THIS WEEK >> NOV. 16, 17 | Two book release events for my new collection “Bar Yarns and Manic Depressive Mix Tapes: Jim Walsh on Music From Minneapolis to the Outer Limits” (University Of Minnesota Press) to put on your calendar:

1. Reading and signing at Magers & Quinn November 16 (7 p.m.), followed by the after-party with St. Dominic’s Trio at Morrissey’s Irish Pub (9:30; books available for purchase).
2. Signing and shenanigans and books available for purchase at the Driftwood Char Bar, November 17 starting at 7 p.m, with music from Whale In The Thames, James Loney & Lolo’s Ghost, the Local Hermits, and more…