Maria and the Coins w/ The Minks & Clare Doyle at 7th Street Entry

Maria and the Coins are ushering in a new era of high-energy indie pop rock while still maintaining the lyrical integrity, powerhouse vocals, and early 2000s-esque style that defines their sound. Frontwoman Maria Coyne chronicles her struggles with depression and anxiety in a vulnerable yet resilient way that leaves the listener hopeful about what can happen when we fight for the light within ourselves and find joy in the little corners of the universe.

The Minks are Nashville’s “psychedelic-blues” band, heavy on the rock and roll. We’re talking low-down, all the way, purse-lipped, eyes-shut, head-whirling kind of groove. The band’s sound has roots in every music fan’s top ten—from Lou to Patti to Creedence to Hank - but blends them into something totally original and current, mixed with raw, jangly instrumentation and soulful saccharine vocals.

‘It was a hell of a year,’ says Clare Doyle of 2023; she was named one of First Avenue’s Best New Bands and released 3 debut singles that garnered immediate attention for their infectious blend of soulful country and rootsy rock, and lyrics that give “a fresh perspective in emotional storytelling” (Music in Minnesota). Doyle has a reputation for a mesmerizing live show that brings audiences along for a ride - from the electrifying heights of a cathartic anthem to pin-drop-quiet intense breakup ballads.