Alternative Americana rock band, The Changeups, are based in Minneapolis fronted by vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Alicia Kay. The lineup consists of co-founder and guitarist/songwriter Jimmy Baker (Crazed Individuals, Eddie Mac), as well as drummer Aaron Rosener (Matt Jennings, Unclick), and bassist Jeff Ellington (The Fake McCoys, The Roosevelts). Their various backgrounds as rock, country, R&B, folk and punk musicians make for a distinct sound changing the song style throughout a performance. Alicia’s emotional lyrics and twangy heartfelt singing trickled in with Jimmy’s fun pop songs charm any audience and is loved by fans of Neko Case, Lucinda Williams and Lydia Loveless.

The Changeups put out a single, Pick Up The Pieces, in December 2020, and released their first official video for this single in January 2023. They released their first recording, an EP, Negative Space, in January 2014, with a release show at Lee’s Liquor Lounge in Minneapolis, MN, where they are based. They released their first full-length album, Unhinge the Moon, in December 2017, and had a release show at Bunkers. Their plans for their next album are in the works! They have also played other venues including The Varsity Theater, Turf Club, the Fine Line, 612Brew, Amsterdam Bar & Hall, the 331 Club, Aster Café and Palmer’s Bar. They have played with artists such as Jillian Rae, Courtney Yasmineh, Katy Vernon, Christine Hoberg/Moss Kwa, Sawyer’s Dream, Elour, The Swongos, Bethany Larson & The Bee’s Knees, Courtney McClean & The Dirty Curls, Liminal Phase, and Matt Jennings.

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