Substance presents…
Jared Paul and friends are back in town for a night of punk rock, hip hop, and getting smart.
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A new documentary about music’s political power, featuring a lot of footage from Substance’s Ripple Effect at the RNC in St. Paul in 2008, to be released this fall. Check out the trailer here and check back for screenings in your area.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Substance is a nonprofit booking and promotions group devoted to merging music, art and nonpartisan, progressive activism based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. By harnessing the emotional power of music and the arts, Substance motivates people from all backgrounds to engage in the burgeoning global movement for justice, equitability and sustainability. Under the umbrella of manifesting a just [...]
Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Substance presents…
Jared Paul and friends are back in town for a night of punk rock, hip hop, and getting smart.
(more…)
Thu, May 6, 2010
A big thank you to everyone that came out last Saturday to help make RAN • ART a success! We saw over 150 people come through the door to hear some great music, check out some powerful art, and learn how to get involved in the fight against General Mills’ and Cargill’s role in Rainforest Destruction. (more…)
Wed, Apr 28, 2010
RAN • ART Show – Take Action Against Destructive Agribusiness
Saturday, May 1st – Exhibit opens at 7PM, Music @ 9pm
Featuring: Kill The Vultures, Bouncer Fighter, Phantom Tails, and live art
@ Tarnish&Gold
1511 Marshall St. NE
Minneapolis, MN (more…)
Mon, Apr 12, 2010
Thank you to anyone that came out to our show April 10th for the Vices to Verses conference with Dead Prez. There was great energy at the show and it was a perfect supplement to an amazing and very motivating conference. Also thanks to Voices Merging for involving us and putting on such a great set of events. (more…)
Fri, Apr 2, 2010
To coincide with the RAN • ART contest, Erick recently caught up with RAN blogger, Maia Dedrick. Along with a focus on the contest, the two dove into the the beginnings of Substance, some keystone events throughout the past three years, and reflections of what to look out for when developing a new organization. Many thanks to Maia and RAN for their work and continued support.
Check out the full article on RAN’s youth blog, RYSE, here.

Stay tuned for the Tar Sands Resistance Tour video series, filmed June 2009, to be released here soon
New song by Sage Francis at Substance’s Manifestation (March 27th, 2009) at First Avenue in Minneapolis – recorded by attendee, acquired via YouTube
Attendee video of RATM at Substance’s Ripple Effect during the RNC 2008, acquired via YouTube
Promo video for HIRE Minnesota’s Green Jobs Rally (April 20th, 2009) at the Minnesota State Capitol which Substance coordinated (and is a partner organization)
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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