Dilly Dally Alley

Dilly Dally Alley is a genre-blurring Minneapolis collective known for their vibrant blend of indie soul, jazz, funk, and art-pop. Since debuting in 2022, the band has built a reputation for horn-driven grooves, theatrical live performances, and playful audience interaction. Led by songwriter Sophia Spiegel, Dilly Dally Alley combines infectious rhythms with heartfelt lyricism and community-centered energy, creating shows that feel equal parts dance party, ritual, and celebration of human connection.

Grim Lot

Grim Lot is a Minneapolis-based alternative rock band creating dark, theatrical music that draws from roots rock, post-punk, 80s new wave, and the stranger edges of modern pop. Formed by veteran Twin Cities musicians with backgrounds in bands including Dead Bundy, Ghost Bath, Reaping Asmodeia, and The Neat Neat Neats, the six-piece combines moody atmospheres, driving rhythms, synth textures, and expressive saxophone into a sound that is both familiar and unpredictable. Since emerging in late 2023, Grim Lot has steadily built momentum through a string of singles and compelling live performances, delivering a cinematic blend of melody, tension, and raw energy that leaves a lasting impression on audiences throughout Minnesota and beyond

Safety Knife

Safety Knife is a Minnesota-based rock band delivering a sharp blend of alternative rock, post-punk energy, and melodic indie grit. Known for their high-intensity live shows and raw, emotionally charged songwriting, the group balances driving rhythms, angular guitars, and memorable hooks with an uncompromising DIY spirit. Drawing from both classic and modern influences, Safety Knife creates music that feels urgent, cathartic, and authentic. Whether tearing through loud, riff-heavy anthems or exploring more dynamic and atmospheric territory, the band brings a powerful presence to every stage. With a growing reputation across the Twin Cities scene, Safety Knife continues to carve out a sound that is uniquely their own.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of genre-defying music at Day Block Brewing on Saturday, July 18, featuring three of Minnesota’s most exciting and distinctive live acts: Dilly Dally Alley, Grim Lot, and Safety Knife.

Headlining the evening is Dilly Dally Alley, the genre-blurring Minneapolis collective that has quickly become a favorite on the Twin Cities music scene. Since their debut in 2022, the band has captivated audiences with a vibrant fusion of indie soul, jazz, funk, and art-pop. Led by songwriter Sophia Spiegel, their horn-driven grooves, theatrical stage presence, and playful audience interaction transform every performance into a joyful celebration of connection, creativity, and movement. Expect infectious rhythms, heartfelt lyrics, and a show that feels equal parts dance party, communal ritual, and artistic spectacle.

Joining them is Grim Lot, a Minneapolis-based alternative rock outfit crafting dark, cinematic music that bridges roots rock, post-punk, 80s new wave, and adventurous modern pop. Formed by veteran Twin Cities musicians with deep roots in the regional music scene, the six-piece ensemble layers moody atmospheres, driving rhythms, shimmering synths, and expressive saxophone into a sound that is both hauntingly familiar and refreshingly unpredictable. Their powerful live performances deliver a compelling blend of melody, tension, and raw emotional energy.

Opening the night, Safety Knife brings a fierce combination of alternative rock, post-punk urgency, and melodic indie grit. Known for high-energy performances and emotionally charged songwriting, the band balances angular guitars, driving rhythms, and memorable hooks with a fiercely independent DIY ethos. Whether unleashing riff-heavy anthems or exploring dynamic, atmospheric textures, Safety Knife delivers an electrifying live experience.

Don’t miss this stacked lineup showcasing some of the most innovative and exciting voices emerging from Minnesota’s thriving independent music community. Arrive early, stay late, and experience a night filled with energy, artistry, and unforgettable performances.