Upcoming Shows
Jul
11
th
7th St Entry
Jul
11
th
7th St Entry
Midwest Britpop, Alt-Rock, Pop-Punk in denial… you get the idea. Hailing from Minneapolis, Pullstring’s nostalgic brand of alt-rock channels the energy of the ’90s and early 2000s. Paying homage to influences like Green Day and The Replacements, the band delivers a high-energy live show anywhere there’s a PA and a crowd willing to listen.
Underneath the driving guitars and infectious melodies, Pullstring explores the tension and tenderness of being a young adult in the 2020s. Their lyrics confront loneliness, shifting identity, and the early sparks of relationships with honesty and relatability. Yet even in their most vulnerable moments, the band threads in a sense of humor and lightness that keeps their sound warm and inviting.
With 100+ shows under their belt, Pullstring is no stranger to life on the road. They’ve taken their high-energy set to venues including 7th St Entry (Minneapolis, MN), the Maintenance Shop (Ames, IA), and Shank Hall (Milwaukee, WI), and have appeared on festival lineups such as Big Turn Music Fest, KURE Fest, and Northwoods Rock Rally. Along the way, they’ve shared the stage with touring acts like ALEXSUCKS, George Clanton, The Melismatics, and We Are Scientists.
'Growing Pains’ EP Release
Past Shows
Apr
2
nd
2026
Turf Club
Apr
2
nd
2026
Turf Club
Jan
3
rd
2026
Turf Club
Jan
3
rd
2026
Turf Club
A Tribute to the Replacements ft. The Melismatics performing 'Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take out the Trash' and other hits
with special guest vocalists Al Church • Alex Hanson (Products Band) • Alli KB (Mary Jam) • Annie Kuchenmeister (Loki’s Folly) • Arzu Gokcen (Selby Tigers, Pink Mink) • Ashley Ackerson (The Mood Swings) • Ava Levy • Brian Vanderwerf (Eleganza!) • Christy Costello • Cindy Lawson • Claire Luger (The Silent Treatment) • Curtiss A • Dan Hoffstrom (MURF) • Dan Israel • Gini Dodds • jeremy messersmith • Jo Kellen (Products Band) • Mary Cutrufello • Nikii Post (In Lieu) • Scott MacDonald (Arcwelder) • Sher Stiles • Tommy Ratz (Toilet Rats)
Performing in the Clown Lounge: Anna Devine • Sophie Hiroko
★ Local Show ★
with Pullstring
Jan
12
th
2025
7th St Entry
Jan
12
th
2025
7th St Entry
Mar
6
th
2024
Turf Club
Mar
6
th
2024
Turf Club
Jan
5
th
2024
7th St Entry
Jan
5
th
2024
7th St Entry
Dec
2
nd
2023
Turf Club
Dec
2
nd
2023
Turf Club
A Tribute to The Replacements ft. The Melismatics performing 'Tim' and other hits
special guest vocalists: Al Church • Andra Suchy • Anita Velveeta • Ashley Ackerson • Becky Kapell • Brian Vanderwerf (Eleganza!) • Christy Costello • Claire Lugar (The Silent Treatment) • Curtiss A • Edie Baumgart • Faith Boblett • Gini Dodds • Jillian Rae • Jo Kellen (Products) • Laura Larson (Scrunchies) • Mary Strand • Medbh McNamara (Surly Grrly) • Monica LaPlante • Sarah Mevissen (Pit Stop) • and more
performing in the Clown Lounge: Ava Levy • Hilary James (bathtub cig) • Loki’s Folly
★ Local Show ★
with Pullstring and Mad Ripple Trib-Hoot for Slim
Oct
1
st
2023
7th St Entry
Oct
1
st
2023
7th St Entry
Mar
6
th
2023
7th St Entry
Mar
6
th
2023
7th St Entry
Dec
9
th
2022
Turf Club
Dec
9
th
2022
Turf Club
Jun
4
th
2022
7th St Entry
Jun
4
th
2022
7th St Entry
