The Person & The People

For The Person & The People, everything traces back to the high school years. A group of old friends from multiple bands in the area finally teamed up and joined together to make music. The result of that is a power-pop flavored rock and roll band that truly stands out from the rest. That youthful energy can certainly still be felt with this band.

In just the past 10 months, they released their debut full-length titled Big Whoop, which immediately gained praise. The single “I Was Wrong” was the song of the day for 89.3 The Current twice, and that was just the beginning. Youa Vang of City Pages called it “a collection of the smartest and catchiest songs brash enough to snag your attention.” and KT Lindemann said “The Person and the People are in top form on Big Whoop, and its clear that these former teen punks have grown swimmingly into their sound together.” Instead of riding the wave of success on their debut release, they decided to make another album as soon as possible.

The result of that decision is What A Drag, a collection of pop powerhouses, and tons of “firsts” for the band. It’s their first release on local record label Land Ski Records, their first record with a producer (Local recording genius, Knol Tate), and the first time guitarists Nick Costa and Sam Sanford split up songwriting duties. This makes for a truly unique and different record than the previous Big Whoop, but it’s every bit as catchy.

Past Shows


Sep
22
nd
2017
7th St Entry
Sep
22
nd
2017
7th St Entry

The Yawpers

with The Person & The People
Jul
1
st
2017
Turf Club
May
13
th
2017
7th St Entry
May
13
th
2017
7th St Entry

Circus of the West

with The Person & The People
May
4
th
2017
Turf Club
May
4
th
2017
Turf Club

Frankie Lee, Sam Cassidy and The Person & The People

with DAVE PIRNER & KRAIG JOHNSON in the Clown Lounge
Jan
27
th
2017
Turf Club
Nov
30
th
2016
Turf Club
Dec
30
th
2015
Turf Club
May
28
th
2015
Turf Club
Mar
28
th
2015
Turf Club
Mar
28
th
2015
Turf Club

Viktor Simco's Silent Auction for Alzheimer's and Lucky Bastard Gentlemen's Goods "The Pour" Video Premiere

with Crooked Saws, The Person & The People, KENWOOD MANSION and more!
Mar
1
st
2015
Turf Club
Jan
8
th
2015
7th St Entry
Nov
28
th
2014
Mainroom + Entry
Nov
28
th
2014
Mainroom + Entry

A Tribute to The Replacements

with The Melismatics, Two Harbors, BNLX and more!
Oct
30
th
2014
Turf Club
Mar
23
rd
2014
7th St Entry
Mar
23
rd
2014
7th St Entry

The Crash Bandits

with DAN MARISKA AND THE BOYS CHOIR, The Person & The People and Glow Mechanics

More Shows

May
14
th
Fine Line

SPELLLING

Jan
26
th
7th St Entry

Sean Rowe

Dec
21
st
Fine Line

Hot Freaks

with Sleeping Jesus and Products Band
Dec
13
th
First Avenue

Emo Nite

with Derek Sanders (of Mayday Parade)