2.27.25 Teague Alexy and Jacob Mahon at 331 Club
Two prominent Duluthians in the heart of Nordeast.
I am quick to share with people that I met Teague Alexy in 1999 when he moved to the Duluth area from the east coast and starting working in the produce department of the Whole Foods Co-op. I also happened to be working in that very same produce department at the time, and we’ve been friends ever since. Teague and his younger brother Ian, also a dear friend of mine, played Brianna and I’s wedding in 2010.
The first time I saw Teague play, at the Tap Room (now The Rex) in the basement of Fitger’s Brewery complex, I was 20 years old. He was opening for fellow singer/songwriter Vance Gilbert, who years later I would see open for George Carlin.
Teague opened for Ziggy Marley once, and countless other amazing artists as well.
Teague has been a constant in the Duluth music scene ever since, collaborating with countless musicians in a multitude of projects. After many years, he still holds down Monday nights at Sir Benedict’s on the Lake, rocking his acoustic guitar, harmonica and stomping board with tambourine for a sound that would take several people to recreate.
Soul soothing roots is perhaps the best way I could describe Teague’s music. His songs are an eclectic blend of reggae, rock, hip-hop, blues and folk. His songwriting talents have won him at least one national award, for the fantastic ‘Good Clean High (Off a Dirt Cheap Bottle of Wine)’ that was played this evening. Among the many brilliant couplets, this one’s my fave:
“..And I want to be a one man riot
Raising a big ol’ ruckus in the name of a little bit of peace and quiet”
Whiskey in the Jar:
Gold In The Hills:
Teague was accompanied by Jacob Mahon (of Saltydog) for this outing, a longtime collaborator who also plays in Teague and the Common Thread and Teague and the Paddy Wagon. I really enjoyed the duo and the interaction between the acoustic and electric guitars. I hope to see these two again soon! I’ll definitely be checking out Saltydog’s residency at Hook and Ladder Theatre (starting off in the Mission Room) Thursdays in March!
Teague and The Paddy Wagon will be playing at the Aster Cafe on Saturday, March 15th and I’ll be there to hear some traditional Irish tunes. Teague also mentioned a new album due out in the next few months so be on the lookout for that as well!