also opened up the funky, eclectic space to host parties (most recently on New Year’s Eve), to put on concerts, and to MPLS.TV for the filming of music videos.

Photo by Adrian Suarez

When he’s not on the soundboard, Grun is the frontman for Me And My Arrow. MAMA will be performing on "Live From Studio 5!" on Wed. May 30!

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- Erica Rivera

Behind The Scenesters: Lily Troia

Lily Troia may appear petite, but the owner of Invisible Button Entertainment is a force to be reckoned with. The local music powerhouse represents some of the most respected artists in the Twin Cities including The Honeydogs, Liminal Phase, Hookers $ Blow, Molly Dean, Martin Devaney, Ryan Traster, Sleep Study, and Bunny Clogs. Over the past two years, Troia introduced listening parties to Kings Wine Bar, organized three Southern Songbook series concerts, and was recently named to the Board of Directors at Rock the Cause.

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- Erica Rivera

Behind The Scenesters: Scott Herold

Scott Herold is the CEO and founder of Rock The Cause, a 501c3 organization that raises awareness about local charities and encourages volunteerism through music.

Herold isn't hard to spot on the Twin Cities music scene; you'll either recognize him from his black-and-white RTC t-shirt, cow print hat, or generous smile. Via his Facebook page, Herold says, "Did I ever tell you how much I enjoy being a Gen Xer? I so fit the bill. I do not like authority. I am stuck in the middle of all these aging hippies and up an coming millenials who both think Xers do not listen, need to grow up, and may be deranged. The thought of being in one company until I die horrifies me unless its my own. I own every Psychedelic Furs record on vinyl. Some where deep inside is a Billy Idol yearning to be free."

All year long, RTC hosts a multitude of events, including Glitter Ball and Phantasmagoria, that are both fun for party-goers and benefit non-profits. Herold also brings RTC to schools and colleges to engage the next generation of philanthropists. RTC recently released their first compilation CD, Minnesota Remember Vic Chesnutt, which is going on the road to SXSW this year. RTC's next event, Rock For Socks II, takes place on Feb. 17 at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul and features Pictures of Then, who were guests on "Live From Studio 5!" in 2010.

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- Erica Rivera