The Magnolias

The Magnolias formed in 1984 in Minneapolis, fronted by singer/guitarist/songwriter John Freeman. They played their first gig in early 1985 and by the end of that decade they had released 3 full-length LP's on local Minneapolis label Twin/Tone Records.

With a twin buzz-saw guitar attack, sturdy yet flexible rhythm section, John Freeman's inimitable caterwauling and top-notch song writing, the band created a sound that was instantly identifiable, as well as enduring. The Magnolias' high-energy American punk is consistently compared favorably to the band's influences, including The Clash, The Only Ones, The Undertones, The Real Kids and Buzzcocks.

from Wikipedia

Concrete Pillboxreleased: August 24, 1986 Twin/Tone Records - TTR 8683 (album) (cassette)John Freeman - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Tom Lischmann - Lead Guitar Kyle Killorin - Bass Guitar Ron Anderson - Drums — ***Concrete Pillbox***
released: August 24, 1986
Twin/Tone Records - TTR 8683
(album) (cassette)
**John Freeman** - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
**Tom Lischmann** - Lead Guitar
**Kyle Killorin** - Bass Guitar
**Ron Anderson** - Drums

Dime Store Dreamreleased: 30 October 1989 Twin/Tone Records - TTR 89159 (album) (cassette) (CD)John Freeman - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Tom Lischmann - Lead Guitar Kyle Killorin - Bass Guitar Tom Cook - DrumsProduced and engineered by Jim Rondinelli Rec… — *Dime Store Dream*
released: 30 October 1989
Twin/Tone Records - TTR 89159
(album) (cassette) (CD)
**John Freeman** - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
**Tom Lischmann** - Lead Guitar
**Kyle Killorin** - Bass Guitar
**Tom Cook** - Drums
Produced and engineered by **Jim Rondinelli**
Recorded at Paisley Park Studios, July '89

For Rentreleased: April 21, 1988 Twin/Tone Records - TTR 88129 (album) (cassette) (CD)John Freeman - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Tom Lischmann - Lead Guitar Kyle Killorin - Bass Guitar Ron Anderson - DrumsProduced by Monty Lee Wilkes, Tom Herbers and The … — ***For Rent***
released: April 21, 1988
Twin/Tone Records - TTR 88129
(album) (cassette) (CD)
**John Freeman** - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
**Tom Lischmann** - Lead Guitar
**Kyle Killorin** - Bass Guitar
**Ron Anderson** - Drums
Produced by Monty Lee Wilkes, Tom Herbers and The Magnolias
Engineered by Tom Herbers at Creation Studios and Blackberry Way
Mixed at Creation Studios - January 1988

Street Date Tuesdayreleased: 24 September 1996 Twin/Tone Records - TTR 89339 (CD)John Freeman - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Eric Kassel - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (Lead on "Sara the Driver") Johnny O'Halloran - Bass Dave Wiegart - DrumsProduced by Tom … — ***Street Date Tuesday***
released: 24 September 1996
Twin/Tone Records - TTR 89339
(CD)
**John Freeman** - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
**Eric Kassel** - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (Lead on "Sara the Driver")
**Johnny O'Halloran** - Bass
**Dave Wiegart** - Drums
Produced by **Tom Herbers** and **John Freeman**
Engineered by Tom Herbers at 3rd Ear Studios
Mastered by Doug Wild at Wild Sound

"Walk A Circle" video supporting the 1988 release of the album "For Rent".

"Pardon Me" video supporting the 1989 release of the album "Dime Store Dream".